Sonic: Lost World

 Wii U
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2013
  • Also On: 3DS, PC
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 604 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 188 out of 604
  3. Negative: 92 out of 604
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  1. DistantWanderer
    Oct 29, 2013
    4
    Look, it's Mario Galaxy 3! No doubt the weakest installment in that series. It's nice idea to give more control to players and make world more interactive, but unfortunately final result is sort of letdown. Controls are sluggish, new parkour mechanics don't add much to game, and colour powers are thrown in for sake of having them. Complex gameplay is meant to keep Sonic speeding, but inLook, it's Mario Galaxy 3! No doubt the weakest installment in that series. It's nice idea to give more control to players and make world more interactive, but unfortunately final result is sort of letdown. Controls are sluggish, new parkour mechanics don't add much to game, and colour powers are thrown in for sake of having them. Complex gameplay is meant to keep Sonic speeding, but in the end they just slow things down.

    And it's not that speed is problem; Sonic used to be about flow and momentum. Momentum seems to be too hard concept to handle, so Sonic Team finally killed in favor of run-button. Flow however is concept that one does not simply ignore, but this games lacks the rhythm of Sonic Sonic games. Speedrunning is still possible trough the power of returning spindash, which happens to be more of an gimmicky version of boost.

    Speaking of gimmicks, level design varies between somewhat fun and incredibly frustrating and/or boring. There is no flow in some levels, and many design choices come of annoying. Game tries hard, but ultimately fails to understand what made any given platforming masterpiece, not to mention sonic's best games, fun in the first place. Same goes for boss fights, which are still one weak spot of franchise

    To add insult to injury, visual design is not always easy to eyes; Sonic games are known to be colourful, but putting bright colours everywhere is never good. Fortunately, happy athmosphere and catchy music makes up for it, albeit not-so-funny and not-serious-enough storyline tries hard to ruin it. Worst thing is that story, just like game, tries to have depth, but in the end becomes less deep than most games that aren't trying.

    Having lack of polish here, and trying too hard there, Lost World is mixed pack of some nice concepts and some lackluster results.Game isn't terrible, and shows that developer Sonic Team has learned something, but learning something today doesn't help much if you forget what you knew yesteryear. There was no need to break things that didn't need fixing, and there is no need for reinvention if you already have something that works. And there is no shame being different than all-around popular Nintendo.    … Expand
  2. Kahisys
    Nov 11, 2014
    2
    Now beating a dead horse until his bones are reduced to sand particles, the Sonic team attempted to clone Super Mario Galaxy...without the fun.

    If we had to quickly mention the good points of the game, it'd be the artistic design of the environment, and some of the power ups that are a bit interesting to use. The bad points? Well, everything else. The controls aren't very intuitive    Now beating a dead horse until his bones are reduced to sand particles, the Sonic team attempted to clone Super Mario Galaxy...without the fun.

    If we had to quickly mention the good points of the game, it'd be the artistic design of the environment, and some of the power ups that are a bit interesting to use.

    The bad points? Well, everything else. The controls aren't very intuitive or make much sense sometimes, half the power ups are not fun to use, the level design in the non straight-forward levels is an utter mess, the gameplay just doesn't go accordingly to Sonic (tight platforming with a character who's supposed to run at tremendous speed, anyone else sees the problem?), and overall just not fun at all.

    In short : Sonic Team once again made a game that was not fit for their mascot and ridiculed him further again. They keep trying too hard on originality, but that just didn't work. I barely recommend to even glance at this game in the game stores.    … Expand
  3. deathzera
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    awful game,this is another sonic bad game in meta era,the villains,the soundtrack are horrendous
  4. psyniac_123
    Jan 17, 2014
    4
    A cobbled together confusing mess of ideas that are not properly explained nor executed. What seemed like interesting concepts are much more stripped down and streamlined than they first appeared and the world is left empty and easy to zip past without thinking; never before has Sonic "played itself" so much, which makes it all the more confounding when you are forced to use the game'sA cobbled together confusing mess of ideas that are not properly explained nor executed. What seemed like interesting concepts are much more stripped down and streamlined than they first appeared and the world is left empty and easy to zip past without thinking; never before has Sonic "played itself" so much, which makes it all the more confounding when you are forced to use the game's failed "parkour" system.… Expand
  5. TrisellChronos
    Nov 5, 2013
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is not a Super Mario Galaxy Rip-Off, its Graphics are good, the music is good, and the gameplay has been shown to be fun... but the characters, voices, and terrible plot makes it too painful and unlike Sonic.

