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. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    7
    I don’t think the game deserves the hate it gets I think it is a good game and the parkour system is decent
  2. Burakx
    Apr 12, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Das war so ein game wie ich es sagen soll weil ich hatte es als 10 jähriger zum release geholt als ich eine wiiu besaß irgendwie war das nicht das was ich erwartet hatte es war nicht schlecht aber etwas gelangweilt die maps erinnerten mich etwas an mario galaxy und es gab manchmal auch sehr langsame level aber auch gute schnelle was mich wieder positiv stimmen konnte im endeffekt war das spiel ganz in ordnung aber ich würde es mir nur einmalig holen

    Ps: ich bereue es 2017 verkauft zu haben    … Expand
  3. VyseHD
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Yes I liked the game, exspecially the Tropical region, but yes the bossbattles are awful and some things are not good, but i think its polished it makes fun and its not that frustrating like people say
  4. Gamer3255
    Nov 16, 2022
    6
    Sonic Lost World was a OK Game The 2d Levels Are a Bit Off and controllers fine, the story is trash, the 3d gameplay is a little good but it's hard to controller and run button is stupid.
  5. D_Wright
    Nov 10, 2022
    0
    Garbage. Absolute garbage. I would rather play in the dumpster than play this.
  6. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    7
    RATING: 66%

    Sonic Lost World is too close to a Mario game to truly pass as a Sonic game, but it has unique level design and sharp visuals that make this Wii U experience quite fun.
  7. PoopNuggets
    Aug 20, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a mixed bag for me it has some great features and some bad ones. the run feature is the weirdest thing for me because when i make a turn or something its like i lose all my speed. my next problem is the fact that this game resembles mario galaxy a bit too much sonic was made to be the complete opposite of mario but this game just looks like a mario galaxy sonic mod.My final problem with this game has to be tails why the hell was tails so jealous of eggman he should know after all they went through sonic wouldn't dare replace him. Even if thats the case i still love this game it holds alot of memories for me and it looks absolutely beautiful. The gameplay is pretty fun most of the time and thats all i have to say about it.… Expand
  8. FireBroFilms
    Aug 15, 2022
    6
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  9. Freddienote
    Jul 20, 2022
    6
    There's definitely a lot here, and it's surely a good game, but not a very fun Sonic game, in this case I prefer playing Sonic Forces, which is a worse game, but has more focus on speed
  10. corujadiurna
    Jun 26, 2022
    6
    It's, eh, alrighty, the level design is bad but the good controls make up for it, it's very relaxing overall, but not very fun by itself
  11. SonicEnthusiast
    May 2, 2022
    8
    Stages feel like cylinders now and the controls that sonic is used to are completely different. The game doesn't feel fast like a sonic game should. It looks quite decent, nearly like a mario game. You can see that some stages have been inspired by the mega drive era too. It has a huge difficulty spike that caught me out and I wasn't prepared for which was actually really annoying. IStages feel like cylinders now and the controls that sonic is used to are completely different. The game doesn't feel fast like a sonic game should. It looks quite decent, nearly like a mario game. You can see that some stages have been inspired by the mega drive era too. It has a huge difficulty spike that caught me out and I wasn't prepared for which was actually really annoying. I recommend it to platformer fans that are ready to be patient for later stages.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. OmxgaAwesome
    Apr 8, 2022
    7
    This game was really fun and the story was pretty epic. I just didn't like how kid-friendly this game was and it felt like a Mario game. But this game did have some good story moments but the Tails plot twist I already saw comin.
  14. Skyrus
    Mar 24, 2022
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a very different take on the Sonic games. I've 100% completed the game and I say its a good Sonic Game. Single-Player and Multiplayer are both a blast to play (with the exception of the RC Vehicles). Multiplayer was surprisingly fun to play, the two screen feature works perfect for the Multiplayer. However, this game is not perfect. In the last world, there is a hugeSonic Lost World is a very different take on the Sonic games. I've 100% completed the game and I say its a good Sonic Game. Single-Player and Multiplayer are both a blast to play (with the exception of the RC Vehicles). Multiplayer was surprisingly fun to play, the two screen feature works perfect for the Multiplayer. However, this game is not perfect. In the last world, there is a huge difficulty spike and can really get annoying and frustrating. The Boss Battles are Jokes, with the new Homing Action it is pretty easy to defeat the bosses. The Pre-order bonus is alright, but could have been better. Gyroscope controls and the Wisp are poorly implemented into the game. Gyroscope controls are twitchy and are from the console instead of the senor bar and can be frustrating to control. Wisp are not even mentioned or put into in the game's story which is a complete let down to me. Other than those small problems, the game is great. Very underrated game in my opinion.… Expand
  15. CamyVero
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Buen Juego. Se trata de un plataformas que combina de forma bastante eficiente la jugabilidad de los Sonic, (con su velocidad, sus anillos y los movimientos típicos de sonic) con un desarrollo en un mundo que por momentos puede recordar a lo visto en la saga Super Mario Galaxy. Esto no quiere decir que el juego sea un calco de la exitosa saga de nintendo, ya que el juego mantiene laBuen Juego. Se trata de un plataformas que combina de forma bastante eficiente la jugabilidad de los Sonic, (con su velocidad, sus anillos y los movimientos típicos de sonic) con un desarrollo en un mundo que por momentos puede recordar a lo visto en la saga Super Mario Galaxy. Esto no quiere decir que el juego sea un calco de la exitosa saga de nintendo, ya que el juego mantiene la personalidad propia de la saga, incuyendo las mecánicas vistas anteriormente en Sonic Colours de los whisps, unos pequeños extraterrestres que añaden habilidades a sonic y que es neceario dominar para avanzar en la aventura.

    Como punto negativo, ya que en un principio el juego era exclusivo de WiiU, la obligacion, casi a calzador de utilizar la pantalla táctil de la consola en ciertas ocasiones, lo que hace que se pierda continuidad en la partida. Sonic es una saga de juegos de movimiento rápido y el tener que quitar la vista de la pantalla principal para pulsar y lanzar a sonic es engorroso. De lo malo el juego no obliga a utilizar la pantalla dual, ya que se puede jugar en modo 'portátil'.

    A día de hoy este juego está en steam y puede que pruebe el port para ver si el control es mejor en pc. Pero por lo demás, salvando la obviedad de la historia en la que nos sorprende una alianza de Sonic y Eggman para combatir una amenaza mayor, el juego está muy bien. No tiene problemas destacables de rendimiento en WiiU, es bonito gráficamente y el diseño de los niveles es novedoso y a la vez tiene claras reminiscencias de los clásicos de la saga. Como siempre podemos encontrar muchos caminos diferentes por los niveles, lo que nos permitirá superar retos secundarios y encontrar coleccionables.

    Un claro aprobado para Sonic y sui Mundo Perdido. Recomendable si eres fan de SEGA y el erizo azul que ya es por derecho propio, historia de los videojuegos.    … Expand
  16. XabiXroSS
    Feb 8, 2022
    5
    This game is just boring. Like really boring.

    I played a lot of Sonic games, and this one has by far the worst gameplay, it's just not satisfying to play, and the levels are very repetitive.

