Sonic Frontiers

 PlayStation 5
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2952 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 403 out of 2952
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  1. SonicUndergroun
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    this game is **** awful, Sonia and Manic from Sonic Underground are NOWHERE to be found
  2. SonikFrontidos
    Nov 20, 2022
    0
    If Elden Ring is 7.8, Sonic Frontiers is -34.5. Sega should've stayed in the past when it was actually good. Now their name is forever destroyed. Welcome in the BioWare team.
  3. Fucj
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic fans have honestly had so many awful games shoved down their throats that even the slightest glistening turd is indistinguishable from a diamond to them. This game is not good. The sonic fandom just make me sad.… Expand
  4. Spook_JPG
    Nov 21, 2022
    1
    Holy **** is this game bad, first of all all of the obstacles and stuff feels forced and just not like a part of the game th maps look boring with some average ass hills desert and bro stage 3 is just the worst, the combat is boring and it only becomes somewhat okay at bosses but bosses are just gimmicks that you have to repeat over and over again the skill system feels out of place. TheHoly **** is this game bad, first of all all of the obstacles and stuff feels forced and just not like a part of the game th maps look boring with some average ass hills desert and bro stage 3 is just the worst, the combat is boring and it only becomes somewhat okay at bosses but bosses are just gimmicks that you have to repeat over and over again the skill system feels out of place. The story is ass, and now the grapchics are never important in a game but holy **** this feels more like a browser game rather than a next gen game. The game was probably rushed because sega notice that oh **** sonic is popular we have to make quick money. If you wanna play a good sonic game just play the original bro it is very good.… Expand
  5. Uberacy
    Nov 23, 2022
    3
    I have finished the game now. To see such weak game receive so many 10's especially considering the AAA price tag is just outrageous.

    So many recycled assets. The sensation of open world game is completely ruined because there are a bunch of cut-and-paste parts of previous Sonic games just glued around, full of automation. You can be walking just doing your business and boom, you    I have finished the game now. To see such weak game receive so many 10's especially considering the AAA price tag is just outrageous.

    So many recycled assets. The sensation of open world game is completely ruined because there are a bunch of cut-and-paste parts of previous Sonic games just glued around, full of automation. You can be walking just doing your business and boom, you touched a dashpad and now you are stuck in a series of automated springs.

    I wonder if Sonic fans plays any other games different than Sonic games. There are a ton of better games out there with this pricetag. The game feels as unpolished sometimes as a fangame made by an amateur programmer.    … Expand
  6. RateFRR
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Great story,Fundamental gameplay and simple good sonic is back baby!I just want better open zona gameplay and more unique and fun ideas!
  7. Memomono
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  8. warsi-saab
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    This is the first 3D Sonic game in a long while to really feel ambitious. It feels like a game with a beating heart and soul. Unfortunately, the game takes a pretty steep dive in quality halfway through. The islands become less fun, the story starts feeling super rushed, and the last 2 bosses were AWFUL (one was way too easy and the final boss just sucked). I have a lot of nitpicks andThis is the first 3D Sonic game in a long while to really feel ambitious. It feels like a game with a beating heart and soul. Unfortunately, the game takes a pretty steep dive in quality halfway through. The islands become less fun, the story starts feeling super rushed, and the last 2 bosses were AWFUL (one was way too easy and the final boss just sucked). I have a lot of nitpicks and complaints but the game is still incredibly fun. Sonic feels great to control, the islands (for the most part) are a blast to explore, and the dialogue is a huge step up from previous games. Overall it's a good first step in a new direction, and just a fun time in general, but they need to improve upon it heavily to keep fans interested, Make the next game a lot more difficult, make it more consistently fun, make the story more engaging, and give us more post game content after completing the main campaign.… Expand
  9. andrewa3143
    Nov 24, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On god, no cap, no kizzy, this game made my mother commit suicide.

    I hate how sonic dies at the end.    … Expand
  10. ClassicAmy
    Nov 26, 2022
    0
    No sonic underground stuff and music is horrible with no humor and characters suck alot
  11. wlsrms2
    Nov 27, 2022
    6
    i like sonic. fast and clean. open world is really big. this is massive challenged. but sonic team is successful. because really good. but, i like a old school sonic.
  12. Monkeykong68
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    this is actually pretty solid game i really fricking liked it if you dot expect something extraordinarily amazing then you will like it too and holy crap that soundtrack tho
  13. Ihatesonic091
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly it wasn't as fun as I thought it could have been *hdhdhdhddhdhdhdhdhdhdhdh… Expand
  14. Szy33
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    Worst game this a scam like bad it is like generate world and add sonic mod
  15. ChaoPWR
    Dec 2, 2022
    1
    Overhyped. Games doesn't deserve more than a 6/10. It's maybe a good step forward, but it's not enough. Feels like they didn't finish the game and just released it for the 'November Tuesday'. They didn't even marketed it right, so nobody even notice that it was on Tuesday, so what's the point?

    They could do so much better. They wanted the same impact like 'Sonic Adventure' did, but    Overhyped. Games doesn't deserve more than a 6/10. It's maybe a good step forward, but it's not enough. Feels like they didn't finish the game and just released it for the 'November Tuesday'. They didn't even marketed it right, so nobody even notice that it was on Tuesday, so what's the point?

    They could do so much better.

    They wanted the same impact like 'Sonic Adventure' did, but if you compere this two, Frontiers is soooo bad.
    Like all the stage has the same old design, and that fine for some levels, but not ALL OF THEM. Not even single one new design. When in SA every lvl was different. In SA it was interesting to replay the stages, and you could play some new missions after completing the game. Here almost all stages you could beet at 100% from the first try.
    But if you read about first open-world Sonic game, and decided not to finish some island at 100% you couldn't come back later, cuz it's not open-world. And after game is finished, that's it. You can only start a new game.

    And the whole thing with collect memories is super boring. They could do them like 10-20 instead of 100, just hide them and make interesting to look for. Like give us the real memories of characters, instead of just some figures.
    And why the only two female characters both have Hearts as they memories figures, while Tails and Knuckles have unique ones? Probably cuz they stop working on the game after 3 island. Or mb they are just sexists and didn't come up with something interesting for girls but hearts. Idk.

    They should did Amy, Knuckles and Tails playable from the start, to show us what happening to them. And the fishing part looking so stupid.... I loved playing as Big in SA, but here it looks ridiculous. But i should agree, it's useful, cuz at the last island you would be soo bored of the game, and you wont wanna look for the memories for the 4 time, so catch some fish and trade for the memories instead is sooo good to finish earlier.

    And some Koko instead of Chao? Really? Nah, chao deserve something better than this game anyway.
    I could say so much more, but im just pissed that game has 8 score and someone even voting for the game of the year. It would be so lame if developers would see that people liked it and will continued to make games like this.    … Expand
  16. Sasir
    Dec 31, 2022
    2
    Structures dedicated to movement are not integrated on the scenery, but rather floating without explanation. The combat is too simple. the puzzles are too easy even towards the end of the game. The last island is basically filler, with not much happening on it. The story is not told organically, but on disconnected pieces. The final boss is one of the worst I've ever seen, specially onStructures dedicated to movement are not integrated on the scenery, but rather floating without explanation. The combat is too simple. the puzzles are too easy even towards the end of the game. The last island is basically filler, with not much happening on it. The story is not told organically, but on disconnected pieces. The final boss is one of the worst I've ever seen, specially on hard.