    Amy sounds like a certain female Disney Mouse, and does not match her appearance, almost everything Sonic says involves "WOMP WOMP WOOOOOOMP" or is a "Zing' worthy of the Picard Facepalm. Tails sounds forced with everything he says, though I do not think he's voiced terribly.

    Eggman's voice is great as always, and even the Deadly Six's voices seem fine, but the lip-movement with almost everyone seems off.

    Having every single one of the Deadly Six being a stereotype of some sort be it
    ~Old people
    ~Insanity/High-on-candy-kiddy
    ~Emo/Goth
    ~Prissy-Girly-Girl
    ~... Fat

    The only one who doesn't seem like a stereotype is Zavok, but that isn't saying much. He doesn't sound like a villain, and while they all look... odd, they look more like villains for Yo Gabba Gabba.

    When I see Miss Green going "Call me" after Sonic beats her up, I just say "What?!"

    Also, they try to put in some... tension? Character development? One of those, maybe both. Eggman warming up to Sonic, and Tails doubting Sonic and his friendship out of nowhere, is just dumb.

    But then I remembered... this isn't the Sonic I'm used to. This isn't Ryan or Jason, this is Roger, while he's great at Ezio and Batman, Sonic he is not.

    Everything involving moral... lessons(?) is something you'd see pop up in a kid's show, and I mean REALLY little kids, five years maybe. I cannot play this game thinking "Yeah I can relate to this, my intelligence didn't drop." and if someone sees me watching the cutscenes, or even playing to game's corny-kiddy-looking-levels, I'll be embarrassed.

    The gameplay, again, is great from what I've heard, but the boss fights are terrible, synches with no challenge whatsoever.

    The graphics, while I did praise them before, look the best on the characters, and only the characters. T he backgrounds in cutscenes look passable, but nothing special. That isn't to say they look grainy or pixelated, but simply extremely simple or plain.

    I am a dedicated Sonic fan, and I will not abandon the franchise, nor do I think it's dead... but I have yet to enjoy a Sonic game to the fullest ever since the Comic Penders issues, and the game's... voice-changing. Honestly I think that had the voices stuck around it would not be so cringe-worthy as it is now.

    I will not recommend it to anyone, but if you want to try it, I would suggest rental before purchase to see if you can handle the corny scenes.

    I am extremely sorry for offending all fans of this game. If you enjoy it, that's a good thing, I'm jealous, because I keep noticing the terrible parts, and that makes it harder to notice the good.    … Expand
  6. JKS77
    Nov 6, 2013
    0
    I felt compelled to vent my frustration about this game.

    Poor visuals, broken controls and the multi player mode is a joke.

    There is a never a feeling of speed which I would have expected from a Sonic game.

    Like most games nowadays I feel as the end user I am the expected to be the beta tester.

    Paid £40 and lost £20 on the trade in as there is no comeback for shoddy games.
  7. Fatkatt1
    Nov 1, 2013
    0
    What funny fanboys. As usual Sega releases another mediocre sonic game. This is no surprise. What IS a surprise is that fans actually expected this to be good! Now THAT'S funny!

    Now this game was very short first off. It is not worth the $50 they ask for. I beat this game in about 7 hours. The level design is good at times but most of the time it's just horrendous! Also, where is Sonics    What funny fanboys. As usual Sega releases another mediocre sonic game. This is no surprise. What IS a surprise is that fans actually expected this to be good! Now THAT'S funny!

    Now this game was very short first off. It is not worth the $50 they ask for. I beat this game in about 7 hours. The level design is good at times but most of the time it's just horrendous! Also, where is Sonics speed? Sonic platformers suck when slow! Floaty jumping make this worse the double jump and the finicky targeting system are a pain. There is no fluidity to this game!    … Expand
  8. wa2kool
    Nov 25, 2014
    4
    As 'mixed bag' as a game can get. Virtually every triumph in the game is paired with a failing. Some of the levels in the game are an absolute joy to play, e.g. Desert Ruins Zone 2, Tropical Coast Zone 2 and Frozen Factory Zone 2 and some levels are just an array of mediocrity and frustration, e.g. Windy Hills Zone 3 and Frozen Factory Zone 1. Sonic: Lost World's biggest strengths lie inAs 'mixed bag' as a game can get. Virtually every triumph in the game is paired with a failing. Some of the levels in the game are an absolute joy to play, e.g. Desert Ruins Zone 2, Tropical Coast Zone 2 and Frozen Factory Zone 2 and some levels are just an array of mediocrity and frustration, e.g. Windy Hills Zone 3 and Frozen Factory Zone 1. Sonic: Lost World's biggest strengths lie in the sumptuous visuals and mostly excellent level design, but things take a hit when the controls come into play. Sonic is far too complicated to control, the lock-on system is unreliable and the controls are a touch too sensitive, making the game much more difficult than it was probably intended to be (kids - the target audience, will have a hard time beating this game). The game's voice acting, while overly exaggerated and clichéd fits the tone of the game well but sadly, the character's dialogue is insufferable but will likely make the younger players laugh (in the right way) at least. The new characters, the 'Deadly Six' are appallingly designed but some of them will appeal more than others. The music is also a mixed bag, some tunes are upbeat and catchy while some will probably make your ears bleed. Sonic: Lost World has been heavily influenced by Super Mario Galaxy and even though the inspiration is clearly evident, the execution is somewhat lacking in Sonic's outing, but it is still a decent attempt at replicating the style into Sonic's universe. Where Sonic: Lost World does do right is in the variety of the levels, every level offers something different to see and do, making the thought of advancing to each level rather exciting despite some control frustrations.

