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  1. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    A new Sonic adventure that brings a fresh air to the saga. This game is excellent
  2. Nov 18, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is what Sonic has needed for years, you can see the love they gave him and as a fan of Sonic I am very happy it has things that although it is not perfect that does not make it a bad game as other critics say. :)
  3. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This is only the beginning. Sonic Team trying a new formula and it came out good! Everything about this game is great!! I look forward to their next game!
  4. Nov 9, 2022
    9
    The best sonic game I have ever played. It's just so much pure fun l! Running around and exploring as sonic just feels amazing, platforming acorss these huge landscapes at blistering speeds, the combat is super fast paced and energetic, the cyberspace levels at their best are as fun as generations and unleashed, the story has been quite good too! Highly recommend it to any sonic fan!
  5. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This is the best Sonic game, in my opinion, the story is great, the characters are written so well, including Sage who I want to see more of in future games, the game-play is fun and addicting, and the bosses (even the twist for the last one) are fantastic and epic alongside the music. Finished it just now and I loved it.
  6. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    the open world is very fun to play you have very much things to do combat is solid but fun movment is great you can customize the movment story very good animaations better than before overall one of the best sonic game in my opinion and please play on hard mode to get good ending and check sometimes that it is on hard beacause it can change if you die too many times.
  7. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game reminded me of why I love Sonic. While it’s not perfect with issues like pop-in and cyberspace controls, it manages to tell a really cool story with the open world and Super Sonic boss battles being some of the big highlights. I’m giving this a high score because I want Sega to know that this is the direction I’ve wanted for a long time and seeing everyone’s positive impressionsThis game reminded me of why I love Sonic. While it’s not perfect with issues like pop-in and cyberspace controls, it manages to tell a really cool story with the open world and Super Sonic boss battles being some of the big highlights. I’m giving this a high score because I want Sega to know that this is the direction I’ve wanted for a long time and seeing everyone’s positive impressions will hopefully deliver that message further. If they can improve this formula in the next game we are in for a treat but for now… Sonic is finally back. Expand
  8. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic games of the Entire Sonic franchire, the soundtrack is amazing. This Sonic utterly break the Sonic cycle
  9. Nov 9, 2022
    9
    El juego es muy bueno, claro con sus defectos como cualquier juego pero sinceramente es más de lo que esperaba ya que la verdad no esperaba demasiado, ya que como muchos saben la saga de Sonic es como una montaña rusa, puede traerte juegos muy buenos y luego muy malos y siendo sincero no creí que fuera a ser un juego muy bueno ya que seguí muy desconfiado con sega después de lo de forces.El juego es muy bueno, claro con sus defectos como cualquier juego pero sinceramente es más de lo que esperaba ya que la verdad no esperaba demasiado, ya que como muchos saben la saga de Sonic es como una montaña rusa, puede traerte juegos muy buenos y luego muy malos y siendo sincero no creí que fuera a ser un juego muy bueno ya que seguí muy desconfiado con sega después de lo de forces. Pero al probarlo al principio duras un rato en acostumbrarte a los nuevos controles de Sonic (obvio si has jugado los de la era boost notaras un gran cambio en los controles) pero no son malos, al contrario son muy buenos y cómodos tanto que al pasar el rato no te incomodan en ningún momento y son muy disfrutables. Y bueno ahora hablando de lo malo, para empezar el juego tiene varios errores como la cámara, que si puedes ajustarla a tu gustó pero siendo sinceros no es una cámara muy cómoda ya que te puede hacer fallar y perder tiempo varias veces, el pop in tambien es otro problema que tiene, no es que sea algo que haga que el juego sea in jugable pero si se alcanza a notar que sufre mucho de eso y hace que el juego no se sienta muy bien optimizado, también otras de las cosas que tiene el juego es que el mundo abierto se siente muy desolado, que si por la trama se entiende que este solo, pero creó que pudieron haber hecho algo mejor con ello y por último de lo malo es que las zonas del ciber espació no son malas lo único que tiene que en lo personal no me gustó es que solo son 4 zonas a las que vamos en todo el juego y siento que es algo en lo que pudieron haber hecho algo mejor. Y ahora de lo bueno, pues el juego tiene muy grandes aciertos como por ejemplo, que la historia del juego es algo que sinceramente está mejor desarrollada y escrita que otros juegos actuales de sonic también que la jugabilidad cómo dije al principio es cómoda, no perfecta pero si es cómodo y jugable otras cosas que también tiene de bueno es su duración ya que los juegos anteriores como colores, generations y forces no te duraban más que unas 3 horas en la historia en cambio Frontiers si tiene una duración muy respetable de unas 6 o 8 horas, dependiendo de que tanto jueges claro. Y algo que no puedo dejar pasar por alto es... Su soundtrack, y es que el soundtrack es algo que la saga de sonic jamás decepciona y está no es la ocasión, teniendo muchos temazos que a muchos les encantarán.
    Y bueno creo que eso es todo lo que les puedo decir sobre el juego la verdad el juego cumple y mucho, el juego merece que le den una oportunidad, no será perfecto pero valla que es un gran juego y más teniendo en cuenta los juegos anteriores de esta franquicia y la reputación que ha tenido en los últimos tiempos. Si estabas pensando en comprar el juego y no sabías si hacerlo, hazlo se que no te arrepentirás de ello.
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  10. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    words cannot describe how **** good this game is, the story is incredible, the gameplay really fun and i could go on for hours but im just gonna leave it at that