    Outside of that, the movement is nice.    … Expand
  17. gergreehh
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    “Sonic fans”？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？？
  18. Moon0607
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    No, this doesn't deserve GOTY.
    This is just a pathetic attempt at copying what is making other games popular without understanding what is fun about it. Inconsistent story, tedious missions and awful movement.
    **** off sega
  19. Eviku
    Dec 10, 2022
    0
    This game is so awesome. I had hours of fun thanks to this game, it had been so long since I had fun like this with a Sonic game, this is the path I would like Sonic games to follow for the good of the character.
  20. NairMcgee
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Screw you Genshin. SONIC SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
  21. GreenTekken42
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a very fun experience on PS5, PS5 is the best way to play it hands down because of No Denuvo or Bad Performance. Frontiers delivers a very fun experience in the open world sections but the Cyberspace stages are very poorly designed
  22. Shadey_
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Era da ben 11 anni che non ho avuto la possibilità di giocare un gioco di Sonic che mi divertisse tanto , la storia è ai livelli degli Adventure quindi non mi soffermerò a dirvi quanto sia fatta bene con un misto di momenti felici, nostalgici, referente al passato e momenti strappa lacrime .
    Per il gameplay è tutto abbastanza fluido se non pochissimi frame di lag ma moooolto trascurabili ,    Era da ben 11 anni che non ho avuto la possibilità di giocare un gioco di Sonic che mi divertisse tanto , la storia è ai livelli degli Adventure quindi non mi soffermerò a dirvi quanto sia fatta bene con un misto di momenti felici, nostalgici, referente al passato e momenti strappa lacrime .
    Per il gameplay è tutto abbastanza fluido se non pochissimi frame di lag ma moooolto trascurabili , l'esplorazione è stupenda e non annoia e dà un che di rilassante nello sfrecciare ovunque per raccogliere il necessario per progredire o per farsi un giretto tra le isole , il cyber spazio meh di poteva fare di meglio dato che i livelli erano abbastanza corti e non velocissimi ma sono comunque ok .
    I boss (solo titani) tutti divertenti l ultimo un po' deludente ma comunque bello da affrontare e si redime in ciò che viene dopo.
    Consigliato a tutti i fan di Sonic di vecchia data e nuovi non butterete i soldi giocandolo    … Expand
  23. Max552
    Dec 31, 2022
    0
    Can't say I was a fan. Played and found it too easy and quite boring. I really don't see the fuss about these games.
  24. kamikitsu
    Jan 4, 2023
    3
    Honestly an underwhelming and overhyped experience. As enjoyable as a Ubisoft open world game.
  25. Davosh
    Jan 9, 2023
    0
    This game is so **** ass that I can't even explain it. The gameplay drags on, characters are derailed, personalities are annoying, landscapes are uninteresting, the game does not provide an enjoyable experience. This is worse then sonic R. I would rather be constipated and **** out bricks for the rest of my life then deal with this piece of **** game that functions worse then a 2020s pokemon game.
  26. otavio13232
    Jan 20, 2023
    0
    uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda uma merda
  27. Mogmog000
    Jan 24, 2023
    0
    The map is unnecessarily large and collecting items is a hassle.
    There are no interesting stages.
    Bosses are hard and enemy designs are unattractive.
  28. Moein_7969
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    This game has kept the fans of Sonic relatively satisfied and cannot satisfy the regular gamers
  29. Doughnutbro123
    May 7, 2023
    10
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  30. Komalium
    May 9, 2023
    0
    This is what SEGA calls a triple A game, it has terrible controls and very bad pop in considering the price.
  31. NightRxnner
    May 15, 2023
    0
    Mid game not even fun full of glitches and its a cash grab on open world, stick to 2D when it comes to Sonic.
  32. ShadowBestGame
    May 21, 2023
    0
    Everyone says it's a good sonic game but it's just a game made in unity by a fan with a little effort pls start screen or early levels just use the nostalgia factor in cyber space the hub just me It makes you sick just like the main enemies taken from an anime and Sage's (I don't even remember what it's called) final sacrifice didn't cause me anything, and the ""open world"" its the mostEveryone says it's a good sonic game but it's just a game made in unity by a fan with a little effort pls start screen or early levels just use the nostalgia factor in cyber space the hub just me It makes you sick just like the main enemies taken from an anime and Sage's (I don't even remember what it's called) final sacrifice didn't cause me anything, and the ""open world"" its the most unity fan project ever, just puto a sonic model into a badass mountain and its done sonic frontiers, but I could ignore this if it wasn't that everyone loves his music, it's good but it's not for a sonic game, we come from great songs like "live and learn", what im made of" or even "endless possibility" so that now they come out with some made voices that just sound ""good"" because they use programs, it is not the essence of the usual modern sonic , the frontiers ost is nothing more than the black sheep and that nobody should want from the sonic saga, forces and 06 will have a lot of problems but even I enjoy these games more than this generic open world… Expand
  33. Mertcanius
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    **** MONKEY ASS **** GAME SONIC **** KYS BRO WHAT THE **** IS THIS **** TRANSPHOBIC **** OH MY **** GOD BETTER THAN **** ELDEN RING????`??`THE **** SONIC FANS SHOULD KYS LEARN **** THINKING OH MY **** GOD THIS GAME IS SO **** BAD AND THIS **** IS BETTER THAN ELDEN RING=???=?=?=?=?
    test : ****
    (if you like sonic you should kill yourself)
  34. SN4K3Y
    Jul 26, 2023
    1
    I would give a higher score but the controls for super sonic weren’t working for me at all, and my controller isn’t broken
  35. 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.
  36. Genyamamoto
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    Open zone game.???? More like broken bone game. Dunked was right about the game. It’s very strand like and boring for us average western gamers.
  37. 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
  38. CalvinCrack
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is one of the best games of the last couple years. It's just fun to play. Period.
  39. miketk4
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    SEGA and the Sonic Team should be proud of what they've accomplished here. The game is not perfect, but it is better than what it has been given credit for by critics, in my personal opinion. The gameplay and direction of the game is a huge step in the right direction for the series. As well as the overall atmosphere and feeling of the world in general. That combined with theSEGA and the Sonic Team should be proud of what they've accomplished here. The game is not perfect, but it is better than what it has been given credit for by critics, in my personal opinion. The gameplay and direction of the game is a huge step in the right direction for the series. As well as the overall atmosphere and feeling of the world in general. That combined with the soundtrack made the game feel more engaging than what one would expect from a title like this. Definitely like the more serious tone of the game. My favorite game this year.… Expand
  40. Renzokuken
    Dec 12, 2022
    6
    It's been 24 years since Sonic Adventure, and Sonic Team still haven't found a way to make controlling sonic feel good. The physics, controls and texture pop in ruin what is otherwise a fairly decent sonic game. Even in classic sonic stages they've managed to make the game feel like Sonic is running through custard, and that's the bit they normally get right.

    The only saving grace are the    It's been 24 years since Sonic Adventure, and Sonic Team still haven't found a way to make controlling sonic feel good. The physics, controls and texture pop in ruin what is otherwise a fairly decent sonic game. Even in classic sonic stages they've managed to make the game feel like Sonic is running through custard, and that's the bit they normally get right.

