Sonic Frontiers

 Xbox Series X
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 390 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 328 out of 390
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 390
  3. Negative: 47 out of 390
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  1. Shabazz18
    Nov 18, 2022
    0
    Its just all around bad. Feels like a Sonic reskin of something else. After playing through Origins and going to this, it's an absolute joke.
  2. KillerBeij
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game...Wow...just...Wow...Welcome back Sonic. Great job Sonic Team!!!!
  3. sonic_slm
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Having an absolute blast with this game. It's amazing to play a 3D sonic game with the quality of the Dreamcast titles, and possibly better. Technically it runs well on SRS X, I am sure Sega will apply a little more polish in future updates, but I am super happy with this game. Good work Sega.
  4. NandoAnimando
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Overall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls really good in the open zones, the DropDash is amazing ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is awesome, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change Sonic acceleration,Overall this is a very good Sonic game, the best since Unleashed and Generations, Sonic controls really good in the open zones, the DropDash is amazing ( The best feeling of being in control of the character of all the games in the franchise ) and it’s very satisfying upgrading Sonic stats, the combat is awesome, the exploration, and I love that the game let you change Sonic acceleration, turning speed, boost speed, and more, I love the customization in that way, the history of this game is really really good, Ian is the best, the only thing that I don’t like it’s the reused assets from cyberspace, Green Hill, Chemical Plant, and Sky Santuary, and the physics in the Cyberspace levels, I’m loving this new generation of Sonic games!

    And the Super Sonic battles, uff, Sonic is officially back!

    9/10    … Expand
  5. Nexuz_Toalha
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    It runs SO SMOOTHLY on Series S, and the Series X version is beautiful!
    Thx Ian Flynn for the best story in a Sonic game in 10 years!!!
  6. UriSSM
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is a different game, with its technical deficiencies, but with a fresh proposal to the franchise and that at first may feel strange, but nevertheless, it is a game that catches you and sows what could be the future of the franchise.
  7. Guanaco
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is AMAZING!! EVERYTHING I could have asked for in a sonic game, please PLEASE keep doing games like this!! The soundtrack is OUTSTANDING and the gameplay is SICK and the bosses are just the COOLEST! 10/10 for me
  8. Drenic
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    ITS IMPECCABLE!!! The BEST Sonic Game since Unleashed. Congratulations to Sega and Sonic Team. Keep it up and Let’s forge a New Frontier. (Don’t listen to de **** reviews, they don’t know what they’re talking about and just hating for the sake of hating)
  9. Solid_Snack_
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    Not without it's flaws but is probably the most consistent quality out of all the 3D Sonic games, also helped by it's story which is a fun treat for anyone a fan of the past 3D entries since Sonic Adventure.
  10. HaloGaming08
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    This Game is absolutely incredible Fantastic Gameplay Interesting Story Good Writing The references to past games the new voice direction for the characters i mostly don't have any complaints one i do have and its pretty abundant that the pop in is absolutely terrible but i cant fault the team too much as its their first attempt but if this is the future of 3D Sonic This Man is completelyThis Game is absolutely incredible Fantastic Gameplay Interesting Story Good Writing The references to past games the new voice direction for the characters i mostly don't have any complaints one i do have and its pretty abundant that the pop in is absolutely terrible but i cant fault the team too much as its their first attempt but if this is the future of 3D Sonic This Man is completely on board A job well done for Sonic Team!… Expand
  11. pingedi7z
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    The best sonic game after the unleashed, the idea of ​​the game is well understood
  12. Classic-name
    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 the final boss is kind of **** to play, and the third island plays like garbage
  13. FenrirTheZenles
    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 excellent soundtrack. Do you also notice that some supposed ""experts"" gave it a 20 and that is supposed to be a professional critic?
  14. ArtofWEZ
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    I am blown away, I expected the open world parts and combat to be the most jank part of Sonic Frontiers but it controls remarkably well. This is gonna be a really fun era for the hedgehog if they fully utilize this control set in later games. The mood, writing, and soundtrack are phenomenal I have been smiling non stop since I started playing.

