Sonic Frontiers

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8.2

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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. Jollyraffy
    Aug 22, 2023
    2
    Dropped it after a few hours of game. Hope this is the last Sonic open world because this clearly isn't a good nor funny idea: combat is boring, enemies are boring, open world environment is boring, open world mechanics are not working well, 2 times out of 5 you'll fall without even knowing why, and the list goes on.
  3. Mastermaxx
    Aug 7, 2023
    0
    Sonic Frontiers is the WORST Sonic game ever made.
    There's no freedom in this open world game, cyberspace is just copying and pasting previous Sonic games, and Sonic is janky.
    SEGA doesn't know how to make video games anymore.
  4. 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
  5. CBGaming
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Awesome. Fun game, great graphics, perfect soundtrack and fun bosses. Best 3D sonic to date.
  6. GlennLosio
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The game is just to perfect I can't stop playing it everyday & everymonth
  7. 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.
  8. Nyespro
    May 5, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tras jugar pacientemente al Sonic Frontiers por casi un mes, puedo decir que este juego es el mejor enfoque que Sonic Team le ha dado a la compañía en muchos años, y también una gran salida para futuros lanzamientos del erizo azul.

    Sonic Frontiers deja un poco de lado los escenarios de plataformas, en donde sólo tenías que avanzar, para permitirle al jugador moverse libremente por 5 zonas abiertas donde deberá de luchar, recolectar, y cumplir misiones, para poder derrotar a los jefes de cada zona y avanzar progresivamente en la historia del juego. A parte también implementa una mecánica de mejora en donde, según vas obteniendo materiales y puntos de experiencia, te permiten hacerte más fuerte y desbloquear nuevas habilidades para el combate. Y por fin le dan una razón al jugador para conseguir todos los coleccionables y recorrer los escenarios en el menor tiempo posible.

    Aun así, el juego sigue sufriendo de algunas imperfecciones que necesitaban pulirse. La historia, por ejemplo, aunque tiene un tópico muy interesante, le sigue faltando mucha narrativa y profundidad, hasta el punto en que te deja insatisfecho cuando terminas el juego. Y las mecánicas de combate necesitan perfeccionarse más, ya que, por muy interesantes y divertidas que son las algunas batallas contra los guardianes, llegan a un punto en donde te cansan y te das cuenta de que no necesitas enfrentarte a ellos para conseguir engranajes de portal o puntos de experiencia.

    Hubiera estado interesante el implementar un mundo más interactivo más haya de los circuitos de obstáculos y la interacción con los demás personajes, como implementar NPCs con historias y misiones secundarias, y algún tipo de comercio que te permitiera comprar objetos con los que poder interactuar mejor con el mundo. A parte de que no hubiera estado mal el crear una temática y universo propios que no fueran casi una copia del mundo del Zelda Breath of the Wild.