    thank you sonic team
  11. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Real audio visual art. Good story, gameplay is a mix from adventure and boost formula. I'm in love with fishing!
  12. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Plainly the best 3 Sonic game ever, boss battles are some of the best of the series, soundtrack is ons of the very very tops, exploration and enemies are fun. Could definitely have used an extra few months for endgame to be more fleshed out but wow, wow and wow.
  13. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    The best game of sonic and one of the best games i ever played. The gameplay is nice, recommend
  14. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Absolutely love this game so much so far. Fun to play, fun to control Sonic and the music is just incredible. The bosses too are the best in the series (with the exception of the final boss). It has its flaws but none of which were big enough to ruin or take me out of the experience. The characters feel amazing and the story was just incredible to experience as a long time Sonic fanAbsolutely love this game so much so far. Fun to play, fun to control Sonic and the music is just incredible. The bosses too are the best in the series (with the exception of the final boss). It has its flaws but none of which were big enough to ruin or take me out of the experience. The characters feel amazing and the story was just incredible to experience as a long time Sonic fan

    Highly recommended this game
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  15. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a good game with its flaws however, some of the puzzles are poorly designed with cyberspace levels being somewhat of a chore compared to the open world gameplay. The story is a step in the right direction with many characters being fixed to resemble their original personalities. The game is overall positive but there needs to be expansion on the good ideas in the nextSonic Frontiers is a good game with its flaws however, some of the puzzles are poorly designed with cyberspace levels being somewhat of a chore compared to the open world gameplay. The story is a step in the right direction with many characters being fixed to resemble their original personalities. The game is overall positive but there needs to be expansion on the good ideas in the next game of this style while reworking or omitting things that were bad. Expand
  16. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best Sonic game it was very fun to play and I loved the ost it went too hard tbh its just a really fun game
  17. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is probably one of the best games of the past 10 years every time I pick up the controller it makes me smile please play this game it's amazing
  18. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers improves on every front from the past sonic games, this game is pure fun
  19. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is insanely fun to play and the open zone is a big improvement from the past levels.
  20. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Finally we were given the opportunity to experience Sonic's speed to the full, without being restricted to linear levels. I also liked that Sonic started to remember his past adventures, as it ties the games together. The only thing missing is the ciao garden, but I think it will come back at some point for sure
  21. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Truly not an exaggeration to say sonic is back, the love for the characters and lore of the franchise can be felt throughout the game. The boss fights alone are better than anything sonic has given us since Unleashed. This is the way forward for sonic
  22. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is an evolution of the traditional boost formula that brings a fresh new step in the right direction, in terms of adding an open “zone” element, beautiful storytelling, and a noteworthy improvement in the voice acting direction. The game does come short in a few areas regarding pop in, and odd times of falling off a platforming section. This however, does not take away fromSonic Frontiers is an evolution of the traditional boost formula that brings a fresh new step in the right direction, in terms of adding an open “zone” element, beautiful storytelling, and a noteworthy improvement in the voice acting direction. The game does come short in a few areas regarding pop in, and odd times of falling off a platforming section. This however, does not take away from the game in the slightest. Sonic Frontiers is the most promising game the series has seen in over a decade. Expand
  23. Nov 15, 2022
    10
    I love the music, visuals, and gameplay
    Sonic team finally made a good 3d sonic game since generations.
    And please keep Ian flynn, never have I enjoyed the characterisation of sonic characters so much.
  24. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Finally we can say that is sonic is BACK!!!
    This game is really really fun and it’s not just that the story is PHENOMENAL i really loved the story (maybe a spoiler?) but the ending was a bit disappointing I really liked the open-zone in my opinion it was the best thing in the game alongside the story This is definitely a step in the right direction for sonic the hedgehog franchise and i
    Finally we can say that is sonic is BACK!!!
    This game is really really fun and it’s not just that the story is PHENOMENAL i really loved the story (maybe a spoiler?) but the ending was a bit disappointing I really liked the open-zone in my opinion it was the best thing in the game alongside the story This is definitely a step in the right direction for sonic the hedgehog franchise and i really want to see more of the open-zone in the future
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  25. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    It will be hard to play other open world games after moving at the speed of sound
  26. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a great game the spite of all what other critics say in my book it feels like a reminder that the sonic games are still sonic games the story has unbelievably has cared the development of every one of the cast Gameplay was so awesome that I wanted to keep playing ahead again the fishing was very calming And the fighting scenes of all bosses are Top notch They did say that sonic convention 3 was their ticket to inspiration from this game so I'm guessing that everyone should have high hopes when sonic coming back no matter what people would say it's still a great franchise Expand
  27. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers es lo que los seguidores del Erizo siempre hemos pedido desde la época de Sonic Adventure 2. Lo bueno: Los controles son personalizables y perfectos *Solo y exclusivamente funcionan bien en las zonas abiertas. La banda sonora es un 10/10 los combates contra los jefes junto a las canciones me han recordado a las batallas de Metal gear solid Rising convirtiendose para mí enSonic Frontiers es lo que los seguidores del Erizo siempre hemos pedido desde la época de Sonic Adventure 2. Lo bueno: Los controles son personalizables y perfectos *Solo y exclusivamente funcionan bien en las zonas abiertas. La banda sonora es un 10/10 los combates contra los jefes junto a las canciones me han recordado a las batallas de Metal gear solid Rising convirtiendose para mí en una de mis favoritas desde ahora, en adelante,. Los efectos de reflejos en tiempo real están muy bien conseguidos, La historia por fin es buena y tiene en cuenta acontecimientos anteriores importantes y profundiza en el Lore de las chaos emeralds. El diseño de las estructuras y de los caminos en las zonas abiertas están muy conseguidos y siempre sabes a donde ir para conseguir las llaves y los objetos importantes, además ciertas secciones de plataformeo son una auténtica delicia. Los efectos de clima, y el cambio de dia y noche, Los movimientos de sonic y sus habilidades junto a los combates son 10/10. Los combates de Super Sonic son in maldito regalo. Gracias Sega.

