Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,382 out of 2952
  2. Mixed: 167 out of 2952
  3. Negative: 403 out of 2952
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  1. KillerBeij
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game...Wow...just...Wow...Welcome back Sonic. Great job Sonic Team!!!!
  2. geozerken
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! It is super different from the other sonic games but you can feel fresh ideas through the game all the time. The graphics are good and appart of the popping, it looks good.

    The fps mode it’s stable and the story is very interesting for a sonic game
  3. Dr-Muhannad
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Very different than the previous games but very well made and quiet enjoyable and a worth-the-time platinum trophy.
  4. godzillabots
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers. The Best Sonic game in recent memory. This is what the franchise needed.
  5. Chiyou
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    Wow, i couldn't have imagined during the previews or from past games that i would enjoy this so much. It's so fresh and yet it brings back feelings from when i was a kid with some of it's music notes or story telling.. yet the story isn't goofy. It's somber and sad and yet in the face of it Sonic doesn't lose hope. I think they did a fantastic job on this game. My only complaint is theWow, i couldn't have imagined during the previews or from past games that i would enjoy this so much. It's so fresh and yet it brings back feelings from when i was a kid with some of it's music notes or story telling.. yet the story isn't goofy. It's somber and sad and yet in the face of it Sonic doesn't lose hope. I think they did a fantastic job on this game. My only complaint is the visuals which are incredibly lacking.. this feels like it needed a bit more time in the oven. Character models are too simplistic, environments although fun to navigate have extreme pop in, textures are high quality but the geometry and population of foliage is simplistic. Rain which is what you'll first experience in the game looks god awful, it looks like they overlayed animated noise over top of the image. However despite all these visual gripes the gameplay saves it completely, the sonic stages are exremely fast and short which makes you comfortable with restarting from the beginning to get a better time score. solving all the sometimes simplistic sometimes challenging puzzles around the world and climbing to great heights is thrilling and addictive.

    I really really hope you don't miss out on this game like i almost did. I'm an old man now but i remember the days of sonic goofily saving the day from dr eggman in sonic adventure 1 and 2, this feels like that game all grown up.    … Expand
  6. binio
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    A great step in right direct for blue blur. Surprisingly engaging story coupled with amazing vocal tracks makes it truly a fun experience. Can't wait to see what Sonic Team has in store for us in their next game.
  7. ignore78
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    this IS the best 3d sonic game. everything is big and its fun to explore. Big games with open world will lose me at some point but not sonic. it is fun every second. if you like sonic games, then you MUST buy this. its soooo good! the best part of it that its not only full speed all the time. you can slow down just like mario 64. just walk around and look at the world. and boom, you rethis IS the best 3d sonic game. everything is big and its fun to explore. Big games with open world will lose me at some point but not sonic. it is fun every second. if you like sonic games, then you MUST buy this. its soooo good! the best part of it that its not only full speed all the time. you can slow down just like mario 64. just walk around and look at the world. and boom, you re running super fast. i cant think of anything that is bad about this game.… Expand
  8. bf_jeje
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I love it! The world is sooooooo huge. There is a vast world to discover. A lot of things to do. A very intriguing story. I recommend it. I would put a 9.5, because of the pooping, but we don't have that option on metacritic, so I'll put a 10.
  9. D_Wright
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The first amazing 3D game since generations. The critic reviews did this game dirty, especially digital trends. This is an easy 9-10, I'm giving it a 10 to offset the horrible treatment this game got by critics. The only negatives I have to say are the game gets a little bit repetitive and the cyberspace stages are largely mediocre. If they were to come out with a sequel that refined theThe first amazing 3D game since generations. The critic reviews did this game dirty, especially digital trends. This is an easy 9-10, I'm giving it a 10 to offset the horrible treatment this game got by critics. The only negatives I have to say are the game gets a little bit repetitive and the cyberspace stages are largely mediocre. If they were to come out with a sequel that refined the formula of this game, it would be an amazing game. Give us more things to do in the open world and give the boost stages better controls, more speed, and original tropes and level design. It's as easy as that and this game would be near-perfect for me. Good job, Sega.… Expand
  10. gecko_9
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Un grandisimo juego que sienta las bases para futuros juegos de Sonic, muy variado, frenetico y divertido manteniendo la esencia de la saga, grandisimo trabajo de Sega
  11. DarknesShade
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Wow...
    So, uh... this game is Amazin'?

