Sonic Origins

 PlayStation 5
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7.3

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  1. GalaxyAngelGuy
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    This collection is great! Ignore the crybabies complaining about the price, S3&K soundtrack and bugs (There's no such thing as a glitch-free game). Pretty much every single Sonic fan are ungrateful and criticize Sega for rushing even though they themselves rush Sega as well. Get your sh--- together fanboys and stop being hypocrites to Sega! I am well aware about the controversy, but youThis collection is great! Ignore the crybabies complaining about the price, S3&K soundtrack and bugs (There's no such thing as a glitch-free game). Pretty much every single Sonic fan are ungrateful and criticize Sega for rushing even though they themselves rush Sega as well. Get your sh--- together fanboys and stop being hypocrites to Sega! I am well aware about the controversy, but you can't get mad at Sega if you are doing the same exact thing when it comes to news or rereleases. I am starting to believe that the bad reviews are made by trolls and the fact that Sonic fanboys are never grateful on what Sega gives them just further proves it. All of the bad reviews are from IGN employees (The "Sonic was never good" guys). Stop being ungrateful and play some god dang Sonic! Sonic Frontiers will be a sucess and the rest of the future Sonic media. And no don't brag about Sonic 3 A.i.R. because that's a mod and it's cheating!… Expand
  2. Cbart13
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This game was an extremely fun experience for someone who has never completed any of the original classic games before (me). Experiences may vary, but my experience with Sonic Origins left me extremely satisfied with a clean, polished experience of some of some really fun games. I have heard of some issues (that I fortunately never ran into throughout all of Story mode) that some playersThis game was an extremely fun experience for someone who has never completed any of the original classic games before (me). Experiences may vary, but my experience with Sonic Origins left me extremely satisfied with a clean, polished experience of some of some really fun games. I have heard of some issues (that I fortunately never ran into throughout all of Story mode) that some players are experiencing, especially on PC. But based off of my personal experience alone, Sonic Origins was a great purchase, and definitely worth my 40 bucks.… Expand
  3. Davesreview83
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best way to play all these games and is truly worth your money to get 4 great games… Expand
  4. Kingnaim456
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    It was very fun to play, and i enjoy the new animations a lot, i hope if they release another classic style game that they add animation cutscenes like this game
  5. Bucefalo
    Jun 26, 2022
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo del sonido no tiene nombre , es tal la comprensión de sonido del juego que con los auriculares parece MP3 super comprimido , nada que ver con Sonic mania o el original Sonic CD o megadrive cuando te ponías los cascos , una vergüenza lo bajo y comprimido que se oye .El juego no luce mal pero se notan las prisas , espero un parche para el sonido lo tengo también en swchit y pasa lo mismo , es vergonzoso lo del sonido.… Expand
  6. yoh457
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This is a great collection re release of 4 great games. The new features/additions of boss rush, mission modes, anniversary mode and the additional playable characters and museum all make it worth buying in my opinion even though I already own the original 4 games on their original consoles. My one and only disappointment is the reduced screen size if you want to play the classic versionsThis is a great collection re release of 4 great games. The new features/additions of boss rush, mission modes, anniversary mode and the additional playable characters and museum all make it worth buying in my opinion even though I already own the original 4 games on their original consoles. My one and only disappointment is the reduced screen size if you want to play the classic versions but it's not even a big deal and just takes a bit of getting used to. A 100% superior re release of old Sonic games over Sonic Colors Ultimate, for sure.… Expand
  7. MrDeibus
    Jun 24, 2022
    9
    An amazing collection, and the best way to play these classic games on current gen consoles.
  8. RS-Vanchy213
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing game love the anniversary mode and the Classic mode. All new modes are amazing this game is created for original fans and new players who love 2D Sonic Games or the gameplay of Sonic Mania.… Expand
  9. PolishVPN
    Jun 25, 2022
    0
    The laziest thing i've seen, how could you justify 44$ for 4 games that are 3 decades old? There's no substancial upgrade besides the widescreen support, frame rate is the exact same as it used to be (60fps) if this at least was a remastered collection, it should've been like the Devil May Cry HD collection, wich not only made the games look and run better, but THEY ALSO made it 29$, wayThe laziest thing i've seen, how could you justify 44$ for 4 games that are 3 decades old? There's no substancial upgrade besides the widescreen support, frame rate is the exact same as it used to be (60fps) if this at least was a remastered collection, it should've been like the Devil May Cry HD collection, wich not only made the games look and run better, but THEY ALSO made it 29$, way cheaper than buying the 3 games alone.

