Sonic the Fighters

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 43 Ratings

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  • Summary: Join Sonic & friends in battle in this classic arcade game from AM2. Initially on consoles as part of the Sonic Gems collection, Sonic the Fighters returns with a new online mode, including both online versus and tournament play. In single player mode, choose from 10 playable characters andJoin Sonic & friends in battle in this classic arcade game from AM2. Initially on consoles as part of the Sonic Gems collection, Sonic the Fighters returns with a new online mode, including both online versus and tournament play. In single player mode, choose from 10 playable characters and fight through 8 stages to stop Dr. Robotnik and Metal Sonic from unleashing the Death Egg II. Features include: True to its arcade form with all-new online modes All 8 original characters and arenas Online versus mode for head-to-head matches Online Room match mode for up to 6 players.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Gaming Age
    Jan 8, 2013
    83
    Sonic The Fighters may be simple and easy to play, but it's too obscure to ignore. The cheap price and overall strangeness of the title is good enough to warrant a purchase.
  2. Vandal
    Dec 5, 2012
    50
    It's really hard to review this kind of games. They are well adapted, but there's little addition compared to the original versions. Only recommended for nostalgic gamers.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine
    Jan 4, 2013
    50
    It's an interesting piece of Sega history, but not one that's aged particularly well.
  4. Games Master UK
    Jan 16, 2013
    50
    Ideal for complete beginners and Amy-haters, it's one to miss for the rest. [Feb 2013, p.85]
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  5. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 27, 2013
    50
    Sonic works hard, but looked better in the '90s. [March 2013, p.85]
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  6. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jan 20, 2013
    20
    This game is a fossilised turd that never deserved to be excavated. [Issue#93, p.85]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. ROTSA2
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    100%

    A unique fighting experience with a large, colourful roster of characters, tons of areas, and a surprisingly compelling story.
  2. KrillerBomb
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    An awesome fighting game with an awesome soundtrack to accompany it too. Get it.
  4. Burgerman445
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    This piece of art is by far the best fighting experience you could get from any game. High speed battles and cunning graphics make for aThis piece of art is by far the best fighting experience you could get from any game. High speed battles and cunning graphics make for a solid, well functioning fighting game. There are many stages with great tracks and graphical design. The characters all feel vastly different from each other adding replay ability to the best sonic title ever released.… Expand
  5. BrandonNel2307
    Dec 21, 2015
    7
    Not a bad game for the $5 that you will be spending, but the game certainly lacks any sort of full player combat controls that the playerNot a bad game for the $5 that you will be spending, but the game certainly lacks any sort of full player combat controls that the player wants. Anyhow, the game does have decent graphics, music, and characters. I recommend getting the PS3 version cause the controller makes the game feel more natural.… Expand
  6. RetroPantsMan
    Feb 28, 2013
    7
    Sonic The Fighters. God this game has got some awful reviews by critics, but I would rather look at the player value than the criticalSonic The Fighters. God this game has got some awful reviews by critics, but I would rather look at the player value than the critical opinions. The game has relatively smooth control, although the game can be won by pushing one button the whole time. The games characters all control about the same, which is good in some aspects, but also bad for people who want variety. The graphics of the game are EXTREMELY cartoony, which fits very well considering this is a Sonic game. (I'M LOOKING AT YOU SONIC 06) The game is very short, but has a good aspect of replay value. Once you beat the main story with all characters you can get all... Eight chaos emeralds? Whatever, and then you proceed to the last boss Metal Sonic. Now, Metal Sonic. I classify Metal Sonic's level from this game as one of the most frustrating bosses I have ever seen. Metal Sonic does pretty much the same thing sonic does, except his move set is literally, a move from every other characters move set all combined. This makes the boss extremely frustrating, ESPECIALLY the move where he pulls you up into the air, and drops you on your face. He does this move ALL THE TIME, which takes away about half of your health. However, when you go Super Sonic the boss is very easy as Super Sonic is invincible and deals massive damage. There's no ending cutscene or anything, which leaves a little empty feeling when you finish the game, but you have to take into consideration that this was an arcade game in the 90's, which was ported to modern consoles, just like SEGA has done with most of their old games. Overall, I think this game can be fun at times, but it much more fun if you are battling your friends. The intensity of you all cheering each other on to win the battle can be extremely entertaining. So I'm giving this game a 7, because of it's nice soundtrack, smooth-ish controls, and my overall enjoyment with this game.… Expand
  7. GamecubeLover
    Jul 21, 2016
    7
    The game is fun and has aged alright and the new character is good. But the game is only fun for like 15 mins if your alone and 25 mins if youThe game is fun and has aged alright and the new character is good. But the game is only fun for like 15 mins if your alone and 25 mins if you have a friend.… Expand
  8. SanctuaryCat
    Dec 23, 2014
    4
    Clunky, dated fighter with Sonic tie in. The colours are nice and the gameplay is easy to pick up but it very quickly becomes frustrating dueClunky, dated fighter with Sonic tie in. The colours are nice and the gameplay is easy to pick up but it very quickly becomes frustrating due to the lack of control during the fights. Good for a quick thrill but won't draw you back.… Expand

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