    I did not expect to love this as much as I did, and this is comin' from someone that Loved Sonic Forces!
    But this game is just on another level!
    Everythin', the Story, the OST, the Cutscenes, the Gameplay, The Bosses... there wasn't a single thing I disliked 'bout this one, and I'm still in awe on how much this made me feel good!

  12. AnOddOne
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best in the series since SA2. Has it all. Solid gameplay loop. Healthy amount of content. A great and fan service filled story for sonic fans and ofcourse great music. A new height for the series.… Expand
  13. SG3000
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Eines der besten Sonic Spiele. Toller Soundtrack. Open World macht Spaß und ist abwechslungsreich. Story ist interessant. Cyber Space Levels sind top.
  14. THEJoelHorton
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This game is great! It's such a fun time. Those who are here from Dumbkey are not to be taken seriously.
  15. dccool4186
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Awesome so far, already on the 2nd island! Definitely one of the most fun Sonic games, feels pretty similar to the comics world.
  16. X50
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Jogo muito bom, melhor Sonic em muito tempo. Não entendo as notas baixas pq da crítica "especializada" deu ao game. Obs.: Joguei a versão do Xbox.
  17. MRMOON
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I can say without a doubt, this is my all time favorite Sonic game, and that this is possibly one of the greatest of all time.

    In an age where everything is taken literal, Frontiers takes a steep dive into the symbolic. Through mesmerizing imagery and grandiose music, the director confronts the players with their struggles in faith and understanding. This game goes to show that you don't need to understand a game in order to feel it. And I felt every minute of this one.    … Expand
  18. CaptHowdy780
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best 3D Sonic game ever made and I've played all of them. So much fun the gameplay is perfect.
  19. wiiroy
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I don’t know what some critics are smoking. This game is genuinely amazing. It’s like Sonic, Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey mixed together. Even Shadow of the Colossus is in here. It should be a hot news item, how much of an achievement it is, and how Sonic Team has finally cracked the code to an incredible Sonic game.

    The Sonic stuff is the best I’ve played; the controls are    I don’t know what some critics are smoking. This game is genuinely amazing. It’s like Sonic, Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey mixed together. Even Shadow of the Colossus is in here. It should be a hot news item, how much of an achievement it is, and how Sonic Team has finally cracked the code to an incredible Sonic game.

    The Sonic stuff is the best I’ve played; the controls are tight, the speed is fast and fun, the open world and the cyberspace levels are excellent. It’s “Breath of the Wild” because the open world is fun to explore, and you’re always running into new puzzles and collecting things that make you stronger by increasing your power and speed.

    It’s “Super Mario Odyssey” because you’re always solving little overworld puzzles to get some reward, very similar to the Moons in that game. It’s very rewarding and motivating.

    Critics have criticised the visuals. Again, I don’t know what they’re smoking. Maybe their standards are too high? Not every game has to look like God of War. I think it looks really beautiful and impressive. It’s true that there is pop-in on the overworld rail puzzles, but even this is not nearly as bad as some critics have said. Did they play a pre-patch version that had worse pop-in than the release date version? Because what I played is really not that bad, you can see many rails and platforms far into the distance.

    Some critics have criticised the combat. Again, what on Earth are they smoking? The major bosses, like those in Shadow of the Colossus, are equal parts puzzle and awesome spectacle. They’re freakin’ rad. And the general combat with smaller enemies is so much fun - it’s so deep now, it’s crazy. Sonic has so many cool combat moves (that you unlock through rpg-style progression), and it’s just fun to earn them and toy around with them. The only games with deeper combat are those that are dedicated fighting games, like Devil May Cry - is that what the critics were expecting? And it’s honestly surprisingly not that far off. Yes, I agree that some enemy designs could be more interesting, but there actually are some really cool enemy designs in here already. Anyway, the critics have lost the plot. The game is bloody good. I’d recommend it to anyone for the full asking price.    … Expand
  20. gandolfo1984
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    De los mejores juegos de Sonic, no hay que hacer caso a los críticos que muchas no son imparciales
  21. Datbadnik
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Makes you feel like Sonic.

    fun game! seeing these review bombs is incredibly sad.
  22. Supervention
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Sonic game since Unleashed. Anyone who says it's trash clearly haven't played.
    Perfect nope. Fun? 100%

    Glad to be back. Super sonic fights were insane.    … Expand
  23. DatGuyGamer
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Open world is amazing. Cyberspace is a nice break in-between.

