Sonic Generations

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 598 Ratings

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  1. Portalguy17
    Nov 14, 2016
    9
    This is a great game, this is what a sonic game should be like, fast but easy to control, I found the final boss to be kinda difficult but that's not necessarily a bad thing, the 2D levels are my favourite levels in this game by far, the 3D levels were good but felt lacking to me, this is a great sonic game that anyone can enjoy.
  2. weskergamer
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    Excelent game, a little short in story but there's a lot of challenges and side missions you can do to make it a bit longer. Very fun, nice remixes, really good graphics
  3. JPK
    Aug 19, 2018
    9
    A True Gift To Fans
    Sonic Generations Mixes Old With New By Providing A Great Story And A Sh*t Load Of Nostalgia.
  4. ECB19
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. OMG!! This is a very good game.
    It has a good feeling of speed, although a bit clumsy but it is really fun.
    The version I played also contained the first sonic the hedgehog of the sega genesis.    … Expand
  5. Daniel_N
    Jan 4, 2019
    9
    I really love this game, and for those who have played it, you travel though time as sonic and his Genesis self and blast through the past to defeat a mysterious figure that has captured his friends.
  6. JP_Wilde
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    a game that marked my life, for revisiting my past and joining with modern Sonic games.
    Just amazing the affection they had with this game, the reconstruction of known phases was done in an exceptional way, 100% of the songs are wonderful, I don't know one that I didn't like.
    The story is simple but it works in the context of the game, the only thing I don't like is the Final Boss, but    a game that marked my life, for revisiting my past and joining with modern Sonic games.
    Just amazing the affection they had with this game, the reconstruction of known phases was done in an exceptional way, 100% of the songs are wonderful, I don't know one that I didn't like.
    The story is simple but it works in the context of the game, the only thing I don't like is the Final Boss, but other than that, it's an almost perfect game, besides the short time of clear gameplay.    … Expand
  7. Thunder4036
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Honestly, one of my friends introduced me to this game and let me run a few levels of it. I could not get enough of the game. The soundtrack is pretty good, and yes, there are annoying parts where you have momentum and POOF, you stop, but the game is still really fun. As a classic sonic fan, bringing back 2D was awesome and super nostalgic. Brings back memories of Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Its aHonestly, one of my friends introduced me to this game and let me run a few levels of it. I could not get enough of the game. The soundtrack is pretty good, and yes, there are annoying parts where you have momentum and POOF, you stop, but the game is still really fun. As a classic sonic fan, bringing back 2D was awesome and super nostalgic. Brings back memories of Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Its a good game, and there are other Sonic games i would play before playing this, but still a good game in general.… Expand
  8. kewkatt
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    Un juego de sonic que es bueno sin intentar ser profundo simplemente es sonic con su alocado estilo plataformero
  9. MegamanZeroX19
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Mi juego favorito de Sonic.
    Sus únicos problemas serían que la historia es corta y es bastante fácil obtener notas S.
    Fuera de eso el juego es bastante bueno y,si incluimos las misiones secundarias,te provee de mucho tiempo de entretenimiento.Y más si buscas desbloquear todo.
    Y es que aparte te da elementos para volver a jugarlo de diferentes formas.
  10. 2bitplayss
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    this game has some of the best boost level design of any 3d sonic.
    im not the biggest fan of classic sonic, i would rather have adventure sonic.
    but il be lying if i say that these stages aren't wel designed. i love how fast the spin dash is. and this game has some great music. seaside hill is the most open boost level ever there are like a million pathways some i still never knew    this game has some of the best boost level design of any 3d sonic.
    im not the biggest fan of classic sonic, i would rather have adventure sonic.
    but il be lying if i say that these stages aren't wel designed. i love how fast the spin dash is.
    and this game has some great music.
    seaside hill is the most open boost level ever there are like a million pathways some i still never knew where there.

    to bad there is almost no story i think they could have done an epic story with visiting old levels.
    but Ken Pontac and Warren Graff are **** righters i hope sega will fire them they write some of the most **** sonic stories ever like look at sonic lost worlds story

    anyway gameplay wise this game is a solid 9
    music is great love the remix
    -1 for the story tho and the final boss    … Expand
  11. TeakBridge6671
    May 5, 2021
    9
    I definitely love this game and I appreciate it for what it did for the franchise, Classic sonic in this game despite it being a little rough around the edges, is still pretty fun. And Modern Sonic was just a thrill to play, the music, the graphics, the level design all had so much thought put into it.
    My few problems with this game start out with some of the bugs in this game, where the    I definitely love this game and I appreciate it for what it did for the franchise, Classic sonic in this game despite it being a little rough around the edges, is still pretty fun. And Modern Sonic was just a thrill to play, the music, the graphics, the level design all had so much thought put into it.
    My few problems with this game start out with some of the bugs in this game, where the controls act up, or sometimes the game just sometimes crashes on me mid level. I would recommend playing this on Xbox one.
    Overall, I love this game. But for the future of the series, since this game has multiple pathways, I wish future games would have this kind of level design but with ORIGINAL level aesthetics.    … Expand
  12. Knight678
    Jul 23, 2021
    9
    This Game has Amazing levels,Classic Sonic actually is fun in this game imo,Ost is a Banger like every Sonic Game and Has Very good unlockable music which you get by collecting Red Rings.The only problems i have with this game is the story and Planet Wisp.
  13. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    9
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  14. ROTSA2
    Sep 13, 2022
    9
    RATING: 88%

    After many disappointing games, Sonic Generations was a comeback for the series that celebrated how far the series has truly gone. Very few platform game series survive for 2 decades.
  15. ImraanTest
    Dec 31, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sonic Generations is an incredible love letter to the franchise. The games boasts 9 returning zones from previous Sonic games.

    The game is split into Classic Sonic segments and Modern Sonic segments.

    The Modern Sonic sections is some of the best that the boost gameplay has to offer. Some of the levels get really open. It really tests your reflexes and has decent platforming. Classic Sonic attempts to emulate how the original Classic Sonic trilogy and CD controlled. While the controls and physics aren’t perfect, they are definitely serviceable and the level design accommodates the game’s technical shortcomings. Level design is rock solid throughout. The game’s story is very low-key. I think that’s a good thing. I don’t even want to see how the writers would massacre this story if they went all in with time travel elements.    … Expand
  16. Fox21__
    Jan 28, 2022
    9
    This is my favorite Sonic game of all time. Both the Modern and Classic Sonic gameplay are PHENOMENAL. The game is a perfect length, as it doesn’t take more than a few days to complete (if you’re not doing it all in 1 sitting).
  17. OmxgaAwesome
    Apr 8, 2022
    9
    The second best Sonic The Hedgehog game ever made! This game gives us a mixed of 2d Gameplay and 3d that is actually good unlike Sonic Forces.
  18. SneezyTuba101
    May 14, 2022
    9
    História medíocre, mas ganeplay e level design incríveis, muito divertido de jogar, mesmo que seja meio repetitivo
  19. corujadiurna
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    It's crazy how this game is sandwiched around two horrible Sonic games, it's a great celebration game
  20. Geo3891
    Nov 29, 2022
    9
    Este es uno de los mejores juegos de toda la franquicia del erizo azul, es el juego de la formula boost mas pulido y a pesar de que la historia sea inexistente, el gameplay es demasiado entretenido y los desafíos le dan buena rejugabilidad e hicieron una buena elección para los niveles de este juego, aunque es una lastima que este juego sea muy corto
  21. BonzaiTheHost
    May 10, 2023
    9
    An amazing game that is held back by a nothing story. An incredible tribute to Sonic's past history without it leaning towards Nostalgia Pandering that the series has back-slided on for the past few years.
  22. Soul-Silver
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    great game the only real flaw is the story being bad but otherwise everything else is perfect
  23. Jimbok3rr178
    Apr 13, 2023
    9
    This game is almost perfect I love the boost and classic gameplay but god do I hate classic planet wisp and the story is just kinda there
  24. GidBix
    Apr 9, 2012
    8
    This is the Sonic game Sonic fans have been waiting for. The ability to play the levels in both 2D and 3D is just awesome! The sense of speed on both styles in intense and borders on twitch reaction. The story is garbage, but the level design, and times/completion stats will keep you coming back for more.
  25. KazAm
    Nov 2, 2011
    8
    This is pretty much the first good Sonic game since this franchise went 3D, most of the levels, especially the classic ones were stunning in HD. Classic Sonic doesn't play 100% like it was in the Genesis, but it's really enjoyable, the level design is almost equal, if not better than what the Genesis games had, especially for levels like City Escape, Seaside Hill and Crisis City, they'reThis is pretty much the first good Sonic game since this franchise went 3D, most of the levels, especially the classic ones were stunning in HD. Classic Sonic doesn't play 100% like it was in the Genesis, but it's really enjoyable, the level design is almost equal, if not better than what the Genesis games had, especially for levels like City Escape, Seaside Hill and Crisis City, they're the best classic levels in the whole game. As for Modern Sonic, it finally worked in 3D with precise controls and some things fixed from that awful Unleashed formula, like the Homing Attack being in the jump button and there is no unresponsive commands anymore. Although the boost still seems infinite, the game doesn't force you to use it with some terrible straight-line level design like Unleashed did, Modern Sonic's levels are wide open with lots of exploration and platforming at it's best.
    However they could have done something much better, there are some unnecessary levels in this game like Spagonia and Planet Wisp, i mean seriously, we've already seen these levels just some years ago, especially Planet Wisp, it was LAST YEAR, they just could have been replaced by other levels that would have been more interesting. And the storyline isn't that good at all, despite some jokes referring to past games, the story itself is way too childish. I'm not saying Sonic should become dark, serious business and anything like this, but there is no need to become the supersonic version of Teletubbies for God's sake.

