Sonic Frontiers

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  1. 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
  2. Untitled94
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    This is the best Sonic game since Sonic Generations. The 2010s were a bit of a...I don't want to say "dark age" overall for Sonic, but it felt more like "wasted potential". And while Frontiers is far from perfect, it's a really great way to have a more open Sonic game. I was afraid that it would feel too empty, but luckily the only emptiness is in the way the game is meant to feel empty.This is the best Sonic game since Sonic Generations. The 2010s were a bit of a...I don't want to say "dark age" overall for Sonic, but it felt more like "wasted potential". And while Frontiers is far from perfect, it's a really great way to have a more open Sonic game. I was afraid that it would feel too empty, but luckily the only emptiness is in the way the game is meant to feel empty. The combat is really satisfying and Sonic feels so good to move around. Not perfect, as there is jankiness to it, but it's still overall satisfying to control Sonic in the open areas. The stages don't feel the best to control, but they are doable. I am so glad that the 2D and 3D levels are separated. None of this randomly going into 2D sections in 3D levels. Plus the levels don't last that long, so they aren't as irritating as some of the Boost Formula levels in past games. The story is also very well written for the most part. It's still got that Sonic-ish writing where it doesn't always come out the best, but it's still great overall. The Switch version is kind of like playing the PSP version of a PS2 game or the PS Vita version of a PS3 game; it's obviously downgraded in many aspects, but it's still very playable and fun and great for on the go. Frontiers is one of the best Sonic games I've played.… Expand
  3. CBGaming
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Awesome. Fun game, great graphics, perfect soundtrack and fun bosses. Best 3D sonic to date.
  4. GlennLosio
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The game is just to perfect I can't stop playing it everyday & everymonth
  5. Diddy-Kong
    May 12, 2023
    9
    I own this game for both Switch and Xbox, and while the Switch version is easily the weaker port, the game is still nearly as fun as it is on Xbox. Would have liked to have seen better optimisation in this version, but good nonetheless.
  6. XEclipse360
    Nov 10, 2022
    8
    This game is really fun. There are a lots of things to do and the story is really good too. Easily my new favorite sonic game.
  7. Skees
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    Sonic frontiers is great.I haven't played it yet but am going to play it soon. hope SEGA ports it to other consoles
  8. RayNheartZ
    Apr 25, 2023
    10
    I love how this game boils down to just a few things:
    - Run around without reason
    - Go "Oooh what's that?"
    - Go there
    - Do the thing
    - Repeat until you're somehow at the end of the island smacking titan ass after 4-5 hours of getting distracted by small platforming challenges, puzzles and treasure spots.

    Yeah this game ain't for everyone but it's at least worth a try.
  9. JohnnyFicJr
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The game is great except for the video quality. I love the open world and the cyberspace levels.
  10. Siafis
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Many will thing that Sonic's first game into open zone environment will be glitchy and other things but I disagree.Some others may think that because it is on the Nintendo switch it is not as good as other platforms but yeah it's true and that is the only bad thing I can find about this game. It may have 1 or 2 glitches but that is the only bad thing.If you are a new sonic fan this is aMany will thing that Sonic's first game into open zone environment will be glitchy and other things but I disagree.Some others may think that because it is on the Nintendo switch it is not as good as other platforms but yeah it's true and that is the only bad thing I can find about this game. It may have 1 or 2 glitches but that is the only bad thing.If you are a new sonic fan this is a must buy because it introduces you to sonic and other characters in the best way.The movement is spectacular and it is not a little short game if you are a regular sonic fan it may take around 18 hours on hard mode if you are a hardcore sonic fan it may take you about 10 hours and if you finish it you still have the cyberspace stages to complete and get an S rank.But Don't worry because with the upcoming dlcs many new modes and features will be added and the best part is that the dlcs will be all free.So in some simple words I highly recommend this masterpiece to everyone not only sonic fans.… Expand
  11. Amazingfoe
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This is about as great as Unleashed, if not better in some ways. It has an amazing soundtrack. It has better bosses. It has a great story with a lot of character building, although the story is inconsistent. The physics are fantastic in the open-zone but a little stiff in Cyber-space. The graphics look possibly better than Unleashed. The combat is very engaging, although the parry is veryThis is about as great as Unleashed, if not better in some ways. It has an amazing soundtrack. It has better bosses. It has a great story with a lot of character building, although the story is inconsistent. The physics are fantastic in the open-zone but a little stiff in Cyber-space. The graphics look possibly better than Unleashed. The combat is very engaging, although the parry is very easy to do. If you love high-speed action games, this would be great suggestion. Even though it runs at 30 fps and 480p, it still runs just fine.… Expand
  12. Liamslid
    Feb 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers is a great game. The Boss Fights, The Open Zone, and for once in a decade, we finally got a decent story in a sonic game. All though the only issues I have with this game is pop in and some cyberspace levels being boring.… Expand
  13. Davidcat95YT
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Sonic frontiers Not a bad game Even on switch the controls are amazing. Writing has never been as good since black knight. Glitches I personally only experienced 1 glitch although the pop in is a thing.