    The only saving grace are the boss fights, otherwise this is an entirely skippable experience.    … Expand
  41. Spectrum703
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    I enjoyed the game, despite the issues like pop-in, and jank controls and physics,
  42. masterx1059
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    After going back and forth and scared to death that I wouldn't like this game, I finally broke down and bought it. And wow, I'm loving this game. Yes, it looks pretty rough and yes there is a great deal of pop in. But if you love a good collectathon game, this is excellent.
  43. TsukasaHiiragi
    Nov 27, 2022
    5
    Pro's

    Excellent graphics Excellent soundtrack Plenty of content Con's Awful camera Can be very frustrating Overly complex moves Extremely cliche at times Sonic is *too* fast at times which affects gameplay Perhaps I'm playing a different Sonic Frontiers compared to all the sonic fanbois, bots and fake review accounts artificially boosting the score, because this game    Pro's

    Excellent graphics
    Excellent soundtrack
    Plenty of content

    Con's

    Awful camera
    Can be very frustrating
    Overly complex moves
    Extremely cliche at times
    Sonic is *too* fast at times which affects gameplay

    Perhaps I'm playing a different Sonic Frontiers compared to all the sonic fanbois, bots and fake review accounts artificially boosting the score, because this game isn't that good at all, sure the graphics and soundtrack are pretty good but what do you expect from a current gen console like the PS5? As for the game, it had promise but falls flat pretty quickly with graphical glitches all over the place, the camera is terrible often the biggest source of frustration, it basically can't keep it sometimes, occasionally will change position on you confusing the player which leads to more frustration and generally is very bad for the game.

    The gameplay on some levels is so fast that it becomes actually frustrating as the the elements are clearly designed for twitch reflexes otherwise you can fail very easily, sometimes you can fail on some cyberspace levels due to bugs and glitches too, trying to get that perfect S-Rank run and have one minor thing slow you up gets old fast, would have actually been better to slow the speed down a bit to give the player some extra breathing room when making near pixel perfect jumps from rails to rails or trying to perfectly time a jump and miss.

    The game itself isn't a true open world game, its based around fairly large and somewhat linear islands in which you can do certain things in what order you want, but you are still required to complete highly linear typical 'cybserspace' sonic levels which are not too bad, except the control system makes it much harder than it needs to be, instead of sticking with standard move sets it opts for more moves than a street fighter character and gets progressively more annoying later.

    The open world part is exactly what you expect, an open barren world with basically theme park rails, jumppads and everything associated with Sonic all over the place, it looks fairly stupid if I'm being honest because its basically everywhere, that increases with tricky perfect jumps needed as you progress.

    Sound and music are excellent though, typical levels have some unique music tracks with some that are definitely banging, voice acting is also on par it's just a shame that the rest of the game doesn't live up to expectations.

    Finally, Sonic Frontiers is a prime example of the Sega and Sonic fans rushing in to defend their champion from a lackluster game, the same way Zelda or Mario fans do the same. Sonic Frontiers is merely an average game that could have been much better but suffers from a myriad of issues which severely affect the fun factor and cause unnecessary frustration for the player, there is no excuse for shoddy camera angles or it failing to keep up with your character, especially in 3D platformers where you need to be able to see clearly where you are jumping, and/or a camera that keeps up with your character.    … Expand
  44. guilher
    Nov 13, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers se tornou o segundo melhor jogo 3D do sonic que eu já joguei. Não coloquei expectativa nenhuma, e dessa vez saiu algo bom, Mas ainda tem oroblemas de pop in e texturas bem ultrapassadas.
  45. SuperDuck23
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    While Sonic Frontiers didn’t do much for me, I can see how fans of the series would enjoy it. The levels within the open world are by far the highlight, as the rest of the game felt empty and looked a bit rough around the edges to my eyes.
  46. tpenguin
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    Is an extremely fun game. Absolute blast to explore the world. There are a few technical flaws with pop in preventing a perfect score but it doesn't detract from how much fun the game is to play. Fans of sonic will really enjoy this installment as it is a giant step forward in the franchise.
  47. lolhhh
    Nov 11, 2022
    6
    A pretty good game, not perfect, but the music is great, and the boss battles are excellent biomes could be a bit more varied though, and the pop-in can be annoying, but the world and exploration are very good story is better than most recent sonic games combat can get repetitive though all in all above average game
  48. Rakasta7
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    Mad that the critics can be somewhat misleading. It’s not a perfect game in terms of graphics and how it works, but come on! It’s a good game! The gameplay it self and the combat are so great and the sonic theme is all over the place. And the sound track is truly a banger. I’m not a critic so it’s not my job but I rate my experience in it so far and it has been great!
  49. jacksondawg25
    Nov 11, 2022
    8
    I simply cannot believe that sonic team actually made a good game. I am in disbelief. This is unable to be believed. This makes no sense. How did they do it?
  50. weskergamer
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    A pesar de no ser un juego perfecto, Sonic Frontiers es uno, sino el, juego mas divertido y increible de Sonic por mucho. Toda una sorpresa, en 5 horas que llevo jugando me he divertido como hacia años no me divertia con un Sonic. Mis unica queja mayor serian los ciberspace, que son muy cortos y poco originales. Siengo que sonic team tomo decisiones un poco tontas en algunas partes delA pesar de no ser un juego perfecto, Sonic Frontiers es uno, sino el, juego mas divertido y increible de Sonic por mucho. Toda una sorpresa, en 5 horas que llevo jugando me he divertido como hacia años no me divertia con un Sonic. Mis unica queja mayor serian los ciberspace, que son muy cortos y poco originales. Siengo que sonic team tomo decisiones un poco tontas en algunas partes del juego pero no afectan mucho a la jugabilidad. Lo importante es correr con Sonic en un espacio gigante que funciona increiblemente bien. Muy recomendado… Expand
  51. TidyWire
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Adventure 1 and I can finally say I'm proud to be a Sonic fan again. Now this game isn't perfect, it has some flaws in areas, but nothing so outlandish that it ruins the experience like many past titles.

    Combat is fun and fluid, exploration and map expansion is satisfying and the cyberspace stages honestly grew on me the more I played of them. They're    I've been a Sonic fan since Sonic Adventure 1 and I can finally say I'm proud to be a Sonic fan again. Now this game isn't perfect, it has some flaws in areas, but nothing so outlandish that it ruins the experience like many past titles.

    Combat is fun and fluid, exploration and map expansion is satisfying and the cyberspace stages honestly grew on me the more I played of them. They're very fun to speedrun.

    The world, lore and story are the most fleshed out and interesting we've seen in a Sonic game in almost 2 decades. It's so nice to have a proper expansion on the lore the fandom holds so dear.

    The music... Oh my god the music. Yes.

    Really fantastic time. Definitely recommend.

    The ending left a bit to be desired. It feels like they ran out of budget/time towards the end, but it's forgivable cause of just how fun the core experience is. Hopefully we'll get an expansion or DLC down the road or something. Would love that.

    Also needs a hardcore difficulty mode.    … Expand
  52. bsm82
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    This is a very good Sonic game and lays a solid foundation for the next generation of Sonic games. It isn't perfect and has its flaws, but it objectively is a very good game. Don't listen to the negative reviews from no-name gaming sites and Youtubers and their little fan boys who have no idea what they are talking about, the consensus among most critics and users is that this is a veryThis is a very good Sonic game and lays a solid foundation for the next generation of Sonic games. It isn't perfect and has its flaws, but it objectively is a very good game. Don't listen to the negative reviews from no-name gaming sites and Youtubers and their little fan boys who have no idea what they are talking about, the consensus among most critics and users is that this is a very good Sonic game, as it should be. It is easily the best 3D Sonic game since Sonic Generations.

    Pros:
    1. Very snappy/responsive controls, even when Sonic is going fast. It is clear that Sonic Team has put in the work to fine tune the controls for 3D Sonic.