    Por todo lo demás, me ha encantado. Espero ver en el futuro más juegos como este que le permiten al jugador controlar libremente a Sonic sin verse delimitados por una pista de una sola dirección.    … Expand
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. JohnnyFicJr
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    The game is great except for the video quality. I love the open world and the cyberspace levels.
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Tweetyty
    Mar 24, 2023
    4
    A thirty dollar game pretending to be worth 60. Try to buy it on sale if you want to play, but you really aren't missing anything.
  16. 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
  17. Davidtheking
    Feb 9, 2023
    1
    I had been buying Sonic Frontier at 29 December 2022 and the game still playable. The worst experience of the game is every 15 minutes, you should rest your eye for 5 minutes if you play it on switch Oled or connect it to the TV. The reason is because the Graphic of this Sonic game was worst more then 90% of others switch games out there. Although I manage to buy this game £30 in UK butI had been buying Sonic Frontier at 29 December 2022 and the game still playable. The worst experience of the game is every 15 minutes, you should rest your eye for 5 minutes if you play it on switch Oled or connect it to the TV. The reason is because the Graphic of this Sonic game was worst more then 90% of others switch games out there. Although I manage to buy this game £30 in UK but still I Dont think it worth the money. If possible just play it on PS5 or Xbox except if you wish to wear glass at a young age. In conclusion please Don't buy this game, except if you could accept (240p) of graphic resolution!!!!!! Good luck for those who had buy it. For those who still about this game just forget about it. That's all my honous review of this game. 1/10 of game experience!!!!!!!
    1/10 highly no recommend!!!!!!!!
    1/10 no worth the money!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Jwillas1992
    Jan 18, 2023
    7
    Sonic Frontiers: 7.2/10
    Spoiler-free review:
    Good: - Music is great, varied - Graphics are solid, animation well done - Control is tight, has solid learning curve Middle: - "Cyberspace" levels are fun, but not diverse enough - Story is good enough for a platformer - "Open-Zone" idea is good, but more specific challenges, objects desirable - Boss fights are fun, but too easy Bad:    Sonic Frontiers: 7.2/10
    Spoiler-free review:
    Good:
    - Music is great, varied
    - Graphics are solid, animation well done
    - Control is tight, has solid learning curve
    Middle:
    - "Cyberspace" levels are fun, but not diverse enough
    - Story is good enough for a platformer
    - "Open-Zone" idea is good, but more specific challenges, objects desirable
    - Boss fights are fun, but too easy
    Bad:
    - Too much repetition
    - Not challenging enough
    - Too short for admission price
    Sonic Frontiers, a game many have been awaiting. Upon exploring the "Open-Zone", one is greeted with Breath of the Wild vibes. The piano keys fluttering about a lush display show the intention of the team. Rushing in the fields is exhilarating; one of the best things the game has to offer. At each point you'll find objects, items, and challenges. It feels "open," despite walls, and edges that inhibit you. The best way to describe these areas is the given "Open-Zone". Each serves as a hub for many acts (or "Cyberspace" levels) necessary for advancement.
    Yet, although there are many puzzles and areas to explore, none of the challenges last long enough to be memorable. Any Sonic fan of recent entries will be disappointed in lack of provocation. Challenges are easy, and going along one will find not much difficulty curve. It can be entirely completed in 20-25 hours or so, which is unacceptable for the game's price. For how much effort poured into this title, it would be nice if it had more backbone.
    In other areas Frontiers excels, providing nice tunes and pretty graphics. Music has great variation; one may be tranquilized by the orchestrations of the field, or hit it hard with the rockers that exemplify the Boss fights. It's not ugly to look at. Models are on point, and whether playing a pre-rendered movie, or in-game graphics, everything is well-animated. Voice acting is adequate, providing a comic style not dissimilar from a Saturday morning cartoon.
    However, unlike a good cartoon, many scenes are boring. What makes them so is abundance. Mercifully, all can be skipped if desired. To be frank, one won't have more or less an experience doing so. The story is typically convoluted as Sonic is expected to be. Sonic is greeted by this mysterious android girl that shows herself to prophesize his doom, and in the same breath talk about how fascinatingly impressive he is. Meanwhile, friends (Amy, Tails, Knuckles) are trapped in a strange digital dimension, and he is dutifully bound to saving them and figuring out why they are there in the first place. Ensuing events involve quips, boring conversations, and references to other games that will be senseless unless one has played all of them.
    Those that have played Sonic titles recently will be happy to discover, in terms of control, it feels much like a Sonic title. The ring dash, allowing you to instantly fly through a line of rings, returns. Typical moves one would expect are here. Sonic can homing attack, stomp, dash, or fly about in a flurry of blue light. There are a number of special moves unlocked as you progress. Most feel integral to combat and offer more from the regular bounce, homing attack, stomp. Button choices can feel awkward at first, but come together in action. Sonic controls wonderfully. A caveat is being forced into a side-scrolling screen lock when undesirable, and occasional camera issues that plague most 3D platformers. It sometimes gets stuck behind objects and proves annoying. The issue is minor though.
    It's unfortunate the challenge doesn't match the capability of the controls. In many instances levels don't feel difficult, and completing them leaves an empty feeling. Each worth about 20 minutes or less of play if completing every challenge. All uninspired recreations of few stages from past games. Would be nice to see recreations of different levels or original levels and if they were longer.
    These are the most disappointing aspects of the game: the longevity and lack of challenge. Vast as the world is and as much as there is to do, rewards are the same, and each idea repeated. You can wander the map easily obtaining needed items and objects, or you can just play a fishing game for them. There are many things that have too many ways to be obtained. Specificity is desirable, and perhaps more challenging. Objects are completely placed at random, diminishing reward.
    Speaking of lack of reward, finding each Zones' Chaos Emeralds will unlock the area's Boss. They can be easily defeated with some slight maneuvers and button mashing. It's a good thing the music is there to back up these big Boss encounters; it may be easy to forget them otherwise. At least they all look impressive. Some of the game's "Guardians" (miniboss fights) are honestly more memorable but grow boring also.
    Sonic Frontiers is exemplary of what the series is capable of, and what it has become. The effort of the production shines through but just not bright enough to make up for some of the game's faults.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. BlastedBukowski
    Jan 13, 2023
    3
    The performance is absolutely horrendous. It is like playing something from 15 years ago. This doesn't belong on the Switch in this state. It's actually a pretty decent game otherwise.
  25. 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
  26. DizavidHZ
    Jan 6, 2023
    2