    Graphics: 9.0
    Gameplay: 5.5
    Features: 7.0

    Sonic: Lost World will annoy more unforgiving gamers as the template of the game is superb, but SEGA did a half-hearted job of the controls, which ultimately almost destroys an otherwise breathtaking experience. What is also baffling, surely Sonic's controls could be redesigned with a patch or two....so why haven't SEGA done it? There is plenty of room for improvement here and it would be a shame to see such a visually spectacular and otherwise well designed game be shrouded by a cloud of mediocrity that is the controls. Do something about it SEGA. 4/10.    … Expand
  9. ORCSandDRAGONS
    Jan 26, 2014
    4
    HOW can anyone give this game a 10 review? I mean were we playing the same game? The execution of the game design is HORRIBLE! I mean simple things are just over complicated. This Mario Galaxy clone has beautiful graphics but it doesn't matter if the game is so stupidly designed. It's not a hard game because it's challenging it's hard because of the poor game design. Another **** Sonic game.
  10. Felsite
    Nov 11, 2013
    2
    This hardly deserves to be a Sonic game at all. In Sonic Lost World, Sonic Team discards many of the things that have made previous titles great, such as the smooth and fluid boost-based gameplay as well as the gorgeous visuals. Replacing these elements are things like slow, jittery controls, awful level design, a hideous art style, and practically nonexistent physics. In addition, theThis hardly deserves to be a Sonic game at all. In Sonic Lost World, Sonic Team discards many of the things that have made previous titles great, such as the smooth and fluid boost-based gameplay as well as the gorgeous visuals. Replacing these elements are things like slow, jittery controls, awful level design, a hideous art style, and practically nonexistent physics. In addition, the music, villain designs, and attempts at lighthearted "humor" in the cutscenes are downright cringe-worthy. Overall, the whole game seems broken and unfinished, as if it were developed on a very tight budget. I would not recommend this to anyone.… Expand
  11. Thesuperindigo
    Jun 11, 2014
    4
    This is a port of Sonic '06 for Wii U, It is, For starters, You call this HD? SA2B Looks better than this! Secondly while it is possible to pull off insane speeds it is way too hard and it is nowhere near the speeds Sonic has reached on other platforms, The game has great mechanics with the free running and around enough ideas to fill 10.2 levels, The game has a major bug where the homingThis is a port of Sonic '06 for Wii U, It is, For starters, You call this HD? SA2B Looks better than this! Secondly while it is possible to pull off insane speeds it is way too hard and it is nowhere near the speeds Sonic has reached on other platforms, The game has great mechanics with the free running and around enough ideas to fill 10.2 levels, The game has a major bug where the homing attack sometimes refuses to work which is a huge problem with the last 3 bosses,

    The only redeeming features is the LOZ DLC, which is what this game could of been, Fun. and the multiplayer, its a 1v1 race to the finish line, So if you hate someone who is a sonic fan you can play this with them.

    I always hear how "Sonic is dead" But i just imagine each bad game just giving him a injury which will eventually kill him, Sonic '06 Broke his left leg, the Sonic games on the Wii chopped off said leg, Shadow the hedgehog and Sonic Unleashed broke his arms, And Sonic Lost World chopped off his right leg, leaving him a quadruple amputee, And that new fangled Sonic Boom thing will just get it over with and shoot him already.    … Expand
  12. Chell_R
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Awful... GOD F**KING-- AWFUL!!! ...Just, awful, and nauseating...