    2. The 60 fps frame-rate is buttery smooth and load times are extremely fast for the PS5.

    3. The story is probably the best Sonic game story since Sonic Adventure 2. Don't expect Mass Effect level storytelling, but for a Sonic game is surprisingly good.

    4. The fun factor for this game is off the charts. It is so much fun blasting around at top speeds and chaining together movement across springs, rails, boosters, etc. Since I have got Sonic to Level 99 speed, I have spent a ton of time just blasting around the open environments. I can't think of another open world (open zone) game that allows you to blaze through environments at speeds like this.

    5. I really enjoyed the sprinkling in of 2D sections, both in the open world and the Cyberspace levels. It gave a nostalgic feel to Sonic hearkening back to the classic 2D era. Also, platforming in 2D is different than platforming in 3D so it helped add variety that way. I genuinely don't understand the criticism of the 2D sections in this game, they were a lot of fun.

    6. Speaking of Cyberspace stages, they were a great add-on to the game and helped add variety to the game outside of the open zone gameplay. Sonic Team should absolutely keep these types of levels in their future "open zone" Sonic games.

    7. The graphics are very good, not Horizon Zero Dawn level, but it looked great running through these environments. I also appreciated the addition of what I'd call "mini-biomes" within each open zone. Without giving too much away, you will find oasis, wetlands, waterfalls, lakes, forests, fields of flowers, etc. sprinkled throughout these open zones. I hope Sonic Team continues add these types of mini-biomes within their open worlds in future games.

    8. I thought the RPG elements were excellent, and the way they are utilized it encouraged you to explore the open zones to obtain Koko and other power-ups to increase Sonic's speed, attack, defense and max ring count. I found myself searching around every nook and cranny in the open world to find Koko so I could max out Sonic's speed. The way they meshed together the RPG elements and exploration of the open zone is great, and I hope they continue to do that.

    9. The combat is pretty fun. I enjoyed the added move-sets and combos that Sonic can utilize to bash apart enemies and bosses. It isn't particularly challenging, even on Hard mode, but this is a Sonic game, not Dark Souls. The focus is on speed and fun, not chucking your controller into the TV because a particular boss pummeled you into the dirt for a 20th straight time.

    10. The fishing mini-game was a lot of fun, and with the Cyberspace stages was a nice way to add variety to the game. The addition of a Fishopedia and Eggman tapes was great too. In the future, it would be nice to see the fishing mini-game have its own biome. How about a fishing zone in Aquatic Ruin Zone from Sonic 2 (Sega Genesis).

    Cons:
    1. Some of the mini-bosses and Titan bosses can be a bit tedious, especially with the controls, but luckily this is more of a minor nuisance and isn't game breaking.

    2. On some minor occasions, Sonic's controls won't necessarily respond. Such as when boosting Sonic comes to a instant stop even though there is no object in his way, or you hit a wall for a wall jump but Sonic just falls off for no reason. Again, minor nuisances that don't occur often and not game breaking.

    3. No Photo Mode. My God, these types of Sonic games need a photo mode. A nice added feature of a photo mode too would be the option to remove the rails, springs, and other artificial objects so you can get a nice scenic photo/screenshot without the clutter.

    4. This is subjective, but I didn't enjoy the blocky cyberspace background in the Cyberspace Stages. Part of the fun of Sonic games is speeding through environments with the natural scenery in the background. I know there is a story element to why it is there, but Sonic Team needs to take these types of backgrounds and nuke it to the moon. It detracts away from the experience.

    5. Stop reusing Green Hill and Sky Sanctuary for the billionth time. Don't get me wrong, I love the hearkening back to classic Sonic levels, but there are so many out there to bring into the modern era. How about reviving Emerald Hill, Aquatic Ruin,Starlight Zone, Mystic Cave, etc.    … Expand
  53. BabyGreed
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Don't like the game sorry. The game is terrible. I'm sorry Make something else instead of an open world game. I really miss Sonic doing the high-speed action from Sonic Colors Or Sonic Generations But the open-world. The only thing that gets good is when he gets into the cyberspace. That's it. So Sorry Sega. Metacritic > https://thegameawards.com/brackets/players-voice Do you believe SonicDon't like the game sorry. The game is terrible. I'm sorry Make something else instead of an open world game. I really miss Sonic doing the high-speed action from Sonic Colors Or Sonic Generations But the open-world. The only thing that gets good is when he gets into the cyberspace. That's it. So Sorry Sega. Metacritic > https://thegameawards.com/brackets/players-voice Do you believe Sonic Frontiers is up there in the GAME AWARDS? Make your Votes there, too.… Expand
  54. SyrManiac
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    It's almost the ultimate Sonic title. The controls need some work such as jumping. Cyber Space stages could have been more original, and more variety. Open Zone genuinely does feel empty at points. There isn't much to do outside of the story, cyber space, big fishing, and fighting. It may sound like a good amount of things to do, but it starts becoming a routine quickly, and even in postIt's almost the ultimate Sonic title. The controls need some work such as jumping. Cyber Space stages could have been more original, and more variety. Open Zone genuinely does feel empty at points. There isn't much to do outside of the story, cyber space, big fishing, and fighting. It may sound like a good amount of things to do, but it starts becoming a routine quickly, and even in post game its not much.… Expand
  55. TntSonic555
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    I'm not great at reviewing but god damm was this game fun. It's not the greatest and it's a but janky with some **** pop in but it's overall pretty good. One of the best Sonic games these past several years. The gameplay, music, story, etc are all something to praise.
  56. tjspells
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    The best Sonic game in a decade. Fun open zone gameplay always keeps you engaged. While the game has some issues in the bosses, the last act looking the same as Kronos, and mediocre cyberspace it is still a very fun time.
  57. Nygaard
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Love this open zone sonic games, lots of fun and just what Sega needed to do. I note a percentage of expert reviews who have rated it down just because it's sonic. It's laughable otherwise this gets a metacritic score of 8
  58. CrazySeanDX
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    This is arguably the best step in the right direction Sonic can take. Sonic has managed to reinvent himself in an amazing way. Everything about it feels so fresh, right down to the character development that everyone gets. Even Eggman ends up coming off as relateable, especially with the Egg Memos you can get through fishing(and the fishing is actually fun now!!).

    Only gave it a 9,    This is arguably the best step in the right direction Sonic can take. Sonic has managed to reinvent himself in an amazing way. Everything about it feels so fresh, right down to the character development that everyone gets. Even Eggman ends up coming off as relateable, especially with the Egg Memos you can get through fishing(and the fishing is actually fun now!!).