    Ahora lo Negativo: El poping es brutal, aunque al final le quitas importancia y te acostumbras, Los minijuegos obligatorios que te cortan la acción algunos son super absurdos y aburridos, Las fases del cyber espacio son horribles, la cámara te empuja y te obliga a seguir el camino, Sonic se vuelve ortopédico como si retrocediésemos en el tiempo a un mal juego. Deberían de haber dejado la cámara libre y mantener la agilidad como en las zonas abiertas. Espero que eso se resuelva en el futuro. Mi conclusión: es mi videojuego de Sonic Favorito junto a Sonic Adventure 2. Gracias Sega por escucharnos y por devolverle a Sonic el mimo que se merece.
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  28. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    A fantastic entry into the Sonic series, genuinely SEGA has made a new game that touches on the potential of this series both the gameplay side and the storytelling side.
    The games writing is fantastic, the optional lore memo's, the characterization, the mystery, it's all executed on a level we haven't seen really since the Adventure Games.
    Special mention to the voice talent, Roger
    A fantastic entry into the Sonic series, genuinely SEGA has made a new game that touches on the potential of this series both the gameplay side and the storytelling side.
    The games writing is fantastic, the optional lore memo's, the characterization, the mystery, it's all executed on a level we haven't seen really since the Adventure Games.
    Special mention to the voice talent, Roger Craig Smith has had a rough time as Sonic with some appalling scripts and a grating Sonic voice, that changes here! The incredible script (Special Thanks to long time Sonic Comic writer Ian Flynn, a godsend) coupled with the new deeper tone of voice works fantastically, this is how Sonic sounds for sure.
    Gameplay wise it's maybe the best we've seen of a 3D sonic game since Sonic Adventure 1, Sonic handles fantastically, there's a learning curve to his movement which informs you that there's a large skill ceiling, although caps on momentum and standardised speed leaves room for improvement, the touches of momentum based play are there and it's fantastic.
    I ran into no bugs or glitches during my PS5 run of the game, but more importantly I never ran into an unfair death, something that plagues many sonic games.
    SET PIECES the Island bosses are incredibly hype, how the game handles Super Sonic is the new standard rather than feeling like some kind of cutaway or minigame you hold onto the skills you have learned during play and have them enhanced for these massive climaxes!
    As ever the music in Sonic is reliably great but it's truly a great OST a mix of the sound directors passions clearly, from melancholy to lo-fi, and a splash of 2000's era rock and metal, it comes together fantastically!
    Sonic Adventure 2 shoes are the cherry on top .
    9/10 quite possibly the best entry into Sonic's catalogue, I don't want to call it a perfect 10 because there's room for improvement but that is no criticism, that room for improvement only exists because of how stand out this game is. Sonic Frontiers is a love letter to not only Sonic Fans but also just good games.
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  29. Nov 15, 2022
    8
    Un buen regreso para la franquicia después de media década sin un juego y más de una década sin un juego 3D que pasará de mediocre, con sus cosas que pulir pero buena base para el futuro.
  30. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Amazing game overall. Extremely fun to run around the open world, it's starts off a little slow in the tutorial area but once you get to the open world it's a blast. You unlock tons of different moves for combat throughout the game that look extremely cool. You can almost do whatever you want in this game. You can even go through these cyberspace mini stages which are fun, but the onlyAmazing game overall. Extremely fun to run around the open world, it's starts off a little slow in the tutorial area but once you get to the open world it's a blast. You unlock tons of different moves for combat throughout the game that look extremely cool. You can almost do whatever you want in this game. You can even go through these cyberspace mini stages which are fun, but the only gripe I have is none of the cyberspace stages are original. They are all reused from older games. Which wasn't a deal breaker but was a little bit of a let down. Overall there is a ton of fun platforming challenge in the world that you can take on. The boss battles are one of the highlights of the game, they are absolutely sick. The music in this game is also amazing. I also enjoyed the writing in the game as well, huge step up from the last few sonic games. Dispite the games small flaws it is more than made up for with fun gameplay that will keep you intrigued for hours.