    Characters have been the best since Unleashed I just can't put it down and I think that's all there needs to be said.
  24. Arman--2000
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Sonic is back. After 5 years of waiting and a decade of mostlyh dissapointing games this is a real treat to the longtime fans.
  25. Sonikko
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games, long time fan speaking here.
    Been through thick and thin since 2001, this game made me fall in love with the franchise again.
    Feels like the past 10 years of whatever the hell Pontaff were on about are finally over, the OST is one of my favorites, I really appreciate the overall tone and atmosphere. The islands are all pretty well designed and movement works    One of the best Sonic games, long time fan speaking here.
    Been through thick and thin since 2001, this game made me fall in love with the franchise again.
    Feels like the past 10 years of whatever the hell Pontaff were on about are finally over, the OST is one of my favorites, I really appreciate the overall tone and atmosphere.
    The islands are all pretty well designed and movement works well. There's some jank because of the mesh collisions, there's definitely some things to overlook, but the Open Zone is a solid 9 for me.
    It's comparable to the good open world games like BoTW and Elden Ring, imo.
    It's not really fair to call it open world, cause it is indeed an open zone thing, it's one of those things you really have to try in order to understand.
    The game controls better than it looks like from videos, mostly because some animations are pretty stiff.
    The Cyberspace stages are 50/50, some are extremely lame, the 2D ones specifically, some range from good to OK.
    The best ones come from SA2, obviously. The few original ones are okay, I wish they dared more.
    The controls in Cyberspace are "fine" in 3D but completely ass in 2D.
    Cyberspace is a very small portion of the game nevertheless, and 100% that side took me 40 minutes at most.

    The SuperSonic boss fights are the best in the series, hands down, wish there was a boss rush mode.

    Overall? Pretty good game, definitely my GOTY. Adventure fans this is for you, kinda.    … Expand
  26. BelthazarBR
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    The game is just so much fun, the concept is very well thought and exploring the islands is definitely a joy. I loved the story throughout and just didn't want to put the game down until I was done with it around 20 hours of playtime later. Definitely my game of the year and it's not close, I haven't they much pure joy from a game in years.
  27. ronancast
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I new fresh form to play Sonic, the level design is oustanding, a lot of things to do with some beatfull enviroments, the sound track is absloute amazing, some tracks is just in your head for days. The atmosfery is very unique, and the controls are very simple and fast, the combat system is very good and make sense to the high velocity of the Sonic. The histoy is very insteristing and giveI new fresh form to play Sonic, the level design is oustanding, a lot of things to do with some beatfull enviroments, the sound track is absloute amazing, some tracks is just in your head for days. The atmosfery is very unique, and the controls are very simple and fast, the combat system is very good and make sense to the high velocity of the Sonic. The histoy is very insteristing and give to you a lot of doubt about what is happening there. The unique bad thing is the engine needs some improove to stop with pop up some plataforms in the horizon, it is some kind of bug if you consider the high perfomance of the atual systens. Thanks Sonic Team, and continue to give improovments do the game to make this a very polish gem.… Expand
  28. THEGRIFFINATOR1
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This is the best experience I’ve had with a Sonic game since SA2. It’s honestly more of a 9 out of 10, but I’m making it a 10 to counteract the reviewb*mbers.
  29. KirbyManiac
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    While this game isn't as polished as many other releases this year, I was absolutely hooked to this game enjoying every second of the 26 hours I have played it for, there was never a dull moment and I am so excited to see what a more developed sequel could do.
  30. FQN
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers é uma revolução para a franquia e traz uma base sólida para o futuro da franquia! Além disso é jogo que prima pelo gameplay e pela sua diversão.
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70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 90
  3. Negative: 6 out of 90
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    60
    The idea and vision of the game is absolutely fabulous. In practice, however, the game is brought down by its execution, which you can see through after a short while and then the game has nothing to surprise you with. [Issue#324]
  2. PSX Extreme
    Feb 22, 2023
    30
    There is nothing remotely redeeming about this game. Nothing that even the most die-hard loyal Sonic Fans would or should advocate for. I hope that one day someone who cares enough about this franchise could give us something-anything of substance. A fan can hope, can’t they? A fan can hope.
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  3. GameOver.gr
    Feb 4, 2023
    80
    Finally, after almost 25years of half measures and mostly mediocre titles, Sonic has finally reached the 3D levels of gameplay it needed to reach. Yes, the pop in is absolutely inexcusable and the ancient gatekeeping grindy methods damage the flow of the game for no reason, but a wonderfully built base exists here, with a highly entertaining adventure in wonderfully melancholic world and a surprisingly well founded story, thankfully clean of Sonic’s annoying 3rd tier friends!
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