    This game is sad in the same way seeing aging in your dog feels sad: the way Sonic controls, (just look at how metrics for control they give you in the option screen; it's extensive) Sonic controls like an aging refrigerator that has a bad habit of bolting no matter what. The aging thing comes also in just how much Sonic likes to off himself via cliff despite pressing the exact oppositeThis game is sad in the same way seeing aging in your dog feels sad: the way Sonic controls, (just look at how metrics for control they give you in the option screen; it's extensive) Sonic controls like an aging refrigerator that has a bad habit of bolting no matter what. The aging thing comes also in just how much Sonic likes to off himself via cliff despite pressing the exact opposite direction. This game is nothing but a frustration, and given the build up the team gave for so long, I really don't see any upper management intelligence in doing anything kinder than dividing them into other groups who actually know what a good game is, vs this entire team that acted almost giddy about their game only to find it's a Christmas stocking Santa vomited all his cookies into. Don't buy. I wouldn't even rent. Borrow it from someone else who made the mistake of thinking the Sonic team finally had their stuff together; clearly they don't. If Pokemon Scarlet/Violet deserved refunds, THIS game deserves refunds for sure. Skip this cellar dweller; a year from now it'll be just another sad joke in the series of sad jokes that is the Sonic profile.… Expand
  27. Starfree
    Jan 5, 2023
    6
    This is the most fun I’ve had with a bad game in a while. This is a bad game. The world is empty, areas 3 and 4 just suck. Area 5 is just the other half of area 1. The combat does itself. The bosses are really fun experiences but they are almost impossible to loose at and parrying sucks. The references to past games just remind me those games are better. There are still classic sonicThis is the most fun I’ve had with a bad game in a while. This is a bad game. The world is empty, areas 3 and 4 just suck. Area 5 is just the other half of area 1. The combat does itself. The bosses are really fun experiences but they are almost impossible to loose at and parrying sucks. The references to past games just remind me those games are better. There are still classic sonic moments where a grind rail or boost panel pushes you into spikes or a pit before a reasonable person can react. The economy is absolutely broken, both rings, exp points, and fish tokens. And the story is just ok. But damn is running around fun. I recommend buying this when it’s on sale just to mess around with.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. Mkienanbriscoe
    Dec 29, 2022
    2
    The only fun I had playing Sonic Frontiers was within the first 30 minutes of “oooh, ahhh” an “open world Sonic Game”…that quickly wore off when I realized nothing about Sonic Frontiers is “open world.” From getting locked in to 2-D segments (sometimes at the risk of failing a platform attempt; to realizing each of the five islands (which cannot be traversed seamlessly) are just a largeThe only fun I had playing Sonic Frontiers was within the first 30 minutes of “oooh, ahhh” an “open world Sonic Game”…that quickly wore off when I realized nothing about Sonic Frontiers is “open world.” From getting locked in to 2-D segments (sometimes at the risk of failing a platform attempt; to realizing each of the five islands (which cannot be traversed seamlessly) are just a large area to run around with very definitive borders and “shrines” that transport you to the true “levels” of the game - 2D track-based platforming levels; to even running into invisible walls that tell you you can’t go further; Sonic Frontiers is an extremely linear, HIGHLY repetitive game that gets old quick. Every area is the same: collect this, now collect that, talk to this person now collect some more, often times requiring you to even replay “levels” to get a better score and get more collectibles needed to progress. The only way I can compare this process, without spoiling, is to point at games like Overcooked where you need to get a better “score” in a stage before you can progress further. Not only does this get old quick but the level designs for the “open world” segments (effectively just a big playground over world to get to one level to the next) are nonsensically organized. It’s like the level designers just threw a bunch of springs and rails all over the place because they didn’t know what else to do, or how else to make it feel like a Sonic game while banking off the success of Breath of the Wild. The islands remind me of a 10 year old (or a very drunken person) trying to make a Tony Hawk Pro Skater custom skate park. The story is lackluster at best (but who plays Sonic for the story anyhow) and yet I found myself yearning for the next cutscene just so I could take a break from the arduous task of treasure hunting. Probably the most frustrating thing about Sonic Frontiers, however, is the horrible controls (at least on Switch). It’s like the console can’t keep up with the game’s speed; unresponding to jump commands, veering left when you hold down straight, your normal jump doesn’t seem sufficient to make most platforms but the air dash is too pronounced leading you straight off the edge. There’s even a penalty for going too fast (in a freakin Sonic game) where you’ll fly off the map and sometimes end up dying. Not too mention the map doesn’t fully render until you’re close enough to an object leaving you scratching your head how getting to certain quest markers is even possible, or not even seeing platforms your supposed to land on (flying through the air) until you’re just about to land. This game feels like an uncooked prototype of a “could have been” open-world Sonic game that nobody playtested and the designers were like “ehhh it’s good enough.” I couldn’t wait until the end so I never had to touch it again.… Expand
  30. 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
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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!
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. Die-g03
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    The story and character interactions are great. The titan boss fights are energetic and epic. The other bosses are fun and creative as well. Combat is mediocre and the enemies are not very interesting. The cyber space levels do not adapt to Sonic’s movement in this game. Easily the worst part of the game. The overworld is fun to go fast but all of the scripted segments to get theThe story and character interactions are great. The titan boss fights are energetic and epic. The other bosses are fun and creative as well. Combat is mediocre and the enemies are not very interesting. The cyber space levels do not adapt to Sonic’s movement in this game. Easily the worst part of the game. The overworld is fun to go fast but all of the scripted segments to get the character’s memories get in the way of it. Big’s fishing mini game is fun.… Expand
  39. 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
  40. luisxander
    Dec 2, 2022
    10
    pretty goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  41. 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
  42. wyatt_dennison
    Dec 2, 2022
    8
    this game is great every place you get it on but this looks so ugly it is still fun but ugly
  43. Fuyoshu
    Dec 1, 2022
    2
    This is the first game I buy after years of practicing game piracy and I am completely disgusted, the game not only have an incredibly uncontrollable Sonic, but it also has the worst introducing of anything in the history of gaming.
    I was gonna rate the game 8.5/10 at the beginning but after playing it a bit more I can only realize how of a time wasting this game is.
  44. StrategyOfFlow
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    I was initially worried given Sonic Team's recent history of running more on ambition than polish, but with this they've delivered the best 3D platformer I've played in many years. I didn't even have this much fun with A Hat In Time, which is saying something!

