Sonic Generations (Greatest Hits) - PlayStation 3

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars | 2,331 ratings

Price: 13.99

Last update: 09-25-2024


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An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favorite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game.
Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and the Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic.
Once you complete each level and 'free' Sonic's captured friends, you'll get to go back and take on more challenges with them at your side.
Iconic environments from gaming history come to life in beautiful HD for the ultimate Sonic adventure, each revisited, recreated and re-imagined with stunning results.
Master Classic Sonics famous spin-dash attack and utilise Modern Sonic 's 'Sonic Boost' as you complete the all new tracks.

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Top reviews from the United States

R. Peters
5.0 out of 5 stars The best Sonic game you can get!
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2012
NOTE: This is a very detailed review. If you don't have a lot of time, you can scroll to the bottom and see a simplified checklist of pros and cons.

If you've played any Sonic game before, the premise will be instantly familiar: you have to race through levels at high speed to defeat the evil Dr. Eggman (or "Robotnik" as people who grew up with the earlier games know him as). This game has a bit of a catch, though: you play through levels from the other Sonic games as both classic and modern renditions of both Sonic and the gameplay they represent.

In total, the game has 9 stages, each from Sonic 1-3, Adventure 1 and 2, Heroes, the 2006 "Sonic The Hedgehog" (called Sonic 2006 by some), Unleashed, and Colors in that order. Each stage has two "acts", the first of which is done in a classic style and the latter of which is done in a 3D style akin to his recent games.

For example, the first stage is Green Hill Zone from the original Sonic game on the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. You play it with the same old Sonic you used to play it as, side-scrolling 2D action and all. However, in Act 2 of the stage, you play as "modern Sonic" who races through the stage in 3 dimensions, just like in his more recent adventures. If you've played  Sonic Unleashed  or  Sonic Colors , the gameplay should be instantly familiar to you for these sections as well.

"Classic Sonic" can use his spin dash move from older games while "modern Sonic" has many more options at his disposal. He can jump off of special walls, slide, slam into the ground while in mid-air, do an air dash/homing attack, and boost forward while destroying everything in his path. That said, classic "Sonic" can also unlock special shields to use such as the ones from Sonic 3, allowing you to do such maneuvers as double-jumping, doing a fire-powered air dash, and bouncing.

At this point you might be wondering if the game is a re-hash of older content that doesn't do anything new, but you'll be happy to know that you'd be wrong if you thought that. Every single level in the game is not only rendered in glorious 1080p graphics with optional 3D support, but the level designs are all refined and improved upon. I don't mean that lightly, either. For example, the popular City Escape stage from Sonic Adventure 2 is now playable in a completely new 2D format like an older Sonic game. When playing in the normal, modern format, the level is made much more challenging and exciting and feels almost like a completely different stage for the better! Even the GUN truck at the end that chases you has some not-so-subtle improvements that make it much more dangerous and thrilling (think saws and rockets).

Then comes the music, my favorite of the upgrades. Nearly every stage has completely remixed music. This is especially noticeable in the older stages where the difference between older music and modern electronica is like night and day, and I mean that in the best way possible. Sonic games have always had great soundtracks (even the rather iffy Shadow the Hedgehog had an amazing soundtrack) and Sonic Generations is no exception to this rule. Not only that, but the actual selection of music in this game is much larger than you would expect. As you play, you can unlock the actual music tracks from older Sonic games, including some of the lesser-known games and handheld titles with the ability to play any track on any stage. Finally, I can go through City Escape with music from Sonic Rush!

The actual gameplay itself is also similarly well-polished. "Classic Sonic" plays almost exactly like he used to in the older games, while "modern Sonic" has been incredibly refined from his already excellent controls in Sonic Colors. Moving around in 2D is just as smooth as ever, but in 3D it feels slightly hard to control due to the sheer speed that you move. It's hard to fault the game on this, though, because the levels themselves are so well-designed that it's rarely a problem. As with the older games, there are multiple paths through the level with various rewards for more skilled players such as more rings and powerups. You can also collect five "Red Star Rings" (previously in Sonic Colors) in each level, each of which are cleverly hidden and fun to search for. Each one you collect gets you an unlockable item such as concept artwork for each of the stages. In addition, you can complete several dozen extra challenges in each level such as races, sub-bosses from other games in the series, and ring challenges in order to unlock other items and even music.

