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
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#80 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
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#12 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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77

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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