    Only things that save this game are the graphics and the OST.
  17. grimreapersims
    Feb 8, 2022
    6
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  18. geefeyelo05
    Dec 10, 2021
    5
    This game sucks. It blatantly rips off mario galaxy except it makes it 10x worse. The controls are awful too. WHY THE HELL DOES SONIC HAVE A RUN BUTTON?????? ISNT HE SUPPOSED TO BE MOMENTUM BASED??? EVEN THE BOOST GAMES HAD SOME SORT OF MOMENTUM TO THEM. This game has 0 physics. You run at the same speed with the run button no matter what you're running on or how you approach it. You canThis game sucks. It blatantly rips off mario galaxy except it makes it 10x worse. The controls are awful too. WHY THE HELL DOES SONIC HAVE A RUN BUTTON?????? ISNT HE SUPPOSED TO BE MOMENTUM BASED??? EVEN THE BOOST GAMES HAD SOME SORT OF MOMENTUM TO THEM. This game has 0 physics. You run at the same speed with the run button no matter what you're running on or how you approach it. You can even run directly up a wall and nothing is stopped you. Also the story. omfg the story. worst sonic story ever. Absolute disgrace to the great stories sonic used to have. the villains are so offensively generic and stereotypical it's no wonder most of them never showed up again aside from 2 of them. 2/6. That really says a lot. This game does look pretty good for a wii u game though I will admit. The colors pop really well and visually it's very nice to look at. And some of the music is pretty solid. But compare this game's music to the likes of those classic games, the dreamcast games, or hell even the 2000s games. Yes, the dark age games. While some of them are not that good it is undeniable they have some kick ass music. especially the 2006 reboot. The music in that game is **** AWESOME! The music in this game is decent but does not compare to the older titles at all. overall this game has some good things about it which are mostly its presentation, but as a game and the story its trying to tell, yeah this aint it cheif. just play generations if you want a simple good time or the classics. or hell, JUST PLAY MARIO GALAXY BECAUSE THIS GAME IS A POOR MANS VERSION OF THAT AWESOME GAME… Expand
  19. Banjo_Reviewie
    Nov 18, 2021
    7
    I actually like this game, its very pretty and the level design is solid, but it has some annoying gimmics and the story is forgettable.
  20. Kilaire
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome the levels the gameplay the story!! everything is good Even the special zone are so good… Expand
  21. deathzera
    Sep 9, 2021
    0
    awful game,this is another sonic bad game in meta era,the villains,the soundtrack are horrendous
  22. Call-o-freak
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    This is a fairly challenging platformer that has so much charm and has everything you want in a sonic game!
  23. 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.
  24. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    6
    An alright platformer, dare I say a good one compared to some of Sonic's other outings. It may look like a kids game, but be warned, it's difficulty is all over the place.
  25. GameDudeGuy
    Feb 4, 2021
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game in my opinon is really really bad but before i end it i just wanna say the way the game controls theres one problem the run button thats more mario than sonic idk how they made this mistake and the boss is just the same one from colors its just really really sad… Expand
  26. tankdempsey
    Oct 7, 2020
    8
    In my opinion it is a beautiful game, it has often received immense hatred and for no reason. This game offers a Mario Galaxy-like experience, but obviously it differs quite a lot. The worlds are quite basic, typical of a platformer whoever, despite this, the stages are built in a masterly way, especially in the 3D sections. The views are beautiful, and all accompanied by simple butIn my opinion it is a beautiful game, it has often received immense hatred and for no reason. This game offers a Mario Galaxy-like experience, but obviously it differs quite a lot. The worlds are quite basic, typical of a platformer whoever, despite this, the stages are built in a masterly way, especially in the 3D sections. The views are beautiful, and all accompanied by simple but extremely enjoyable music, a music that often coincides with the atmosphere of the stages (as opposed to Sonic Forces). Of course I'm not saying that the game is free from flaws, such as the story, while it's fun and enjoyable, leaves a bad taste in the mouth, considering that we have gone from games with a nice plot like Sonic Adventure 2 or Sonic Unleashed, to a plot that is almost too childish even by the standards of the Blue Hedgehog. There are other flaws that I would like to list but it would be too long a "review", so I just want to say: Is it in the top 10 of the best Sonic games? It is close, but no. Is it one of the best Sonic 3D games? In my opinion yes, so to all of you who have not yet played it I want to say: do not let yourself be influenced by people who speak badly regardless of Sonic. Play it yourself and decide for yourself if it's a good game or if it's terrible, I'm sure most of you will like it.… Expand
  27. HorrornightLp
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    Ich liebe das Spiel! Klar das Leveldesign ist zwar anders als in anderen Sonic Spielen aber mir macht es sehr viel spaß!! Auch die Story find ich richtig gut, die Musik ist auch super und es sieht auch sehr schön aus! Was ich auch mag sind die 2 Extra Level die es für die Wiiu gibt, die find ich richtig nice!
  28. 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.
  29. SrCre
    Mar 10, 2020
    7
    [ ] Perfect
    [ ] Awesome
    [x] Good
    [ ] Good Bad
    [ ] Fail

    Não vejo necessidade em escrever um longo texto analisando uma arte, a nota é apenas um conselho para saber o quanto ela vale para sua vida.

    I see no need to write a long text analyzing an art, the note is just a piece of advice to know how much it is worth in your life.
  30. greninjaX
    Sep 26, 2019
    8
    eh, it's not that bad. sonic lost world is certainly more fun than the 4 boost formula games, where you just hold forward to win. sega, put this on switch. it deserves a 2nd chance. it'll do better than forces ever did
  31. Criti-Wise
    Jul 4, 2019
    5
    Well, this is unique...

    I guess this game can be fun sometimes, but a majority of the game is just dumb. Since this bad Sonic game can only be played on the also bad Wii U (I still had enjoyment on the Wii U), it should just be called "Sonic: Lost and Never Found."
  32. dislexicpotato
    Dec 17, 2018
    5
    Despite its great visuals and music, Sonic Lost World simply isn't fun to play with slow boring gameplay and a story that is both weak and uninteresting.
  33. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    6
    Pretty Fun But Disappointing
    It’s Fun, But Is Somewhat Conventional In Terms Of Story And Characters.
  34. TheReaperX
    Jul 24, 2018
    8
    This game is cool compared with games like Sonic 2006, Sonic 3D Blast, Shadow The Headgehog.
  35. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 28, 2018
    8
    Sonic Lost World is a pretty good game. Sure, there are some unnecessary gimmicks, and the story sucks, but the levels aside from that are pretty fun. And yeah, there's the run button, but I couldn't give two s**ts. The music is also as good as ever. Just buy or rent Lost World.
  36. Meta1234
    Apr 20, 2018
    5
    Not sure what to make of this game. Clean graphics and entertaining first levels but at some point had no idea how to proceed. Could never complete the game and gave up.

    Bad design maybe? Having a speedy protagonist is an overambitious concept perhaps?

    It gets a 5 in the middle and that is it.
  37. MPReviews
    Mar 1, 2018
    8
    I seriously do not get the hate for this game. Personally, I loved it. I’d even go as far as to say that its one of my top 3 favorite 3D sonic games! The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, the story is admittedly simple, yes, but who really plays sonic games for a story anyways? The music is awesome, which is to be expected from a sonic game, the gameplay is really fun, the level design isI seriously do not get the hate for this game. Personally, I loved it. I’d even go as far as to say that its one of my top 3 favorite 3D sonic games! The graphics are absolutely gorgeous, the story is admittedly simple, yes, but who really plays sonic games for a story anyways? The music is awesome, which is to be expected from a sonic game, the gameplay is really fun, the level design is good, and the controls are great! The game isn’t perfect, as getting all of the red rings can be tedious and at times even enraging, and the games attempts at variety are pretty hit and miss. Its also one of the harder sonic games out there, but not in an unfair way. So overall, sonic lost world gets an 8 out of ten. Would be a bit higher if it weren’t for the complaints I mentioned, but its still a great game that I highly recommend you check out!… Expand
  38. FreedomFighters
    Feb 27, 2018
    8
    Guys, I'm all messed up here, I need some help. I feel like I'll get hate, but let me explain something: I've played "Sonic Adventure 2" (my review for it is on my page, go check it out if you care to hear my thoughts), the game that is considered by some to be THE BEST 3D "Sonic" game out there. And yet, I had more fun and an overall better experience playing "Sonic Lost World." It feelsGuys, I'm all messed up here, I need some help. I feel like I'll get hate, but let me explain something: I've played "Sonic Adventure 2" (my review for it is on my page, go check it out if you care to hear my thoughts), the game that is considered by some to be THE BEST 3D "Sonic" game out there. And yet, I had more fun and an overall better experience playing "Sonic Lost World." It feels weird to say that, but that's my opinion.
    Though it's definitely a love-it-or-hate-it game, I had a great time playing "Sonic Lost World." The game is fun, it's fast, it feels like a Sonic game for the most part, the controls felt solid minus some hiccups, the music is fantastic, the story kept me interested, the dialogue is witty, and the visuals...oh man, the visuals. Even on the Wii U, this game is absolutely gorgeous. There's definitely a lot working for the game, and that's why I had so much fun with it.
    That said, there's definitely some things working against the game: It's pretty short, it's a little too difficult at times (almost unrelentlessly difficult at points), the parkour system isn't great, and the Deadly Six are a bland and unmemorable bunch of villains.
    Even so, I definitely had a lot of fun playing through "Sonic Lost World," and I would definitely say that if your curiosity is peaked, give the game a go. Being such a polarizing game, it's worth playing even just to see if you fall into the "love it" or "hate it" camp. Me? I definitely enjoyed the game and feel it's pretty worthwhile all-around.
    Final rating: 8 out of 10 "Great"    … Expand
  39. emiplaynintendo
    Jan 1, 2018
    5
    This game does not know what it wants to bee at all.in one level you are a ball of ice and in another level you are flying in the sky ignoring logic. It´s a mix bag
  40. SonicSpeed320
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Don't let the critics fool you, this is one of the best platformers on the Wii U and a definite return to sonic's routes. The music is catchy, The level design is inventive(most notably the rail grinding levels), and the gameplay is enjoyable and fresh. Out of most of the modern sonic games, this is a big step in the right direction for the series
  41. Calebobvs
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the most memorable sonic games the graphics are great! and the settings are colorful and beautiful. I highly recommend playing this.
  42. Ladrultral
    Nov 18, 2017
    7
    The game is pretty good on the Wii U. It has a darker story that it can seem initially. The new villains are a good new entry in the franchise. The gameplay isn't the best, but it works and that's the important. I enjoyed playing it and watching it. The graphics are softly detailed for a Wii U (in 3DS too). It's very funny and isn't short, i don't want to say it's a 20 hours long game, butThe game is pretty good on the Wii U. It has a darker story that it can seem initially. The new villains are a good new entry in the franchise. The gameplay isn't the best, but it works and that's the important. I enjoyed playing it and watching it. The graphics are softly detailed for a Wii U (in 3DS too). It's very funny and isn't short, i don't want to say it's a 20 hours long game, but it has a correct 6-8 hours time in the first game without collectibles or DLC's. Buy it on Wii u or 3DS. Reviewed on Wii U and 3DS by Diego gentili (ladrultral elpato). Have a nice day and be sure to have this game on the wishlist.… Expand
  43. Untitled94
    Nov 6, 2017
    7
    This was alright, just could've been a lot better. This game honestly feels like something they released just because of Sega's agreement with Nintendo, to make 3 games exclusively for their systems (which was a bit mistake), but this was the best one out of the 3. This does in a lot of ways feel like Super Mario Galaxy, just not quite the same. I'm glad they tried to change up theThis was alright, just could've been a lot better. This game honestly feels like something they released just because of Sega's agreement with Nintendo, to make 3 games exclusively for their systems (which was a bit mistake), but this was the best one out of the 3. This does in a lot of ways feel like Super Mario Galaxy, just not quite the same. I'm glad they tried to change up the gameplay from the boost formula, but they didn't do as well. Sonic goes a bit too slow, even when he's running. I feel like the best stages in the game are the DLC stages, and that's not too good. The game overall is alright.… Expand
  44. Stlouzilla
    Sep 6, 2017
    5
    Sonic: Lost World is the definition of mediocrity. While there is nothing flat-out broken or offensive about the game it also doesn't do anything to set itself apart from the hundreds of 3D platformers (including dozens and dozens of Sonic ones) that came before it. Wii U owners looking for a game in the genre should just replay one of the far superior Mario games on the system instead.
  45. VGMathias
    Mar 28, 2017
    7
    I played this game when it came out in 2013 and it definitely beat my expectations. I was expecting garbage tho.
    While it has serious flaws (feels unfinished, 100%ing it is as rewarding as eating my dog's poop, bad camera in certain parts) it is enjoyable.
    It doesn't deserve an 8 (not even a 7.5) but it is an average quality game and its just as bland and lifeless as you would expect    I played this game when it came out in 2013 and it definitely beat my expectations. I was expecting garbage tho.
    While it has serious flaws (feels unfinished, 100%ing it is as rewarding as eating my dog's poop, bad camera in certain parts) it is enjoyable.