Overall, this is a fantastic game for Sonic fans with lots and lots of replay value. In addition to everything mentioned above, you can compete with your friends and the whole world online with competitive leaderboards. That said, the core game itself is rather short and you can face the final boss in only a few hours. With everything there is to unlock in the game, including the original Sonic The Hedgehog, it will be worth playing for a very long time.

PROS:
* Great re-imagining of old stages
* Amazing graphics
* Remixed soundtrack including many old favorites in their original form as bonuses
* Many hours of replay value
* Nearly perfect classic and modern Sonic gameplay

CONS:
* The main story is very short, similarly to older Sonic games
* Controlling Sonic in 3D is sometimes very timing-sensitive due to the high speed
The_Scrutiny
5.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of the best Sonic games ever made
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2013
Sonic Generations was made to please fans of both classic and modern Sonic. You'll race through levels from various Sonic games throughout the ages, experiencing waves and waves of nostalgia as you go. But this game relies upon far more than fond memories. Here's my breakdown:

Story:
If you must know, Dr. Eggman and Dr. Robutnik have teamed up to mess up time. As the 2 Sonics, you'll race through the worlds at top speed to restore places and rescue friends. Speaking of Sonic's friends, you'll cringe every time they have a dialogue. It's that bad. Anyways, no one plays these games for story, so I'll just dock a point for lame voice acting.
Score: 4/5

Graphics/Setting:
What I've always appreciated about Sonic games is the fact that they don't follow the whole photo-realistic craze. You'll dash through bright, refreshing environments that take you all over Sonic's history, starting with Green Hill Zone way back from Sonic the Hedgehog 1 to Planet Wisp from the recent Sonic Colors. The more familiar you are with Sonic games, the more you'll get out of Generations because of nostalgia, but anyone will enjoy it regardless. Speaking of nostalgia, this game does NOT play it safe by merely copying and pasting the levels it draws from. These are levels with obviously similar themes, but redesigned structure, so they feel both old and new in the best possible ways. And it's always a pleasure to play modern versions of classic levels and vice versa. The levels feel just right no matter which Sonic you play as.
Score: 5/5

Gameplay:
As classic Sonic, you'll utilize the famous spin dash, smash in TV boxes containing rings and powerups, and bounce off enemies on your way to the familiar banner at the end of the level. As modern Sonic, you'll boost at break-neck speeds, homing-attack bots, and stomp your way to the giant ring goal. A quick note: don't worry about moving so fast that you won't be able to see obstacles coming; the game is pretty fair about reaction time. However, you'll still need to know levels inside and out for a smooth run, and this applies to both Sonics. The game mixes things up by giving you optional skills. These are welcome enhancements that do things like give you the signature fire/water/lightning shields or make you brake faster. The number of skills you can equip is limited, so you'll have to strategize which skills to use for which levels. Levels themselves are a blast to play. You'll never tire of discovering and taking shortcuts, all the while listening to the incredible soundtracks provided for each version of levels. Even better, YOU CAN CHANGE the soundtracks for levels by choosing from unlocked music in the gallery! If you're still not convinced about this game I have 2 words for you: Super Sonics.
Score: 5/5

Missions:
And here is where Sega could have gone with the policy "less is more." When you're not zipping through the 18 main levels, you might be engaging in not-so-fun side missions. These have you collecting a certain number of rings or making it to the goal with limited time. There are even some that feature a friend. These missions are nowhere near as fun as the main stages and there are 30 of these that completionists will feel obligated to muddle through. At least they offer soundtracks and artwork upon beating them. One of my favorite things about Generations, though, are the red rings. There are 5 of these in each main level and collecting all 5 yield skills to use. The best part is that you'll get hints on where these are found, and they usually are found on shortcut routes, serving as a guide for the quickest way through a stage. Very clever, Sega.
Score: 4/5

Overall:
This is such a remarkable game, and it's a well-needed break from the myriad of realistic-looking shooter games flooding the console market nowadays. This game will test your skills as you race through beautiful, well-designed worlds, learning shortcuts and memorizing routes. Classic and modern Sonic are both great fun to play as. Skill sets add a welcome strategic element to gameplay, and the soundtrack is stellar. My few complaints are somewhat tedious side missions and lame friend characters. These are easy to overlook in the grand scheme of things. Trust me, from the moment you start up this game, greeted by the unforgettable Genesis era menu music, you'll be enchanted. Beware! Nostalgia awaits!
Overall score: 4.5/5

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