    In conclusion, this game is just a utter cashgrab, overpriced ****    … Expand
  10. sabinoplane
    Jun 25, 2022
    0
    Stop delisting the original games when making remakes. Stop taking choice away from the customers
  11. greninjaX
    Jul 3, 2022
    0
    a bad, overpriced collection of some of the worst sonic games. this is not worth it. mania is better.
  12. DianeTheGamer
    Jun 29, 2022
    0
    Have been Much Better Collections in the past. This is a Horrible Cash Grab that has locked Content behind a pay wall from a Collection of only four 16Bit Sonic Games from the Genesis. Took the versions of the games Created by developer Christian Whitehead and didn't credit him but that maybe for the best. They took his work, removed features, made them buggy, and just destroyed themHave been Much Better Collections in the past. This is a Horrible Cash Grab that has locked Content behind a pay wall from a Collection of only four 16Bit Sonic Games from the Genesis. Took the versions of the games Created by developer Christian Whitehead and didn't credit him but that maybe for the best. They took his work, removed features, made them buggy, and just destroyed them completely. If you can get older Sonic or Sega Game Collections you'd get much better and more for your buck. Also Sega removed these games from being sold separately on digitally storefronts to force you to have to buy this. Sonic Origins i really bad and Scummy. Sega is a horrible company and so is modern Sonic Team. How do you screw up a collection of Sega Genesis games so badly.Bedides being a Glitch and Bug Filled Mess you also can't play with loves in widescreen mode and the classic mode that claims to be the original games are not… Expand
  13. saliamelody
    Jun 26, 2022
    0
    sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid sonic is the best, mario mid
  14. miaoumiam
    Jun 26, 2022
    0
    Jeux fait avec le cul tiré de la version smartphone, modèle économique fait pour vous faire raquer un maximum.
    Une honte, une arnaque.
    Games made with the ass from the smartphone version, Economic Modele made to make you pay as much as possible.
    A shame, a scam.
  15. Terrifire
    Jun 24, 2022
    10
    By far the best way to play the games that sparked the beginning of a great franchise. From challenging, fun gameplay including missions. To great music that will keep you jamming out throughout the zones. Sonic Origins has it all!
  16. Wolf80
    Jul 6, 2022
    0
    Broken, buggy, overpriced trash. I completely regret buying this rubbish. SEGA are incompetent.
  17. Geo3891
    Nov 11, 2022
    9
    Es una buena forma de jugar a los juegos clásicos de Sonic y completamente remasterizados, las islas en 3D son muy bonitas, tiene una buena re-jugabilidad con el modo misiones, tiene una buena cantidad de contenido, como música o artes (incluso artes nunca antes vistos) y las cinemáticas animadas son impecables.
    Lo malo que le encontré es que son solamente 4 juegos en la colección y no    Es una buena forma de jugar a los juegos clásicos de Sonic y completamente remasterizados, las islas en 3D son muy bonitas, tiene una buena re-jugabilidad con el modo misiones, tiene una buena cantidad de contenido, como música o artes (incluso artes nunca antes vistos) y las cinemáticas animadas son impecables.
    Lo malo que le encontré es que son solamente 4 juegos en la colección y no decidieron poner otros juegos que jamas habían estado en una colección de Sonic como Knuckles Chaotix o Sonic 3D Blast, pero se agradece que tengamos Sonic 3 & Knuckles    … Expand
  18. nascent
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    I am a huge fan of the 2d sonic games. They don't get much love when compared against mario, and have a million re-releases and emulators out there that it feels like the last thing we need is another re-release, but I am so glad they did Sonic Origins.

    Sonic Origins is like the Final Cut of the 3d collection. widescreen instead of 4:3, character select screens, checkpoints and    I am a huge fan of the 2d sonic games. They don't get much love when compared against mario, and have a million re-releases and emulators out there that it feels like the last thing we need is another re-release, but I am so glad they did Sonic Origins.

    Sonic Origins is like the Final Cut of the 3d collection. widescreen instead of 4:3, character select screens, checkpoints and persistent saved. Unlimited lives to end the punishment of casual playing, and a new coin system, which is, if you ignore the museum unlocks which are pretty much pointless, are a great system to allow replaying of chaos emerald bonus levels.