    It doesn't deserve an 8 (not even a 7.5) but it is an average quality game and its just as bland and lifeless as you would expect from an average product, slightly below average actually which in my book it's a 7-.

    Individual votes (the final vote is not an average) :
    -Sound: 7
    -Graphics: 6.5
    -Story: Ahah
    -Gameplay: 7-
    -Overall: 7-    … Expand
  46. pg_x
    Aug 9, 2016
    7
    It's not as bad as many people claim, sure it could be better, but I had a fun time playing it... even if the controls are poorly explained through the game and I haven't used (or known about) the powerful jump/dash whatever move only at the last of the Deadly Six which made the Boss fights pretty challenging and fun.
  47. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a game that will not please everyone. It does show that the Sonic Team has the potential to make a good Sonic game. Unfortunately whenever they do strike on a good idea or formula they throw the baby out with the bathwater. Lost World feels like an experiment. As such it excels in some areas while falling short in others due to poor execution.

    Lost World is not a bad    Sonic Lost World is a game that will not please everyone. It does show that the Sonic Team has the potential to make a good Sonic game. Unfortunately whenever they do strike on a good idea or formula they throw the baby out with the bathwater. Lost World feels like an experiment. As such it excels in some areas while falling short in others due to poor execution.

    Lost World is not a bad game. It is however a flawed one. The parkour system is an interesting idea but doesn't always respond the way you want it too. The level designs are fantastic though I think some of them have shoehorned Sonic into a platformer. While Sonic games are platforming games, they have always been more about speed and getting through the level in the most expedient way possible. The level designs in Lost World while creative place greater emphasis on precision platforming, jumping, etc. This is an area where Mario has excelled at for years. Speaking of Mario I think its clear where many of the level designs drew their inspiration from. However it seems like the developers also tried just about anything to see what would stick. One time your racing through a level, the next your in a 2-d side-scrolling aerial battle reminiscent of asteroids or space invaders. These oddball levels break the pacing and don't really fit within the game.

    The storyline isn't anything to write home about. The villians (with the exception of Robotnik) are utterly forgettable. Yes I know I called him Robotnik, so sue me! The production values are fantastic though. It is really one of the best looking Sonic games I have seen in a while. Sonic Lost World is ultimately worth a look if your a Sonic fan. I would suggest renting it or playing a demo first before you commit to a purchase however.    … Expand
  48. 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
  49. GamecubeLover
    Jul 4, 2016
    7
    The levels are very fun and feel great. The story ain't so good and I find the cutscences annoying. The controls are good and the graphics look great. Not bad it's okay.
  50. GeekCorps
    Jun 26, 2016
    8
    A great continuation of the Sonic games, changing the formula a little bit, sometimes way too much. The parkour system feels clumsy a the beginning, but when you master it, it is great. The levels vary from green hill styled levels to... a Monkeyball level or a casino level. The red star rings are easy to collect and they unlock chaos emeralds. If you get the 7 ones, you can transform intoA great continuation of the Sonic games, changing the formula a little bit, sometimes way too much. The parkour system feels clumsy a the beginning, but when you master it, it is great. The levels vary from green hill styled levels to... a Monkeyball level or a casino level. The red star rings are easy to collect and they unlock chaos emeralds. If you get the 7 ones, you can transform into super sonic, which is underpowered but has a boost instead of the spin dash. The music, made by the ones that made the Sonic Unleashed music, is great as always, my favorite being Sky Road Zone 2. All in all, it is a good game, but it has its flaws (*cough* Frozen Faztory Zone 2 *cough*), but I would reccomend playing it to many sonic fans.… Expand
  51. HyperKaibitoEX
    Apr 8, 2016
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a game that was meant to change the gameplay of sonic for the better. The game replaces the boost with an infinite spindash which is not as fast but still pretty exhilarating. The gameplay is some of the best the franchise has ever seen. Sonic also has parkour, which means he can run alongside walls. This game also lets you control your speed. It has three types. Slow,Sonic Lost World is a game that was meant to change the gameplay of sonic for the better. The game replaces the boost with an infinite spindash which is not as fast but still pretty exhilarating. The gameplay is some of the best the franchise has ever seen. Sonic also has parkour, which means he can run alongside walls. This game also lets you control your speed. It has three types. Slow, medium and fast. Slow is when you use the analog stick, sonic will do an uncomfortable jog. In medium you hold down the run button(you heard me right, a run button) to run slowly. Fast is your spindash. I think this was done to make platforming easier. However, the level design does not compliment these ideas. Most levels are
    strictly based on platforming and do not let you take advantage of the spindash and parkour. When it does let you take advantage, it is alot of fun. The story is nothing worth mentioning. However,Sonic lost world even with its flaws is a pretty solid platformer. It has beautiful graphics and outstanding music. However, I only recomend it to you if you are a sonic fan.If only this game had good level design, it would have been amazing.    … Expand
  52. S3AN06
    Mar 30, 2016
    7
    I am, what you would call, a long-time Sonic fan and ever since I heard the announcements about this game, I thought different to that of other games like Generations or Colours.

    At first playing this game (bought it a few days ago), I thought this was an alright set up for a game on the Wii U; gorgeous graphics, 1080p with 60fps game play. What could go wrong? It took a day to complete    I am, what you would call, a long-time Sonic fan and ever since I heard the announcements about this game, I thought different to that of other games like Generations or Colours.

    At first playing this game (bought it a few days ago), I thought this was an alright set up for a game on the Wii U; gorgeous graphics, 1080p with 60fps game play. What could go wrong? It took a day to complete this game 100%, but the journey I experienced didn't go as I hoped.

    Let me explain the controls quickly; left analog stick to move; A/B to jump with A also working as the homing-attack; X/Y allowing you to roll or bounce up to three times after jumping with each bounce getting you higher; ZL allows you to spin-dash and ZR allows you to run. The controls are basic and easy to get use to; Sonic's movement however feels a bit stiff in 2D sections and when jumping.

    The level designs arrange from many different styles, from the tubular set up to the 2D sections, it's all ok for the most part but some locations have you doing absurd things like in Frozen Factory when you are going around as a big snowball collecting rings and red star rings, I'll get to them later. I like and hate some of the designs with what you have to go through, but each location just look exquisite when you're the kind that love a nice setting.