    The open-world design doesn't get tiresome thanks to Sonic's excellent speed (so long as you don't choose the play the game in    I was initially worried given Sonic Team's recent history of running more on ambition than polish, but with this they've delivered the best 3D platformer I've played in many years. I didn't even have this much fun with A Hat In Time, which is saying something!

    The open-world design doesn't get tiresome thanks to Sonic's excellent speed (so long as you don't choose the play the game in "action mode" - "high-speed mode" is definitely how the game is intended to be played).

    Oh, and the soundtrack is once again an absolute crowning achievement. Those boss themes are simply phenomenal.

    The pop-in is frankly somewhat odd, but it's not as worse on Switch than other platforms as far as I could tell. And you stop noticing it after a while, since the distance is far enough that you've still got plenty of time to react.    … Expand
  45. Sonicfanboy006
    Nov 30, 2022
    0
    A fresh new release with upcoming dlc to a packed with content game enjoyable combat amazing ost and a story that rivals sa2. Cyberspace while not amazing and is ctrl c and ctrl v is a fun distraction. I don’t really care about pop in and graphics, it is all about gameplay and this is a strong foundation for years to come
  46. Dlcyes
    Nov 30, 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
  47. Weyfet18
    Nov 29, 2022
    0
    El juego es verdaderamente una gran mejora desde forces, me atreveria a decir que es uno de los mejores si no el mejor juego de sonic 3D que jamas se ha hecho, una de mis pocas quejas con el juego es antes del tercer jefe, el minijuego de pinball es simplemente muy tardado sin abusar de estrategias como esperar a que el siguiente anillo apareca mientras no haces nada pero fuera de eso meEl juego es verdaderamente una gran mejora desde forces, me atreveria a decir que es uno de los mejores si no el mejor juego de sonic 3D que jamas se ha hecho, una de mis pocas quejas con el juego es antes del tercer jefe, el minijuego de pinball es simplemente muy tardado sin abusar de estrategias como esperar a que el siguiente anillo apareca mientras no haces nada pero fuera de eso me ha parecido un muy buen juego que deberia darsele una oportunidad si o si si alguna vez haz jugado aunque sea un solo juego de sonic. por cierto el OST es buenisimo Don't look down!
    Show yourself!
    I've been here waiting for the longest time
    I can't believe it's real
    You lose the battles that you never fight
    Can't hide from what you feel
    No more compromise, this is do or die
    And now you've crossed the line
    You'll wake the beast inside
    No more compromise, this is do or die
    I'll warn you one last time
    You'll wake the beast inside!
    You'll wake the beast inside!
    You'll wake the beast inside!
    Don't look down!
    Show yourself!
    So break through it all and don't look down
    You won't fade out, 'cause the fire in you never dies
    It comes around to light the flame
    They'll know your name, burned into their memory
    (So break through it all)
    Don't stop, we're on a mission
    Overdrive and overrun the competition
    Countin' up the damage when it's done
    (So break through it all)
    We can't pretend to listen
    Sorry if it puts you in an imposition
    We won't stop until the battle’s won
    What goes around comes back around again
    And if we don't come down, we'll be lost in the wind
    (What goes around comes back around again)
    I know that we will find our way
    We'll do whatever it will take
    (And if we don't come down, we'll be lost in the wind)
    And if we never reach the crowd
    We'll take the whole thing down
    Don't look down!
    Show yourself!    … Expand
  48. Catsup
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    This game is solid but the amount of pop-in ruins some of the game, but it's still a fun game and worth buying for 30-40 bucks.
  49. TippedJoshua
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    I really liked this game, like I was expecting another sonic forces, and I would've rated this game with a 9/10 if The legend of Zelda breath of the wild didn't exist even though I enjoyed sonic frontiers more. The music in this game is just amazing, like during the bosses for each area, and this is probably my favorite sonic game, well it's between that, sonic adventure 2, and sonicI really liked this game, like I was expecting another sonic forces, and I would've rated this game with a 9/10 if The legend of Zelda breath of the wild didn't exist even though I enjoyed sonic frontiers more. The music in this game is just amazing, like during the bosses for each area, and this is probably my favorite sonic game, well it's between that, sonic adventure 2, and sonic mania, but I didn't beat sobic adventure because when I was on the last level I got sonic frontiers.… Expand
  50. GalloPizzuto
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    a good game with a good story personally a step in the right direction
  51. GrungeHamster
    Nov 27, 2022
    8
    Looking at it, I expected it to be a Sonic game where Sonic runs around in an open world filled with a bunch of floating rails, launch pads and springs floating around. That is exactly what it is, however I did not expect it to be as fun as it is.

    The Switch version isn't the prettiest game, but overall performance is solid and framerate stays consistent even with Sonic blasting through    Looking at it, I expected it to be a Sonic game where Sonic runs around in an open world filled with a bunch of floating rails, launch pads and springs floating around. That is exactly what it is, however I did not expect it to be as fun as it is.

    The Switch version isn't the prettiest game, but overall performance is solid and framerate stays consistent even with Sonic blasting through the world as quickly as he goes. There is some major pop in and the textures do get muddy in some sections on this version.

    Load times are not bad and once it is loaded, fast-traveling or restarting a level is very quick which is great as you might need to restart to complete all tasks on a zone.

    Characters are actually not obnoxious in this game which is very refreshing. They outstay their welcome and the relationship between Sonic and his friends works well here. There are also call backs to older titles for all the old school Sonic fans out there.

    Sound, and music is solid for this game. Music ranges from light piano for environments, EDM, house, metal, lo-fi and more. It slaps. I really enjoy listening to the wide variety of sounds and music this game has to offer.

    The low points for this title would be the camera and the way it sometimes messes up some of your jumps due to poor perspective. This is nothing new for Sonic fans but it has been worse in the past. Also some poor design choices with some of the zones you visit.

    You may find yourself locked out of certain areas or regions because "You are not ready" despite the game telling you "Sonic is now free to roam and go where he likes."

    Some moments are poorly conveyed as well. What to do and how one is to do it can be unclear at times. Many of the explanations given will also be menu screens as well.