    Overall, Sonic Generations may have it's share of flaws, but it's surely a good game with some great deal of nostalgia, Sega is going in the right direction and i hope they stick to it this time.    … Expand
  26. Zilcell
    Jan 1, 2012
    8
    Having 2 Sonics may feel like a gimmick, but the combination between the 2 makes this the best Sonic game of all time. The levels are not rip-offs of previous levels, they are old levels that are changed to feel new. Seeing Crisis City in this game was a shocker because it was in Sonic 06, a game that had bad reception previously. Another example: Planet Wisp is another level in the game,Having 2 Sonics may feel like a gimmick, but the combination between the 2 makes this the best Sonic game of all time. The levels are not rip-offs of previous levels, they are old levels that are changed to feel new. Seeing Crisis City in this game was a shocker because it was in Sonic 06, a game that had bad reception previously. Another example: Planet Wisp is another level in the game, and it was recently seen in Sonic Colors. Sonic Generations updates the level by revealing more of the entire area, and also makes better use of the wisps compared to Sonic Colors. When it comes to boss battles, Sonic Generations has everything you could want in a boss battle, and it has tons of them. Sonic Generations has everything you could want in an action game. It is among the best games of 2011.… Expand
  27. speedofsound
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    Sonic Generations does many things right, but it isn't the best sonic game. That honor would go to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Adventure 2. The games contrived plot has you switching between 2 sonics: 2d sonic and modern sonic as you try to save time from a mysterious new foe. In both classic and modern levels the graphics are stunning, and the modern take on the older levels is great.Sonic Generations does many things right, but it isn't the best sonic game. That honor would go to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Adventure 2. The games contrived plot has you switching between 2 sonics: 2d sonic and modern sonic as you try to save time from a mysterious new foe. In both classic and modern levels the graphics are stunning, and the modern take on the older levels is great. The challenge stages, like most games that use them can get old and repetitive after a while. For some reason some people don't like the buddy challenge stages added where you can send in another character on the fly to help you traverse levels, one of these has tails rescuing as you freefall. Their are two big disappointments with this game, the modern levels although are meant to be tougher aren't anything like the act 2 and act 3 stages of the previous sonic games. (not hard to compare generations gladly adds in sega genesis and a free sonic the hedgehog 1 cartridge). The other disappointment is that the modern re-renditions of stages that worked well without the boost gauge don't work as well with it. With the new mechanic, its a lot easier to speed past obstacles which would be fine escape it ruins the finasse these levels had slightly. All in all, sonics reimaging of his past is excellent and may give sonic a bright future.… Expand
  28. jake0830
    Nov 18, 2011
    8
    Sonic Generations, what more can I say? Me being a long time Sonic fan found this game just outstanding. I enjoyed the first Sonic games on the Sega Genesis and with my favorite being Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. This game was a great remake of some of the best stages and bosses in the series. The new HD graphics made each one just amazing. The level re-designing was just awesome and I feltSonic Generations, what more can I say? Me being a long time Sonic fan found this game just outstanding. I enjoyed the first Sonic games on the Sega Genesis and with my favorite being Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. This game was a great remake of some of the best stages and bosses in the series. The new HD graphics made each one just amazing. The level re-designing was just awesome and I felt like I was playing each game all over again. The music remixes are also just pleasant to hear and sound considerably better than the originals. The mixture of both 2D and 3D make the whole experience that much more incredible. It makes it so you have to master two different strategies instead of focusing and getting use to just one the entire game. The boss battles were also just incredible, and they rethought how everything goes and how it is done. If you are a fan of Sonic, this is a must get!… Expand
  29. GABRIEL1030
    Nov 20, 2011
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The return of a legend, the game is excellent, the graphics are polished, colorfull and wonderfull, the music is a mix of electronic music with traditional soundtrack and the gameplay is very fluid, dinamic and fun. The presentation is excelent and you can play in two forms in full 3D HD: classical from the 16 bits era and the new from behind... very good game even though it is for very young players.… Expand
  30. Sk3tchD
    Nov 21, 2011
    8
    Having been a huge Sonic fan from 1991, which makes me feel old writing a review for the 20th anniversary game, I have to admit I was skeptical as I had been let down by Sonic games in the past and dramitcally so with the 15th anniversary game.

    However I purchased the game and while there are a few drawbacks I remember now how I feel in love with the series as a child. The loops, the    Having been a huge Sonic fan from 1991, which makes me feel old writing a review for the 20th anniversary game, I have to admit I was skeptical as I had been let down by Sonic games in the past and dramitcally so with the 15th anniversary game.

    However I purchased the game and while there are a few drawbacks I remember now how I feel in love with the series as a child. The loops, the twists and the insanely fun speed platforming in the 'Classic' portion of the game, while the 'Modern' era(s) are well represented here aswellm, taking all the best bits since 1998/1999 (depending on your locale) and filtering out the less desirable features and gameplay gimmicks. 'Classic' Sonic portion of the game is faithful to the old MD/Gen crowd and can't be beaten in its raw simplicity as an A to B game, albeit with multiple paths, which has been something that has not been fully explored in Sonic's 2D outings, I believe, since the days of old. The care and attention to detail is astondings from level atmosphere to stage setting, music remix quality to little tips of the hat to old fans, by inclusion of little easter eggs for you to spot (like the Flying Battery Airship from Sonic & Knuckles making an apperance in both Rooftop Run Acts) Now Modern Sonic takes up to majority of the game in the amount of levelsincluded from his previous outings, to be honest Sega/Sonic Team did a great job in giving the moden stages a High Def lick o' paint, like the 'Classic' levels the 'Modern' feel instanly familiar but the welcome changes and updates encourage you to explore the stages and I also encourage you to do this also as most of the time you'll be boosting around the level and miss the opportunity to see what Sega can create when they give themselves enough Dev time, it's honestly amazing.

    On to the down points though while small they do detract from the experience and should be noted if only to draw attention so hopefully they won't happen again (Do you know what thats called fanboys, Constructive Critisicim, it actaully helps the Devs). Anyway while 90% of the time the framerate is smooth and crisp there are occasions where the framerate drops significantly, While I understand there is a lot going on, on the screen sometimes its just a bit to much ie. Chemical Plant Act's 2 opening.

    My second criticism is the cutscene are a painfully low resolution, if your lucky enough to have a large-ish sized HD TV 26" and above the cutscenes look like they are stream of the internet, and what makes it worse is that Sonic's last game 'Sonic Unleashed' had tight crisp cutscenes that were amazing quality, I don't understand the lack of quality here it really hampered the story experience for me.

    My third critism is the story while I'll not go into spoiliers, I can understand this was a concept without a story first, but it is awkwadly childish and not even that funny which is a let down after the hiliarity of Sonic Colo(u)rs' script and VA, I know that Sega is pitching this at kids, but really comeone its a bit embrassing.

    My final criticism is, while again not spoiling it, the last boss battle was intially complicated and wasn't implimented well, the controls felt sluggish which is even more obvious in a game like this and I spent the best part of an hour trying to figure out how to beat the thing, as there are no hints (except from the secondary characters shouting incoherent nonsense at you) and none of what you learnt from your previous time with the game works. but that being said once you beat the game, you are presented with my favourite scenes in the game, but you'll have to beat it yourself or scan Youtube to see it.

    Score Breakdown
    Audio: 9 I am not kidding the Music is absolutely amazing, only the restriced VA holds this back from a 10.

    Visuals: 8
    The graphics are quite simply amzing to look at, but the prerendered cutscenes and the slight framerate issues drag down the score here.

    Gameplay: 10 Best I have ever seen it, perfect representation of the MD/Gen era and the finely tuned 'Modern' era(s) make this the most fun Sonic game since the classics, but that may be nostalgia talking.

    Achievements: 8 I think the range of achievements here contains a nice mix, even if alittle predictable, I would of liked a few more to keep me going although hopefully any potential DLC may extend the list.

    Overall: 8 / 8.5 Apart from the cristisms earlier, I am very happy with game and I look forward to what comes next out of the house of Blue.    … Expand
  31. haze166
    Nov 22, 2011
    8
    3D was fun and also best but one thing is that going through 20 years timeline and felt like dejablue and physic, graphic, level design was also great and the fastest game i ever played and felt like fast and furious and the story that follow according plan to antagonist at Sonic Colors was good but worst is that the boss fighting is limited and way too easy but Co-op couldn't let you3D was fun and also best but one thing is that going through 20 years timeline and felt like dejablue and physic, graphic, level design was also great and the fastest game i ever played and felt like fast and furious and the story that follow according plan to antagonist at Sonic Colors was good but worst is that the boss fighting is limited and way too easy but Co-op couldn't let you down and sidestory wasn't great but good and this game has increase fan and popularity series again but they still need to improve for their next game and when playing as classic sonic it felt like "old memories" was great but classic sonic is speechless it would help if Jaleel White could voice him but doesn't want classic sonic talk like black but it still okay and i was thinking that 8 would help.… Expand
  32. L4DLegend91
    Nov 28, 2011
    8
    I've never been the biggest Sonic fan but I've always enjoyed the games to a degree. When I heard about Sonic generations, I wasn't completely stoked but I did like what I saw within the trailers and what not. I'm glad to see that everything panned out for this game, giving gamers a feel for both ways that Sonic games have been played. Having two different Sonics, two different methods ofI've never been the biggest Sonic fan but I've always enjoyed the games to a degree. When I heard about Sonic generations, I wasn't completely stoked but I did like what I saw within the trailers and what not. I'm glad to see that everything panned out for this game, giving gamers a feel for both ways that Sonic games have been played. Having two different Sonics, two different methods of playing the game really makes it a complete game.

    Also, as a note to people who put up reviews: If you say a game is not perfect, don't give it the perfect 10 rating. It throws readers off.    … Expand
  33. T-rAv
    Dec 12, 2011
    8
    Sonic Generations is a love letter to fans. A letter that may not encourage new players to jump on board the Sonic bandwagon, but one that will make any Sonic fan from the past 20 years grin. Generations falls short in some aspects, but makes up for its short comings by providing gamers with what it promises. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the blue blur's birthday than givingSonic Generations is a love letter to fans. A letter that may not encourage new players to jump on board the Sonic bandwagon, but one that will make any Sonic fan from the past 20 years grin. Generations falls short in some aspects, but makes up for its short comings by providing gamers with what it promises. I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the blue blur's birthday than giving Generations a run through. This game is a drastic step in the right direction for Sonic. Lets just hope he does not fall off his pedestal again. *This is a summary of my full review.*