    The homing-attack has seen a change of development; you can now lock onto multiple enemies and perform combo hits with this; sometimes the reticle will charge up for a even more powerful attack on bigger enemies, or you could use the new kick attack by pressing X/Y when a lock-on has been made. The parkour, a new mechanic, is somewhat confusing to control at times; you could be running up a wall normally and then something happens, causing you to fall to your death and other times, you don't know how to fully work the parkour when it is mandatory in one or two sections.

    Red star rings are back from Colours, Generations and 4 episode 2, but they are worse here; many are in plain sight and due to curiosity, you immediately want to collect it. Some of the red rings are put in places that pretty much require full control of the parkour system to get to them while others go through do-or-die situations to collect them. I know that we should have a sense of challenge when collecting these things... this game barely has any satisfaction after collecting them all.

    There's 140 red star rings in total and each location (seven locations in total) has 20 red rings; after collecting every red ring in a location, you are rewarded a Chaos Emerald from that location and collecting all seven will unlock Super Sonic. Is he worth it? Yes and no.

    Yes: The sense of replaying many stages with Super Sonic is fun as you can blast through the stage at high speeds and the fact that we can now play as him during both game play and boss fights.

    No: Nothing other than losing the spin-dash for a infinite boost is made while you can't play as Super Sonic during the final boss fight unless you either hack the game or use the glitch found on the internet.

    Overall, Sonic Lost World on the Wii U is a fun and time-consuming game, just with flaws that shouldn't need to be there; I missed out the description on the plot and the newcomers: the Deadly Six, they're just there for villains and are typically pathetic while there is only little amount of a plot.

    I give this game a 7.5 out of ten; I hope that future Sonic games become much more than this and focus more on what Sonic is known for: high-speed game play.    … Expand
  53. yoshistar456
    Mar 12, 2016
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a game I can only recommend to the casual gamer who just likes to play Sonic games for fun. Hardcore Sonic fans will be disappointed with how the formula was changed dramatically, (especially since the Sonic games before this got the formula right,) and newbies will want to stay the @#$% away. This game is definitely not meant to be anyone's first Sonic game. The levelSonic Lost World is a game I can only recommend to the casual gamer who just likes to play Sonic games for fun. Hardcore Sonic fans will be disappointed with how the formula was changed dramatically, (especially since the Sonic games before this got the formula right,) and newbies will want to stay the @#$% away. This game is definitely not meant to be anyone's first Sonic game. The level design is kind of ... meh, And don't even get me started on the boss fights. They're pathetic. However, Sonic Lost World has few positives that give it at least a 7/10. The graphics are some of the best the Wii U has to offer, and the soundtrack is amazing, just like every other Sonic game. I personally think the voice acting in the cutscenes is good. Despite my criticism on the level design, some are pretty fun. In conclusion, Sonic Lost World is solid, but nothing special.… Expand
  54. 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
  55. Kaihaku
    Feb 6, 2016
    5
    Disclaimer: I actually finished this game. I've been gaming since the 80s and have a high tolerance when it comes to this sort of thing, plus there wasn't much else out on the Wii U at the time.

    Sonic Lost World could have been great. It has lots of potential but there are too many bugs, too few interesting levels, and too many dissident elements. Bugs: This would have been a far    Disclaimer: I actually finished this game. I've been gaming since the 80s and have a high tolerance when it comes to this sort of thing, plus there wasn't much else out on the Wii U at the time.

    Sonic Lost World could have been great. It has lots of potential but there are too many bugs, too few interesting levels, and too many dissident elements.

    Bugs: This would have been a far better game if Sega had put in another three to six months of polishing. There's a lot of potential in many of the levels that's ruined by buggy implementation. It's not fun to die over and over again because of a bug in the level design. An auto-run level should not kill the player six times out of time when they're pushing the exact same inputs simply because a bumper wasn't properly placed. One of the more interesting boss fights, which involved climbing up on the boss, was ruined because of a glitchy implementation were running up the bosses' back only worked 20% of the time.

    Too Few Interesting Levels: There are some very good levels buried in Sonic Lost World but there's a lot of levels that could have been good but which are just boring, buggy messes. It's clear that the development team could do better so the question is why didn't they? Probably a rushed release to meet a deadline. Too bad, this could have been a much better game with a bit more effort. Also, I usually love the boss fights in Sonic titles but the vast majority in this game are unclear, random messes that feel like something to endure rather than a challenge to overcome. There are expectations, this game has a few really fun boss fights, but again that only proves that the development could have done better on the others.

    Dissident elements: It say something that the cut scenes were my favorite part of this game. The dialogue between Sonic and Eggman is often hilarious, the Deadly Six are far less entertaining...both in cut scenes and in the actual game. I found their dialogue to be trope, violent, boring, and out of tone with Sonic. When it became clear that Sonic was killing them off one by one - this is confirmed by dialogue - I began to wonder what Sega had been thinking. I also often found myself wondering why giant watermelons and other clearly Mario inspired elements were showing up so overtly in a Sonic title.    … Expand
  56. Ordeaux
    Feb 5, 2016
    9
    This is a really good sonic game it isn't perfect but it had great graphics amazing gameplay awesome presentation and ok controls but the boss fights are pathetic I don't understand why people hate this game so much try it if you have a wii u or pc but don't try the 3ds version
  57. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 14, 2016
    6
    There's something this game has and then it just keeps on trying and trying over again to be a decent Sonic game. It's not a bad one, but it's just only for those who loves the hedgehog throughout the years. On the other hands, the final boss music is well made and some of the music are too.
  58. AssToasterMachi
    Jan 3, 2016
    6
    This is a great Sonic game and heavily underrated. The only problem is those damn Red Rings. Trust me, you will die a lot. Other than that, great game!
  59. sonic101
    Dec 30, 2015
    7
    Sonic lost world is it least ok. Its by all means not a bad sonic game sonic is not as fast as generations or colors but he is a little fast. The story is so so for me its better than sonic generations story. The graphics are the best thing about this game it is SO gorgeous. Level design is decent . The music is good as always the sky road theme is my favorite. And the controls areSonic lost world is it least ok. Its by all means not a bad sonic game sonic is not as fast as generations or colors but he is a little fast. The story is so so for me its better than sonic generations story. The graphics are the best thing about this game it is SO gorgeous. Level design is decent . The music is good as always the sky road theme is my favorite. And the controls are difficult at first but you will get used to it. Im giving it a 7.… Expand
  60. AstralSonic
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    Great game with beautiful graphics. Playing with Sonic in this speed and 3D environment does bring back some nostalgia from playing SA and SA2B. However, Some hard turns in the game feel punishable as they cut Sonic's speed more than half, and certain traps in the game are ridiculous to be considered a life-value trap. The story is better than what critiques claim to be "poor" or "dull",Great game with beautiful graphics. Playing with Sonic in this speed and 3D environment does bring back some nostalgia from playing SA and SA2B. However, Some hard turns in the game feel punishable as they cut Sonic's speed more than half, and certain traps in the game are ridiculous to be considered a life-value trap. The story is better than what critiques claim to be "poor" or "dull", and the deadly six are unique on their own. Both DLCs in this game are excellent, and the Legend of Zelda one is by far my favorite. Awesome game overall.… Expand
  61. naruto-
    Dec 15, 2015
    7
    esta bueno el juego pero es jugar con el control graficos pasables pero vi mejores de sonic asi que yo digo que pasable solo pasable asi que yo digo eso
  62. Simobros17
    Nov 19, 2015
    8
    Non capisco tutte le lamentele della gente, a me Sonic Lost World per Wii U è piaciuto molto.
    Sia chiaro, il gameplay boost mi piace comunque però dopo un po' inizia ad essere tediante.
    Spero che il prossimo gioco della serie principale sia un mix di questo gameplay e quello di Adventure.
  63. CynicalAbe
    Nov 8, 2015
    8
    I honestly would describe this game by saying it's basically Mario Galaxy with a lot better controls, graphics, characters(barely), but does have a lot of odd and just plain bad design choices throughout, not a lot, but enough.
  64. LoneWolfSones
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a game that will not please everyone. It does show that the Sonic Team has the potential to make a good Sonic game. Unfortunately whenever they do strike on a good idea or formula they throw the baby out with the bathwater. Lost World feels like an experiment. As such it excels in some areas while falling short in others due to poor execution.

    Lost World is not a bad    Sonic Lost World is a game that will not please everyone. It does show that the Sonic Team has the potential to make a good Sonic game. Unfortunately whenever they do strike on a good idea or formula they throw the baby out with the bathwater. Lost World feels like an experiment. As such it excels in some areas while falling short in others due to poor execution.

