Sonic Frontiers

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  1. Pear117
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Sonic Frontiers es el juego más esperado de la saga del erizo azul, y no decepciona en absoluto. Se trata de un título de mundo abierto que ofrece una experiencia de exploración, acción y aventura sin precedentes. El juego cuenta con unos gráficos impresionantes, una banda sonora envolvente y una jugabilidad fluida y dinámica. Sonic puede recorrer el vasto mundo de Starfall Island a todaSonic Frontiers es el juego más esperado de la saga del erizo azul, y no decepciona en absoluto. Se trata de un título de mundo abierto que ofrece una experiencia de exploración, acción y aventura sin precedentes. El juego cuenta con unos gráficos impresionantes, una banda sonora envolvente y una jugabilidad fluida y dinámica. Sonic puede recorrer el vasto mundo de Starfall Island a toda velocidad, enfrentarse a enemigos y jefes, resolver puzles, coleccionar anillos y objetos, y descubrir secretos y misiones secundarias. El juego también incorpora elementos de rol, como la personalización de habilidades y equipamiento, y un sistema de progresión que recompensa al jugador por su estilo de juego. Sonic Frontiers es un juego que hará las delicias de los fans de la franquicia y de los amantes de los juegos de mundo abierto. Es un juego que no te puedes perder si quieres disfrutar de una aventura épica y emocionante con el personaje más carismático de Sega.… Expand
  2. 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
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

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