    TLDR: if you want to have fun running around an open world at highspeed with fun combat and have the freedom to explore and do whatever you want, this is game for you.
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  31. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    A great step in the right direction. Despite not being perfect its success in bringing tons of fun to the player as well as setting the bases for the upcoming titles. There is a lot of that can be polished, but its heart and core makes it a great action platformer full of good moments and driven by a simple but yet effective story.
    It may not be for everybody, but if you enjoy just
    A great step in the right direction. Despite not being perfect its success in bringing tons of fun to the player as well as setting the bases for the upcoming titles. There is a lot of that can be polished, but its heart and core makes it a great action platformer full of good moments and driven by a simple but yet effective story.
    It may not be for everybody, but if you enjoy just exploring and platforming, this game is for you!
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  32. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The game is alot of fun. There is lots of exploring to do and you can run faster than in any Sonic prior to this one which i really like.
  33. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly a fantastic game, 100% recommend for any new or returning sonic fans, my only gripe is there isn't much post game to do, plus the final boss was kinda disappointing, but still, a great game overall Expand
  34. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    good gameplay, good story I think this game is one of the best sonic game I ever seen in the last 10 years.
    thanks sega !
  35. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Such a great time to play. First time I've had fun with a Sonic game since generations. I definitely recommend.
  36. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    While not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking a wild swing with a game that tries to rival open-world games rather than doubleWhile not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking a wild swing with a game that tries to rival open-world games rather than double down on the strengths of newer titles like Sonic Generations and Sonic Mania, or older successes like the Sonic Adventure series....... Psyche. Expand
  37. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    El mejor sonic en 11 años las mecánicas y la open zone son muy variadas y entretenidas con una historia más seria y profunda que funciona bien solo gente ardida de que sonic esta triunfando se queja así que Nintendo Nos Demando y Venta y Reparación de Consolas la pueden chupar bien ¿Quién se toma enserio a un nintendero?
  38. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the first 5 hours I spend playing this game and defeating the first boss, this is the best sonic game I've ever played!! The moment the first boss battle started and sonic got the 7th chaos emerald and the music featuring Kellin Quinn from Sleeping With Sirens came came on I knew this was a phenomenal game seeing super sonic pull off moves like it was an anime was the best thing I've seen and gave me chills. The traversal and voice acting along with the tons of stuff to do brings the feeling of "one more puzzle" and not going to sleep. This is a phenomenal game so far and I want to continue and perfect It 100% Expand
  39. Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic frontiers is by far the most complex and best developed game of Sonic. The only issue with the game are the pop ins and the 4 island, which is the northern part of kronos island. The final boss is fun but not compared to the previous titans fights. The game obviously have some bugs and the main systems like combat and general difficulty need an improvement. But overall the game is absolutely amazing, good graphics, good history, good characters personalities, good enemies and bosses. By far the best game since Sonic unleashed and frankly the best Sonic game ever made Expand
  40. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best sonic game. While the game fouces is to collect tokens and keys to progress, it's fun to play around with those ralis and platforming and sloving the secrets of the islands. the combat system is really fun it gets so hard at the last but good And the cyper space is surprisingly fun, it has that feeling of speed running which is good. The controling in sonic is the best in 3d. And theBest sonic game. While the game fouces is to collect tokens and keys to progress, it's fun to play around with those ralis and platforming and sloving the secrets of the islands. the combat system is really fun it gets so hard at the last but good And the cyper space is surprisingly fun, it has that feeling of speed running which is good. The controling in sonic is the best in 3d. And the story ahhhhh man. I didn't feel a story or emotional for so long time for Sonic,don't get me started in the references as well. I'm very glad Ian Flynn is here♡ overall it's great experience. Expand
  41. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Such a good game. Ignore critic rating, users are the only ones that matter. Best game of 2022
  42. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic is the best he has ever been. Open zones are a ton of fun to explore and the minibosses are very satisfying to defeat. The titan bosses are the best bosses have ever been in the series. Cyberspace levels, although have a tad bit of jank, are mostly well designed and fun to master in speedruns
  43. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    10/10 EASY GOTY. Also heres the horrible digital trends review copy and pasted:

    While not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking
    10/10 EASY GOTY. Also heres the horrible digital trends review copy and pasted:

    While not outright broken like Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) or Sonic Boom, Sonic Frontiers is a heavily misguided game that muffles good ideas with questionable narrative, technical, and gameplay design decisions. Sonic Team continues to demonstrate that it's not quite sure what to do with the blue blur, taking a wild swing with a game that tries to rival open-world games rather than double down on the strengths of newer titles like Sonic Generations and Sonic Mania, or older successes like the Sonic Adventure series.
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  44. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Un aire fresco a la franquicia de Sonic siendo este uno de sus mejores juegos en formato 3D desde hace mucho tiempo.
  45. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    The problems with this game to me are more personal but I think this might be the best Sonic game ever. The gameplay is great the open zone is fun to explore the combat is awesome. The story is great. Ian Flynn is a legend. My problem is that the islands have these things that fly around the map. Like the squid in The first island. They give so many heart attacks that it’s kind offThe problems with this game to me are more personal but I think this might be the best Sonic game ever. The gameplay is great the open zone is fun to explore the combat is awesome. The story is great. Ian Flynn is a legend. My problem is that the islands have these things that fly around the map. Like the squid in The first island. They give so many heart attacks that it’s kind off annoying but still great Sonic game. Expand
  46. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This game is truly amazing if you havent played it yet i strongly recommend 10/10 sonic is back
  47. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    As a long time Sonic fan, I think this game do a lot of things right. Great even. It's super fun just to collect medals and free your pals. Control is tight, music is superb, cyberspace levels are mostly good. Story, narrative and cinematography are way ahead any other Sonic game period. Performance is solid (60fps). Boss fights are awesome. They really are! But at end Sonic Frontiers isAs a long time Sonic fan, I think this game do a lot of things right. Great even. It's super fun just to collect medals and free your pals. Control is tight, music is superb, cyberspace levels are mostly good. Story, narrative and cinematography are way ahead any other Sonic game period. Performance is solid (60fps). Boss fights are awesome. They really are! But at end Sonic Frontiers is just a pleasing and fun game to spend countless hours on it. Probably my favorite 3D Sonic and excellent foundation for games to come. Expand
  48. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    One of the best sonic game in years, only gripes are the ending and cyberspace tends to be inconsistent in quality, however the open zone is amazing and should be used as a concept for future games.
  49. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Great game I’d give 8/10 only reason I’m scoring higher is because there is a lot of dumb reviews that are being this game down and it’s completely unfair
  50. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It's so atmospheric and the open world setting is brilliant. So much to discover and the more you play, the more you learn and get used to the great controls and battle moves. Some really cool ways of fighting and rushing around the brilliantly realised world. The best Sonic game in years and a really exciting step forward in the right direction.
  51. Nov 10, 2022
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Over all definitely best game in the past decade, nice to see upgradable combat and versatility/variety in Sonics move set. Open world and serious story are a massive draw as a long time Sonic fan. This game hits all the key points on the head, the only thing that I would change is the cyber space levels. There needs to be more variety in locations and better controlling for Sonic.
    This is obviously a smaller part of the game and is immediately forgiven when they allowed me to go super sonic and beat the ever living snot out of massive titans!
    Pop in was minimal, graphics were good but not perfect If you are a Sonic fan and like lore, excellent game play, references to other characters from other Sonic media, insane fluidity in movement and traversal, this game is perfect for you.
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  52. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game in a while, the "professionals" giving it a 20 or minus (especially Digital) while not fully playing it is really dumb, i say play the whole game and it will change your mind.
  53. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Finalmente Sonic se provando o por que sempre será melhor Mario, voltando ao topo!
  54. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing is just what the franchise needed the open world is great and if you get bored of the open world you can take a break with the cyberspace and big's fishing minigame the characters were fixed sonic still makes jokes but not as much as in sonic forces Expand
  55. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Peak fiction, goat, raw, fire. The boss fights are fantastic, and how Super Sonic plays beautifully.
  56. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    After 11 years, we finally have another good Sonic Team game. Sonic Frontiers returns tropes from older games in the series, namely the hidden lore and extended story of the series, as seen in the two Sonic Adventure games. The game has a gameplay loop of exploring the islands to find tokens, fighting mini-bosses (Which I actually felt there weren't enough of at some points), and runningAfter 11 years, we finally have another good Sonic Team game. Sonic Frontiers returns tropes from older games in the series, namely the hidden lore and extended story of the series, as seen in the two Sonic Adventure games. The game has a gameplay loop of exploring the islands to find tokens, fighting mini-bosses (Which I actually felt there weren't enough of at some points), and running through Cyberspace. Cyberspace physics were janky, and it took me a while to accept that many stages re-used old level design, but it was fun recognizing certain level layouts from Sonic's past. One thing I'd like to see in a potential follow-up to this game is replacing Cyberspace with more "levels in the open zone"- it's hard to understand what I"m describing if you haven't played the game. Though I still have a good amount of the game before I beat it, I've really enjoyed all of it so far, and I can't wait to see how Sonic Team takes what they've learned from this game to make something ven better. Expand
  57. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Really enjoy the game, espically the mission and the world full of a of things to do.
    I recommend the game its great game must be played.
  58. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    The best 3D Sonic game EVER! Only have it below Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Loved my experience with this game, I loved the game so much I was emotional at simple moments. Made an account just to rate it so good: Thank you SEGA!
  59. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    It's actually a major step forward from older games. It has some issues but it's definitely a good game ;)
  60. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    I love this game. I’m 17 and I’ve been with Sonic since I was 3. I’ve seen it all. My favorite game of all time is Sonic Unleashed for Xbox 360 and PS3. I can confidentially say this game is great. The open world is so fun and the music is some of the best this series has gotten. My favorite part is the boss fights. The boss fights in this game are the best the series have ever gotten,I love this game. I’m 17 and I’ve been with Sonic since I was 3. I’ve seen it all. My favorite game of all time is Sonic Unleashed for Xbox 360 and PS3. I can confidentially say this game is great. The open world is so fun and the music is some of the best this series has gotten. My favorite part is the boss fights. The boss fights in this game are the best the series have ever gotten, except for maybe the final boss, which was a bit of a letdown. The open world gameplay is so much fun, and it’s even more fun when you have the max amount of runs and get even faster. The story tries to be big, but it is just around the quality of Unleashed’s story, and unfortunately isn’t as good as the story in Adventure 2. However, the ending almost made me tear up. The cyberspace levels I am mixed about. The last island has completely original levels, other than one, but most of them are good. Unfortunately, the cyberspace levels in the earlier islands aren't so lucky. Some levels from earlier islands have level design taken from old levels, which sometimes feels lazy. However, the 3D stages are really fun. The 2D sections of cyberspace levels are probably the worst part of the game and the physics are why. You should also make sure to clear as many of the mini games that expand your GPS as possible or else you could be stuck searching for portals. However, overall, this game is fantastic. Get this game now. Also PLAY THE GAME ON HARD MODE or else you won’t get the true final boss. Actually, you only need to switch to hard mode before you get the 6th chaos emerald on the 5th and last island, but you should play the game on hard mode anyway because it’s not even hard. Get this game. Expand
  61. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the best sonic game I've played in a long time.
    It took me 20 hours to beat this game.
    That's just insane for a sonic game.
  62. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    the best sonic game I've ever played in my life is cyberspace and the combination of some stages of some games like (sonic colors, sonic generations) and the open world with the new skills is very cool.
  63. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    I loved sonic frontiers on some many points The sonic freedom through the islands with an impressive speed and a beautiful game.
    I feel like im the character and the big boss of the islands, now I can introduce the gameplay.
    After all these trailers the gameplay is really great with a lot of abilities for sonic (fight, drop dash, air boost…) and this is something new for the franchise I
    I loved sonic frontiers on some many points The sonic freedom through the islands with an impressive speed and a beautiful game.
    I feel like im the character and the big boss of the islands, now I can introduce the gameplay.