    An unexpected GOTY contender for me,
  15. Grevproduction
    Nov 9, 2022
    8
    So far I really enjoyed this game, I love this new concept when sonic goes open world (or open zone they called it.) despite the world is a bit plain but you will get used to it. I will definitely recommend to play this,
  16. Wixy
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise!

    This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games! The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun! You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock a lot of new combat moves and    Sonic Frontiers is the best Sonic game in the entire franchise!

    This game in it of itself is a masterpiece regardless of Sonic games!

    The open world is so fun to explore and you can run freely and platform at full speed and fight enemies, bosses and Titans, it's so fun!

    You can also combat and fight a lot of unique enemies and bosses, and unlock a lot of new combat moves and skills, at the skill tree!

    You can also upgrade Sonic, you can upgrade his strength, speed, ring capacity and defense!

    The story is the best out of the whole franchise, and the voice acting is very good, Roger Craig Smith did an amazing job as the voice of Sonic!

    The music in this game is incredible and it's the best music in the entire franchise!

    The Super Sonic fights against the Titans were amazing and some of the best fights in a video game!

    Thank you Takashi Izuka and ESPECIALLY Morio Kishimoto who created this MASTERPEICE!
    The 5 years wait was definitely worth it.
    Thank you SEGA and thank you Sonic Team!    … Expand
  17. Knight678
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing and I have wanted a Sonic game like this since Unleashed. The combat is amazing, the music is great, controls are very good on my slider settings and the Story from what I have seen so far seems like it will be one of the greatest Sonic stories. I heavily recommend that you buy this game and the future is looking bright for the Blue Rat.
  18. Cadendabomb
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    After a whole decade of bad 3D Sonic games. I can officially say Sonic is back, the real Sonic. Sonic controls the best he ever has since the adventure era. Graphics are some of the best ever in a Sonic game. Open world is littered with tons of puzzles and bosses to do. It’s so fun just get to max boost and run through really fast throughout the islands. And the music, goes so hard.After a whole decade of bad 3D Sonic games. I can officially say Sonic is back, the real Sonic. Sonic controls the best he ever has since the adventure era. Graphics are some of the best ever in a Sonic game. Open world is littered with tons of puzzles and bosses to do. It’s so fun just get to max boost and run through really fast throughout the islands. And the music, goes so hard. Especially Cyberspace. Although the weakest part of the game. I’ve still fairly enjoyed them alongside the level design. Most of them were actually brand new rather than old level design. The story is definitely one of the more mature Sonic stories and I even got teary eye at a few cutscenes. I’m probably just sensitive LOL. The Super Sonic fights althoufh sometimes janky. The music makes up for it. It sounds like devil may cry and metal gear solid music. The game might have some pop in issues, cutscene lip syncing issues, a “not so good” final boss and a few other nitpicks. But I still believe this may be the BEST 3D Sonic Game. Even beating Unleashed which was my favorite until now. Thanks for reading my huge review … Expand
  19. Emisdoodls
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    This game is simply amazing. I never had this much fun with a sonic game since unleashed 14 years ago. This is the best 3d sonic game ever. The combat is fun, the world is beautiful and the exploration never felt boring. The bosses are the best in the series. The music is top notch. The story reminds me of the 2000's a lot (in a good way) and the dialogue and characterization are perfect.This game is simply amazing. I never had this much fun with a sonic game since unleashed 14 years ago. This is the best 3d sonic game ever. The combat is fun, the world is beautiful and the exploration never felt boring. The bosses are the best in the series. The music is top notch. The story reminds me of the 2000's a lot (in a good way) and the dialogue and characterization are perfect. I cannot thank sonic team enough for making me feel like a kid again. Thank you… Expand
  20. RockeyX
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Best Sonic game ever, since Unleashed!
    Great story and so much fun, a lot of things to do
    Sega finally find the way to the modern Sonic games.
  21. Justarandomuser
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    -Interesting story
    -Sonic serious
    -Beautiful atmosphere
    -Fast yet precise gameplay
    -Both the cyberspace and the world are fun
    -Some textures and a few shadows are weak even on full graphics.
  22. Dhilly1994
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Great game that hopefully gets built upon with a more polished sequel. Sonic controls great!
  23. raidenmei
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Incredibly fun. The bossfights are some of the most epic moments in any game I've played, getting Sleeping With Sirens for the music is ridiculous. The open zone is great and a good new direction for the series to go. Don't let the critic reviews sway you, this is an amazing game.
  24. VitorMS12
    Nov 10, 2022
    9
    Sonic Frontiers is by far the best Sonic game in a decade, or even more. Frontiers greatest strength is on it's gameplay, it is very fluid and very responsive, the combat on the beginning of the game may seem a little janky, but it improves when you unlock new skills, and the platform parts of the game, are great.
  25. critcybr
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    I came into the game pretty skeptical about the game since Sonic Team has not been doing to well with the blue blur but the story and handle of the game was amazing, the cyberspace levels have no invisible walls so you can pull of the good old shortcuts while the open world is full of collectibles and fast parkour. The game never felt empty, quite the opposite, I was pretty overwhelmedI came into the game pretty skeptical about the game since Sonic Team has not been doing to well with the blue blur but the story and handle of the game was amazing, the cyberspace levels have no invisible walls so you can pull of the good old shortcuts while the open world is full of collectibles and fast parkour. The game never felt empty, quite the opposite, I was pretty overwhelmed when getting to each island. Incredible game.… Expand
  26. vafrfr
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Soundtrack is easily a 10/10. The boss fights are the best part of this game by far and their themes go so hard.
  27. DonkeyBoyCuck
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Very fun game. A little rough around the edges in ways that could have been fixed with another month of polishing off but doesn't detract from the overall experience. Easily the best Sonic game we've had in over a decade and a promising sign of things to come.
  28. huskyhsd
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    Dunkey is EASILY the most annoying person on the internet right now.