    Do not play this game... you are better off, playing Sonic Forces, or Team Sonic Racing... or frankly:

    ANY OTHER... good Sonic game.
  13. D_Wright
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    Garbage. Absolute garbage. I would rather play in the dumpster than play this.
  14. UzakmiNat227
    Aug 1, 2014
    4
    I heard this game back at of Spring 2013, I went to my mind and said "Wow, this is not a creative Sonic title".
    I give it, 5 - 10 for chucky graphics and awkward cutscenes.
  15. Sandy34
    Aug 6, 2015
    4
    It's an obvious horrible Mario Galaxy ripoff. It controls... okay... and the graphics are... okay... I wouldn't recommend this for most Wii U owners. It's just... weird.
  16. paulomello2006
    Feb 24, 2016
    4
    Pra mim esse jogo peca em varios sentidos, jogabilidade é um dos. As fases são curtas, sem graça até, principalmente as fases em modo plataforma 2D, e a dificuldade dos chefes é bem desiquilibrada com a dificuldade e desafio das fases, logo de cara o primeiro chefe já faz vc passar raiva porque na verdade não ha um meio solido, tipo uma rotina do que vc realmente tem que fazer paraPra mim esse jogo peca em varios sentidos, jogabilidade é um dos. As fases são curtas, sem graça até, principalmente as fases em modo plataforma 2D, e a dificuldade dos chefes é bem desiquilibrada com a dificuldade e desafio das fases, logo de cara o primeiro chefe já faz vc passar raiva porque na verdade não ha um meio solido, tipo uma rotina do que vc realmente tem que fazer para derrotar ele, é tudo uma questão de tentativa e erro e geralmente vc vai errar!
    Enfim, a franquia sonic está destruida, bons games ficaram no Wii, digo Sonic Colors por exemplo e talvez o Secrete Of The Rings, no Wii-U vieram Lost World e Sonic Boom, dois títulos despresíveis do console! E não se atrevam a comparar esse Sonic com Mario Galaxy, isso é blasfemar contra Mario Galaxy!    … Expand
  17. Coreyhardie
    Aug 5, 2016
    3
    I have played every 3D sonic game from adventure to this, and liked them all, even unleashed, even shadow and even 2006. But this is the one sonic game I actually hate, it's controls are frustration as **** the story's decent but there's a lot of questions I have about it, I hate the music too there's only 2 tracks that I like that's disappointing and the game feels too much like a marioI have played every 3D sonic game from adventure to this, and liked them all, even unleashed, even shadow and even 2006. But this is the one sonic game I actually hate, it's controls are frustration as **** the story's decent but there's a lot of questions I have about it, I hate the music too there's only 2 tracks that I like that's disappointing and the game feels too much like a mario game, and that's bad, he's sonics rival and this game he copies him, what was sonic team thinking?… Expand
  18. Itsmyopinionbro
    Jul 25, 2021
    4
    In my opinion, this is not a good game. It ripped mechanics straight from Mario Galaxy and only made them worse. The story is not good, and the characters were very out of personality. The music is okay, but I just don't like this game. I don't understand how this game has so many positive reviews. But then again, it's just their opinion.
  19. underratedbear
    Apr 29, 2022
    0
    has to be the most unfairly hated sonic game in recent memory. i dont truly think its a 10/10, but i kind of have to rate it that to counterbalance the **** reviewers that put things at a 0, even games that they havent played

    its very fun, and has some hiccups and issues, but its nothing that makes it a mediocre experience. its just that the first time playing it leaves a bad taste in    has to be the most unfairly hated sonic game in recent memory. i dont truly think its a 10/10, but i kind of have to rate it that to counterbalance the **** reviewers that put things at a 0, even games that they havent played

    its very fun, and has some hiccups and issues, but its nothing that makes it a mediocre experience. its just that the first time playing it leaves a bad taste in your mouth because they don't teach you the game's mechanics well at all, coupled in with how weird of a sonic game it is to control, i get that it has some negative reception.
    but this is a good game, it deserves to be remembered that way, and i hate that people sa its on the same level as Forces.    … Expand

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#39 Best Wii U Game of 2013
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#7 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 64
  3. Negative: 9 out of 64
  1. Level7.nu
    Dec 11, 2013
    70
    Sonic Lost World has its problems. The controls are imprecise and the difficulty somewhat uneven. But it is still one of the better Sonic games in later years with some great level design. It is not the best platform game out there but well worth a closer look.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Nov 27, 2013
    87
    The best true Sonic in years. [Christmas 2013, p.83]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Nov 18, 2013
    35
    Sonic is no longer a good or even passable video game character.
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