    After all these trailers the gameplay is really great with a lot of abilities for sonic (fight, drop dash, air boost…) and this is something new for the franchise I appreciated that because it works.

    Obviously there are many ennemies and bosses on the islands but I think you’ll have the same ennemies again and again it seem it will be kinda boring but you have different options to fight those ennemies.

    The average popping is a negative point, we are in 2022 and this isn’t esthetic for the game and I feel like a lack of time for the sonic team.

    The story is immersive and I found my sonic, this guy so cool and ready to help his friends no matter what, knuckles tails and Amy are fantastic i feel this link between the characters.

    Now let’s talk about the cyberspace and… Im split.
    We are tired of the same stages: Green Hill Chemical plant and sky sanctuary… okay it’s sonic memories BUT there are A LOT OF levels through the sonic games.
    Like you have: Spagonia, Kingdom Valley, twinkle mountain, jungle (sonic adventure 2 stage) I can’t trust they didn’t think about that.
    The gameplay is weird sonic seems like is so slow you don’t this feeling of soled through the cyberspace.
    The animations is mediocre when sonic is on rails and ****
    But In the same time I liked the cyberspace, I’m a sonic fan and these stages remind me these 3D games like unleashed and generation even if the gameplay isn’t good compared to unleashed/generation.

    Super sonic ? Super sonic oh my god it was one of my favorite part, the titans are amazing and terrifying and versatile. Giganto raven and samouraï was amazing and the freedom for super sonic is amazing too not just boost through the ennemie and that’s all, hell nah you’ll fight the ennemies and find strategies to hit’em up.

