Sonic Frontiers

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 446 Ratings

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  1. RockeyX
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game ever, since Unleashed!
    Great story and so much fun, a lot of things to do
    Sega finally find the way to the modern Sonic games.
  2. KrillerBomb
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    And absolutely awesome game, by far surpassing anything that Sonic Team has created since Sonic Unleashed.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. andrientf
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    This is great the best game of the year. A marvel. on the XBOX S it works better than on the PS5. I really liked the game.
  6. PlayDiegoGamer
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    One of the best Sonic Games of all time, in my opinion better than Sonic Generations and Unleashed, the gameplay, the music, the story, this is the sonic comeback that i was wating for!
  7. DonkeyBoyCuck
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Very fun game. A little rough around the edges in ways that could have been fixed with another month of polishing off but doesn't detract from the overall experience. Easily the best Sonic game we've had in over a decade and a promising sign of things to come.
  8. 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.
  9. 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!

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. Treysonik
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    As far as 3D Sonic games go, I think this is the best one since Adventure 2
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Zbetz9
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Dunkey sucks. Dunkey sucks. Dunkey sucks. Dunkey sucks. Dunkey sucks. Dunkey sucks.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  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. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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  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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