    Lost World is not a bad game. It is however a flawed one. The parkour system is an interesting idea but doesn't always respond the way you want it too. The level designs are fantastic though I think some of them have shoehorned Sonic into a platformer. While Sonic games are platforming games, they have always been more about speed and getting through the level in the most expedient way possible. The level designs in Lost World while creative place greater emphasis on precision platforming, jumping, etc. This is an area where Mario has excelled at for years. Speaking of Mario I think its clear where many of the level designs drew their inspiration from. However it seems like the developers also tried just about anything to see what would stick. One time your racing through a level, the next your in a 2-d side-scrolling aerial battle reminiscent of asteroids or space invaders. These oddball levels break the pacing and don't really fit within the game.

    The storyline isn't anything to write home about. The villians (with the exception of Robotnik) are utterly forgettable. Yes I know I called him Robotnik, so sue me! The production values are fantastic though. It is really one of the best looking Sonic games I have seen in a while. Sonic Lost World is ultimately worth a look if your a Sonic fan. I would suggest renting it or playing a demo first before you commit to a purchase however.    … Expand
  65. Datamari
    Nov 5, 2015
    6
    It's not a terrible 3d Sonic game!
    Sonic Lost World was the first Sonic game on the Wii U, and I remember being quite hyped for this game. I played the demo on the 3ds, and eventually I got the game. It's certainly not bad, by any means; it's not as good as Colors, Adventure 2 or Generations, but it's still decent. The game has a high focus on platforming this time around, though; it's    It's not a terrible 3d Sonic game!
    Sonic Lost World was the first Sonic game on the Wii U, and I remember being quite hyped for this game. I played the demo on the 3ds, and eventually I got the game. It's certainly not bad, by any means; it's not as good as Colors, Adventure 2 or Generations, but it's still decent. The game has a high focus on platforming this time around, though; it's not very good. There's not a much of a high focus on speed this time around, which is something Sega needs to improve on in order to make a proper Sonic game. Speaking of Sonic, he still retains most of his basic abilities, such as the spin dash and homing attack, and the Wisps from Colors return with new abilities. The level design this time around can be enjoyable at some points, but the others are just a bore; the controls try to fit where platforming works, but for a Sonic game, they feel wrong because you somewhat differentiate them with other controls.
    Overall, Sonic Lost World isn't a terrible game, by any means. It has good graphics, the level design can be good sometimes, and the alternate paths that you can take make for more replay value, but the poor design choices such as the lack of speed and poor controls make this game not as good as any other good Sonic game.

    Sonic Lost World gets a 6/10.    … Expand
  66. ThatCooperGuy
    Nov 2, 2015
    7
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  67. BubbleButt
    Oct 6, 2015
    7
    A well-built, polished game with great design ideas but suffers from poorly implemented concepts. This game feel very wishy-washy at times with exactly what it's aiming to be and is definitely a step back from the faster paced 'Generations' that preceded it. In the end it all depends on what you prefer in a Sonic game. If you like slow-paced platforming focused gameplay, give this game aA well-built, polished game with great design ideas but suffers from poorly implemented concepts. This game feel very wishy-washy at times with exactly what it's aiming to be and is definitely a step back from the faster paced 'Generations' that preceded it. In the end it all depends on what you prefer in a Sonic game. If you like slow-paced platforming focused gameplay, give this game a go. If not, maybe skip this one out.… Expand
  68. AMMANN7
    Sep 6, 2015
    9
    9/10

    Best Sonic game to date and it is extremely underrated

    + Great platforming
    + 2D and 3D mix
    + Great level design
    + Mario Galaxy inspiration
    + Amazing combat
    + Interesting story

    - Boss battles
    - Wisps
    - Wall running could be better but it is a great addition to Sonic's arsenal
  69. WhiteGamerGT
    Aug 31, 2015
    10
    Sonic lost world best sonic game to Date with gorgeous graphic unique level design not coping super Mario Galaxy and should be in any sonic fans collection.
  70. NintenBros
    Aug 24, 2015
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a really great game. The characters are awesome and the level design is really cool. The only downside to this game is how easily the bosses are defeated. Overall: a 7 in my book.
  71. 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.
  72. Prodi1600
    Jul 22, 2015
    7
    This game is awful for the franchise,almost non speed sensation at all, only on few stages, the history is quite dumb the Helix and deadly six thing doesn't seem to fit also they design is quite poor, the power ups from Sonic colors are welcome but still doesn't make it for the slow clunky gameplay, in Resume is you are or were an old school(sonic the hedgehog or adventure/heroes) fan youThis game is awful for the franchise,almost non speed sensation at all, only on few stages, the history is quite dumb the Helix and deadly six thing doesn't seem to fit also they design is quite poor, the power ups from Sonic colors are welcome but still doesn't make it for the slow clunky gameplay, in Resume is you are or were an old school(sonic the hedgehog or adventure/heroes) fan you will be disappointed is you're looking for a nice, easy and colorful game for your kids to play, then you are on the right place.

    PD: Also the Yoshi and Zelda DLC are gladly welcome.    … Expand
  73. sonicdiel555
    Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Um jogo incrível,gráficos,trilha sonora,jogabilidade excelentes.Esse e um ótimo jogo do Sonic e todos que tem um Wii u devem tê-lo,a Sega fez um belo trabalho!
  74. KidCritc
    May 22, 2015
    5
    This game neither amazed me or impressed me rip off of SMG no doubt is it comparable it like putting a corpse next to hulk hogan however it doesn't deserve all terrible rep it getting boss battles suck and SMG like levels don't benefit sonic's speed not bad definitely not good.
  75. SamuelKneen
    Apr 24, 2015
    8
    When Sonic: Lost World is good, it's great. It has that magic that made the older Sonic games so addictive. There are a few levels that don't quite have the spark of others and let the game down slightly, (Rolling around as a giant snowball springs to mind...) but overall this is a very polished production, with immaculate graphics and great music.

    Most importantly though, Sonic: Lost    When Sonic: Lost World is good, it's great. It has that magic that made the older Sonic games so addictive. There are a few levels that don't quite have the spark of others and let the game down slightly, (Rolling around as a giant snowball springs to mind...) but overall this is a very polished production, with immaculate graphics and great music.

    Most importantly though, Sonic: Lost World is fun.    … Expand
  76. FuriousFajita
    Apr 18, 2015
    5
    I want to like this game, I really do. I also want to burn it at the stake for ending an era. Lets go over the pros and cons as quickly as possible

    Pros: -The graphics are fantastic -The soundtrack is pretty good -The two-player mode, though limited, is fun enough -The story is pretty good Cons -The gameplay really does suck, especially the 2D sections -The characters and    I want to like this game, I really do. I also want to burn it at the stake for ending an era. Lets go over the pros and cons as quickly as possible

    Pros:
    -The graphics are fantastic
    -The soundtrack is pretty good
    -The two-player mode, though limited, is fun enough
    -The story is pretty good

    Cons
    -The gameplay really does suck, especially the 2D sections
    -The characters and dialogue are boring and annoying most of the time
    -The controls are terrible
    -The Unleashed style of gameplay, which had almost been perfected, is gone
    -It isn't AT ALL like a Sonic game

    Long story short : don't buy this game. Stick to Unleashed, Colours and Generations for now    … Expand
  77. clxauxdixo
    Apr 17, 2015
    10
    definitely a great game sonic in my opinion is a good game undoubtedly not understand the negative reviews if very good definitely a great game sonic in my opinion is a good game undoubtedly not understand the negative reviews if very good also not to mention the good levels that are well designed real-mind
  78. retrojuegos
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    He comprado este juego el 2015 porque estaba rebajado, y mi gran sorpresa que el juego me encanto yo creo que todos los que lo critican no lo han jugado y se dejan llevar por los comentarios de gente que no tiene el juego o ve un video de youtube. Es un gran juego se los recomiendo
  79. MmxDxx
    Mar 9, 2015
    9
    If you like classic sonic thrown into modern gameplay,then this game is for you.This game while not being my favorite sonic game (that would be unleashed) this is still a good game.
  80. WackoWorlds
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    Unlike the Critics like the biased IGN and unreliable Gamespot, I actually know how to play a Sonic game. And let me tell you, I knew how to play this Masterpiece. Many people think it's a copy off of Mario Galaxy, although the truth is Mario Galaxy is kinda a copy off of the space levels in Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Adventure 2's levels are related to Yoshi's Island space-like levels, andUnlike the Critics like the biased IGN and unreliable Gamespot, I actually know how to play a Sonic game. And let me tell you, I knew how to play this Masterpiece. Many people think it's a copy off of Mario Galaxy, although the truth is Mario Galaxy is kinda a copy off of the space levels in Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Adventure 2's levels are related to Yoshi's Island space-like levels, and Yoshi's Island's space levels are a copy off of many parts of Sonic 3 and Knuckles's Carnival Night Zone and Death Egg Zone, and Sonic X-treme (Which a lot of people seem to be in denial of, thinking it was a fish-eye view game only, but the truth is it was a combination of both gravity-based gameplay and the fish-eye view, yeah I've done my research.) But I digress. And while I admit Mario Galaxy was a magnificent game, it was not completely original, because Sega thought of the idea first, and while many fans of Mario Galaxy can deny it all they want, it's not going to change the facts, but again, I emphasize, Mario Galaxy was a god-like game, a great step away from the money-grabbing, repetitive, sexist, though sometimes creative, games Mario is usually in.