    Still this has been a fun title and I look forward to what Sonic Team has planned next as they have said that this title will be acting as a spring (get it? A spring, like in Sonic?) to titles in the future.    … Expand
  52. Flora132
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Does this game has its problems?
    Definitely! For example the pop ins can be detracting, The ending feels half baked and Cyber-Space does not have the best controls.
    But for everything it does wrong this game does 5 things right. I mean did you play the titan bosses? They are incredible. The music is amazing, the open zone is addicting even Cyber-Space is fun if you use little tricks like how the community calls it the homing cancel. To say this game is a step in the right direction would be an understatement and if you liked the storytelling of the adventure games then this is for you. If they use this as a blueprint and fix all the problems this game had (rushed ending, Cyber-Space controls, replay ability, floating platforms etc) then we might have the best sonic game ever made.    … Expand
  53. Kyo98
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sonic frontiers is a good game, it's not a perfect game but at last they give us a good delivery of our favorite hedgehog, despite certain errors such as pop-in, I would have liked to see more characters within the story but for being a game where the franchise is taking a new direction, I feel that it was excellent and that if the company follows this path by improving certain key points, sonic will return to what it should have been, let's hope they don't disappoint us with the following installments, as always give us a good game every 5 bad deliveries.… Expand
  54. Treysonik
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    As far as 3D Sonic games go, I think this is the best one since Adventure 2
  55. Sonic78
    Nov 26, 2022
    8
    So I finished sonic frontiers on switch and I have to say that It is a amazing game.For someone who has been a sonic fan for 3 years this game was a masterpiece just like mania.The combat is solid the soundtrack is a banger with my favorite one being "I'm here".The story was average but the voice acting is not so childish any more and I like it.The cyberspace levels can be unfair at timesSo I finished sonic frontiers on switch and I have to say that It is a amazing game.For someone who has been a sonic fan for 3 years this game was a masterpiece just like mania.The combat is solid the soundtrack is a banger with my favorite one being "I'm here".The story was average but the voice acting is not so childish any more and I like it.The cyberspace levels can be unfair at times and It's annoying I hate the cyberspace levels and chaos island was god awful It took me a day to beat chaos island and the pinball game was **** It requires you to get 5 million points and is just stressful. The best thing about the game is the super sonic bossfights. Top tier and sega needs to make a boss rush. So that is my review on sonic frontiers and you should get the game and it is worth trying out.… Expand
  56. PEPE2
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    Sonic frontiers va bastante bien en nintendo switch hay problemas de popping pero en ningun momento se me ha crasheado o cerrado el juego, ya he tenido juegos con ese problema y esperaba algo similar con frontiers pero me ha sorprendido mucho, es muy divertido y sus nuevas mecanicas son geniales
  57. CielLight
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    This is the directions I would like the Sonic franchise to head into. Good and consistent writing overall, bossfights fun to play around, a whole world to explore, traverse, and collect object in, and the sky is the limit. There is even an attempt to throw back at older games, a la Sonic Generation which I appreciated. There is work to do, since it would be hypocritical to think this gameThis is the directions I would like the Sonic franchise to head into. Good and consistent writing overall, bossfights fun to play around, a whole world to explore, traverse, and collect object in, and the sky is the limit. There is even an attempt to throw back at older games, a la Sonic Generation which I appreciated. There is work to do, since it would be hypocritical to think this game is flawless. I would have to argue there too few momentum during the running, and stopping is as simple as letting the thumbstick go. This steals some scene from the stomp, which could have taken that function of bringing the player to a screeching halt. I like the boost mechanic and how it is effectively an height gainer in the air, I just wish it would be a little more controllable at first, since Sonic tends to derail if the player dares to stray from the direction they are headed. I expected the graphic to be more tragic, but instead it works decent to me.
    Regardless of that, the music is great the characters stopped to be 2 dimentional cardboard boxes, the story is genuinely interesting, I am getting adventure vibes all over and I am feeling excited for another game of Sonic after 10 years. Sonic is back, and Sonic is cool again. Good job Sega, now it's time to surpass yourselves once more. Take your time just like you did with this game and the movies and go at it, you have shown us that you can do it.    … Expand
  58. Justarandomuser
    Nov 23, 2022
    9
    ENGLISH
    GOOD THINGS
    -Sonic acts as he should but without losing his personality, in every sentence (unless the moment is of extreme tension) has his little joke that finally are no longer as they were in forces. but also has that serious touch and concern. -The gameplay couldn't be better, sonic in the platforming moments is no longer as slippery as in previous installments and it    ENGLISH
    GOOD THINGS
    -Sonic acts as he should but without losing his personality, in every sentence (unless the moment is of extreme tension) has his little joke that finally are no longer as they were in forces. but also has that serious touch and concern.

    -The gameplay couldn't be better, sonic in the platforming moments is no longer as slippery as in previous installments and it feels really good, the combat is entertaining and I like how it evolves becoming complex little by little.

    -Level design, the open world design is entertaining and effective. Personally the world seems to me a mixture of the one of zelda botw but adapted to sonic and elements of the saga.

    -Story: I haven't finished it but I can tell you that when the moment is serious the characters act according to their personality and not according to the personality of a clown like in forces for example.

    BAD POINTS
    -Popping is present and noticeable, not as much as in the trailers but it's there even with the graphics at MAX. This could be solved with an option to adjust the draw distance.    … Expand
  59. Memomono
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at theSonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise! This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock alot of new combat moves and skills at the skill tree! You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense! The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic! The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire series! The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game! Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  60. trucidate
    Nov 22, 2022
    6
    Sonic frontiers is a shot in the right direction.

    The open world plus Sonic alone should be a win, but some ideas could have been better flushed out in this game. The plataforms logic, sonic moves and combat gameplay need more time and investiment - but the idea is already there, waiting to be refined. The game also could go beyond a level design based on Breath of the Wild and go    Sonic frontiers is a shot in the right direction.

    The open world plus Sonic alone should be a win, but some ideas could have been better flushed out in this game. The plataforms logic, sonic moves and combat gameplay need more time and investiment - but the idea is already there, waiting to be refined.

    The game also could go beyond a level design based on Breath of the Wild and go even more glitch style, or even take references via the famous internets' backrooms and how to apply to a gameplay. There are various other approachs to this that could fit the narrative of the game.