    Overall 10/10
  14. Kdog152
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    This game is just phenomenal! Everything about it is great! The open zone is full to the brim with challenges, enemies to fight and loads of platforming sections. Sonic also controls really well in the open zone. Cyberspace is great, tho sonic is very slow in them and a bit tight, however it is understandable why they slowed sonic down as you have 4 objectives to complete with each level.This game is just phenomenal! Everything about it is great! The open zone is full to the brim with challenges, enemies to fight and loads of platforming sections. Sonic also controls really well in the open zone. Cyberspace is great, tho sonic is very slow in them and a bit tight, however it is understandable why they slowed sonic down as you have 4 objectives to complete with each level. Though they should make him faster in the next game. I will say another issue with cyberspace is that they have reused level themes that have come back way to many times (Greenhill and chemical plant) and I just wish that, if they don't want to give us a 100% original themes, they should at least bring back different old themes like the aquarium park (sonic colours) and kingdom valley.(sonic 2006) and jungle joyride (Sonic unleashed). This isn't a big issues tho and cyberspace is still really fun and a huge step up from Sonic forces. The soundtrack in frontiers is amazing and the more serious story tome is a huge breath of fresh air from the childish, light hearted stories of the past 12 years. It's also amazing to finally have some character development for all the characters as that another thing that's been missing since unleashed. Ian Flynn did a great job with the writing and they should definitely keep him employed.
    Overall this game is a near masterpiece and it has so much replayability that you will never get bored. There is issues with pop in and that needs to be fixed, but it doesn't dampen the amazing experience that is Sonic frontiers. I love this game, and why it isn't as good as Sonic unleashed, it's still a good one and I 100% recommend it.
    P.S. If anyone says to you that this game was inspired or had stuff taken from the Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild, don't believe them, bc they are lying. It is nothing like it. The open world is inspired by sonic 2006, sonic adventure 1 and sonic boom rise of lyric. And the portals are inspired by the level portals in sonic 2006 and sonic unleashed.    … Expand
  15. MNoob_Gamer5
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    Enjoyable sweet adventure.

    The open world: The open world format really fits Sonic in other open world's your slow and getting to a other place is just tortur.But with Sonic he's fast so you can get to places faster than you do in any other open world. The cyberspace: the physics suck the magnet dash is cool the levels are fun to Speedrun and also they're so short you can literally beat    Enjoyable sweet adventure.

    The open world: The open world format really fits Sonic in other open world's your slow and getting to a other place is just tortur.But with Sonic he's fast so you can get to places faster than you do in any other open world.

    The cyberspace: the physics suck the magnet dash is cool the levels are fun to Speedrun and also they're so short you can literally beat 1-7 in 21 seconds (With the magnet dash of course.).



    The Story (No Spoilers) : This is gonna be a short segment. Sage is a cool character in the begin she's a 1D character with absolutely no emotions but further into the game she gets more feelings. All the characters are serious with more than 1 damn feeling.    … Expand
  16. Aldrey69420
    Jan 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is super fun, the combat is satisfying, the animation is good (its better if they gave it squash and stretch), dont forget the bosses is so awesome and of course, the music is hella fire especially the boss fight songs, though im a bit disappointed about the final boss, i was about to rate this a 9 but because of the new dlc coming through out this year i gave it a 10, super fun game and i really recommend this game… Expand
  17. jackfunny
    Jan 13, 2023
    10
    To make it short, this is not only best Sonic game, but best game. Each of the islands all have unique themes, and fun missions. The cyberspace is normally others biggest gripe, but for me, it just makes the game worth the 60$ price tag. It combines Sonic Generations and Breath of the Wild, which is perfect. However, if you do not like Sonic games, this will not change your mind. But ifTo make it short, this is not only best Sonic game, but best game. Each of the islands all have unique themes, and fun missions. The cyberspace is normally others biggest gripe, but for me, it just makes the game worth the 60$ price tag. It combines Sonic Generations and Breath of the Wild, which is perfect. However, if you do not like Sonic games, this will not change your mind. But if you DO, this game is perfect. Not to mention that there are 3 MAJOR updates coming this year!? Buy it.… Expand
  18. HypnoTheSpy
    Jan 8, 2023
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a great new step in the Sonic series. The amount of additions and improvements to the Sonic formula, including Sonic's skill tree, open zones, cyberspace, and the amount of variety in terms of things to do really make it stand out in terms of it just being a Sonic game. A really solid story that got oddly emotional at times really helps this game, and while I do believeSonic Frontiers is a great new step in the Sonic series. The amount of additions and improvements to the Sonic formula, including Sonic's skill tree, open zones, cyberspace, and the amount of variety in terms of things to do really make it stand out in terms of it just being a Sonic game. A really solid story that got oddly emotional at times really helps this game, and while I do believe that the open zones could be expanded upon, it's a solid step forward. It’s nothing that’ll blow you away, but it’s a great game to check out even if you haven’t really played a Sonic game before.… Expand
  19. ShadowRose
    Dec 31, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of I do recommend this game and please get it on a different console or pc if you can as it runs better.
    The only thing I can complain about is the final boss and the secret final boss (unlocked by defeating the final boss on hard mode). The final boss seem lackluster and unfinished even parts of the story at the end were changed and you can tell also the 2 islands before this boss are part of the first island you could not access before so when it says 5 islands it is technically just 3. As for the secret final boss it is just a harder version of the hacking mini game (which is like a spaceship shoot 'em up game) and the final boss design is just a moon. Yes you saw that right a moon. Other than these complaints the game is really good and most of the story is good. The Titian boss fights are amazing probably the best part of the game other than the fantastic music. The cyber space level themes are over used and the controls don't feel right as they have just taken the controls from the open zone area however you do get used to it so other than that they are good too. So with that I recommend you pick it up and if you're a sonic fan I highly recommend.    … Expand
  20. SAWWTHedgehog
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing game. I really like how they brought back the drop dash from Sonic Mania. My main issue is the pop-in which is worse here on switch. Gameplay gets rather repetitive and the final boss between Supreme and The End (which can be only fought in hard mode) are extremely disappointing when boss fights were one of this games strongest points. It’s pretty good though.… Expand
  21. TheAmazinRaptor
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    This is a step up from previous sonic games. While the graphics and running of the game may not be the best on the switch version, the story entirely makes up for that. While even in the story there can be some questionable moments and loose ends, in the end this game succeeds at telling a great story.
  22. Nova9
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sure, it's half the framerate on the Switch, but it's still one of Sonic's best 3d games of the last few years. Great story, AMAZING character development, great mechanics with a skill tree!!!… Expand
  23. Coyotegirl26
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    The freedom to explore combined with huge Kaiju-like battles and a really engaging story makes this top of the food cagin when it comes to Sonic games. Some of the graphics look a bit blurry but what I have come to believe is they "glitchy" graphics just add to the story and it will all make sense when you play it. Have a blast and run fast!
  24. mingo102
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Open zone is a nice concept by allowing Sonic to free roam, similar to Mario Odyssey. You explore different 3 big islands by running around, grinding rails, do some platforming, combat, or access the cyberspace levels - which are modern Sonic levels with boost linear stages. And the boss fight is undeniably the best part of the game.