    Check out the full review over at my blogspot: http://trheberling.blogspot.com/2011/12/sonic-generations-review.html    … Expand
  34. abHYPE88
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    As a major fan of the Sonic series, I must say that I'm actually pretty disappointed with Sonic Generations. In terms of gameplay and polish, it is indeed one of the best modern Sonic games, but I can't get over how little content the game has, especially compared to how long Sonic Colors was (well over 80 stages, while Generations only has 18). Class Sonic controls great, pretty muchAs a major fan of the Sonic series, I must say that I'm actually pretty disappointed with Sonic Generations. In terms of gameplay and polish, it is indeed one of the best modern Sonic games, but I can't get over how little content the game has, especially compared to how long Sonic Colors was (well over 80 stages, while Generations only has 18). Class Sonic controls great, pretty much exactly like how he did in the original Sonic games and I found these levels more challenging yet less frustrating than the 3D counterpart. Although Modern Sonic does offer more thrills, and for me, it was more fun, albeit still some control issues and I hated how Sega removed his double jump from Colors and put back his dash forward, where in nearly all cases I found to be completely useless compared to a double jump. Graphically, Sonic Generations looks amazing, sure it doesn't run on 1080p but if Sega knows how to do one thing better than most other developers, it's how to make a beautiful game. Sonic Colors on the Wii didn't even need to be in HD to look great and now we have Generations and I was pretty much blown away by the visuals. All in all, I was mainly let down by the amount of content. Sure there are a ton of challenge stages, but unless it's something that you MUST do in order to progress (only 3 just to unlock the boss), you won't really find any reason to do the rest. Considering Sonic's long history and the amount of games Sega could've pulled from, it's disappointing to see that this is all they came up with. What happened to Sonic CD? Sonic 3, even Sonic Advanced could've found its way into the console version, and they could've done at least 2 stages from each Sonic game instead of 1. I would've loved to see Starlight Zone, Wing Fortress, Hydrocity (or Marble Gardens), and Lost World redone, along with bosses for each zone instead with the epic boss battles. At least Sega's on the right track in combining what was amazing with the original Sonic with what makes Modern Sonic great, like being able to play with Super Sonic in regular stages was something I've been missing for the longest time. I'm excited to see where Sega takes Sonic now.… Expand
  35. QuickSticks45
    Jan 21, 2012
    8
    I've been playing Sonic games since I was five and sitting down with the good 'ole Sega Genesis with Sonic 1 and 2 and this game is the best homage to the past and present games that anyone could ask for. This game does have it's pit falls from the expected wonky controls in the New Sonic stages from the accidental homing strike to the hard to control straight away runs it, definitely putsI've been playing Sonic games since I was five and sitting down with the good 'ole Sega Genesis with Sonic 1 and 2 and this game is the best homage to the past and present games that anyone could ask for. This game does have it's pit falls from the expected wonky controls in the New Sonic stages from the accidental homing strike to the hard to control straight away runs it, definitely puts the 3D stages on par with the Sonic Adventure games. Sonic Generations makes great use of level that were amazing but stuck in crap games, take example Sonic Unleash, the were-hog was just a giant flop, but the normal sonic had amazing stages and huge set pieces which they took a level from and stuck it in this game with no stupid gimmicks added turning something unbearable into something wonderful. Sonic Generations allows the player to play the game as original sonic and new sonic, which is to be expected from the title, so when you have a stage you play two acts one belonging to Classic and the other to the new one, this also applies for the challenge stages that come up after you complete both acts of a game; with things like time trials, puzzle challenges, and sonic friend stages that involve New Sonic's 'Beloved' partners, but all of these just add to that game making it a much more expansive game than I originally thought it to be it'll keep you busy for a good time just with the story alone. Overall it's great to see that they made a current sonic game that makes shifting through the previous flops all the better.… Expand
  36. SCHMOOPITIZE
    May 14, 2012
    8
    Sonic is my favorite franchise ever...ever. I thought that the game-play was the best we have seen in a while from Sonic, but it was way too short. However, unlike most Sonic games the super sonic fight was extremely hard. The games looks stunning, however, it would've been cool for a multi-player similar to Sonic Adventure 2 where one player is Classic Sonic, and the other is ModernSonic is my favorite franchise ever...ever. I thought that the game-play was the best we have seen in a while from Sonic, but it was way too short. However, unlike most Sonic games the super sonic fight was extremely hard. The games looks stunning, however, it would've been cool for a multi-player similar to Sonic Adventure 2 where one player is Classic Sonic, and the other is Modern Sonic. The real reason i'm slightly disappointing...i wanted to see a classic shadow skin.… Expand
  37. KnucklesChaotix
    May 16, 2012
    8
    It's a great game and all, but it leaves something to be desired. The story had a lot of wasted potential, and therefore it felt... empty. Also, was too short. More levels would have been great, but the ones that were chosen were not bad choices. Overall, it's really good, but still leaves something to be desired. I'd pick up Sonic Unleashed or Sonic Colors over this, personally, but it'sIt's a great game and all, but it leaves something to be desired. The story had a lot of wasted potential, and therefore it felt... empty. Also, was too short. More levels would have been great, but the ones that were chosen were not bad choices. Overall, it's really good, but still leaves something to be desired. I'd pick up Sonic Unleashed or Sonic Colors over this, personally, but it's still an amazing game.… Expand
  38. AwesomeCakester
    Apr 23, 2014
    8
    Sonic Gereations is one of the best 3D Sonic games put out by far in my opinion. It's face paced, colorful, and describes the 20 years of Sonic to a tee. The problems I have with Sonic Generations are very small but important to me. The first is boss fights being a tad on the easy side. Fun, but easy. The final boss is very confessing in that it's hard to tell when you've done somethingSonic Gereations is one of the best 3D Sonic games put out by far in my opinion. It's face paced, colorful, and describes the 20 years of Sonic to a tee. The problems I have with Sonic Generations are very small but important to me. The first is boss fights being a tad on the easy side. Fun, but easy. The final boss is very confessing in that it's hard to tell when you've done something right, and the game plays things very safe. Which isn't bad. Over all if you like Sonic the Hedgehog, chances are you already have it, or a fan of platformers, you should give this one a go.… Expand
  39. pani
    Jun 21, 2013
    8
    The game bursts out an energy of crazy speed and hours of enjoyment. The nostalgic feeling and visuals are at its best, the two different gameplay styles are equally as fun. The bright and cool friends, missions, music, boss-fights keep you playing. This is Sonic at its best so far, but it's not perfect yet. The game's lasting appeal is however pretty weak along with it's unexciting story.
  40. nightsharks23
    Feb 28, 2013
    8
    Wow a good Sonic game! I have not seen that in a while. I enjoyed this game and I still play this game today trying to beat my original times, and get some achievements. Sonic Generations goes back to what people love most about Sonic games, Running, collecting rings, and destroying Dr. Robotnik's robots. The game starts off by showing Sonic and his friends throwing him his 20th BirthdayWow a good Sonic game! I have not seen that in a while. I enjoyed this game and I still play this game today trying to beat my original times, and get some achievements. Sonic Generations goes back to what people love most about Sonic games, Running, collecting rings, and destroying Dr. Robotnik's robots. The game starts off by showing Sonic and his friends throwing him his 20th Birthday party. During the party, Sonic's friends get sucked into this time travel portal and get frozen in time. Sonic goes into the portal and has to save his friends. While trying to save his friends, Sonic runs into his old 2D self from the first Sonic game! It is amazing to see the 2D and the 3D Sonic together. In order to save Sonic's friends, you have to complete each act 2 times with each character or Sonic in this case. The 2D Sonic runs in 2D like in the original game and the graphics look amazing for 2D. The 3D Sonic runs in 3D and has more abilities like jump higher and run a little bit faster. As much 3D Sonic is good, I started off with the 2D Sonic and that's the character I love playing as the most. The gameplay is awesome and you will be playing this game over and over again. Its about time Sonic had a good game. There is pretty level designs, problem solving, and great boss battles. Try this game out, You will like it.… Expand
  41. darkfury45
    Mar 19, 2014
    8
    Sonic Generations will do what it says in the title, and take you through the Generations of sonic the hedgehog. Reliving some of the best and - unfortunately - worst moments in Sonic's years of running through the world

    Graphics: The smooth graphics and dynamic color pallet with incredible shading is remarkable, and the blur effects for the modern sonic dash attacks is simply    Sonic Generations will do what it says in the title, and take you through the Generations of sonic the hedgehog. Reliving some of the best and - unfortunately - worst moments in Sonic's years of running through the world

    Graphics: The smooth graphics and dynamic color pallet with incredible shading is remarkable, and the blur effects for the modern sonic dash attacks is simply outstanding as to how well it works together. The graphics - however - do push the system to its limits, and you can occasionally find frame-rate chops or momentary lag. It's not enough to ruin a game, and is thankfully rare in most cases.

    Game play: The negative part of the game play is the bias towards modern Sonic and very short storyline. Even if you choose to do the challenges, find all five red rings in a level, the game play is very short lived and following the story alone is even shorter. In terms of the bosses, you face two bosses as Modern Sonic and one as Retro Sonic, the final boss is - as many will, did, and should expect - tag team between the two. As a sonic veteran, having played many of Sonic's best and worst games (sonic labyrinth, just why SEGA? Y_Y) I was very disappointed with how you do not revisit some of the most nostalgic bosses from the older Sonic games such as Sonic CD, Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, etc. The game play - short lived as it is - provides a huge refreshment to nostalgia with revamped music and remastered bosses and levels, themed after some of the BEST moments in Sonic's history. You get to enjoy the epic 2D classic and 3D modern sonic game play styles, with challenges from older games, revamped with many improvements and epic moments.

    Storyline: The storyline itself is very obvious to many people, and - as stated before - is very short lived. The story itself doesn't really excite you much as there are very minimal plot twists or intriguing details. However, by revisiting some of the older games, we can see how much Sonic has changed - for the better and worse - over the years.

    Character Development: The character development is rather minimalistic, with very minimal use of their personalities and barely any use other than to find out secrets in levels - such as locations of the red rings - and take part in one of the cheesiest cut scenes I've ever seen in the final stage. You also get to hear Omochao with one of the worst voice acting they ever gave to the robotic creature - thankfully disabling Omochao is an option.

    Unfulfilled Expectations: As a Sonic Veteran, I have longed to see a return of the Chao Gardens as well as special stages. The Chao Gardens was one of the most relaxing and adorable mini-games the Sonic franchise gave us during the Sonic Adventure games, and the special stages (such as the ones from Sonic, Sonic 2, Sonic CD and Sonic 3) provided a bit of a hidden challenge. Annoying? Perhaps, but a classic thing that gave players a challenge. In Sonic Generations - and most games nowadays - you earn chaos emeralds during the story, but have no use for them. In this case especially, there's no use of the chaos emeralds (outside the final boss) until you've completed the game AND purchased an upgrade. Upgrades were an interesting add-on to modern sonic games, but they can be tedious and make minimal sense. Given how you can use the chaos emeralds to turn super sonic AFTER purchasing the upgrade - which is ONLY available AFTER finishing the main storyline - really leaves me with great disappointment. The rival battles, however, add an interesting twist to some of Sonic's older battles, but unfortunately, do not satisfy some of the nostalgia that was expected; mainly due to the short length of the battles. The final boss - however - was the biggest disappointment I have seen in a Sonic game in ages. The battle itself is too easy and more so luck based. It is highly predictable in many cases, however in other cases, some attacks are near-impossible to dodge due to either lack of time to react, lag issues, or glitched hit boxes. Some abilities, such as the time slow, aren't even threatening, just a nuisance to deal with as they do nearly nothing but slow the entire battle down. From the three other bosses they offer, the final boss is a huge disappointment in comparison.