    The Switch version also is, sadly, the inferior due to the downgrade in textures and sometimes, but it does not affect gameplay so much.    … Expand
  61. joaozinhocraft
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Very fun game, I love spending hours exploring the open world part, especially the combat, which has several combos to unlock throughout the game. My only complain is about the Cyberspace stages, I feel that the control is a little imprecise when turning, compared to Sonic Generations. On the other hand, it is much more challenging to achieve an S Rank, encouraging the player to findVery fun game, I love spending hours exploring the open world part, especially the combat, which has several combos to unlock throughout the game. My only complain is about the Cyberspace stages, I feel that the control is a little imprecise when turning, compared to Sonic Generations. On the other hand, it is much more challenging to achieve an S Rank, encouraging the player to find faster routes to achieve it.… Expand
  62. Revolution_20
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    ITS SO GOOD RECOMMEND IT BEST SONIC GAME IN A WHILE Sonic team did a great job the music and gameplay is amazing I have no problem with the game at all
  63. DarknesShade
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Wow...
    So, uh... this game is Amazin'?

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

  64. Elite_Institute
    Nov 21, 2022
    7
    "Sonic Frontiers is a mostly successful experiment that aims to create a Good Future for Sonic. It certainly has more than its fair share of issues, but it gets the foundation right. Whilst its issues may rub up non-fans the wrong way, it’s still enjoyable enough to please both enthusiasts and newcomers alike."

    https://theeliteinstitute.net/2022/11/21/sonic-frontiers/
  65. leoreviews
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is the game to break the dreaded Sonic Cycle. This game blew me away, with the amazing music and open world gameplay, this game will leave you wanting more. I played the entire game through, took about 24ish hours. Longer for a Sonic game, and for the best. My favorite part in this game was easily the boss fights at the end of each world. The amazing rock music makes youSonic Frontiers is the game to break the dreaded Sonic Cycle. This game blew me away, with the amazing music and open world gameplay, this game will leave you wanting more. I played the entire game through, took about 24ish hours. Longer for a Sonic game, and for the best. My favorite part in this game was easily the boss fights at the end of each world. The amazing rock music makes you feel like each boss is the final boss. The Super Sonic gameplay makes you feel epic destroying these huge titans, whittling away at their heath, with your rings depleting every second.… Expand
  66. Quadrillionduck
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    This game is just really fun, the boss fights are some of the best in gaming, along with the music. The pop in is a little bad as well as the ending. But I don't think I've had this much fun with a game in a long time
  67. Gremlinpirate
    Nov 19, 2022
    8
    Genuinely fun game. I can forgive a lot of the jank from the sheer spectacle of it all. I enjoyed the combo system for fights and I look forward to what Sonic Team can do in the future with it and the "Open Zone" idea with sonic in the future. I genuinely was reminded of playing Sonic Adventure all of those years ago.
  68. Shoko34
    Nov 19, 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
  69. Bigdaddyumi
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    One of the best 3-D sonic games made in a long while, there’s always some new wacky level design around the corner and the cyber space levels are just completely amazing
  70. NBAMaccabi
    Nov 18, 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
  71. Creepierleaf
    Nov 18, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Frontiers disappointed me unfortunately. I ignored the initial reviews and bought the game because it looked fun. And it sort of is but falls into the trap of feeling repetitive and not engaging.

    I am on the second island (out of five, I think) and the gameplay loop has consisted of collecting 'memory fragments', keys from cyberspace levels (classic 3D sonic levels), and chaos emeralds (crystals?). My biggest problem is the collection of memory fragments, which advance the story. To do this, you complete the micro-stages that are scattered throughout the open world. However, they are often incredibly short and could consist of just traversing one grind rail. So I felt no sense of accomplishment (especially when you have to do this 40+ times on the first and second world) (edit: I'm up to 210 on the second world). Quite a lot of quick time events too (press Y to hit jump pads before falling, move the left stick quickly so you don't fall off a boss).

    Sonic's new combat ability actually lets you (almost) skip the memory shard grind. His cyloop (runnning around in a circle) ability generates coins and memory tokens. This meant that I could run around in circles next to the character I needed to talk to and not have to traverse the world. I know that I'm not supposed to do this but why give me the option? It appears that you can skip a large portion of the game by just spinning around for a couple of minutes. I realised that the game wasn't for me when I started doing that rather than traversing the open world.

    The world itself is rather uninspired too. Whilst the desolate landscape of Breath of the Wild made sense, why is it so desolate in Frontiers? And why are there grind rails everywhere? I'm honestly not sure. Something to do with cyberspace bleeding into the 'real' world? (I have skipped most cutscenes so it may be explained there.) The tone too is really weird, running around as a blue hedgehog whilst melancholic music plays.

    Cyberspace levels are where I had the most fun. But, on Switch, the post processing effects added to make them 'cyberspacey' made it hard for me to see what was happening when paired with the Switch version's lower resolution. In handheld mode, everything looks very blurry. Performance has been ok by my standards so far, though (no obvious slowdown but some people may be more sensitive than me).