    In any case,
    Sonic Frontiers is brilliant. It's so fun and yes, it has its jank, but its so, so fun. I love it. Please make more games like this SEGA. I just love it so much
  29. Avxaia
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly this game is amazing with open zone and the cyberspace levels this is honestly great we haven’t had a Sonic game this alive since Sonic Unleashed And Generations. The backstory to this game is also amazing with the clips of knuckles explaining how he got here and everyone’s story arc it really opened our eyes to new future possibilities in Sonic Games. This is the step in the right direction Sega.… Expand
  30. SuperShrooms
    Nov 9, 2022
    9
    9/10 truly the best Sonic game we've had since Sonic Adventure 2. Absolutely amazing. Well done SEGA! The only thing stopping it from being a perfect 10 is the lack of Chao Gardens. Please add CHAO GARDENS!
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61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 29, 2022
    60
    I spent a lot of my time with Sonic Frontiers having a ton of fun, even if there were just as many moments where I was frustrated and ready to be done with it. This isn’t a great game, but it’s one that should satisfy Sonic fans desperate for an interesting game starring their favorite blue blur, and for the first time in a long time, it feels like the series may have a sense of direction. There’s still work to be done to make it more than that, but this is a big step in the right direction.
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  2. Generación Xbox
    Nov 27, 2022
    73
    Big,fun, impressive at times, a little rough around the edges maybe, but Sonic: Frontiers is a step in the right direction for Sega and the beloved blue blur.
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  3. Xbox Achievements
    Nov 23, 2022
    65
    Sonic Frontiers is a fascinating move into open world for the Sonic franchise. It's frequently flawed, and doesn't always match the heights of Sonic's best games. But the fact that it occasionally does reach those highs, while offering a totally new experience, is pretty impressive, and leaves Sonic Team with a strong foundation to improve upon.
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