    So the claims that Sonic Lost World is a rip-off of Mario Galaxy is distorted. I honestly like to think Sonic Lost World is just Sonic X-treme being finished off because of the similarities that one of the original ideas for the storyline Sonic X-treme was going to have was implemented in Sonic Lost World, The six Zeti being the original 'six chaos monsters' that were going to be under forced to do Eggman's biding after he stole and released them from the Master Emerald, (Half of that idea was put to use on Chaos in Sonic Adventure.) Although while I admit Sonic Lost World is nearly original, I do admit I've found out a few of the developers of the game where inspired by parts of Mario Galaxy, but that's parts, not all of it. Many creators have been inspired by others ideas, but have managed to make it original. Just like my father always says, "Good people are great creators, great people are inspired by the ideas of others, with so many ideas in the world, arguably nothing is truly original."    … Expand
  81. BN333
    Feb 12, 2015
    9
    Game is actually quite good, sometimes a bit hard but a very good Sonic game. Arguably the best one in the last 10-15 years. Classic Sonic turned into a 3D style title.

    Some consider this a "Mario Galaxy" game, but it isn't really the case. The gameplay feels like if old Sonic went into the new modern Sonic games but focused more on accuracy and mixed speeds. Heard alot consider it    Game is actually quite good, sometimes a bit hard but a very good Sonic game. Arguably the best one in the last 10-15 years. Classic Sonic turned into a 3D style title.

    Some consider this a "Mario Galaxy" game, but it isn't really the case. The gameplay feels like if old Sonic went into the new modern Sonic games but focused more on accuracy and mixed speeds.

    Heard alot consider it better then Colors, but it depends on whether you played it.    … Expand
  82. DreamerTG
    Jan 22, 2015
    10
    Sonic Lost World, in many ways, feels like the first truly 3D classic Sonic game to me. It has so much inspiration and creativity that I'm just bursting with happiness as I blaze through the colorful and adventurous worlds of the Lost Hex.
  83. youlouz
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    This game is an awesome sonic game and worth every cent!

    Pros
    -Outstanding Graphics
    -Amazing story
    -Fun gameplay/bosses
    -Very funny
    -Outstanding music

    CONS
    -A little glitchy
    -too hard at times
  84. DarkEmerald
    Dec 24, 2014
    9
    Well Sonic Lost World the second best game that sega make every thing is good storyline is interesting new spindash new homing attack new attack homing kick,skydriving level's,graphic,gameplay,wisp are changed and upgraded and amazing game soundtrack,super sonic gameplay,dlc level hell dude everything! But the bosses is too easy so this made that game too easy so because of boss battle'sWell Sonic Lost World the second best game that sega make every thing is good storyline is interesting new spindash new homing attack new attack homing kick,skydriving level's,graphic,gameplay,wisp are changed and upgraded and amazing game soundtrack,super sonic gameplay,dlc level hell dude everything! But the bosses is too easy so this made that game too easy so because of boss battle's and final boss i can only give 9/10 but still looking for good sonic game were you can play with frends here ya go but still sonic colours is better.… Expand
  85. SoundSword
    Dec 18, 2014
    7
    This game is already criminally underrated. Now, don't get me wrong. There are some poor choices here. A couple levels in here are too gimmicky and do drag down the game. But this game stays truer to the original sonic series than even the first 3D sonic games. When the game gets its levels down, its a fun time. The parkour may be hit or miss, but in the games case, it at least is tryingThis game is already criminally underrated. Now, don't get me wrong. There are some poor choices here. A couple levels in here are too gimmicky and do drag down the game. But this game stays truer to the original sonic series than even the first 3D sonic games. When the game gets its levels down, its a fun time. The parkour may be hit or miss, but in the games case, it at least is trying something new without smothering the whole game in a shroud of confusion. The new enemies are designed nicely and dont feel out of place in the retroesque world. They may be very stereotypical, but im pretty sure that's the point. Theyre a team called the deadly six. They were going to be cheesy. Overall this game is worth playing. And its damn better than anything Sonic related in the 2000s.… Expand
  86. camilosanchez16
    Dec 15, 2014
    8
    Queria colocarle un 7.5... Un 8 es muy alto, un 7 muy bajo, pero no puedo, así que me inclino por el 8 para describir este juego, que no es el mejor juego de Sonic, no tiene la mejor jugabilidad y no tiene la mejor historia, pero que usa los multiples atributos que tiene la Wii U, tiene un sistema de niveles nuevo para la serie que resulta un tanto divertido y multiples caminos paraQueria colocarle un 7.5... Un 8 es muy alto, un 7 muy bajo, pero no puedo, así que me inclino por el 8 para describir este juego, que no es el mejor juego de Sonic, no tiene la mejor jugabilidad y no tiene la mejor historia, pero que usa los multiples atributos que tiene la Wii U, tiene un sistema de niveles nuevo para la serie que resulta un tanto divertido y multiples caminos para finalizarlos y que en si tiene el potencial de ser un buen plataformas, así este trillado por la crítica y la decepción de jugadores tradicionales de Sonic pero nunca deja de ser un juego subvalorado.… Expand
  87. salvonline77
    Dec 12, 2014
    10
    you have stolen the words by my mouth, so:
    As a lifetime fan of Sonic, I've seen him at his best and worst. Sonic Lost World is definitely one of Sonic's better 3-D offerings. The plot and storytelling are enjoyable. The game is stupendous from a visual and audio standpoint. The soundtrack is wholly fantastic, ranging from super rad to breathtakingly beautiful. The gameplay in SLW feels    you have stolen the words by my mouth, so:
    As a lifetime fan of Sonic, I've seen him at his best and worst. Sonic Lost World is definitely one of Sonic's better 3-D offerings. The plot and storytelling are enjoyable. The game is stupendous from a visual and audio standpoint. The soundtrack is wholly fantastic, ranging from super rad to breathtakingly beautiful. The gameplay in SLW feels more faithful to Sonic's Genesis classics, both in concept and execution, than any 3-D Sonic offering to date. Rather than being the ridiculously fast "boost to win" Sonic of recent years, Lost World focuses on acceleration and maintaining momentum through skillful platforming, just like the old days. The level design compliments the control mechanics really well, with a subtle brilliance even. The game isn't perfect. The Wii-U exclusive features like wisps feel totally shoehorned in an unnecessary. As Sonic Team is often wont to do, the focus on creativity over refinement can really be frustrating at times. Difficulty spikes toward the end are infuriating. Some ideas just don't work and can take away the grin the good 80% of the game gives you. Boss battles are terrible in this game. Overall though, I think Sonic Lost World deserves a much better reception than what it has received from the press. It's easily as good as Sonic Colors and should not be missed if you're a Sonic fan.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. SegoEde
    Nov 21, 2014
    6
    Now this is an interesting case... It's not bad and it has the great Sonic-feeling like few previous titles but then sometimes level design or controlls brings you back to on Earth - and hardly. It can be extremely frustrating few points like flying segments and using whisps but overall it's okay, I think...
  90. MiOdd
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    If you have the patience to learn exactly how everything works you will find that Sonic Lost World isn't as bad as it seems. The largest complaint I have is that many of the features and controls are not intuitive and are not properly explained. There are way too many sudden deaths that could have been avoided with a better control scheme. Nonetheless, once you figure out on your own howIf you have the patience to learn exactly how everything works you will find that Sonic Lost World isn't as bad as it seems. The largest complaint I have is that many of the features and controls are not intuitive and are not properly explained. There are way too many sudden deaths that could have been avoided with a better control scheme. Nonetheless, once you figure out on your own how to overcome these obstacles, things start to make sense and the game becomes more enjoyable but players shouldn't have to put this much effort into learning how to control, what should be, a simple platformer. Once I became acclimated with the controls I did enjoy my time with the game. The level design was much more fantastical than recent Sonic games, which I appreciated.… Expand
  91. BlueToad128
    Nov 13, 2014
    6
    Sonic Lost World, is it good or bad. Well, Let's review it now!

    Story: The story is a bit shallow, a bit bad really. The Deadly Six aren't interesting in the slightest, and all of them is dreadfully one dimensional, with no real character. Each of them can be described in one word. Also, the story tries to make Sonic very unlikable, as he causes all the problems. So the plot is a bit    Sonic Lost World, is it good or bad. Well, Let's review it now!