    Conclusion: Despite how much negativity that people may have picked up from minor, Sonic Generations is a very fun and VERY satisfying game in many places. Several spots need improvement, but SEGA has shown us how our favorite blue hedgehog has come, and with a secret unlockable that lets you relive the first of the Sonic series, we are given a game with many variations in design, with multiple ways to clear a level - much like in the old Sonic Games - and a game play even a six year old can master. I hope SEGA will look at this and realize what made Sonic great, improve it, and release something truly remarkable.    … Expand
  42. Aquaris475
    May 26, 2013
    8
    Sonic Colors was the game that brought me back to the series. when I played this game, I knew Sonic's reign of bad games had come to an end. The story for the game is simple. while I love this in a sonic game, I can't help but feel it's too simple. many things in the game are left unanswered, and feels like an excuse to get modern and classic sonic together. but the story means nothingSonic Colors was the game that brought me back to the series. when I played this game, I knew Sonic's reign of bad games had come to an end. The story for the game is simple. while I love this in a sonic game, I can't help but feel it's too simple. many things in the game are left unanswered, and feels like an excuse to get modern and classic sonic together. but the story means nothing with addicting gameplay like this. classic stages keep all the physics and fun of the original genesis games. sure, the control isn't exactly like the genesis days, but still feels very fluent. Modern stages are just as fun. the game takes the unleashed formula once again, and feels smoother thanks to the better frame rate. The graphics for the game are among the most beautiful I've ever seen in a game. each zone does their reincarnations very well with graphics. along with that, each stage has good level design. The soundtrack, like most Sonic games, is awesome. both original and remixed tunes are catchy, and it becomes even better when you find out you can switch the song in a stage to one of the ones unlocked. This game falls flat in 2 areas, however: boss battles and missions. the boss battles are short, both in length and numbers. I would have liked more of a variety of bosses in the game. the final boss, which I won't spoil, is the worst part of the game. you have no idea what is going on the whole time, and the controls constantly fight you here. and it doesn't help that Sonic's friends are constantly babbling. the side missions in the game add to the replay value, but are bland in the end. each one is either too easy or too difficult, and shouldn't be bothered with, except for the times when it's required in order to progress. Overall, Sonic Generations is a great game. the gameplay has twice the fun with both gameplay styles, the graphics are beautiful, and the soundtrack is the biggest one in years.… Expand
  43. Bokxie
    Dec 12, 2013
    8
    Sonic Generations marks the 20th anniversary of the Blue blur, and with celebrations of our beloved gaming icon, a game also joins the club. And what kind of game is it?

    The game allows you to play with 2 Sonics. One from the good old genesis days and one from the modern Sonic days. Sounds confusing? Well, time travel is always confusing so don't point at me. The two Sonics are on their    Sonic Generations marks the 20th anniversary of the Blue blur, and with celebrations of our beloved gaming icon, a game also joins the club. And what kind of game is it?

    The game allows you to play with 2 Sonics. One from the good old genesis days and one from the modern Sonic days. Sounds confusing? Well, time travel is always confusing so don't point at me. The two Sonics are on their way to save their friends, speeding through stages of the past and fix the timeline.

    The gameplay is fun for everyone, either an old skool Sonic fan or a new one, or even someone who has never been part of this franchise. Like playing old platformers with speed added, classic Sonic is your friend! More of a 3d speed section fan, modern Sonic is the guy you want! You'll have to play with both of them to complete the game but don't worry, you'll enjoy it.

    The music consists mainly of older Sonic themes being remixed. For example, when you go through a stage you will hear two versions, a classic version and a modern version of the original stage theme. And they are absolutely a joy to listen to.

    Other things also make a return or are brand new. There are mission gates which allows you to go through stages with an other goal than reach the finish, and there's a skill shop in which you can adjust Sonic's gameplay style to your own. Want more speed? Buy the blast off skill. Want more grip? The acceleration skill is something you want.

    There are only two negative points that I have to mention with this game, which are the length and the story. The length of this game is only 4 hours long, not counting the missions and collecting red rings or achievements, so that's a bit of a let down. The story is pretty awkward. There are barely any cutscenes, and making a story including time travel tends to fail easy if done wrong.

    I would advice this game to any fan, whether old skool, modern lover or not a fan of Sonic overall.    … Expand
  44. how_are_u
    Aug 20, 2014
    8
    This game was released on 3DS, but also has an X360 version! This version features better, though non-3D graphics, decent control (especially on the classic stages), and a really awesome area where you can play your favourite Sonic music again and again. The 3D stages are rather fun, but I personally find them infuriating, although their control is decent (The 3D control isn't as good asThis game was released on 3DS, but also has an X360 version! This version features better, though non-3D graphics, decent control (especially on the classic stages), and a really awesome area where you can play your favourite Sonic music again and again. The 3D stages are rather fun, but I personally find them infuriating, although their control is decent (The 3D control isn't as good as Sonic The Hedgehog, also X360, though, which came five years earlier. Seriously?). A good game overall.… Expand
  45. DemonSlayerNate
    Jul 21, 2014
    8
    This game is fun a bag of fun You can switch between 2D gameplay, and 3D gameplay. It take the best elements of 2D and 3D sonic and recreates some of the best levels from previous sonic games. One of the best sonic games.
  46. Duskycarp116
    Sep 11, 2015
    8
    Remember when Sonic's 2 good 3D games? If you don't then you really need to play this because its really really fun as **** m9s, and it will forever be in my memories
  47. DreamcastUser
    Oct 19, 2014
    8
    Easily one of the best 3D Sonics ever made. The story was good ole Sonic Fun. And it also had a lot of good nostalgia with the levels. My only complaint is that it all felt too short.
  48. S3AN06
    Jun 17, 2015
    8
    Sonic Generations is my second favourite Modern Sonic game due to its high speed action; fans of the classic titles will enjoy the game as much as I do.

    Everything about this game is amazing with the only letdown being the easy difficulty and not many other stages from other Sonic games to play; I rate this game a 8.5 out of 10. A must play for long time Sonic fans.
  49. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 3, 2017
    8
    [ Edited as of January 3rd, 2017 ] Sonic Generations is worth a true gamer's beauty to celebrate years of such a character and his game. Whether you love the hedgehog during his classical days or as of now, this is your big game to collect.
  50. Blaster2004
    Jul 18, 2016
    8
    This is one of the best Sonic games ever made, it's not perfect, because some of the challenges where stupid, and it's short. But the game play and graphics cancel both of those flaws out
  51. dislexicpotato
    Oct 2, 2018
    8
    The peak of the Sonic franchise, with gorgeous graphics, amazing music, and gameplay that is superb for both modern and classic sonic
  52. PizzaW0lf
    Nov 22, 2021
    8
    Sonic Generations is a speedy platform-er released in 2011. Published by Sega and produced by the makers of Sonic forces and Sonic colors. I must preface that is actually my first real Sonic game I really played and finished so expect a new player bias towards this. Let's get started with the review.

    - Story (No spoliers) The story in this game depicts Sonic celebrating his birthday.    Sonic Generations is a speedy platform-er released in 2011. Published by Sega and produced by the makers of Sonic forces and Sonic colors. I must preface that is actually my first real Sonic game I really played and finished so expect a new player bias towards this. Let's get started with the review.

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    Story (No spoliers)
    The story in this game depicts Sonic celebrating his birthday. When all of a sudden the time eater comes out of nowhere and destroys the world leaving it colorless and empty. Which leaves Sonic to go and rescue his friends and restore them back to there filled forms in both classic and modern Sonic (which ties into the game play really well). While the story isn't too remarkable, there's some really cool details they leave in the story for past fans to enjoy. I also really like the symbolic meaning of Sonic celebrating his birthday as this game is supposed to represent the history of sonic coming together to create the ultimate game. Overall the story does it's job very well to motivate the player to finish the game but it's completely optional as you can skip all the cut scenes if you desire.

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    Gameplay
    The gameplay in this game is extremely weird sometimes. First, the controls. The controls can be inconsistent and I found it to be very frustrating when they never worked when I wanted them to work. The main problem is how sluggish it can be to control sonic in certain sections. For example, which is easily the worst stage in the game. It was so annoying not being able to be precise with the platforming that stage. If the controls were to be improved, I would make them a lot more responsive and tactile. The hit boxes in this game is another lacking area. There would be times where I wanted to pick up some rings but I would barely miss them even though it would've looked like I got them. Either way these weren't deal breakers but I would've liked the game a lot more. However for the times they did worked it was great. Just be aware that certain sections can be frustrating for this reason. The boost felt great and so did the drifting.

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    Presentation
    The Graphics in this game look incredible mostly with how the rocks look and the texture work. Some parts look a little rough, but overall they did a great job remaking these stages to a crisp HD look. Also the music is amazing and leaves me listening to it even after I end the game.

