Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
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  1. Nov 21, 2022
    80
    The usual frustrations stick in regards to the story, plot and tiresome mechanics, but Sonic Frontiers is a marked improvement and one of the best 3D Sonic games in years.
  2. Nov 16, 2022
    80
    Sonic: Frontiers is an amazing experience that Sonic fans will eat up. There is so much to do across the title, supported by one of the most interesting Sonic stories in a long time. The new combat and exploration focus opens up Sonic's move set into an almost sandbox environment for players to play with which just feels so right. Obviously, there are a few tiny rough edges as expected with such a game but with a couple of patches this could easily be the best Sonic game out there. Highly recommended!
  3. Nov 14, 2022
    80
    Sonic Frontiers is a triumph for the series. Sure, it might be a little prickly around the edges, but overall this is a great experience from start to finish. Director Morio Kishimoto and Sonic Team should be proud of what they’ve accomplished. It’s proof that even after 30 years, the Sonic series can still be taken in new and exciting directions, and SEGA can now build on this new game's foundation. Sonic Frontiers provides one of the most enjoyable 3D Sonic experiences of all time, and we're excited for what the future holds for the blue blur.
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  1. Nov 14, 2022
    Sonic Frontiers leaves us rather puzzled. On the one hand, the novelty of an open world full of activities and combat zones, the diversity of the paths through the portals and the number of collectibles enchants us. On the other hand, the outdated graphics, the mediocre dubbing and the poor story is disheartening. Striking a balance, the speed phases are successful, both visually and with the controller. Sega’s title suffers from shortcomings that could have been avoided, thus categorising it as nothing more than an “average and decent game”. What a pity for the long-awaited return of our blue supersonic hedgehog.
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 390 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 47 out of 390
  1. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Best game of the year!!!!!!

    Sonic is Back!!!! one of the best games out there this year full of fun and action accompanied by an
    Best game of the year!!!!!!

    Sonic is Back!!!!

    one of the best games out there this year full of fun and action accompanied by an excellent soundtrack. Do you also notice that some supposed ""experts"" gave it a 20 and that is supposed to be a professional critic?
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  2. Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game...Wow...just...Wow...Welcome back Sonic. Great job Sonic Team!!!!
  3. Nov 10, 2022
    9
    the game is absolutely amazing, i wrote a wall of text before this but metacritic voided it, the only problems i have are the fact that thethe game is absolutely amazing, i wrote a wall of text before this but metacritic voided it, the only problems i have are the fact that the final boss is kind of **** to play, and the third island plays like garbage Full Review »