    Story: The story is a bit shallow, a bit bad really. The Deadly Six aren't interesting in the slightest, and all of them is dreadfully one dimensional, with no real character. Each of them can be described in one word. Also, the story tries to make Sonic very unlikable, as he causes all the problems. So the plot is a bit on the messy side.

    Gameplay: Gameplay is a bit messy as well. The parkour system was a great idea, but the game does a terrible job on teaching you how to use it. The Homing attack is also a complete mess. It locks on to multiple targets at once, by it self, which would be ok, if it wasn't broken. Sometime it will lock on enemies when it feels like it, or lock on to enemies, to randomly stop. It doesn't happen often, but its still a mess. Also, the wisp are back, for no reason, and most of them are bad! The levels are flat as well, and seems more like a Mario game then a sonic. There are no slopes and hills, so the levels are not as fun. Many levels also have gimmicky, as you will be doing many random things, like pushing fruit into blenders, becoming a snow ball for a rolling type level, flying in the sky, with painful controls, and none of them are fun in the slightest. The bosses are a joke! All of them, even the final boss, can be beaten in less than a minute, and are just poorly made.

    Graphics: The graphics are great, all the levels pop out with this games sweet graphics. Could it be better, yes, but graphic doesn't make a game.

    Music: The music is very catchy and cool. What do you expect!

    Problems: For one, the plot is a bit shallow, and dull. The gameplay felt like a bootlegged Mario games, with levels built for Mario, but played with Sonic, and it doesn't fit! The game is also very short, with 4-6 levels per world and 8 worlds to explore in, so around 40 levels are in this game. Its not worth the money.

    Overall: Sonic Lost World is a very mediocre with some enjoyment here and there, but it barely teaches you the new controls, have only decent at best levels, and seems lazily made.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. Ichigo75
    Nov 9, 2014
    7
    Sonic Lost World is a hard game to review, but darn it I am gonna try!

    Story: The story revolves around Sonic and Tails chasing Eggman once again, and discovering the "Lost Hex". New villains are introduced, but near end game nothing really comes of anything. What happened to the main villains of the game? What is Lost Hex? These questions aren't ever really answered in this game.    Sonic Lost World is a hard game to review, but darn it I am gonna try!

    Story: The story revolves around Sonic and Tails chasing Eggman once again, and discovering the "Lost Hex". New villains are introduced, but near end game nothing really comes of anything. What happened to the main villains of the game? What is Lost Hex? These questions aren't ever really answered in this game. Combined with cutscenes that are pretty bad (I hate being hard on them, but they really aren't that good) and you have a story that is pretty forgettable (Albeit not offensive, looking at you Shadow and 06).

    Graphics: This game looks GREAT! It is super colorful and clean looking. With so many different environments the game really pops with attitude and excitement! I really do hope more Sonic games can be this colorful! The game runs at 60FPS and it really shows, gone are the days of 30FPS from Sonic Unleashed and Generations. With the higher FPS the game feels like it runs faster and plays more responsive than the other games. I really hope all these new Sonic games being made stay in the 60FPS domain.

    Sound: As always, Sega does not disappoint with this marvelous soundtrack. I would recommend looking up the soundtrack so you can see how amazing it is. Sounds from the game are also very nice. Sonic's homing attack and spin dash sound very nice in action, and enemies getting destroyed really feel like they are getting destroyed. Sega is doing a very good job in the sound department.

    Gameplay: This is one of the hardest aspects in the game to talk about. Sonic's controls have been completely revamped. Gone are the days of boosting in Unleashed, Colors, and Generations. Sonic has been slown down and given a new parkour mechanic to work with. This all sounds great, and it is. The problem here is that gameplay is stretched really thin in this game.

    The main levels are a blast and having Sonic doing the new parkour while going through impressively designed cylindrical levels. It is a blast, but there are a few problems here.

    1. The game doesn't really tell you how to work the new controls, it's up to you, the player, to figure everything out.

    2. The game throws in the color powers from Sonic Colors, and it just doesn't work in this game. They just are not fun to use, even with the new patch letting you use the analog stick to control them. You can avoid them for the most part, but sometimes you have to use one in order to progress.

    Then, when not in the main levels, you have to do these weird mini game type acts that are just tedious. Sonic floating in the air? Sonic trapped in a snow ball? It's all lame, and a bore to play. There is also a lock on the levels until you rescue so many animals, but they are so easy to collect it's hard to imagine why the lock is there in the first place.

    So, the game is really good sometimes, but really boring at others.

    Replay Value: Really depends on if you want to go back and S rank all the time trials, and get all the red star rings to get the chaos emeralds. So, there is plenty to do that is fun the in the repeatability aspect, but it will not keep you busy for days on end.

    The game is good, but it does have it's fair share of flaws. If you can look past them, there is an amazing game to be played and experimented with. If you don't want to do a some boring missions to get to the good ones, and you don't want to experiment with how to play the game, then you probably won't enjoy this one.    … Expand
  94. Ramon4567
    Nov 1, 2014
    7
    No one can agree on what crafts the perfect Sonic game, but let me get this straight. Sonic Lost World is a step in the right direction with poor execution, bringing in new ideas with sloppy performance. It isn't broken, just trying to be unique like Super Mario Galaxy (which is extremely hard to accomplish). On to the game itself, Sonic controls like a beauty ONCE you get use to theNo one can agree on what crafts the perfect Sonic game, but let me get this straight. Sonic Lost World is a step in the right direction with poor execution, bringing in new ideas with sloppy performance. It isn't broken, just trying to be unique like Super Mario Galaxy (which is extremely hard to accomplish). On to the game itself, Sonic controls like a beauty ONCE you get use to the control scheme. This game is also pretty; colors pop, character designs remain smooth-looking, and the frame rate succeeds, locked at 60 FPS with rare drops. Even the new music is catchy; sometimes I replay levels just to hear the tunes over and over again! As for the content offered, Sonic Lost World takes a beating. It isn't a long game, online multiplayer races is absent, there are no Chao Gardens, and there are ZERO Special Stages. It's tough to take all of this in, because the game is in desperate need of more DLC. All in all, Sonic tries to match the plumber's critical success, and while it doesn't fail like Eggman's plans, the Blue Blur sure did try his best. Let's hope for DLC...Or Sonic Lost World 2!… Expand
  95. SuperSkyler64
    Oct 17, 2014
    5
    Alright here is an interesting little mess in the Sonic franchise. When I first heard of this game I really didn't know what to make of it and frankly its still very confusing to me. The story in this game is almost unbearable to witness but here it is. Sonic and Tails are pursuing Eggman and his two robot cronies in an attempt to get back a capsule of animals that he had stolen. In aAlright here is an interesting little mess in the Sonic franchise. When I first heard of this game I really didn't know what to make of it and frankly its still very confusing to me. The story in this game is almost unbearable to witness but here it is. Sonic and Tails are pursuing Eggman and his two robot cronies in an attempt to get back a capsule of animals that he had stolen. In a desperate attempt to save the creatures, Eggman damages the Tornado (Tails' plane) and forces the duo to land on a mysterious planet/floating isle called the "Lost Hex". It's a very interesting looking place to say the least and the opening scene is unsurprisingly incredible for the beginning of the game. Unfortunately, unlike Little Planet, the Lost Hex is given no narrative about itself at all and is merely.....a place. At least in Sonic CD gave a little backstory about Sonic going to visit Little Planet in the place where it only appears once every year and that it was rather mysterious in nature. Here is not the case and is never questioned by Sonic and Tails. Anyways the Lost Hex is home to the Deadly Six, easily the most boring and mundane villains I have ever seen in a Sonic game. They hardly have any personality and while they can be funny at times, I find them completely uninteresting. The cutscenes in this game are also pathetic I must say and while I'm at it I will confess my complete distaste for the tone SEGA has been making these Sonic games these days. Recently since Colors, SEGA gave Sonic and many of his friends new voice actors and gave Roger Craig Smith the new role for the blue blur, who he has had for the past 4 years. I really despise Sonic's voice as it really doesn't sound how I imagined him to be. In previous titles (even Colors to an extent), Sonic was rad, cool, a hero willing to do anything it took to save the world and look cool doing it (but not showing off too much). Here, Sonic is seriously dumbed down to an Adventure Time style character who jokes about everything all the time and really fails at it most of the time. Really I can't believe the lines I hear Sonic say sometimes like when one of the crazy Zeti's announcing he's about to kick Sonic, with Sonic retorting "Oh I know just where to kick YOU"! The delivery is off with Sonic's lines and the script isn't helping anything, but your hearing this from someone who was spoiled with the Adventure games and Unleashed. Moving on, Eggman loses control of the Deadly Six with the help of Sonic thoughtlessly destroying the device keeping them under his control, and the two teams end up having to team up to survive the Six and save their home world down below. Now after some painfully simplistic dialogues and a very bipolar Tails who can't decide if he hates Sonic or not (they're arguing over Eggman joining or something idk it really comes out of nowhere), Tails gets kidnapped in the 5th World much to the fault of Sonic and it's really bogus to me what happens next. The game is ending, the planet is in a crisis with Sonic's friends getting hurt in the process down below, and Tails is about to be transformed into a robot by the Six. What bothers me here is how they make Tails COMPLETELY helpless. Did he FORGET that he could run as fast as Sonic?! Tail's is Sonic's sidekick! Why has SEGA been ruining Tails by just making him a techy and a pilot for the Tornado whenever Sonic needs one?! This has been bothering me increasingly since Unleashed and I think their is no reason for it. Anyways a lot of boring stuff happens later. Eggman "dies", Sonic is all alone, and the Six turn a very dumb looking robot Tails on Sonic, only to be given the turnaround almost immediately (how Tails kept himself from being roboticized I'll never know) with Sonic giving the chase once more. The Six are defeated only to.....disappear and Eggman reappears in his clone mech to the final boss in Sonic Colors and is quickly defeated, with power once again returning to the planet (their was a power sucking machine I forgot to mention but there you go). Okay the gameplay is okay...but that's just it, it's a convoluted mess, with confusing spherical world design that I don't like, a parkour system that's only fun SOMETIMES, and inconsistent level design that becomes UNBEARABLE later in the game. This game has the worst level design since Sonic 06 (yeah I said it). The music still good though but has some annoying tunes I don't care for (like the main theme). Also I feel like this level design makes Sonic look like he's trying to copy Mario Galaxy which does fit well with Sonic. Also the bosses are pathetically easy and boring as heck too. The speed is very inconsistent too with the game switching between 3d and 2d views. The 3d is good but the 2d brings Sonic to a slow down that regresses the player's inertia. Also the introduction of a run button is not a good choice imo. The game really just feels bland and was not really designed well. All in all I would not recommend his one.… Expand
  96. BaronVonTang
    Oct 10, 2014
    7
    Had this been the first ever 3d Sonic game to come out it would have been a revelation. This certainly feels the most like a classic Genesis Sonic game was translated to a 3d environment, much more so then any of the other attempts at this, but therein lies the problem.