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    Conclusion
    In conclusion Sonic generations is a great celebration of all things Sonic and I'm really happy to have this be my first time playing a real Sonic game like this. I would highly recommend this game when it goes on sale.    … Expand
  53. LocalAlienParty
    Jul 15, 2018
    8
    Sonic Generations is easily the best modern Sonic game you can buy today. Which is disappointing, considering how this was released way back in 2011. While the story is barebones, it's a simple enough excuse to justify a glorified retrospective trip throughout Sonic's history. Each level is a reimagining of a famous one from an older title, starting with the original Genesis game andSonic Generations is easily the best modern Sonic game you can buy today. Which is disappointing, considering how this was released way back in 2011. While the story is barebones, it's a simple enough excuse to justify a glorified retrospective trip throughout Sonic's history. Each level is a reimagining of a famous one from an older title, starting with the original Genesis game and ending with Colors. Both Classic and Modern Sonic play well, controls were tight and responsive. Each level is also highly replayable due to great design choices. Modern Sonic's levels truly shine the most, as it feels more like a reworked, balanced version of Unleashed. Ironically, the game falls apart in the last 3 acts (with levels based on games like Sonic '06). I don't know who decided to make each of those levels 10 minutes long, but it was a terrible mistake. I swore at least a third of the game revolved around Sonic '06, Unleashed, and Colors. Instead of redeeming the negatives from those titles, it just makes it ever so painfully clear why they weren't good, making you want to replay the Dreamcast levels more than anything else. Padding involves tedious mini-levels featuring other characters as support (a level involving Tails were he has to fly you over big gaps you couldn't jump, etc). Of course, you need to complete at least one of those 3 times per act as to get the Boss Key. At least the mini-boss levels were interesting, like recreating the famous final battle against Shadow. Music is always great, it's a Sonic game. Most music included are remixed cuts of songs you will probably sing along to, if you grew up playing the franchise. I truly hope SEGA can allow Sonic Team the time and resources to create a better follow-up to Forces. The engine is already available, so enough with the gimmicks already. A next-gen (Modern only) Sonic game that's truly great is within reach. I played this version of Sonic Generations on an Xbox One S, via backward compatible features. Benefits included better textures and a framerate that never dropped once. An Xbox One X 4K/60fps patch is also available. (I have also completed this game on PS3 a year ago, so my comparison to last gen hardware is to that version, which had minor framerate drops roughly twice a level). I truly believe this game could have been a 10 if delayed, or a 9 if the last few levels were reworked. As it stands, I will argue that it's a solid 8/10 game worth playing for everyone. If you're a Sonic fan, you must play this.… Expand
  54. Westimations
    Oct 25, 2018
    8
    Sonic Generations is a really enjoyable game, with a creative story, albeit with some weak gameplay (mainly because of Modern Sonic's acts), but the game looks amazing for a game from 2011, probably my favorite video game from 2011, barely edging out Super Mario 3D Land. Kind of funny how they came out 2 days in between each other.
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 7/10
    Presentation: 9/10
    Overall: 8/10
  55. ZXSth
    Feb 4, 2020
    8
    As an unapologetic fan of both Sonic Adventure games who found Sonic Unleashed frustrating and not worth finishing, I was happily surprised by Sonic Generations. Despite its short length, this was probably the first time I went back and replayed levels in a Sonic game just to try and get the best time possible. And as someone who has no regard for reaching the top of a leaderboard, I findAs an unapologetic fan of both Sonic Adventure games who found Sonic Unleashed frustrating and not worth finishing, I was happily surprised by Sonic Generations. Despite its short length, this was probably the first time I went back and replayed levels in a Sonic game just to try and get the best time possible. And as someone who has no regard for reaching the top of a leaderboard, I find this an incredible achievement.

    Though it absolutely rides on the coattails of Sonic's prior exploits, this game (especially the Modern Sonic sections, I've found) is engaging as hell. The designs of the reimagined levels are quite well-conceived, and both Classic and Modern Sonic control remarkably well (Classic Sonic especially, who feels almost the same as he did in the Genesis games). Furthermore, the return of Super Sonic is a welcome addition for longtime fans of this series, who were stuck playing as him only in the final boss battle of the game.

    I would recommend this game to anyone looking for a solid fast-paced action game. And when it comes to longtime Sonic fans, this is an easy recommendation - you will be reminded of the best Sonic had to offer, because it is in full force in this game.    … Expand
  56. sosuss
    Apr 7, 2019
    8
    many of sonic fans liked classic sonic gameplay but ı think its kinda boring.2d gameplay was good in mania but in this one its boring a lot and that key finding is boring too modern levels AWSOME btw.
  57. NintendoPlayer0
    Aug 6, 2019
    8
    This is the best 3D sonic, no doubt.
    The 2D sections with classic sonic are fun.
    But, this game is really short, like really short, you can beat it in 1 Hour.
    Not a must-play, but if you enjoyed the modern sonic levels in sonic unleashed, you will enjoy this one.
  58. Stan_Osbourne
    Mar 26, 2020
    8
    Когда Sonic Colors вырвал серию из бездны небытия, Sonic Generations прямо таки приятный бальзам на душу. Это ностальгия в чистом её виде, как реквием по всем тем играм, что мы любили и будем любить дальше. Отличный бонус в виде оригинальной открываемой игры про Соника, плюс отличный ремикс и редизайн под 3Д и 2Д геймплей классического и модерн Соника. Жаль, что это было так...недолго. ВКогда Sonic Colors вырвал серию из бездны небытия, Sonic Generations прямо таки приятный бальзам на душу. Это ностальгия в чистом её виде, как реквием по всем тем играм, что мы любили и будем любить дальше. Отличный бонус в виде оригинальной открываемой игры про Соника, плюс отличный ремикс и редизайн под 3Д и 2Д геймплей классического и модерн Соника. Жаль, что это было так...недолго. В целом игра приятная, хоть и сюжет крайне примитивен.… Expand
  59. schimidtwas
    Sep 11, 2021
    8
    Incredible, it is an excellent game for those who want to know the franchise. Although it is easy and very short, lasting less than 3 hours, it is very good, it could be better, having more levels, more challenges, being more long-lived and having a third Sonic being the one from the Adventure era, "pre-boost" in this case, and also a much better story and setting.
    But I recommend, you    Incredible, it is an excellent game for those who want to know the franchise. Although it is easy and very short, lasting less than 3 hours, it is very good, it could be better, having more levels, more challenges, being more long-lived and having a third Sonic being the one from the Adventure era, "pre-boost" in this case, and also a much better story and setting.
    But I recommend, you can catch him without fear that he will have an excellent game in his library.    … Expand
  60. Resetto
    Sep 6, 2022
    8
    Now that’s a Sonic game! Fast, fun, maybe not great at around the end and a little easy, but overall an insanely fun game that cuts the bs of a game like Unleashed.
  61. FighterBro
    Jul 15, 2021
    8
    Sonic Generations has to be one of the best boost games I have ever played showing us Sonic's history from Sonic 1 to the latest game at the time Sonic Colors. It does remakes of the most well known levels of previous Sonic games really good for the Modern Stages. The classic stages are fun too but you're really here for the boost levels. My only complaint is that the game is at least 5Sonic Generations has to be one of the best boost games I have ever played showing us Sonic's history from Sonic 1 to the latest game at the time Sonic Colors. It does remakes of the most well known levels of previous Sonic games really good for the Modern Stages. The classic stages are fun too but you're really here for the boost levels. My only complaint is that the game is at least 5 hours long, no story but it is an anniversary title, and the ranking system is too easy. If the ranking was like Unleashed/Colors I would like it way more.Other than that really good game 8/10… Expand
  62. carlosmponce25
    Sep 6, 2021
    8
    Seré sincero, el juego tiene una historia vacía, sin profundidad, es algo predecible, ¡Pero vamos, nadie juega a un Sonic o Mario por su historia!, y ese es el punto; en el aspecto técnico, de gameplay, de diseño de niveles y de música, este Sonic se lleva la corona como el mejor juego de Sonic moderno de su tipo en 3D. Pasé horas completándolo en mi antigua 360, son horas de mi infanciaSeré sincero, el juego tiene una historia vacía, sin profundidad, es algo predecible, ¡Pero vamos, nadie juega a un Sonic o Mario por su historia!, y ese es el punto; en el aspecto técnico, de gameplay, de diseño de niveles y de música, este Sonic se lleva la corona como el mejor juego de Sonic moderno de su tipo en 3D. Pasé horas completándolo en mi antigua 360, son horas de mi infancia que jamás olvidaré, y pese a los años aún sigo disfrutando de este juego con la meta de completarlo en el menor tiempo posible. Totalmente recomendado si quieres jugar un juego de Sonic, no te arrepentirás.… Expand
  63. Wolf855
    Jan 12, 2022
    8
    Campain- ok
    Characters- ok
    Gameplay- Great
    Graphics- ok
    Content- Great
    Overall- its a Great Sonic Game
  64. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    this game is so good for no reason
    i miss when knuckles wasn't just an idiot though
  65. TheWinterWarman
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    A good, short and sweet Sonic game that improves everything from colors and unleashed (except for story and identity). The level design is fast and fluid for both sonics (mostly for modern), the music is some of the best remixes in the series and seeing my favorite stages in HD brings a tear to my eye. The downsides of this adventure is that this game is short, the story is not good, andA good, short and sweet Sonic game that improves everything from colors and unleashed (except for story and identity). The level design is fast and fluid for both sonics (mostly for modern), the music is some of the best remixes in the series and seeing my favorite stages in HD brings a tear to my eye. The downsides of this adventure is that this game is short, the story is not good, and Planet Wisp. I just wish that there were more levels added to the game so this could've been the best this game could've been. Also the story is worst than sonic colors in my opinion and I hate planet Wisp in this game. Also this game is very easy. But other than that, if you like the boost of unleashed and colors, and want a shot of nostalgia in a polished package, then Generations is for you.… Expand
  66. zlt
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    I Have Nothing To Say Really................................................................
  67. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    This is a love letter to the Sonic series that has fan service galore. With two different styles of gameplay and remixed versions of levels from almost every Sonic game up until this point, this is sure to bring a smile to the face of any longtime Sonic fan who plays it. However there have been a lot of bad Sonic games, and the remixed versions of levels from those games made "Generations"This is a love letter to the Sonic series that has fan service galore. With two different styles of gameplay and remixed versions of levels from almost every Sonic game up until this point, this is sure to bring a smile to the face of any longtime Sonic fan who plays it. However there have been a lot of bad Sonic games, and the remixed versions of levels from those games made "Generations" remind of both the good and the bad times Sonic games have brought me over the years.

    The overall quality of the game is good, and the remixed versions of these levels are without a doubt better than their original versions, but they do bring some unnecessary frustration to the mix. The story behind why we are reliving these moments in Sonic gaming history, complete with gorgeous visuals and an outstanding soundtrack, is your typical convoluted and nonsensical Sonic affair. Even though the plot is throwaway it is still filled with hilarious moments, references, and serves as a way to let gamers know why they are seeing two Sonics.

    That's right there are two Sonics, each of whom bring their own style of gameplay to the mix. The Sonic of the past brings the classic 2D gameplay of the Genesis era, while modern Sonic brings the the current 3D style of gameplay that the modern Sonic games are known for. For the most part both styles work well, but modern Sonic suffers from control issues that can lead to irritating deaths and classic Sonic's jump feels random in accuracy. Still, both styles of gameplay are fun and the control issues only really cause an issue on the more frustration levels.