    Overall, I wish the game were more tailored and focused more on stages rather than bite sized chunks in the open world. It feels like I have to do a lot of busy work in order to 'get to the fun bit'. I wish it were more whimsical and fantastical like Super Mario Odyssey. It's a weird mish mash of things that look fun, are kinda fun to play, but don't combine well to create something great.    … Expand
  72. Supah69
    Nov 18, 2022
    9
    Great game, the end of the game was a bit underwhelming, and the resolution on switch is a bit blurry, but i had a lot of fun with the game and i hope Sonic team does something even greater next time
  73. StarCraftFilms
    Nov 17, 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
  74. Agusto101
    Nov 17, 2022
    7
    Siendo objetivos y sinceros este juego es un 7 digan lo que digan fue un buen intento pero se nota lo incompleto que esta se agradece el mundo abierto es un respiro de aire fresco pero hay un sin fin de fallos en los demás apartados poco más que decir.
  75. tiagoaherri
    Nov 17, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is a great game,with great graphics and wonderful music.However it has some problems and it's ok,of course You'll have many fun moments while play this game.
  76. DunkeyFan2010
    Nov 17, 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
  77. Begad02
    Nov 17, 2022
    0
    So what's the hype all about ? The game doesn't even smell of any polish like generations, it doesn't look as beautiful as colors or unleashed for a ps5 game. it doesn't have a good story , just a pile of cringe like a 12 year old wrote this going through an emo phase. Animation is hilarious lmao
  78. THEJoelHorton
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    Despite some performance hinderances and problems, the game is still super fun.
  79. Lidrale
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This game so fun. It's a little jank but boy howdy is the writing good and the game play fun. Kinda goofy but I like it
  80. SmashingBasil
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game, great soundtrack and sonic feels better to control than ever. Switch version has expected limitations but nothing to ruin the fun.
  81. Shadeblack1995
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    The Game is amazing on any console whether it is on the go on the xbox, playstation, or a PC. A must have for any Sonic fan out there.
  82. xxxtentacionxxx
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    wow...this game is like a dream that came true..for every sonic fan W sonic.
  83. Gaby_Chan
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    História excelente, gráficos bonitos mesmo para o padrão do switch e jogabilidade fluída
  84. saydun_
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Finally, a worthy successor to Sonic Adventure DX has arrived. A game that takes elements from other games in the series and from other games and creates a combination that works. It avsorbs you from the first moment, waiting for any freetime you have to race around Starfall Islands. It needs a patch, yes, but the game is fully playable and enjoyable.
  85. Sonicfan15
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    One of the best 3D Sonic Games I love this game! As a person who plays it on switch everyday, I find it very fun and I never get bored of it! The characters, You have Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and more! But The Ultimate Music never gets tiring, I can play this game forever. I play it at night when I’m ready for bed, I get on and play a couple of races and I love the game, it’s one of myOne of the best 3D Sonic Games I love this game! As a person who plays it on switch everyday, I find it very fun and I never get bored of it! The characters, You have Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and more! But The Ultimate Music never gets tiring, I can play this game forever. I play it at night when I’m ready for bed, I get on and play a couple of races and I love the game, it’s one of my favorite sonic games, other than Mania. Still everything is good!… Expand
  86. TODD17
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This game is super fun. Now, it is definitely not perfect, and the switch version isn’t great, but it is one of the most addicting games I’ve played in a while.
  87. SonicLover2297
    Nov 16, 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
  88. ElChinoH
    Nov 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplemente lo mejor que nos a entregado sega del erizo azul en varios años. No puedo estar más enganchado en su nueva forma de recorrer las fronteras. La verdad este nuevo juego te ofrece esa sensación de libertad en los zapatos de sonic, y enriquece al jugador con los nuevos jefes gigantes. Básicamente esta nueva experiencia fue absolutamente gratificante e innovadora. Y un gran paso para las siguientes generaciones de juegos de sonic.… Expand
  89. Rakso78
    Nov 15, 2022
    0
    No me parece una buena entrega en lo absoluto, deja bastante que desear en sus mecánicas
  90. SuperSonicGabe
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers Is fantastic it's got its flaws but it's amazing as I avid sonic fan and the lore drops and the story enterally the game play is awesome but not perfect (same for the story) but it's very fun but there is pretty much no momentum in the game it doesn't really matter until you go to Cyber Space which is the worst part of the game the Cyber Space levels are awful and it usesSonic Frontiers Is fantastic it's got its flaws but it's amazing as I avid sonic fan and the lore drops and the story enterally the game play is awesome but not perfect (same for the story) but it's very fun but there is pretty much no momentum in the game it doesn't really matter until you go to Cyber Space which is the worst part of the game the Cyber Space levels are awful and it uses old level design it's one of the reason it's a nine not a ten along with other nit pics and stuff that only bothers me and me only in conclusion the game is not perfect but it's great it has its flaws but that's what sequels are for and to critics shut up the game is awesome if you're thinking about buying it do it RIGHT NOW!!!

    : SPOILERS! the final two islands are just the first island split up which is another reason why it's not a ten:    … Expand
  91. Blank7676
    Nov 15, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now to give some background information. I am a modern sonic fan. If it weren't for Mania releasing, Sonic Generations would be my number 1 favorite Sonic game as I am a big fan of the boost styled sonic games. Forces proved to be so much of a dissapointment to me that it easily became the worst game I have ever played. I really hoped that Sonic Team would bring their A-game back and strive to make an steller video game. They succeeded, but not quite. At first I absolutely did not like the game, but I grew to like it more during my second playthrough. The reason for my low score however, is due to the fact that the things that made me hate this game during my first playthrough were still present in my second playthrough.