    Only gave it a 9, though, due to minor grievances such as Cyberspace levels not being too great for the most part, and cause of an upgrade system that for whatever reason has 2 skill upgrades be instantaneous with multiple level raises at a time and the other 2 being done one level at a time. Otherwise, this is arguably the best 3D Sonic game of all time. Yes, even better than Generations.    … Expand
  59. Larkship
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Very solid start to the next era of Sonic! The game is riddled with pop in and minor bugs (from my experience) which brings it down a few points. The islands are fun to traverse, Sonic controls very fluidly and fun, the cyberspace stages, while uninspired, are fun enough, and the bosses are engaging. Hopefully the next couple of games go even further with this new formula! Ian’s writing isVery solid start to the next era of Sonic! The game is riddled with pop in and minor bugs (from my experience) which brings it down a few points. The islands are fun to traverse, Sonic controls very fluidly and fun, the cyberspace stages, while uninspired, are fun enough, and the bosses are engaging. Hopefully the next couple of games go even further with this new formula! Ian’s writing is also top notch with some great voice acting/direction!… Expand
  60. greninjaX
    Jul 5, 2023
    0
    well, sonic's attempt at an "open zone" game turned out to be a massive turd.
  61. ramzihamade4
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
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  62. jotape01
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Sure there is popping if you have an open zone game where the protagonist runs at a very high speed. However, this game surprised me. It is so fun and relaxing. Sure it has simple mechanics in some situations, but it keeps the essence clear of what it is Sonic. Hope this is the beginning of something great for the blue hedgehog.
  63. iceyy30
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a game that we all thought would suck. But I am pleased to be wrong. To make this short, all the good heavily outweighs any bad in this game. Not perfect, but a damn fun game to play. Sad there's no post-game stuff. The OST is heavenly. Cyberspace levels feel a little jank compared to past sonic games. The open world is fun to explore and feels great. The story was greatSonic Frontiers is a game that we all thought would suck. But I am pleased to be wrong. To make this short, all the good heavily outweighs any bad in this game. Not perfect, but a damn fun game to play. Sad there's no post-game stuff. The OST is heavenly. Cyberspace levels feel a little jank compared to past sonic games. The open world is fun to explore and feels great. The story was great but had an anticlimactic end. Overall a great game that builds an outstanding foundation for the future of sonic games if perfected.
    8/10    … Expand
  64. LilUnde
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Easily the best 3D Sonic game to come out since Generations. Not perfect by any means with the consistent pop in being one of the biggest flaws but still had an absolute blast playing it. The writing is so much better and is a breath of fresh air as the characters feel more authentic again. Definitely a step in the right direction for what can come for Sonic in the future.
  65. ZXSth
    Jan 27, 2023
    6
    Sonic Frontiers is a beautiful mess. It is hard for me to stay completely invested in the game for long periods of time because of its excessive simplicity, reliance on old ideas, and story-related struggles; however, behind its flaws lies a beautiful and accessible story, some impressive gameplay moments and a shockingly gripping and awesome soundtrack, all of which manage to buoy itsSonic Frontiers is a beautiful mess. It is hard for me to stay completely invested in the game for long periods of time because of its excessive simplicity, reliance on old ideas, and story-related struggles; however, behind its flaws lies a beautiful and accessible story, some impressive gameplay moments and a shockingly gripping and awesome soundtrack, all of which manage to buoy its other, more cumbersome features.

    My main gripe with this game is that in the face of some beautiful story ideas, Sega's unwillingness to have the characters' movements and expressions match up more convincingly to their dialogue really brings down some truly powerful moments. Sonic and his friends have what is easily the best dialogue and interactions in the entire series, and the moments that exemplify this are bogged down by facial movements and body language that feel clunky and over-exaggerated. Additionally, the occasional long pauses in dialogue are shockingly destructive to the impact of the characters' words. If you can suffer through how stilted the characters sometimes look while delivering this dialogue, you will find something to enjoy in their meaningful interactions - it's not Shakespeare, but it can be quite touching at moments.

    The main gameplay loop - one part Ubisoft-style open-world traversal with insultingly simple puzzle-solving, one part familiar speedy platforming, and one part grand boss battles with. occasional quick-time events - is a mixed bag. The open world is aesthetically gorgeous, but the collection of various trinkets and tokens within it grows tiresome fairly quickly. And while definitely engaging and possibly the best of any Sonic game in recent memory, the bite-sized "Cyberspace" levels in which you engage in linear platforming are over in a flash, and feel overdone and too familiar by this point in Sonic's multi-decade existence. The boss battles are where the game's best facets are on full display: The spectacle is outrageous; the overall giddiness I got out of seeing the sub-5-foot hedgehog pal tear apart a gigantic, towering cyber-mechanical monstrosity is undeniable, and the music leans hard into Sonic's reputation for angsty edginess.

    Speaking of the music, I believe that is, as is often the case with 3D Sonic games, Frontiers' single strongest asset. The open world's sombre piano ballads, Cyberspace's toe-tapping drum 'n' bass, and the boss battles' anthemic pop-punk/screamo bangers (some of which feature Sleeping with Sirens' Kellin Quinn on vocals, no less) really help this game's various tones all feel balanced, with each part of the game feeling so much more authentic and powerful. because of the excellence of the music.

    Overall, Frontiers is saved, in my mind, by its more daring story decisions and absolutely gorgeous soundtrack. Otherwise, the game feels unable to escape Sega's looming shadow of nostalgia-baiting and gatekeeping of new ideas. If Sega decides to keep handing the reins to new writers, and continues welcoming new ideas from people who are clearly passionate about Sonic (especially mechanically), I can see future games in the franchise becoming so much more than what Frontiers is.

    In sum: Sonic Frontiers is held back in many ways, but offers some really excellent moments. It is a subjectively enjoyable game, and will especially appeal to former Sonic fans who were left feeling disenfranchised and disillusions by the hedgehog's prior outings.    … Expand
  66. giannis2001
    Feb 9, 2023
    6
    Definitely a huge improvement from the last games, but still this new open world style has issues and needs a lot of work. I feel like I'm doing the same thing all the time. Random mini challenges all around, 1 minute tracks, and some bugs(yet minor most of the time) ruin the experience for me a bit. Also, roaming around with speed is very fun, but the momentum doesn't feel right doneDefinitely a huge improvement from the last games, but still this new open world style has issues and needs a lot of work. I feel like I'm doing the same thing all the time. Random mini challenges all around, 1 minute tracks, and some bugs(yet minor most of the time) ruin the experience for me a bit. Also, roaming around with speed is very fun, but the momentum doesn't feel right done times. I believe this formula definitely has potential if they fix some things with the game.… Expand
  67. ryanreynochu
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is not perfect, but it's so, so much fun and has made me grin with excitement multiple times already 6 hours in. It's really just such a fun and engaging game, I cannot recommend it enough. "Open Zones" are a fantastic and well executed idea, especially with how perfectly they tied the boss fights into the concept. I really hope this is the future of the Sonic series.
  68. Elthan
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial, la gráfica jugabilidad. Es el reinicio de Sonic quienes lo jueguen, disfrutarán horas y horas… Expand
  69. SenpaiEXE
    Nov 12, 2022
    6
    Sonic Frontiers is a really mixed game with some positives and a lot of negatives.

    Pros: + Phenomenal OST, especially for the Titan boss fights + Great graphics and overall art style + Really good story and writing, something that hasn't been a thing for over 13 years now in this series + Great open world controls, not perfect, but still very solid + There is fishing in this game    Sonic Frontiers is a really mixed game with some positives and a lot of negatives.