    Overall I did enjoy "Generations" and recommend it to Sonic fans new or old. It's not my favorite Sonic game, and some of the levels reminded me of why I used to hate Sonic games not too long ago, but the good outweighs the bad here. The levels are mostly well made and feature branching paths throughout. There is enough content here to please longtime Sonic fans as well as newcomers, even if it isn't the most polished content out there.

    This is a good modern Sonic game and there aren't a lot of those. It makes a lot of mistakes that made me originally hate the Sonic series, but overall it does enough right that it manages to best a lot of the crap that has come from this series. It will bring memories of Sonic that are both good and bad, but the good memories are at the forefront here and make this game recommendable.    … Expand
  68. DukeJon
    Jul 7, 2012
    7
    Mixed feelings about this game. Some of it is excellent, controlling both classic and modern sonic for the same levels is a really good idea and there are lots of missions and unlockables. Many of the levels, particularly Green Hill and Rooftop Run, are the best you will ever find in a sonic game ever and it's nice to see all the characters from the series back again. However the lack ofMixed feelings about this game. Some of it is excellent, controlling both classic and modern sonic for the same levels is a really good idea and there are lots of missions and unlockables. Many of the levels, particularly Green Hill and Rooftop Run, are the best you will ever find in a sonic game ever and it's nice to see all the characters from the series back again. However the lack of environments is disappointing. They are great, but I was surprised to find myself arriving at the end boss so quickly. There just aren't enough main missions, and they made a few odd choices (why would anyone want to revisit Crisis City?). There are lots of sub-missions but they are very mixed in quality, to say the least. The designers seem to have made a point of including as many of the sonic series characters as possible in the missions, and usually in very contrived and annoying ways. So on one level you have to race Amy by riding a frustrating spinner machine, another you see you calling on a character to throw you across large gaps. However these just seem to take away from what makes sonic great - racing through a level at high speed avoiding traps and doing lots of homing attacks. A lot of the sub-missions are very frustrating. This all reminds me of the problems SEGA had with Sonic Unleashed (imho a better game overall). With Sonic Unleashed it would have been better if they'd just forgotten about the were-hog and done all day levels instead. With Sonic generations it would have been better if they'd forgotten about including all the characters from the series in the missions, ditched half the sub-missions and had more main mission environments instead. Sonic Generations is still a great game, but for me it fell a little short of its potential.… Expand
  69. Jarbas6
    Dec 12, 2011
    7
    It's much better than some other Sonic games, but still not that awesome. 2D Sonic is back, and it's amazing, but maybe SEGA thought Modern Sonic is better and focused the game on him. Only one boss fight is with Classic Sonic, and it has something Modern in it. Other bosses are with 3D Sonic and are really boring to pass. I have never seen a boss with a timer, and the final one in SonicIt's much better than some other Sonic games, but still not that awesome. 2D Sonic is back, and it's amazing, but maybe SEGA thought Modern Sonic is better and focused the game on him. Only one boss fight is with Classic Sonic, and it has something Modern in it. Other bosses are with 3D Sonic and are really boring to pass. I have never seen a boss with a timer, and the final one in Sonic Generations has got it (for a cool reason, but it's got it). But the game is so gorgeous, and with amazing levels, that I can't give it less than 7. Though, if this game was only 2D Sonic, I would have gave it a 10.… Expand
  70. 360gamer8302
    Feb 5, 2012
    7
    First of all, this game is good. The graphics are fantastic for sonic title. The story is somewhat tolerable. I kinda wished that his friends would all grow up and you know get careers or something. The first like 6-9 stages are pretty good. However this game took a brilliant risk by even aknowledging the existence of recent Sonic releases such as Sonic Unleashed. That is where the gameFirst of all, this game is good. The graphics are fantastic for sonic title. The story is somewhat tolerable. I kinda wished that his friends would all grow up and you know get careers or something. The first like 6-9 stages are pretty good. However this game took a brilliant risk by even aknowledging the existence of recent Sonic releases such as Sonic Unleashed. That is where the game started to lose me. I think the only reason didn't receive a lower score from me, is because of the tribute to classic stages such as Green Hill Zone and that one industrial stage from Sonic 2. This is definetly a game for hardcore Sonic fans.… Expand
  71. darkfury23
    Nov 20, 2011
    7
    This game is the best game they have made in a while, It is very close to the classic sonic and the original formula is what I enjoyed the most. The drawbacks are the flow of the levels has no connections its just 9 randomly chosen levels 6 of which aren't even from the earlier sonic games. The first 3 are from sega genesis sonic and are the best levels in the game and the rest are from asThis game is the best game they have made in a while, It is very close to the classic sonic and the original formula is what I enjoyed the most. The drawbacks are the flow of the levels has no connections its just 9 randomly chosen levels 6 of which aren't even from the earlier sonic games. The first 3 are from sega genesis sonic and are the best levels in the game and the rest are from as recent as sonic colors. Not sure why that is in a game called sonic generations. It can be hard to get up speed after stopping and going into a roll will only cause sonic to stop unlike the classic games where you could spin-dash around loops and such. The good is that it almost feels like the real deal, sometimes you forget you're playing a recent sonic game. The remixed songs and memories are very fun to relive with the new engine. To me this game is a 7 and the sonic team is definitely on the right track. In order to keep this momentum they should release a sonic generations 2 and sonic generations 3 with at least 15 levels selected from sonic 1, 2, 3 , 3d blast, sonic adventure, sonic heroes, and sonic unleashed. Next time throw in every level from every "classic" sonic game and you've got yourself a AAA game my friend! btw Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) game is not a classic game why is it in Sonic Generations.… Expand
  72. jarvoid
    Dec 31, 2011
    7
    Overall a good game, however it could have been so much better!! The first 3 stages are very very good re-mixes of 2d sonic from Sonic 1,2,3 & Knuckles (depending on how you look at it). However from there on wards the game goes down hill, only 3 boss stages for the whole game, each stage only has 2 acts and the challenges are not nearly enough to keep you playing. The cinematic scenesOverall a good game, however it could have been so much better!! The first 3 stages are very very good re-mixes of 2d sonic from Sonic 1,2,3 & Knuckles (depending on how you look at it). However from there on wards the game goes down hill, only 3 boss stages for the whole game, each stage only has 2 acts and the challenges are not nearly enough to keep you playing. The cinematic scenes are very boring and look rushed in comparison to Sonic unleashed which could be compared to a pixar movie for quality. The white backgrounds of the limbo world are well...white and plain! making the hub world very boring.

    This said. The Chemical Plant and Emerald Hill Zone are two of the best 2d and 3d sonic levels I have ever played. The quality of these two stages appears to be higher than all the rest. I would have loved to have seen more levels from the 2d sonic era and this mostly because the quality of the first 3 stages 2d and 3d is excellent. The level design is great, I would have liked to have seen one of the snow stages and a water stage. this would have really improved this game, 3 of the stages are city based which is pretty repetitive.

    Get this game but dont pay full price, it was £6 on steam the other day in the run up to xmas.    … Expand
  73. Smash_Bro
    Jan 17, 2012
    7
    I had a blast playing through Sonic Generations, even though it had several glaring flaws. Half the stages are city themed (despite Sonic having a rich and diverse history of stages). Modern Sonic is often buggy (homing attack bugs and falling through the environment are the two most common). Boss fights, especially the last two are tedious and not any fun at all. Despite these flaws,I had a blast playing through Sonic Generations, even though it had several glaring flaws. Half the stages are city themed (despite Sonic having a rich and diverse history of stages). Modern Sonic is often buggy (homing attack bugs and falling through the environment are the two most common). Boss fights, especially the last two are tedious and not any fun at all. Despite these flaws, there's a ton of content here, and most of it will keep a smile on your face. The skill feature was a surprising and welcome addition as well.… Expand
  74. Dudebro614
    Apr 19, 2014
    7
    This game is alright, but it is too short. The 3D levels are so easy, that it takes no effort to beat them. However, the Colors level is so repetitive and boring that I wanted to quit forever. The 2D levels are also disappointing, as they are nowhere near as good as the Genesis levels. While I did have fun, it was short lived just like the game was. I was shocked at how short this gameThis game is alright, but it is too short. The 3D levels are so easy, that it takes no effort to beat them. However, the Colors level is so repetitive and boring that I wanted to quit forever. The 2D levels are also disappointing, as they are nowhere near as good as the Genesis levels. While I did have fun, it was short lived just like the game was. I was shocked at how short this game was. The only way I can recommend this game is if you rented it, because it is not worth $30. I can't believe they even launched it for $60.… Expand
  75. Trepadora
    Jan 31, 2014
    7
    Make no mistake, Sonic Generations is a step up from the series' misguided foray into the third dimension. Classic sonic stages are a breath of fresh air that are immensely satisfying and fun to play through. Relying far more on skill and quick thinking, they fare far better than the Act 2 Modern Sonic stages.

    Unfortunately, Sega still haven't quite figured out how to handle 3D well.    Make no mistake, Sonic Generations is a step up from the series' misguided foray into the third dimension. Classic sonic stages are a breath of fresh air that are immensely satisfying and fun to play through. Relying far more on skill and quick thinking, they fare far better than the Act 2 Modern Sonic stages.

    Unfortunately, Sega still haven't quite figured out how to handle 3D well. These stages suffer from ridiculous control issues and twitch based gameplay that is more frustrating than fun. You will constantly be starting and stopping without prior knowledge of the stage, denying you the sense of speed you really crave.

    As far as the graphics go, all the remade stages look very pretty, with minimal performance issues. The soundtrack too, is pretty good with some standout tracks, with a few being forgettable at worst. The story is pretty paper thin, but it's far better to have a minimalist story than a completely **** crazy one like Sonic '06 for example.

    Sonic Generations is a step in the right direction. If Sega can manage to handle Sonic in 3D, they might be onto a real winner in the future, but who knows if they'll ever have enough blast processing for that.    … Expand
  76. harryjc
    Sep 20, 2014
    7
    This game is a real nostalgia-gasm for old school gamers who grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog. The concept is great and it's good fun, but the game is not without its problems. For me I thought a lot of the bosses were terribly designed. They weren't intuitive and were real head scratchers. It wasn't straight forward. It just led to a lot of frustrations.

    And the level design was a bit    This game is a real nostalgia-gasm for old school gamers who grew up with Sonic the Hedgehog. The concept is great and it's good fun, but the game is not without its problems. For me I thought a lot of the bosses were terribly designed. They weren't intuitive and were real head scratchers. It wasn't straight forward. It just led to a lot of frustrations.