    To conclude sonic frontiers was a good game for me, he has his qualities like his defaults but it was really fun and immersive on all points.
    I can’t wait the future of my favorite character.
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  64. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the Sonic game that fans have waiting for and the battles in this game are insane!
  65. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2022
    Mi nuevo favorito en la franquicia sentado maravillosamente junto a la serie Sonic Unleashed . La variedad de encuentros con enemigos por isla y la sensación de ir a tu propio ritmo que crea el mundo abierto es una de las mejores que he encontrado. La mezcla de realismo y animación siempre se ve bien y la banda sonora es estelar. Si esperas jugar al 100% este juego, prepárate para sumergirte en una gran experiencia creada por Sonic Team
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  66. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Goty Yo sufria de flojera
    Pero desde que supe de la existencia de esta obra de arte, he empezado a creer en Jesus
    Y lo acepte en mi corazon
    Simplemente una maravilla
    Toma todo mi dinero Sega♡
  67. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Es majestuoso un juego de sonic alfin lo que queriamos los fanaticos... Su diseño de nivel, la grafica, la historia los personajes y etc.. Es hermoso y no necesita tanta explicación
  68. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Siendo una fan de Sonic desde pequeña, y creciendo mirando a sonic, digo que este juego es de los mejores juegos de sonic en 3D desde hace ya años, este es un juego necesario para la imagen de la franquicia, la verdad muy buen juego
  69. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    It a good game and does bring sonic back into gaming it really fun to explore the open zone and but cyberspace was ok at best
  70. Nov 12, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best sonic games ever. Its an open world sonic game with a few problems. 1. The obstacle course that give you memory tokens at the end have no explanation to being there. 2. There is so much rail grinding. 3. Chaos island sucks for being confusing but makes up for it with a cool area after you activate the death egg robot. 4. The true final boss sucks, they used the space shooter mini game for it and added to checkpoints and made it so difficult. But other wise, very good game. Expand
  71. Nov 12, 2022
    10
    This is a right direction we got of this game, An Amazing game since adventure or generations, Thanks sonic team for this amazing game. Thanks so much!
  72. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Super fun. A big come back of the franchise. The best sonic i've ever played. An absolutely awesome game.
  73. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the most advanced in the series.
    The controls are the best they've ever been. It's back as an action game.
    There are some parts that are not so clever and there are some rough edges, but I give it this score for all of them.
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  74. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game is for Sonic fans of old generation and new. Sonic feels so refreshing and great to control. This game has great atmosphere, great music, and for once in a long time, a good story. Sonics character is fleshed out more, side characters are given more of a personality than their typical one note tropes. I greatly enjoy this game.
  75. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    the game is good, it has a good level design and the gameplay is good, the story is very natural and it feels quite good unlike previous installments, therefore if it is recommended to buy it
  76. Nov 11, 2022
    9
    This Is The Most Ambitious Sonic Game So Far And It Shows Being An "Open Zone" Experience. Now For The Game Itself The Soundtrack Was Perfection, The Story Excellent, The Gameplay For The Open Zone, Cyberspace, And Super Sonic Fights Was Spot On. The Only Issues I Have With The Game Is For The Story At The End Of The Game And The Secert Final Boss, That In My Opinion Is Whats Holding ThisThis Is The Most Ambitious Sonic Game So Far And It Shows Being An "Open Zone" Experience. Now For The Game Itself The Soundtrack Was Perfection, The Story Excellent, The Gameplay For The Open Zone, Cyberspace, And Super Sonic Fights Was Spot On. The Only Issues I Have With The Game Is For The Story At The End Of The Game And The Secert Final Boss, That In My Opinion Is Whats Holding This Game Back From Being The Masterpiece It Truly Deserves To Be. Overall Amazing Gameplay, Excellent Soundtrack, Great Story But Not Really A Masterpiece. Although If You Are Interested In Playing This Game I Highly Recommend It. Expand
  77. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Este es el claro regreso de sonic con TODO ,se nota el odio de los críticos a sonic...
  78. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Sonic hasn’t felt like sonic in a long time, frontiers is a call back from home. It feels like I’m just turning on my Dreamcast for the first time in years and are greeted with a nostalgic feeling and rush to keep playing.Welcome back little buddy!
  79. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is a fresh new take on the series and a big step in the right direction for the future of sonic games. I haven't had this much fun with a sonic game since Sonic Unleashed. Huge props to Ian Flynn for writing such an interesting story as well. If you are a Sonic fan then I highly recommend this game.
  80. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is definitely one of the better sonic games, in the open zones Sonic controls the best he has since the adventure games, Sonic feels kinda off in cyberspace but that's only a small portion of the game, the writing is definitely better than any of the recent Sonic games and the boss battles are some of the best in the series. I found that my experience with this game wasSonic Frontiers is definitely one of the better sonic games, in the open zones Sonic controls the best he has since the adventure games, Sonic feels kinda off in cyberspace but that's only a small portion of the game, the writing is definitely better than any of the recent Sonic games and the boss battles are some of the best in the series. I found that my experience with this game was very enjoyable and I recommend it to any sonic fan or anyone who is just a fan of video games in general. Expand
  81. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Maravilhosoooooooooooooooooooo, simplesmente incrivel,só com alguns problemas tecnicos.
  82. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This game coming from a 15 year sonic fan was such a breath of fresh air as it has bought me back to what it feels to have a great game bugs, pop and all I love this game.
  83. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I looooove this game to death oh my god. The open world zone was a good direction to go with, the game is not hard at all but it is so much fun to play and go as fast as possible. The cyberspace are not as bad as people claim them to be in my opinion either.
  84. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Great game! had no problems with it for the mostpart! a huge improvement on the last few games and i hope to see more improvements in both gameplay and writing in the future!
  85. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego me parece perfecto, tiene una buena narrativa, un combate precioso, y una de las cosas que más me llamaron la atención es que puedes interactuar con Sage desde la primera isla, haciendo que vemos un poco de su personalidad e intenciones, y pues que decir del OST, es simplemente hermoso como en cualquier juego de Sonic Lo Malo del juego es pop in que para muchos es molesto, también tiene algunos bugs pero difícilmente te los encuentras y no son perjudiciales para nada, y otra cosa en lo personal que no me gusto es que en la mayoría de islas las formas de conseguir las esmeraldas son las misma. En conclusión Es un juego a la altura y que revivirá la franquicia de Sonic Y es bueno, pero no lo suficiente para Ganarse el GOTY (talvez nominarlo) pero no ganarlo Expand
  86. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is wonderful, I'm a fan of sonic but I have to admit that the previous hedgehog games lowered the quality but this sonic frontiers has revived the franchise, It's a great game and I like that the characters are being improved since this game is after the sonic forces and we all know that it ruined many of the characters, Well, I have nothing more to say, just that it is a great game and my favorite game of the blue hedgehog
    PS: I LOVE SAGE AND FOR A MOMENT I THOUGHT THAT SONAMY WOULD COME TRUE
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  87. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Have never been blown away since Sonic Unleashed and Sonic and the Black Knight. Sonic is freaking back!
  88. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Who would have guessed that hiring good writers makes the story *actually* good?
  89. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Excelente. Lo mejor para un sonic 3D. La prensa es muy dura con este juego. Juégalo tú y no te fíes de esa nota amarilla
  90. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Amazing finally a long game. Lot of habilities and long levels. A better story with not bad jokes.
  91. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    If you're a Sonic fan, this game is a fever dream. Certainly not perfect, but fun, solid, with great characterization, and a lot of things to do. Cyberspace could have been way better, yeah, but it's fun, and the music just makes it worth it.
    The bossfights are PHENOMENAL. Did i mention that the OST is amazing too?
    Anyways. PLEASE, SONIC TEAM, SEGA. IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS, ELABORATE OVER THIS
    If you're a Sonic fan, this game is a fever dream. Certainly not perfect, but fun, solid, with great characterization, and a lot of things to do. Cyberspace could have been way better, yeah, but it's fun, and the music just makes it worth it.
    The bossfights are PHENOMENAL. Did i mention that the OST is amazing too?
    Anyways. PLEASE, SONIC TEAM, SEGA. IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS, ELABORATE OVER THIS FOUNDATION AND MAKE AN EVEN BETTER GAME FIXING ALL THE ISSUES FRONTIERS HAS. DON'T GIVE UP TO THE OPEN ZONE FORMULA JUST BECAUSE DUMB GAME JOURNALISTS.
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  92. Nov 10, 2022
    8
    not 20-30 hours like the developers said it was gonna be, I finished it in 12 hours but it’s still a good length for a sonic game…I’m not complaining maybe they meant for causals…anyways now what did I think of it? It’s a good game a great game even, best 3d sonic game I’ve played in a while, now while I had a lot of fun playing it I don’t think it’s THE best honestly I’m still gonna havenot 20-30 hours like the developers said it was gonna be, I finished it in 12 hours but it’s still a good length for a sonic game…I’m not complaining maybe they meant for causals…anyways now what did I think of it? It’s a good game a great game even, best 3d sonic game I’ve played in a while, now while I had a lot of fun playing it I don’t think it’s THE best honestly I’m still gonna have to give that title to unleashed yeah I know it might be a hot take but while it’s a HUGE step up from forces (that disastrous game) it still doesn’t surpass unleashed or even adventure 2. First off I loved the open world I loved running around and getting mentally lost in it doing all the challenges and going through all the obstacles, loopty loops, springs and all that though I do get why some people like that I personally love it because that’s what sonics all about is going through all those obstacles and there’s a bunch of then to go through and explore. Now I’m not gonna get into spoilers but the last 2 islands were kinda disappointing and the 3rd island is probly the most annoying it’s just full of 2d sections that you HAVE to go through, you can’t escape from it I lost count on how many times I accidentally gone into a 2d section I already went through being forced to go through it again until I find an escape route, also the cyberspace levels…while they are fun at times the customized controls for the open world doesn’t apply and I honestly don’t get why and due to that controlling sonic is pretty bad he just feels stiff and awkward and SIGNIFICANTLY slower the levels themselves are pretty good but controlling sonic…not so much and I’m also not a fan of sonic stopping when he homing attacks. I LOVE the combat and the skill trees I definitely felt powerful when I used different attack variations and combos especially during the big open world bosses now as for the final boss again no spoilers but it wasn’t as good as I thought it was gonna be it definitely doesn’t surpass dark gaia and surprisingly the first island was the most fun to playthrough and there was definitely quests that I did NOT like but for the most part I enjoyed myself the story wasn’t really “tear jerking” and “emotional and serious” as they hyped it up to be and it’s pretty much what you expect with the “my friends are my power” cliché but it was still a pretty good story and I had a LOT of fun playing this one, overall I give it a 8/10 hopefully one day sega and sonic team will make a game truly amazing that’ll surpass unleashed and adventures 1-2 while that’ll definitely be hard if they continue going this route I think it’s definitely possible, I’m very excited for the future of sonic! Expand
  93. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    A game i could not put down! 24 hours of nonstop exploration, action and charm. The characters are back and reformed into something better. The story serves these characters justice. It’s a good year to be a sonic fan!
  94. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Para see sincero comparado a juegos anteriores me gustó demasiado, incluso esa idea de meter niveles o fases aparte que se jueguen con velocidad fue espectacular para no dejar el juego en solo explorar el mapa
  95. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The best sonic game since generations. Sonic is hard to control at first but once you get going, you get a feel for how to handle him. The music in this game is 10/10. One of the best sound tracks in a sonic game to date
  96. Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is the latest addition to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, developed by Sega. The game has been highly anticipated by fans of the series, and it does not disappoint. Sonic Frontiers is a sprawling open-world adventure that seamlessly blends fast-paced platforming, exploration, and combat.