    The launch price was obviously a bit much for such old games, but it went to half price sale very quickly, and will continue to drop in price.

    This is the version of the original sonic games I'll be coming back to whenever I have a sonic itch. My only wish was that there was was a way to get this on the PSP, but least it's on the Switch.    … Expand
  19. bullshark
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    It's great to finally be able to play all these games, particularly Sonic 3 & Knuckles, on a big screen that isn't a computer monitor or old console. Given how S1, S2, & even SCD are able to be gotten on more platforms, S3K is the big draw - I'm not terribly salty over the Carnival Night, Ice Cap, & Launch Base Zones' original cartridge release music missing, as MJ's estate probably wantedIt's great to finally be able to play all these games, particularly Sonic 3 & Knuckles, on a big screen that isn't a computer monitor or old console. Given how S1, S2, & even SCD are able to be gotten on more platforms, S3K is the big draw - I'm not terribly salty over the Carnival Night, Ice Cap, & Launch Base Zones' original cartridge release music missing, as MJ's estate probably wanted exorbitant sums of money Sega could spend to make better games, but they should've just straight used the 11/1993 prototype versions. Everyone knows that prototype still exists. Also, the S&K title music should be an option for S3K. Other than those, love the challenge mode, the frame rate fixes on the S2 & S3K special stages too. I'd have given a 9 if Chaotix were included but you can't have it all.… Expand
  20. MagicShady
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    Almost all of you just spammed with angry reviews, the players are complete idiots.
    The collection quite came to me
    At cost price I bought the time spent on the passage, as well as the emotions presented)
  21. Jt0429
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Surprisingly full-featured. All four games still look and play amazing. A true love letter to the series' best years
    Bad- No way to play classic mode in the 16:9 resolution. The letterbox backgrounds locked behind DLC Thoughts- Sonic Origins is truly a celebration of Sega’s beloved hedgehog. The future of the franchise remains typically unclear – based on what we’ve seen of    Good-
    Surprisingly full-featured. All four games still look and play amazing. A true love letter to the series' best years

    Bad-
    No way to play classic mode in the 16:9 resolution. The letterbox backgrounds locked behind DLC

    Thoughts-
    Sonic Origins is truly a celebration of Sega’s beloved hedgehog. The future of the franchise remains typically unclear – based on what we’ve seen of Sonic Frontiers so far, it could honestly go either way – but Sonic Origins reminds us that nothing will ever be able to diminish its past. When Sonic was good, it was better than almost anything else out there, and this collection celebrates those glory days in the best way possible.    … Expand
  22. Divante03
    Jun 24, 2022
    8
    Really great collection that the developers clearly put a lot of love into. It's just a shame SEGA rushed it, mainly with the PC version. Is this collection a little overpriced? Kinda. But it has a great presentation with a lot of content to go through with AMAZING new animated cutscenes made by the legend himself Tyson Hesse. My only problem with this collection is they had an extremelyReally great collection that the developers clearly put a lot of love into. It's just a shame SEGA rushed it, mainly with the PC version. Is this collection a little overpriced? Kinda. But it has a great presentation with a lot of content to go through with AMAZING new animated cutscenes made by the legend himself Tyson Hesse. My only problem with this collection is they had an extremely missed opportunity to include Amy as a playable character and Knuckles playable in Sonic CD. Also the drop dash is kinda awkward and it's an odd choice to not have lives in Anniversary mode. Other than that though, I would still buy this and even if you don't think it's worth the price now, that's okay. If you want to buy it now though, PLEASE don't get the deluxe edition like I did. There really isn't that much benefit getting that over the normal version.

    Let's hope Sonic Frontiers is amazing too, if that happens, we truly are in the Sonic renaissance. Sonic needs it.    … Expand
  23. hector_bcn98
    Dec 21, 2022
    6
    +
    Cuatro clásicos remasterizados con un gran rendimiento.
    Extras desbloqueables como bocetos, música o videos de making off. - El precio al que se vende, salvo gran rebaja, no tiene ni pies ni cabeza. La mayoria de desbloqueables tienen entre poco y nulo interés. Además de cortos, son juegos que han envejecido bastante mal a nivel de control y diversión jugable. Dificultad    +
    Cuatro clásicos remasterizados con un gran rendimiento.
    Extras desbloqueables como bocetos, música o videos de making off.