    Pros:
    + Phenomenal OST, especially for the Titan boss fights
    + Great graphics and overall art style
    + Really good story and writing, something that hasn't been a thing for over 13 years now in this series
    + Great open world controls, not perfect, but still very solid
    + There is fishing in this game
    + Titan bossfights while undercooked like a lot of stuff in Frontiers are really hype
    + Combat while repetitive and button mashy has its moment of fun to be had

    Now for the negatives:
    - REALLY bad animations that look incredibly unfinished and very goofy, due to how low effort they are
    - The constant pop in is so bad it makes the first Wipeout games sweat nervously
    - Constant floating rails, platforms etc. look incredibly distracting and look like somebody went into a lvl designer and slapped around a bunch of assets to not make the open world look empty and shallow
    - Cyberspace is trash all around from it's controls, to lvl themes, to no original lvl layouts
    - The game is way too easy even on hard difficulty
    - 2/3 of the open world activities are flat out boring
    - WHY IS THERE 2D IN AN OPEN WORLD GAME??
    - The physics feel like something straight out of 06

    Overall: Frontiers is a REALLY undercooked game that needed at least 1 more year of dev time, regardless there is some enjoyment to be had with it. It's nothing special, nor is it anything God awful like forces is.    … Expand
  70. LeviGames123456
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    I loved the game, the combination of speed with an open world is a great combination, the only problema i had was with Sonic's Physics on Cyberspace levels, and theres no way to replay the Boss battles unless creatining a New save file, but other than that, the game os Good,
    Great,
    Awesome,
    Outstading,
    AMAZING!
  71. Mikireq
    Nov 15, 2022
    5
    Un quiero y no puedo. El mundo abierto no le ha sentado nada bien. Popping exagerado y gráficos de dos generaciones atrás. Es divertido, no lo negaré, pero Sonic se merece más
  72. JustARock
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Very very good Sonic game. There are some rough spots here, and there but I dont really care that much because of how much fun Ive had with it. Probably the most fun I've had since Generations. Really hope Sega, and Sonic Team keep up with this direction, and refine it, because they really have something special here.
    The story, music, gameplay is all great. Especially the music, and the    Very very good Sonic game. There are some rough spots here, and there but I dont really care that much because of how much fun Ive had with it. Probably the most fun I've had since Generations. Really hope Sega, and Sonic Team keep up with this direction, and refine it, because they really have something special here.
    The story, music, gameplay is all great. Especially the music, and the boss fights, like wow. Sonic feels fantastic to control in this open world, and the combat, while not on DMC or Bayonettas level, is so fun. Hopefully they expand on it and make more in depth. Welp, that's pretty much all I gotta say on it. Lol Good game, play it. Even if you ain't a Sonic fan I reccomend it just from how fun it is.    … Expand
  73. The_Pixu
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    It's fun. I hope Sega evolves this formula in the future instead of abandoning it like usual.
  74. StepHD
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    PS5 - 21 Hours

    Probably the best Sonic game i’ve ever played, was not fan of the series especially the 2D games but (Unpopular Opinion Warning) loved what Sonic 06 brought into the series (apart the technical issues there) and while Frontiers is different, i enjoyed it as much! This type of open world mixed with more classic levels its a really nice match for Sonic. Wouldn’t say    PS5 - 21 Hours

    Probably the best Sonic game i’ve ever played, was not fan of the series especially the 2D games but (Unpopular Opinion Warning) loved what Sonic 06 brought into the series (apart the technical issues there) and while Frontiers is different, i enjoyed it as much! This type of open world mixed with more classic levels its a really nice match for Sonic. Wouldn’t say masterpiece, but surely one of the best of Sonic’s 3D era. All this also with a varied and jam packed soundtrack!
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  75. Megazx456
    Mar 7, 2023
    6
    Sonic Team is definitely taking a bold step in a new direction for the Sonic franchise. The game introduces a semi-open world concept, with multiple islands to explore, each with its own unique aesthetic. The change in environment and tonal shift for the series is striking, with low saturation colors and high pastel hues replacing the vibrant primary colors of classic Sonic levels. TheSonic Team is definitely taking a bold step in a new direction for the Sonic franchise. The game introduces a semi-open world concept, with multiple islands to explore, each with its own unique aesthetic. The change in environment and tonal shift for the series is striking, with low saturation colors and high pastel hues replacing the vibrant primary colors of classic Sonic levels. The game's progression loop, while sounding convoluted, is satisfying and flows naturally, with mini-bosses, Cyber Space levels, challenges, and platforming sections to uncover memory tokens and upgrade items. Sonic Frontiers is undoubtedly the best 3D Sonic game in more than a decade, but that's not saying much considering the quality of the previous 3D titles we've gotten within those years.

    The game's inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is apparent, and while it works well within the game's sci-fi conceit, it doesn't play anything like Link's five-year-old adventure. The game's open-world design is not as expansive as Breath of the Wild's, but it's enough to keep Sonic fans engaged. The game's map, complete with various markers, is not something that players would feel compelled to look at, as the game does an excellent job of guiding players toward points of interest. However, some may find the game's exploration and progression loop repetitive, with the same basic gameplay loop on each island. Not to mention how egregious the pop in are within the game, which are very persistent throughout my 27 hours of playing through it

    Despite its flaws, Sonic Frontiers offers a decent and sometimes satisfying fun experience for fans of the series. The game's unique environment and tonal shift, coupled with the new semi-open world concept, make it stand out from its predecessors. The game's progression loop, while sounding convoluted, works well and flows naturally. Sonic Frontiers is worth playing for fans of the series and platformer fans alike, but it may not be enough to win over those who have been turned off by the series' previous. I only hope that sega actually takes the proper steps forward and stops repetting mistakes that they clearly should've learned from over a decade ago    … Expand
  76. HectorAR
    Nov 30, 2022
    9
    Amazing game of Sonic series! The new formula is fun and addictive, the cyberspace leve are fast and great, the only thing is realy bad in this game is the annoying popping.
  77. Bruhmom
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    best 3d sonic game. i mean....wow.great work Sonic Team and SEGA !!!!!!!!!!
  78. CustardPuff
    May 12, 2023
    5
    This game conflicts me for several reasons, as a fan of Sonic for as long as I can remember. For one, the music is great, as per usual, and the storytelling is definitely a step up from recent entries in the series, but the gameplay has so much jank and inconvenience, the envrionments do not feel much like a Sonic game, the combat is basic (covered by its flashy animations), the pace feelsThis game conflicts me for several reasons, as a fan of Sonic for as long as I can remember. For one, the music is great, as per usual, and the storytelling is definitely a step up from recent entries in the series, but the gameplay has so much jank and inconvenience, the envrionments do not feel much like a Sonic game, the combat is basic (covered by its flashy animations), the pace feels unnaturally slow sometimes and it feels like Sonic Team were throwing in random ideas to see what would stick in the final 25% of the game. While it can be pretty damn fun at times, it is still quite rough around the edges.… Expand
  79. RashFaustinho
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    So, I'm not exactly a Sonic Fan, I've played Mania and Forces and didn't like either of them, so I was going into Frontiers with lots of doubts regarding if it was a good idea to play another game of this franchise.

    Fortunately, it was. Despite many technical shortcomings, I really liked the game. It's the first open worlds in years I truly managed to enjoy, mostly because it's a    So, I'm not exactly a Sonic Fan, I've played Mania and Forces and didn't like either of them, so I was going into Frontiers with lots of doubts regarding if it was a good idea to play another game of this franchise.

    Fortunately, it was. Despite many technical shortcomings, I really liked the game. It's the first open worlds in years I truly managed to enjoy, mostly because it's a platform-focused open world. Going around with Sonic, collecting stuff and solving puzzles has been a fun experience.

    I also appreciated the short levels a lot more compared to Forces. These felt way more interesting, especially visually speaking, I only wish these linear stages could be a bit longer.

    The boss battles are a hype train, the music choice for them is incredibly fitting, I wish there were more of these.