    One of the first things that stands out about Sonic Frontiers is its stunning
    Sonic Frontiers is the latest addition to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, developed by Sega. The game has been highly anticipated by fans of the series, and it does not disappoint. Sonic Frontiers is a sprawling open-world adventure that seamlessly blends fast-paced platforming, exploration, and combat.

    One of the first things that stands out about Sonic Frontiers is its stunning graphics. The game's environments are vast, detailed, and beautifully rendered. From lush forests to sprawling cities, Sonic Frontiers offers a diverse and visually striking world for players to explore. The game's characters and enemies are also beautifully designed, with a level of detail that is sure to impress even the most discerning players.

    But Sonic Frontiers is more than just eye candy. The game's gameplay is fast, fluid, and a joy to play. Sonic's trademark speed is on full display here, as players zip through levels, dodging obstacles, and collecting rings. But Sonic Frontiers also introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as wall running and grappling, that add a new level of depth to the game.

    But what really sets Sonic Frontiers apart is its open-world design. The game's world is vast and full of secrets to uncover. Players can explore at their leisure, and there is always something new to discover around every corner. The game's side quests are also a blast to play, offering unique challenges and rewards that make exploring the world even more satisfying.

    The game's story is also engaging and well-written. Sonic Frontiers sees Sonic and his friends embarking on a new adventure to stop Dr. Eggman from taking over the world once again. The game's cast of characters is charming and likable, and the game's humorous writing is sure to put a smile on players' faces.

    Overall, Sonic Frontiers is a fantastic addition to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. The game's stunning graphics, fast-paced gameplay, and open-world design make it a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike. With hours of content to explore and a charming cast of characters, Sonic Frontiers is sure to keep players coming back for more.
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  97. Nov 11, 2022
    9
    An excellent start of a new era for Sonic. My only disappointment is how short the main campaign is and that is the only reason I'm not giving it a perfect score. Mechanics, additional playable characters, and boss battles can always be improved if they continue this formula, but as of now, Sonic Frontiers is worth a couple of playthroughs.
  98. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    I love this change of gameplay and it was a lot of fun. 5 different islands with a total challenge amused me for hours so that I finished the first island the first time I entered the game! For all the styles of this game, the portals are exactly the same as Sonic Colors and Sonic Generation, which I also liked.
  99. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    I have played this game for over 18 hours and I have only come out with a single complaint literally to do with a fishing mini game, I find it pointless that you work harder to catch chests with a max of 3 tickets in. I know that these can buy you anything for only 1 ticket but the most expensive thing is 15 tokens so the max equivalent for 3 tickets would be 45 tokens even though you canI have played this game for over 18 hours and I have only come out with a single complaint literally to do with a fishing mini game, I find it pointless that you work harder to catch chests with a max of 3 tickets in. I know that these can buy you anything for only 1 ticket but the most expensive thing is 15 tokens so the max equivalent for 3 tickets would be 45 tokens even though you can catch fish that give you 48 tokens regularly on the last island. It only becomes a problem in the last island so it’s not that big but it did confuse me hah. Expand
  100. Nov 11, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers has built the true, perfect and beautiful future for Sonic.
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 90
  2. 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. 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.
  3. 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!