    And the level design was a bit wonky too. There's just so much going on, and it's overly busy. It's not like the old school Sonic games where it's left to right, and fairly straight forward. Every minute you're falling off a cliffside, or just not hitting your mark.

    The controls weren't too great either. Something about it felt too loose. But overall I think this is worth a look if you like Sonic the Hedgehog. It's new Sonic and old Sonic combined.    … Expand
  77. Zakthehedgehog1
    Apr 28, 2014
    7
    A great game, makes me happy everyday
    the is a simple story and sometimes ilogic
    But the gameplay is perfect
    The Music and Soundtrack are just Remixes, but never disappoint me
    The graphics are awesome
    Is short, but is a good game
  78. Codename_zero
    Sep 5, 2015
    7
    Fan-service
    Thanks Sega
    Pros: Nostalgia Classic Sonic Boost Mechanic revamped BEATIFUL graphics AWESOME SOUNDTRACKS (i know are the same but still) perfectly balanced with 2d and 3d sections with modern sonic Remaked Levels Smooth and addictive gameplay Cons: Short Campaign Story can be a bit non-sense sometimes could have more stages lacks at new content (But its still    Fan-service
    Thanks Sega
    Pros:
    Nostalgia
    Classic Sonic
    Boost Mechanic revamped
    BEATIFUL graphics
    AWESOME SOUNDTRACKS (i know are the same but still)
    perfectly balanced with 2d and 3d sections with modern sonic
    Remaked Levels
    Smooth and addictive gameplay

    Cons:
    Short Campaign
    Story can be a bit non-sense sometimes
    could have more stages
    lacks at new content (But its still awesome to relive the most awesome stages with that engine and new level design)
    Colors and unleashed >>>> Generations . (get the three already)    … Expand
  79. Criti-Wise
    Jul 4, 2019
    7
    I didn't really finish the entire game since I don't have it anymore, but it was fun. The boost formula is at a high point, and the visuals are pretty nice, but the story is lacking, and Classic Sonic didn't control as good as in the original games, but you have to play as both Modern and Classic Sonic to finish the game. It's still enjoyable, but it's not the best SEGA has to offer.
  80. lidwang
    Mar 1, 2019
    7
    It's the best 3d sonic game, and even though that's not saying much, what this game acomplishes is to show that you can make the boost formula of the game work in an envoirment with multiple pathways and complex plataforms. Sure, this game borrows a lot of its identity from previous games and the classic sections are not the best, but it's still a good journey to be had.
  81. Blue-Guy
    Apr 6, 2021
    7
    Good game. They refined the boost formula from Sonic Unleashed and made it good. Gameplay is fun and the Modern Sonic stages have lots of replay value. Lots of stuff isn't perfect though, such as plot holes in the story and such. Classic Sonic gameplay was kind of boring to me and I didn't always look forward to it but that's just my preference. A major issue I had with him was that heGood game. They refined the boost formula from Sonic Unleashed and made it good. Gameplay is fun and the Modern Sonic stages have lots of replay value. Lots of stuff isn't perfect though, such as plot holes in the story and such. Classic Sonic gameplay was kind of boring to me and I didn't always look forward to it but that's just my preference. A major issue I had with him was that he comes out of the spindash so quickly that I charge up a spindash and then he starts running RIGHT as I'm at an enemy and take damage instead of destroying it. The main story was pretty short too, I finished it in around 2 hours only, but there is a lot of extra stuff to do so it isn't a huge problem, just wish they included more levels from games like Sonic Rush and more bosses. Music is great as always. I would give it a higher score, but compared to other games at the time, it doesn't really stand up all that well. Modern Sonic has 2D sections for some reason though?? I wouldn't really mind them, but Classic Sonic is there for that. I feel that they just gave him 2D sections when they didn't know how to design the part of the level in 3D.… Expand
  82. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    A pretty good Sonic game. The best 3D Sonic game by a long shot, which isn't saying much.
  83. SomeCanadianBoy
    Dec 25, 2021
    7
    The good:
    Music
    Gameplay (3d sonic)
    Good level design

    The bad:
    2D sonic (control like ass compared to sonic mania, feels chunky )
    Bugs ( like clipping through the ground in some areas)
    A little bit overrated
  84. lemos1898
    May 7, 2023
    7
    Great sonic overall, i did hate the history and a lot of characters that didn't need to be there, the classic Sega Genesis sonic is also played on 4:3 for no apparent reason, the final boss is just boring, but all the rest of the game is incredible, just a great sonic with both of the styles built on the franchise in well done stages.
  85. Jon-Ryo
    Feb 19, 2012
    6
    I am a huge sonic fan, have been since the master system, and having recently got sonic CD (from xbla arcade and loved it!!) I was optimistic about this game, I had played the demo and really enjoyed the 2D stages. Having played this game through to completion though I can say that it is overall uninspired and a real missed oppourtunity for some new 2D sonic creativity. While theI am a huge sonic fan, have been since the master system, and having recently got sonic CD (from xbla arcade and loved it!!) I was optimistic about this game, I had played the demo and really enjoyed the 2D stages. Having played this game through to completion though I can say that it is overall uninspired and a real missed oppourtunity for some new 2D sonic creativity. While the levels remain fun and engaging (for the most part) the problem comes with the way they set up the unlock system, you are just running through certain parts of the same level continuosly to unlock special items. At first they are a nice touch but then you realise they're only there to prolong the longevity of a game that in all fairness (2D and 3D stages) could easily be completed in a weekend if you did'nt do the challenges. The game in itself is not a bad game, but the fact that they have re-hashed old bosses (there is only one 2D level boss in the whole game!!) and the ones they've added themselves are very uninspired, the final boss fight is infuriating, boring and just not a fun end to the game. Best part of this game for me was the 2D levels, they are beautifully realised, and original sonic controls well, 3D levels are good if somewhat awkward to control at the top speeds, but I've always preferred the 2D sonics. Having bought this game new at a bargain price of 14.99 I was very glad I didn't buy it for full price when it was first released, I would have been very annoyed. Ok so overall the game does a nice job of fan service with great unlockables, such as concept art, music and the like, it's just a shame in the tedious way you have to go about unlocking them. 2D levels are a blast, 3D are above average but not say on the level of a 3D mario. Boss fights for me were a total let down, I really feel they were a missed oppurtunity to create more ORIGINAL and ENJOYABLE, challenging yet fair duels between sonic and his rivals. Oh and you can unlock sonic 1 from the megadrive (more good fan service). So for me this game wasn't a total let down, sega gave a great fan service with the game but I just can't bring myself to give it above a 6 I want to give it at least a 7 but the overall game is not deserving of it, if you're thinking about getting this game and you haven't played sonic CD, I recommend picking that up instead on XBLA for just 400MS points it's a real gem at a bargain price!!… Expand
  86. Pokern1nja
    Nov 4, 2011
    6
    Sooo disappointed with this game. The classic sonic 2d levels are awesome with great graphics and sounds, but.... Modern 3d levels are garbage (too many annoying sudden gaps to randomly fall down and die), cutscenes are garbage (too many stupid friends turn it into a kiddies game), challenges are garbage (thankfully u dnt have to play many frustratingly boring mini games) and bosses areSooo disappointed with this game. The classic sonic 2d levels are awesome with great graphics and sounds, but.... Modern 3d levels are garbage (too many annoying sudden gaps to randomly fall down and die), cutscenes are garbage (too many stupid friends turn it into a kiddies game), challenges are garbage (thankfully u dnt have to play many frustratingly boring mini games) and bosses are rubbish drawn-out affairs. The good classic 2d parts are a refreshing change of pace from all the shooting games, but nowhere near worth the price. Would have been much better if they just scrapped the modern era trash, and just stuck to the classic 2d sonic released as sonic 4 episode 2.… Expand
  87. ShadowBlazer400
    Nov 4, 2011
    6
    Generations is a really decent game but suffers some very serious drawbacks that frustrate more then please. But first on the good end of things. For the PS3 the graphics are all created in stunning HD. The landscapes and levels are wonderfully crafted both in graphics and in other details like sound. The game is a wonderful nostalgia trip for old time Sonic players with some levelGenerations is a really decent game but suffers some very serious drawbacks that frustrate more then please. But first on the good end of things. For the PS3 the graphics are all created in stunning HD. The landscapes and levels are wonderfully crafted both in graphics and in other details like sound. The game is a wonderful nostalgia trip for old time Sonic players with some level call backs that can be played both as the modern version and classic version of Sonic. The music is all remixed to fit the mood of the old level depending on what character you play. The story is fun but surprisingly simple, though not too surprising after a series of over the top and mediocre storylines. The game features a lot of unlockables such as old music and artwork and even a playable Sonic 1 game.

    Unfortunately the game has seriously heavy drawbacks which keep me from going higher which is a shame because I honestly thought this would be the best Sonic game of all time. Physics are okay however they are choppy. Suffering some of the same lag and drawbacks as Sonic 4 and taking away some abilities gained in previous titles that would be more than handy. Getting stuck on walls while homing, not climbing loops, unable to clear small gaps and an unstable control that prevents you running in a straight line. The game wants you to rely on near cat like reflexes to navigate tight corners and manage to make it to the goal in one piece. Too often the camera gets stuck on one of these corners and you loose all track of where you are. Some of the stages are just downright ridiculous, Shadow's boss fight requires you to navigate a large plane while spamming the boost button to collect power ups to defeat him. With the so-so hit detection it's very difficult to fight the Egg Dragoon which requires precision use of the homing attack. The Final Boss is just undeniably cruel as it lacks any adequate instruction to defeat it and lacks an adequate supply of rings to maintain super form. It's understandable a Final Boss would be difficult but this is simply too difficult as navigating a large 3D Environment while trying to maintain a ring count and dodge debris is simply too much.

    For those of us who per-ordered we'll be very disappointed to find the unlockable Casino Night Zone is nothing more than a trumped up minigame of Pinball that you could play on your PC. I'd say it wasn't worth the extra $5, which leads to the final problem is this game is simply too short. A great 20th Anniversary edition title with remakes of old classic levels is ridiculously short. The one thing that adds to continued time is a lot of pointless minigames but not an extra bundle of classic levels or a more expansive storyline to show off the new cast. Such a short game hardly justifies a $50 cost.