    Overall, a very enjoyable videogame.    … Expand
  80. Emansan
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Not a perfect game by any means, but a huge improvement from what we have been getting over the past decade. The Sonic franchise is healing! Also, the ost goes hard.
  81. Neo-BRAT
    Feb 8, 2023
    9
    Безумная игра, очень понравилась! Драйв, музыка, всё очень круто. Поставил бы 10 баллов, но минус 1 балл за постоянно подгружающиеся в воздухе препятствия. Очень уж режет глаз. А в остальном - просто супер!
  82. TwoInchTickler
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    Substantially more fun than I ever expected. This game isn’t of the grandiosity or intensity of, say, The Last of Us or God of War, but in a very different way it delighted me. The gameplay loops are fun, the combination of old and new are nicely blended, and the open world is surprisingly exciting to explore. Only criticisms would be that some of the map unlock challenges feel a touch tooSubstantially more fun than I ever expected. This game isn’t of the grandiosity or intensity of, say, The Last of Us or God of War, but in a very different way it delighted me. The gameplay loops are fun, the combination of old and new are nicely blended, and the open world is surprisingly exciting to explore. Only criticisms would be that some of the map unlock challenges feel a touch too easy, and the pop in graphics of the rails can frustrate, which I can only imagine will be patched soon enough. Overall though, I was beaming throughout my play through, which is really all I can ask for!… Expand
  83. Albirch
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    The open zones are big and empty, the entire thing feels lonely. The rest of the game is absolutely great though. The missions are fun, and you really have to earn a perfect score.
  84. TheDarkBullet05
    Nov 14, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers es un soplo de aire fresco para la franquicia. Llevaba años esperando un juego de Sonic con un tono más maduro y por fin se ha cumplido ese aspecto. Aunque el juego no es perfecto (niveles del ciberespacio poco variados en cuanto a zonas y reciclados de otros juegos, pop ins algo molestos...) es desde luego el mejor que hemos tenido en toda la década. Tiene un sistema deSonic Frontiers es un soplo de aire fresco para la franquicia. Llevaba años esperando un juego de Sonic con un tono más maduro y por fin se ha cumplido ese aspecto. Aunque el juego no es perfecto (niveles del ciberespacio poco variados en cuanto a zonas y reciclados de otros juegos, pop ins algo molestos...) es desde luego el mejor que hemos tenido en toda la década. Tiene un sistema de combate simple, pero que funciona perfectamente y ofrece una gran variedad de combos, el control de Sonic se siente muy cómodo y es realmente divertido recorrer las islas. El árbol de habilidades de Sonic es pequeño pero bien implementado. La historia habla por sí sola, trata temas muy interesantes y perfecciona el desarrollo de algunos personajes (Tails el más notable). Las batallas contra los titanes de cada zona son buenísimas y cada una es distinta, es muy divertido controlar a Super Sonic y luchar contra los titanes. Si bien no es perfecto, es un buen paso adelante para la franquicia.… Expand
  85. churros
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    Pros:
    + controls well
    + ability variety
    + biome variety
    + enemy variety
    + great visual moments
    + good length

    Cons:
    - bad pop-in
    - 2D sections
    - uneven boss designs
    - weird soundtrack
    - no achievement tracking
  86. FRANCISCOGTA98
    Nov 11, 2022
    5
    Rendimiento pésimo, popping constante, historia regular, graficos basicos, tiene una buena base pero es malo en apartados tecnicos.
  87. superkapitan82
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Never was a fan of Sonic, but this game is excellent. Insane dynamic blend of so many gameplay mechanics in open world that is happening so rarely. Strangely reminding me of Returnal action game due to fast pace and cool atmosphere.
  88. Divante03
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    This game is a good step in the right direction for the series. It has a great story, fun open zones with lots to do, Cyberspace while very flawed is still fun imo, fantastic combat, and it has the best boss battles in the series. Sad people will still go out of their way to hate and meme on the blue blur but that was bound to happen regardless of this games quality.
  89. Mcgreener
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    The best way to describe it is Breath of the Wild but with Sonic. If you liked that and you like Sonic, you’ll love this! Deserves a higher rating
  90. mikufan84
    Feb 23, 2023
    5
    Its gameplay, physics and other aspects, it's a definite attempt to address the criticism of Forces and its higher quality script is well noted. However, I found its lack of linear gameplay (and the Cyberspace levels) and repetitive ''open-zone'' format rather uninteresting. Its purpose is to build new ways to explore the island. And then what? Not a side quest, or anything else to exploreIts gameplay, physics and other aspects, it's a definite attempt to address the criticism of Forces and its higher quality script is well noted. However, I found its lack of linear gameplay (and the Cyberspace levels) and repetitive ''open-zone'' format rather uninteresting. Its purpose is to build new ways to explore the island. And then what? Not a side quest, or anything else to explore or to do. Half of this feels like it is testing the waters, and the other half has some genuine merits. I was impressed by its OST, and some of the models. The bosses themselves are tedious, not necessarily hard but definitely requires some thinking, which I appreciate. The final boss, very unpleasant. I can't fall in love with this game. But I am glad people do and it is improving Sonic's reputation. It just is not for me and I don't have an interest in replaying it.… Expand
  91. SushiMess
    Nov 23, 2022
    7
    Story was pretty good, the gameplay is fun but i feel like it gets repetitive over time. I don’t think the game is empty but rather has a large field so that you can run on bc it’s a sonic game. However the pop ins really halt the experience. Story is good and the antagonist is interesting. Overall game is pretty good but the messy pop ins and bugs brings down the score for me. I thinkStory was pretty good, the gameplay is fun but i feel like it gets repetitive over time. I don’t think the game is empty but rather has a large field so that you can run on bc it’s a sonic game. However the pop ins really halt the experience. Story is good and the antagonist is interesting. Overall game is pretty good but the messy pop ins and bugs brings down the score for me. I think this is a right step to the future of sonic games though… Expand
  92. Thefly1979
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    I'll keep this short and sweet.

    negatives: lots of pop in and it can be jarring. The story is not great and is pretty confusing like a kingdom hearts game. Pros: Huge environment s for sonic to run around. Fun combat with variety in moves and enemies. Well done boss battles. Great platforming throughout the game. Cyber levels are a blast are a nice change of pace from open world. Fishing    I'll keep this short and sweet.

    negatives: lots of pop in and it can be jarring. The story is not great and is pretty confusing like a kingdom hearts game. Pros: Huge environment s for sonic to run around. Fun combat with variety in moves and enemies. Well done boss battles. Great platforming throughout the game. Cyber levels are a blast are a nice change of pace from open world. Fishing is great.    … Expand
  93. Alarik17
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Frontiers is a good game, lovely and with an amazing storyline, the only thing i didn't enjoy was cyberspace controls, other than that, i would love to see a New game + or a boss fight replayabily in the future.

    Also true final boss might feel anticlimatic.    … Expand
  94. AmmarFarhoud
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Wow just Wow. Finished the game 2 times and still can’t get enough. Sonic truly is back at the top where he belongs.
  95. tewatson715
    Feb 4, 2023
    6
    Sonic Team did the unthinkable: they made a video game.

    Sonic Frontiers is okay, and definitely a step up from Sonic Forces, but there's a lot about this game that misses the mark. Firstly, the story. It looked intriguing in trailers, and Ian Flynn was even hired to be a part of it, but as a whole it's really not that interesting. Sonic and friends find themselves on these islands and    Sonic Team did the unthinkable: they made a video game.