    You see, there has been other 3d Sonic games; and while they've suffered from some harsh criticism, I've enjoyed most    Had this been the first ever 3d Sonic game to come out it would have been a revelation. This certainly feels the most like a classic Genesis Sonic game was translated to a 3d environment, much more so then any of the other attempts at this, but therein lies the problem.

    You see, there has been other 3d Sonic games; and while they've suffered from some harsh criticism, I've enjoyed most of them (with some exceptions). And what I enjoyed most is how they explored the different things you could do with a speed based character in a 3d enviroment, things you couldn't do with 2d; and, although, some of those experiments didn't produce the greatest results I always got the feeling that they were cultivating a formula with each game being a bit better then the last (with some exceptions); but with this game they've achieved this more classic approach to Sonic through a method of subtraction. This may not necessarily be a bad thing, but in some areas it's very frustrating.

    Now I'm not just upset that we're not getting another Generations or Unleashed, I was sure of that from the trailers before I bought this. I did enjoy the Super Speed approach to Generations and Unleashed though, with the fun of the game coming from level memorization, the reward being getting through the whole level without letting go of the boost button, but I know that's a very limited style of game play and doesn't appeal to everyone, and it would get tired fast if a whole franchise were built around those mechanics. But even coming off of Colors or Secret Rings the capabilities of the eponymous Hedgehog in this title are severely limited. Just some examples, if I covered everything we'd be here all day: Sonic can no longer increase or decrease speed while grinding, he also can't quick switch rails; there's no slide ability; no ring dash; Sonic can still execute a stomp, of sorts, but when and where you can execute it is a bit strange, like, you can't execute it coming off a rail (which would have been useful) and you can't execute it coming off of springs...Anyway, just a few examples here.

    There are some added features, however; I guess in an attempt to supplement all that they took out: there's now a wall run, a kick attack, multiple lock ons, and they brought back the spin attack, I guess in an attempt to make it more like classic Sonic. But the thing is, these new features weren't implemented well. The wall run doesn't add anything, it's useless, anytime you use it a simple wall jump could suffice just fine. The kick is an interesting idea, it adds a bit more variety to combat so it's not just lock on and press jump twice everytime, it reminds me a bit of Sonic Heroes, but it's not as well implemented: in Heroes it's very clear what enemies can and can not be hurt with a lock on jump, they'd have a shield or an electric bubble or something, here it's trial and error; you jump into an enemy, lose your rings, and then you know you have to kick that enemy first. The multiple lock-on is another good idea, that could add variety to combat, but it's so hard to control: locking on to a single enemy multiple times does extra damage, but you initiate this by getting close to the enemy and waiting for the lock on's to activate, but, by the time they do, another enemy may have come into view, and jumping into position to hit the first enemy may switch the lock on to this new enemy, it's very frustrating. And then there's the spin dash, which is completely useless; there's a reason it was taken out of most 3d sonic games, it's just a wasted button; it can hurt some enemies, but the times it will hurt enemies or the enemies will hurt you while using it seems to be completely random, on a side note, it's the same thing with the standard jump attack, you know, without locking on. Sometimes just jumping on an enemies head will take them out just fine, and sometimes it doesn't; added to this frustration, alot of the enemies that appear in this game are ripped directly from classic Sonic games, and I remember those games, I remember I could just spin dash through them or jump on their head and take them out, but in this game you gotta kick first, or you just can't kill them at all (like the tree monkeys); so, what? Did Sonic just get weaker over time?

    This isn't a bad game, I don't want to give that impression; it's extremely fun, and they did a lot of things right! Like, it's all Sonic levels, no Tails in a mech or Werehog **** and, just in general, no filler levels; The Wisp powers are integrated into a lot of boss battles (something, very much, lacking in Colors); and, shockingly, the Red Rings actually do something in this game! Instead of just netting you a trophy. But being such a long time fan of the series, I can't help but feel they threw the baby out with the bath water a bit with this one.

    Last complaint: DON'T MAKE ME BEAT THE GAME TO UNLOCK HARD! Have that **** available at game start, normal's sooooo easy in this game    … Expand
  97. JonSuperEmerald
    Sep 16, 2014
    6
    At worst, it is a mediocre, slow Sonic game. At best, it is a relaxing and fun experience of running (at a moderate pace) through levels. The game definitely takes some warming up to; the first time I played I abandoned the game halfway through due to frustration. The second time, I played fresh from the beginning and enjoyed it a good bit. The games departure from boost mechanics are aAt worst, it is a mediocre, slow Sonic game. At best, it is a relaxing and fun experience of running (at a moderate pace) through levels. The game definitely takes some warming up to; the first time I played I abandoned the game halfway through due to frustration. The second time, I played fresh from the beginning and enjoyed it a good bit. The games departure from boost mechanics are a nice touch as it allows you to see what you are doing, but Sonic Team made the unfortunate mistake of horribly underclocking Sonic's speed in this installment. The parkour mechanics are usually either are aneurism-inducing to attempt or just plain useless 95% of the time. This game is definitely a mixed bag and a large portion of people will not enjoy it.… Expand
  98. sonicheroes123
    Aug 22, 2014
    6
    This Game is overall just meh to me i liked the story and the deadly 6 were mostly likeable (cough zeena cough) the controls could be better the parkor works but is quite annoying and i freaking love the legend of zelda stage but there is 1 main problem the "unique" level design it SUCKS!!!!! i like windy hill and the beach zone but the others SUCK!
  99. 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.
  100. Eliminator105
    Jun 25, 2014
    6
    Sonic Lost World is an interesting idea for a Sonic game. Though in the 3DS version the objective is to get to the Goal as fast as you can, while the WiiU version. It is a mixed kind of game, some people hate some people like it. I did miss the speed that Sonic had over the years, but it seems that Sega wanted to try something different, like Nintendo changing the way Mario's game styleSonic Lost World is an interesting idea for a Sonic game. Though in the 3DS version the objective is to get to the Goal as fast as you can, while the WiiU version. It is a mixed kind of game, some people hate some people like it. I did miss the speed that Sonic had over the years, but it seems that Sega wanted to try something different, like Nintendo changing the way Mario's game style into a standard platform, into party games, kart racing, sports, traveling the galaxy, being playable in a RPG style gameplay. Sega also tried that idea like Sega All Star Racing, Sonic Chronicles that is RPG style, tried a party game which is not as good as Mario Party. Then Sega would try to think out of the box of 3D platforming for Sonic. Sonic Lost World having similar styles like Super Mario Galaxy, however the objective is much different. I have to say though the soundtrack is quite impressive.… Expand
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  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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