    As a Sonic fan, this has become one of my favourite 3D    Open zone is a nice concept by allowing Sonic to free roam, similar to Mario Odyssey. You explore different 3 big islands by running around, grinding rails, do some platforming, combat, or access the cyberspace levels - which are modern Sonic levels with boost linear stages. And the boss fight is undeniably the best part of the game.

    As a Sonic fan, this has become one of my favourite 3D Sonic games. The way we can control our hedgehog in 3D in the smoothest ever, makes the game even more fun.

    Story and gameplay wise, it's certainly a big improvement than the previous titles, hopefully this game will set as a new foundation for the future Sonic games, just like the first Sonic Adventure.

    However, the switch version is noticeably downgrade in terms of visual and graphics. While the game runs perfectly fine, the visual can be still distracting.    … Expand
  25. leothecatcatcat
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    game top Sonic got up from his knees I advise everyone .My advice is not to think about the repetition of assets think about the plot
  26. Ndijcyhf
    Dec 6, 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
  27. sonixxw
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Not the best of the series or a mario Odyssey killer its still very good and give me hopes for the franchise
  28. Janky77
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best game of the decade. This amazing project creates something never seen before, a high speed open zone game. Sonic is still unique for its gameplay, lore and story elements. The game combines open world gameplay with the regular 3D Sonic levels that we have seen before. There is nothing similar in the market and people should get their hands on this game as soonSonic Frontiers is the best game of the decade. This amazing project creates something never seen before, a high speed open zone game. Sonic is still unique for its gameplay, lore and story elements. The game combines open world gameplay with the regular 3D Sonic levels that we have seen before. There is nothing similar in the market and people should get their hands on this game as soon as possible.… Expand
  29. luisxander
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    pretty goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  30. agpuppygirl04
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best sonic game ever, the open zone/open world was really fun and exploring islands to do a lot of challenges and cyberspace and everything about the game was perfect.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 30, 2023
    70
    Sonic Frontiers is a brave experiment that struggles to express its intentions while still committing many of its series' 3D sins. But if you're able to commit to learning its idiosyncrasies, you'll discover a fun, addictive journey unlike any in Sonic's past. [Issue #64 – March/April 2023, p. 71]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jan 20, 2023
    85
    Sonic Frontiers tried so hard to bring new elements to the game that it ended up forgetting to put more of the personality of its own franchise. However, they managed to create a dynamic, captivating and fast game - as good as any other in the Sonic franchise. It's the kind of game where time passes like lightning, blue lightning.
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  3. Nintendojo
    Jan 19, 2023
    50
    Sonic Frontiers deserves credit for being a true departure from previous series installments. The open-zone structure is a great concept that frees the developers up to experiment with Sonic’s speed and abilities in new ways. Where the game comes up short is in its stale rehashing of classic stages, a control setup that could stand to be simplified, and performance woes that suck players out of the gameplay experience. With plenty of DLC and patches on the way, hopefully Frontiers can become a better version of what came out at launch. In the interim, it’s a buggy affair that entertains and frustrates in equal measures.
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