    Sonic Frontiers is okay, and definitely a step up from Sonic Forces, but there's a lot about this game that misses the mark. Firstly, the story. It looked intriguing in trailers, and Ian Flynn was even hired to be a part of it, but as a whole it's really not that interesting. Sonic and friends find themselves on these islands and trapped in cyberspace somehow, but Sonic manages to escape cyberspace and starts to track his friends and the chaos emeralds down. As he does so, the main villain of game named Sage follows him and continuously tells him to give up as he won't accomplish what he's trying to do. Sage has a really cool design and I was interested to learn more about her, but again, there really isn't much to grab onto. Eggman created her to obtain the chaos emeralds or stop Sonic or something, but that's all she really boils down to. There are moments later in the story where she wonders if she can see the positives in people the way that Sonic does with Tails, Knuckles and Amy, but that's about it. The story boils down to Sonic finds all the chaos emeralds on an island, defeats the big bad boss on said island, repeat 4 more times and then the game ends. It's surprisingly mundane, especially considering this game's scope and who worked on the story in the first place. What doesn't help things is this game's voice acting, which is terrible. I have no idea how this happened, especially considering mainstays like Roger Craig Smith and Mike Pollock still voiced the characters in this game, but it feels like the script was handed over to the voice actors of the Horizon games and it makes everything feel inconsequential.

    In terms of gameplay, it's decent, but definitely not the greatest thing out there. Sonic Frontiers shifted its focus to "open zone" gameplay, where you have multiple large environments to run around, find collectibles and complete objectives. In concept, it's very similar to a game like Super Mario Odyssey, just not as fun. The environments look pretty, but there aren't many landmarks to distinguish areas from each other and there is a TON of pop in, which I'm assuming is there to help the game run smoothly but it's still distracting. There are various collectibles that unlock different things, and many of them are obtained by doing short platform challenges or rail grinding, and that's most of the gameplay loop. Find a spring or a set of rings, run around a bit and you have a collectible. It's consistent with what 3D Sonic games are all about, it's just repetitive and not very enthralling. There are also cyberspace stages to find scattered around each of the islands, and these are short stages that play like Sonic Unleashed, Colors and Generations. These can be fun but at the start of the game they're UNBEARABLY slow, and for some reason the second cyber stage is almost impossible to get the S rank on. If you want to make the cyber stages more enjoyable, you have to upgrade your speed, and I don't understand why this is a thing. Sonic's meant to be fast, so why make us go out of our way to make the stages fun? There are multiple other things that can be upgraded as well, such as ring capacity, strength, defense, and a skill tree for Sonic's combat abilities. This is another main part of the game: there are enemies scattered all around the islands and some can be defeated with a simple homing attack, though others require certain abilities to be defeated. The combat in this game is alright, but it can be almost entirely avoided when you upgrade yourself enough. The one exception to this is the various minibosses, which can sometimes be a massive pain but they drop more valuable collectibles, so there's at least a bit more of an incentive to go after them. Then there's the task of acquiring the chaos emeralds. Firstly, this is something you have to do for every single island because after each major boss fight, the chaos emeralds are suddenly scattered around again, which is DUMB. There's not even a story reason for this, you just need to get them again. And while most of them are collected in a similar fashion, at least one will need to be collected by doing arbitrary minigames that feel like a waste of time. Plus, to actually reach the bosses, Sonic will sometimes need to do something completely out of left field like a claw grabbing minigame, Ikaruga, or pinball. These also make no sense and I have no idea why they're here. The Ikaruga gameplay is even the final boss of this game! The bosses in general are alright, and they have great music, though they can be frustrating if you don't know what you're doing, and the game sometimes doesn't tell you what to do. Overall, Sonic Frontiers definitely had potential as a new version of a Sonic game, but it feels like a prototype of a better game and after finishing it, I had no reason to go back to it. This wasn't the game Sonic Team needed to rejuvenate Sonic, and that bums me out.    … Expand
  96. Jubal64
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    The game is more of a glorified tech demo, only reason it has a high user score is because of sonic fanboys high on copium, it has good ideas but terrible execution and design.
  97. MelMellon
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    here to even out dunkeys review bombing call. genuinely one of the most childish things a gaming youtuber has ever done
  98. Antoniods
    Mar 31, 2023
    8
    Il mio voto è un 8 momentamente. Il gameplay è molto bello ho platinato. Esorto Sega e Il Sonic Team a più patch correttive. Al momento le aggiunte della Jukebox e della modalità foto è un ottima aggiunta per arricchire Sonic Frontiers. Ma la modalità delle boss fight a tempo non è riuscita come si deve un notevole calo di framerate. Mentre la modalità Cyberspazio è ben riuscita. Chiedo alIl mio voto è un 8 momentamente. Il gameplay è molto bello ho platinato. Esorto Sega e Il Sonic Team a più patch correttive. Al momento le aggiunte della Jukebox e della modalità foto è un ottima aggiunta per arricchire Sonic Frontiers. Ma la modalità delle boss fight a tempo non è riuscita come si deve un notevole calo di framerate. Mentre la modalità Cyberspazio è ben riuscita. Chiedo al team Sonic che venga aggiornato sulla telecamera a volte va dove gli pare e correggere maggiormente la modalità boss a tempo che ha un framerate. che si abbassa troppo e un rallentamento troppo evidente della modalità giocata.
    Comunque oggi ritengo che abbiano aggiunto un bel DLC sul secondo update per ora è 8 questa è la terza recensione. Mi è piaciuto le aggiunte del secondo update rispetto al primo. Poi arriverà una quarta e ultima recensione. Spero che aggiungano tanti DLC Estetici sulla mappa di gioco e nuovo abbigliamento per Sonic. Ora Sonic Frontiers ha tante attività secondarie in cui dedicare tempo. È un buon prodotto.    … Expand
  99. Schtoepper
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    Unexpected and raw diamond! Never played a Sonic game before. Did not expect a lot from this one. BUT: awesome atmosphere (a bit melancholic) with great music score and lonely feeling worlds (just a bit like the NieR games). Well, the graphics are certainly not current gen (i think not even 60FPS on PS5 and XSX), but gameplay and exploration compensate. A well hidden gem and certainly anyUnexpected and raw diamond! Never played a Sonic game before. Did not expect a lot from this one. BUT: awesome atmosphere (a bit melancholic) with great music score and lonely feeling worlds (just a bit like the NieR games). Well, the graphics are certainly not current gen (i think not even 60FPS on PS5 and XSX), but gameplay and exploration compensate. A well hidden gem and certainly any action game fan should give a well deserved try!… Expand
  100. Pear117
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Sonic Frontiers es el juego más esperado de la saga del erizo azul, y no decepciona en absoluto. Se trata de un título de mundo abierto que ofrece una experiencia de exploración, acción y aventura sin precedentes. El juego cuenta con unos gráficos impresionantes, una banda sonora envolvente y una jugabilidad fluida y dinámica. Sonic puede recorrer el vasto mundo de Starfall Island a todaSonic Frontiers es el juego más esperado de la saga del erizo azul, y no decepciona en absoluto. Se trata de un título de mundo abierto que ofrece una experiencia de exploración, acción y aventura sin precedentes. El juego cuenta con unos gráficos impresionantes, una banda sonora envolvente y una jugabilidad fluida y dinámica. Sonic puede recorrer el vasto mundo de Starfall Island a toda velocidad, enfrentarse a enemigos y jefes, resolver puzles, coleccionar anillos y objetos, y descubrir secretos y misiones secundarias. El juego también incorpora elementos de rol, como la personalización de habilidades y equipamiento, y un sistema de progresión que recompensa al jugador por su estilo de juego. Sonic Frontiers es un juego que hará las delicias de los fans de la franquicia y de los amantes de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es un juego que no te puedes perder si quieres disfrutar de una aventura épica y emocionante con el personaje más carismático de Sega.… Expand
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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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