    -
    El precio al que se vende, salvo gran rebaja, no tiene ni pies ni cabeza.
    La mayoria de desbloqueables tienen entre poco y nulo interés.
    Además de cortos, son juegos que han envejecido bastante mal a nivel de control y diversión jugable.
    Dificultad desmedida, sobre todo en jefes.
    Es imposible disfrutar de Sonic 1 corriendo por el escenario sin morir una y otra vez de manera estúpida e injusta. El ensayo y error en este caso no es divertido, ya ni hablamos para acabar cada nivel con 50 monedas.    … Expand
  24. Wixy
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    This collection is amazing, and MUST BUY!
    Playing in full wide screen with quality of life imporvements like the coins that let you retry special stages and unlock additonial content like movies, illustrations, music, and they added a new modes like mirror mode, classic mode, boss rush mode, anniversary mode, and they added over 200+ missions to play and earn coins! This collection is    This collection is amazing, and MUST BUY!
    Playing in full wide screen with quality of life imporvements like the coins that let you retry special stages and unlock additonial content like movies, illustrations, music, and they added a new modes like mirror mode, classic mode, boss rush mode, anniversary mode, and they added over 200+ missions to play and earn coins! This collection is 10/10 and a MUST BUY!    … Expand
  25. Ghostii
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While s3k had some changes that can be seen as a step down , I don’t mind it that much and I’m a long time fan of the series , sonic 1, cd , and 2 are basically the same with additions such as the drop dash spin dash in s1 etc , this collection overall is fun and good but I would like to see and update that touches up on some stuff of the game… Expand
  26. mepphy
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    a nice remastered collection with 4 games which made history playing the Classic Sonic games with the dropdash and fullscreen Is trully a bless
  27. Armen1
    Jun 27, 2022
    10
    It gave me pleasure to play classic Sonic games, in my opinion this is a very good remaster of the games that have remained in our hearts. And I hope that Sonic Frontiers will come out with the same quality game
  28. Luisantunes
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    this is an amazing collection especially if you haven't played these classics yet
  29. Radical2002
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Sonic Origins, in many ways, are the official, definitive way to play these classics. With widescreen, saves, infinite lives, the drop dash, museum mode, story mode and much more, it feels like a respectful tribute to the classic era of Sonic, lacking games like Sonic Spinball, Knuckles Chaotix and Sonic 3D: Flickies Island sadly.

    While the games do have some issues, like collision,    Sonic Origins, in many ways, are the official, definitive way to play these classics. With widescreen, saves, infinite lives, the drop dash, museum mode, story mode and much more, it feels like a respectful tribute to the classic era of Sonic, lacking games like Sonic Spinball, Knuckles Chaotix and Sonic 3D: Flickies Island sadly.