    Painful as it is to nitpick I still felt this game could have been so much more. Sonic Colors was enjoyable with a lot of speed and a modest amount of platforming and even a fun gimmick. This game has a lot of platforming and not enough speed and an unstable control scheme. The game is certainly worth a play but it isn't worth $50. Those anxious to play will find it fun, and I did find it fun but I also found it very frustrating Earns a 6.5. The game deserved a bit more for the cost.    … Expand
  88. waywardlaser
    Jun 28, 2022
    6
    Sorry, but the boost formula will never capture the same spirit as the Adventure games for me. I definitely see the appeal and it's fun in its own way, but it doesn't evoke the same feelings.
  89. Loom235
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    Really great, gets kinda repetitive after awhile, but still good. Love all the references and call backs to old sonic games and the classic sonic mechanic is cool!
  90. ReviewScope
    Mar 21, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After a slew of average-bad 3d sonic games and a horrendous 2d sonic (In my opinion), Sonic Generations is given to us. This is a tricky one with me personally......ugh....

    Pros:
    Game looks nice, all of the environments tend to look good and reflect nicely on Sonic's past.
    Game controls well, Sonic makes all the right turns and moves perfectly.
    Soundtrack is very nostalgic for hardcore Sonic players. You will probably like it.
    Gameplay is generally balanced, the 2d and 3d Sonic sections are mostly spread out evenly and is done well.

    BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUT

    Cons:
    During the 3D Sonic sections, there are moments where the game shoddily transitions into 2D, this is absolutely atrocious where it happens. It feels cheap and clunky like Sonic 4 and nobody wants that.
    There are challenges in the game and you would think that they are optional.....NOPE!!!! You have to do at least 1 challenge per level in each third of the game if you want to progress. WHATS DA POIIIIIINNNNTTTTTT??!??!?!?!??!
    The final boss is the reason I think this game is mediocre. Genuinely. It is horrible, messy, clunky, confusing, annoying, repetitive and it ruins the whole game. Yes, Mass Effect 3 had an underwhelming conclusion, but at least ME3 consistently keeps the FUNCTIONAL gameplay and only caused an outrage WITH A SINGLE CUTSCENE. It didn't bother me that much, but the battle in Sonic Generations is frustrating in every way and ruins everything. The quality plummets in comparison with the rest of the game.

    In my opinion, Sonic Generations could have been the perfect Sonic comeback we deserve, but with such a horrible final boss, it is very obvious that Sega rushed out the game before they had the time to decide whether that boss was a good idea. I'm sorry, but that boss made me rage multiple times. I know, I suck at games.

    8/10 (Original Score)
    5/10 (Just because of that stupid boss, the rest of the game is actually very good)    … Expand
  91. MaxxSwan13
    Jan 21, 2012
    4
    Whenever I play it it gets really frustrating trying to jump during the 2D and 3D sections. And whenever I play it my brother comes in the room and grabs the controller from me.... I'm probably going to try and play it later today so I'll re-review this if I finally get a chance to play it.
  92. wafflewithsyrup
    Nov 6, 2011
    4
    Sonic, how it should be. Imagine that the bad 3D running ( hard to stay on a straight line ) level reboots from Sonic 2006 and just about everything that has to do with the New-Gen Sonic then you would have a masterpiece. But (unfortuanetly) all these flaws are there in the game, so they end up stopping the fun and excitement from the 2-D Sonic. Hang in there buddy, maybe SEGA can NOTSonic, how it should be. Imagine that the bad 3D running ( hard to stay on a straight line ) level reboots from Sonic 2006 and just about everything that has to do with the New-Gen Sonic then you would have a masterpiece. But (unfortuanetly) all these flaws are there in the game, so they end up stopping the fun and excitement from the 2-D Sonic. Hang in there buddy, maybe SEGA can NOT mess things up just once.… Expand
  93. LordOsyrys
    Oct 25, 2020
    4
    When this game was first announced, I was so excited for a new (good looking) Sonic game, especially one that revisited the two best Sonic games ever, Adventure and Adventure 2. Yet when I played the free trial, I was massively disappointed by the clunky gameplay and ignored it. Years later I revisited it, and made it through the game, but was still disappointed. There is no story at all,When this game was first announced, I was so excited for a new (good looking) Sonic game, especially one that revisited the two best Sonic games ever, Adventure and Adventure 2. Yet when I played the free trial, I was massively disappointed by the clunky gameplay and ignored it. Years later I revisited it, and made it through the game, but was still disappointed. There is no story at all, the revisits of the previous levels are weird, and there's literally a minigame where you have to perform homing attacks on musical notes. What is that?

    The controls are horrible, he doesn't always jump when he's supposed to, his light speed dash is ineffective, turning corners is hard, and what is with this obsession of making a 3D platformer into a 2D platformer? If I'm playing as modern Sonic, why do I still have to sidescroll?

    Very disappointing game, and this is supposed to be one of the better Sonic games? Still hasn't been a good one since the Adventures.    … Expand
  94. Bronoonecares
    Apr 13, 2021
    4
    Bro this game is overrated af, most the things that u have to double tap for are really really hard to use and sometimes dont even work, boost system suck because they expect you to use a boost a certain way and sonic is hard to control
  95. DarkPheonix13
    Aug 10, 2012
    3
    I'm not a Sonic fan, let me make that clear first, but I really like Sonic Adventure 2 Battle for GC. So, as someone who just kinda looks at Sonic fans from the outside in, I don't see what people see in Sonic Generations. It's not very good,or even half good for that matter. Actually, it's just bad.

    It's not as bad as Sonic 06, BUT at least 06 did pay attention to putting together a    I'm not a Sonic fan, let me make that clear first, but I really like Sonic Adventure 2 Battle for GC. So, as someone who just kinda looks at Sonic fans from the outside in, I don't see what people see in Sonic Generations. It's not very good,or even half good for that matter. Actually, it's just bad.

    It's not as bad as Sonic 06, BUT at least 06 did pay attention to putting together a story. A badly written story, but a story none the less. Generations just seems to have abandoned that element and said "Let's just focus all on gameplay." That would be fine, if the gameplay was any fun. That is a failing to a new level, isn't it? The 3D stages with big Sonic are way too linear, even the stage they took from SA2 they found a way to take a lot of the fun out. It's like the drag races from Need for Speed Underground, except less complicated. The 2D small Sonic stages are ok, I guess if you like them, but here's the thing. When I first heard the story was about time travel, then my first thought was, "Oh balls, either there was going to be a bad plot hole, or game play would get frustrating." Low and behold, it was gameplay. Going through a long linear big Sonic stage, then to be suddenly switched to a small Sonic level, forgetting about the fact that little Sonic can't homing attack yet will get really annoying when it sends you into a pit. Also, why did Sonic abandon the spin dash? He could do it in SA2, and it was fun then. The 2D little Sonic stages are still fun because of it. There's also just a problem in the general idea of celebrating Sonic, and that's the bad moments of him are REALLY bad. A level from Sonic 06 was just sitting unironically there for us to celebrate. Uh, Sonic Team... Have you had your delirium pills, lately? Because, asking us to celebrate Sonic 06 is like asking us to celebrate being kicked in the balls by a horse, and then the horse taking $60 dollars out of our wallets. On top of that, why would they bring back what I'm sure to be the two most hated characters in the series? Silver shows up as a boss fight, and Charmy is just there. Also, how does Silver move faster than Sonic? I think they're depending on the time manipulation to cover plot holes, and that's just lazy.

    Something just crossed my mind, maybe this game gets good ratings because Sonic has been release horrible games for so long, that anything that's not horrible, just simply bad seems amazing for Sonic. I'm saying the only reason it's got good reviews, is because the bar was set so low, I'm suprised it hasn't been melted in hellfire. Sonic has been rubbing his little blue balls in our face for so long, that it blinded us to the truth. If someone must have new Sonic, a better idea would be to play the old games, then make a story, using Sonic action figures. It'd be better, and wouldn't cost as much as buying this game, and putting up with the crap it gives.    … Expand
  96. umafeo23
    Dec 15, 2012
    3
    Sega has ruined the game. Long and annoying levels; If I use boost, my character will hit something within the next 2 seconds. Sonic is a game about speed and excitement, not about passing (boring) obstacles in the first levels. It takes a lot of time to beat for the low replay value. In fact, this is a short game, but it gets boring, which makes the game hard to be played for more thanSega has ruined the game. Long and annoying levels; If I use boost, my character will hit something within the next 2 seconds. Sonic is a game about speed and excitement, not about passing (boring) obstacles in the first levels. It takes a lot of time to beat for the low replay value. In fact, this is a short game, but it gets boring, which makes the game hard to be played for more than 1/2 hours. I loved all sonic games, but this game is like is like ''Shadow: The Hedgehog''.… Expand
  97. illage2
    Nov 14, 2011
    2
    This is another Giimmicky Sonic game. Wow you can play as old and new sonic. A poor game, and not even worth your time playing. The stages are horribly designed, and the 3D sonic levels are a joke. If you're going to get this, wait until it comes down in price, as it is certainly not worth £45.
  98. DarkerSonic06
    Jul 12, 2018
    2
    It has teribble level design. The only thing you do in this game is put the Joystick forward , holding the X Button and sometimes pressing the A Button.
  99. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    2
    This Game is super overrated. Did people even play it before reviewing it? Because it's pretty hilarious that this Game was supposed to be a finished product.

    Classic Sonic plays horribly, Modern Sonic plays like a worse version of Unleashed, the story is super short and boring with no high stakes or emotional moments, the Game as a whole has horrible level design, two playable    This Game is super overrated. Did people even play it before reviewing it? Because it's pretty hilarious that this Game was supposed to be a finished product.

    Classic Sonic plays horribly, Modern Sonic plays like a worse version of Unleashed, the story is super short and boring with no high stakes or emotional moments, the Game as a whole has horrible level design, two playable characters (Modern and Classic Sonic) and it doesn't feel rewarding in the slightest. You can beat it in an hour, and the extra missions are weak.    … Expand
  100. Theguyoffire
    Mar 9, 2012
    1
    This game is one of the most glitch invested games ever made. Just like sonic 06. Do not buy this piece of garbage. Sega hasn't made anything decent since the 90s.
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#80 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#16 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#12 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 49
  3. Negative: 0 out of 49
  1. GamingTrend
    Feb 10, 2012
    84
    You won't be disappointed by the changes that have been made to make this a great experience.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Dec 11, 2011
    60
    Sonic Generations lets you play as two different Sonics, one from the present and one from the past. The first levels are fantastic, but the level design soon gets dull. The time trials and the music is good though.
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Dec 9, 2011
    84
    It's somewhat short and the boss battles are truly awful, but otherwise Sonic Generations is a solid platformer. Revisiting old levels is nostalgic and having two Sonics to control is a nice touch. [Dec 2011]
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