    Now this game can easily be an 8 or even a 9 with a couple of hefty patches, but Sega for some reason decided to make some of the world's dumbest decisions imanginable. Firstly, Sonic moves quite slow. Now I get why as one would need to do so, but I am talking about cyberspace Sonic. Cyberspace can easily be the best part of the game as, while mostly containing stages as bad and short as Forces, the cyberspace level designs were pretty good, even though they steal a lot from the previous games. For some reason, instead of giving Sonic the power boost that he gets upon reaching max rings, they give him his unempowered boost instead, making Sonic SUPER slow. Not only that, but they gave Sonic magnetic shoes as jumping makes Sonic lose ALL of his momentum. That last point even applies to the open-zones where now you can't jump boost over canyons, you have to find a higher spot and just boost off it. It is only worse with Sonic's air boost being the worst I've ever seen. This is the same team that made Forces' superb airboost so I do not understand why they won't take that and put it in this game? Instead we got a flimsy air boost that doesn't get refilled after touching a spring and only acts as a sort-of third jump which most of the time gets you killed. The combat itself is decent, with the exception of that one sonic boom beam thing that is easily spammable and the parry NOT being a parry, but the enemies you fight are absolutely not. By the second island, the basic enemies get this annoying shield cylinder move that they can activate whenever. This mostly happens while in the middle of a combo, making your combo stop dead in its track so you can draw a circle around it. It only gets worse on the fifth island when that move gets spikes. Some of the minibosses are really bad, like Asura and all of its bugginess, Shark being ONLY slow quick time events, Squid and Fortress being the literal same boss with the only difference being that one is one rails, and that weird gigantic boss on the second island whos name I can't remember. That thing was quite agrivating with its fireballs moving from rail to rail. These problems I can slightly ignore, with the exception of cyberspace, but what I ABSOLUTELY cannot ignore is the idiotic forced 2D sections. This is an open world game and freedom of movement is a key component of open world games, like how climbing in BOTW made that game so much more fun! To make specific segments that lock Sonic from moving forward and back is BEYOND stupid. It only gets worse on the third island where accidentally touching a spring can push Sonic into an unescapable 2D section. This is beyond aggrivating and the third island is FILLED with them. This is not a minor annoyance, this may as well be a major bug in the game that needs to be patched out. If Sega is afraid of players being unable to properly control Sonic in those specific sections, they can easily solve it with D-Pad support. This brings up another issue. The things that fill these islands are not particularly fun. Most of these "challenges" are really easy and simplistic. There are also grind rails everywhere. It didn't feel like a bunch of Sonic stuff lying around. It felt more like a bunch of automated sections were floating above the land. It would be appreciated if they cut back on the dash pannels and let the player take control. It is clear that Sonic Team wants to take a step forward, but they clearly hesitated in doing so.

    Now I have to end this review short due to the character limit, so I apologize that this review is purely negative. I have good things to say about it. This game is so close to being amazing, but I still see the common Sonic Team issues that were present in Sonic Forces. Now some of these problems can be fixed with an update, hence why it is a 4, but if Sonic Team refuses to do so, then I no longer have any hope for Sonic Team. It is clear to me that all of the people who made our beloved Sonic games are gone and the new workers have A LOT of training to do. It really shames me to put this so low as I hope I could call this game the game Forces should have been, but I can't. I really hope one day we could get a Sonic game that rivals Mario.    … Expand
  92. infern24
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Best 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic bothBest 3D Sonic game ever period. Best story, best gameplay, best music, best boost controls, best combat and skill tree, best writing and portrayals and voice acting, the list goes on. 11/10. the game even fixes boost where you can control it and no longer need drifting. open zone is amazing. The combat is amazing, especially as super sonic. Titans are metal gear rising levels of epic both with the music and battles. Some of the speed strats in cyber space stages now are insane. and Sonic is the fastest he's ever been and you can rank up his speed to 99 and even apply a power boost and infinite boost to it with 400 rings and drawing an infinity symbol, gotta go fast. it even has franchise continuity with all past games and characters referenced. Play this game.… Expand
  93. Minibox
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    10 all around!! I just 100% the game and I can’t stress how good this game is, from its gameplay to the score to the cutscenes. This is what Sonic fans have been craving since Forces!!
  94. Knoxxin
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Sonic frontiers was a fun romp, and the first 3D sonic I've actually enjoyed in a long time. The only issue I have with the game is pop in, but it's not bad enough to seriously impact the score for me.
  95. BurningSpeed
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers has been a major blast of fun and thrilling gameplay and storytelling. For the first open world Sonic game it does its job well. The characters feel like a true return to form with their personalities and the story isn't an "Oh boy what wacky situation will we get into now?" kind of deal. It's just good fun all around.
  96. iprod61
    Nov 15, 2022
    2
    This game is a scam, it’s the worst sonic game.
    Always the same paterns for all the islands, the cyber levels are the worst levels in the entire series even worst than forces and i don’t gonna talk about the game physics.

    Good try sonic team but for me It’s definitely a no.
  97. Plakito
    Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This game is really good, but it has some flaws. The pop in is big and there is some bugs (not much) but the game could have been more polished. the story was really good, i just wish the animations were better, its a big improvement from forces, but its still not good enough. The combat was really fluid, i just think some enemies were a bit too easy, we like challenging fightsThis game is really good, but it has some flaws. The pop in is big and there is some bugs (not much) but the game could have been more polished. the story was really good, i just wish the animations were better, its a big improvement from forces, but its still not good enough. The combat was really fluid, i just think some enemies were a bit too easy, we like challenging fights kishimoto-san, the super sonic fights and the music behind them were Amazing!! One of the best parts of the game. But the final boss was kinda dissapointing, they should have sticked with the same format and make it more challengin. Overral its a awesome game, they can definitely improve it with the next games.… Expand
  98. brycethorup
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the most engaging and fun games I've played in a long while. Amazing what they are able to pull off on the switch. Everyone complains about the pop-in, but honestly if you could move that fast you'd probably notice the pop-in too
  99. arcadiaM78
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    This is a mega fun game. There’s a big noticeable effort by the creators to make something big, and that can be seen in the story, the character writing and the enemies and of course the big environments. Feels very good to control, have not experienced any lag issues or glitches playing on the switch, and am surprised by how smoothly it runs. Marvellous job.
  100. Ramdanic
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Sonic Frontiers is a really fun Game. It makes you feel like Sonic, IGN would say that. The Combat is fun, the Speed is very fast at the end of the game, Story is very good, and Open Zones are alright. The Pop In is a big problem, and some missions on the Open Zones are very borng. But Sonic Frontiers is a great step in the future of Sonics Gameplay!
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  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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