    While the games do have some issues, like collision, progress resets and etc, they are few and far between to where they won't ruin your experience. Yes, they are annoying, and di peg the score down a bit, but I do recommend Origins.    … Expand
  30. Amirali85_fa
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This is a good collection you have new animated cutscenes spin dash in sonic 1 and drop dash in every game . You also have new modes like mirror mode mission mode and ranking
  31. lfefer
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    El juego funciona bien tengo una maquina de 2012 y lo he estado jugando sin problemas,
  32. MrNikos12
    Jul 6, 2022
    10
    This collection is really unique I really hope that they will do it again in the future
  33. Creywis
    Jun 27, 2022
    8
    Sonic Origins is a good collection but with a few problems. These games are remasters that are better than the originals in every way. The extra content is nice to have but the mission mode is amazing. But how I said, there are problems: The bugs in the game, the drop dash in Sonic 1,2 isn't as good as in the other versions because of the roll lock, a sound ist missing in Sonic CD and theSonic Origins is a good collection but with a few problems. These games are remasters that are better than the originals in every way. The extra content is nice to have but the mission mode is amazing. But how I said, there are problems: The bugs in the game, the drop dash in Sonic 1,2 isn't as good as in the other versions because of the roll lock, a sound ist missing in Sonic CD and the list goes on. But These are Just little problems that don't make the game unplayable or broken. All in all a good collection.… Expand
  34. Gifge
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    That were good Games then and now even better
    There is so much love put in this game
  35. Sonic1234
    Jun 25, 2022
    10
    Best collection of Sonic games so far, of course if you already played those games buy this on sale but if you never played those games this is the perfect way to do that, especially for Sonic 3 a rare game now on these days, the collection is charmy and the retroengine version of these games are smooth
  36. E-TEAN-S
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Great ports of the game with good new stuff added to it, it's great ro play this game on anything but a phone and It's the best way to play these games (especially CD & 3&K)
  37. Bohon
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    Gggggggggyyr should we go back and get some sleep and get a i next week to day one night at a great price on a Sunday morning for my first job today at school and we can all be with him tomorrow I will call
  38. dukes_kendrick
    Jun 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm giving this score a 9/10. it could've been a 10/10 if Sega listened to their fans. the reason why I'm giving this a near perfect score is because it's a definitive way to play sonic even know people wanted to play classic sonic on modern platforms for a long time with widescreen support and I'm glad they did. they did not screw this game with bugs and glitches and left us in the dark with no communication. it's a great way to play this game you got 4 classic iconic games from the 90s including sonic 3 and knuckles and it changed perfectional not because of the music replacing but additional sound effects that'll make the game better. this was the best remastered of all time and it's even close to sonic mania.… Expand
  39. PANGPANGPANG
    Jun 25, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，good十分好的遊戲，… Expand
  40. Shhdhd
    Jun 26, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think sonic origins is pretty excellent honestly. It’s great to have these games back in action after so long… Expand
  41. I_Breath_Air
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    it"s pretty good, nice to have S3K in widescreen for the first time. wish it was made a little easier to change between the US and JP soundtracks for sonic CD. I'm a little annoyed over the S3K soundtrack being changed, if anything I rather them just use the tracks from the prototype, instead of changing them slightly but those are minor nitpicks.
  42. MorbHead
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sonic is leng ngl (due to the fact that i need 75 characters to submit this piece)… Expand
  43. Supergamer456
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    This game is really fun, yes it has minor glithes but, i enjoy my time alot with the game, and i hope everyone enjoys it as well
  44. Cadendabomb
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    Sonic Origins is a great way to replay the classic Sonic games. Sure the price might be a bit too much. But it’s definitely worth it for all the extra content that you’re getting. Ignore all the cry baby’s saying this is a rushed collection and leaving bad reviews because of Sonic 3’s music change. Although I did run into a few problems with Sonic 3’s wonky collision and few other bugs. ItSonic Origins is a great way to replay the classic Sonic games. Sure the price might be a bit too much. But it’s definitely worth it for all the extra content that you’re getting. Ignore all the cry baby’s saying this is a rushed collection and leaving bad reviews because of Sonic 3’s music change. Although I did run into a few problems with Sonic 3’s wonky collision and few other bugs. It didn’t affect my gameplay that much. Overall, soild collection… Expand
  45. Ramdanic
    Nov 7, 2022
    8
    I think Sonic Origins is a great Collection. The Game has a solid fun experience. With 4 Titles, Sonic 1,2,3 and Knuckles and CD, the game has a long play time. My only issue is that in Sonic 3 they changed the music because of copyright from Micheal Jackson. Which is sadly bad. But I still like like his game.
  46. Sega1991
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    10 because original series with anniversary mode.
    Hello, its 30 years
    Thank the creator. Without it, there would be no other versions.
  47. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    Great collection of the classics but there are a few problems first knuckles not being playable in sonic cd second sonic 1 2 & cd not having saves like sonic 3 where you could select the levels and third no super sonic in sonic 1 well I know he is in there but you can’t auto save so it’s basically not and the last problem no ice cap zone theme the price could also do to be a bit lower
  48. zlt
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. GameOver.gr
    Aug 12, 2022
    90
    A near perfect collection of the first four Sonic games, which can be played in remastered or classic mode. It also includes a lot of other modes like missions, boss rush and mirror modes.
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  2. PLAY
    Aug 1, 2022
    80
    Great conversions wrapped up in a ‘basic at best, annoying at worst’ wrapper. The core games are still top-tier, but the package lacks the Mania love. [Issue#17, p.91]
  3. Games.cz
    Jul 20, 2022
    60
    An unfortunate collection of great games. The individual Sonic titles are fine, as fun as they always have been throughout the years. The collection in itself doesn’t really add anything, however, and is really pricey for what it offers.
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