It's hard to recommend it, but I really liked this game. The story is compelling: Sonic's friends are trapped in a weird "in-between" dimension and you have to traverse an open world collecting MacGuffins to interact with your friends enough to progress the plot. You also do some bite-sized levels similar to those from Sonic Generations which were really fun to do and complete their challenges. These levels give you keys which you use to unlock Chaos Emeralds which allow you to challenge the final boss of each section once all seven are collected. The overall story is really interesting adding context and backstory to events and characters from Sonic Adventures 1 and 2 which was unexpected and very welcome.
They took a very "Breath of the Wild" approach to this one where its an open world that you can run/grind through beating mini-bosses, collecting things, solving puzzles and even fish in. I especially loved the soundtrack for the main game as well as the smaller levels. Getting to see Sonic and friends interact in a way that acknowledged events from previous Sonic games, continuities and even from the comics was heartwarming even if they were few and far between.
I will say though, I did feel overpowered very quickly. The first few mini-bosses handed my butt to me on a silver platter, but after a little bit of collecting upgrades and grinding (and I do mean less than a full hour), I steamrolled the rest of the game without much issue.
In short, it's a fun and heartwarming, albeit relatively short game. If you're a Sonic fan that enjoyed Generations, Colors and/or Forces, you're going to have a good time. My final criticism of the game was that I felt it was a bit short and I really wish there would have been more interactions between the cast of characters, though I really enjoyed how they fleshed out their relationships. I got the Platinum without much effort in about 20-24 hours of playtime and Sega plans to keep adding content to the game with free updates which is exciting. However I would recommend that if you're on the fence, wait for it to go on sale. I got it for $30 and felt it was appropriate for what I got out of it.
Sonic Frontiers - PlayStation 4
4.7 | 985 ratings
Price: 19.99
Last update: 12-17-2024
About this item
Race across five massive overworlcl islands, each with their own unique action-platforming challenges and hidden secrets to uncover
Blaze a trail as you see fit and discover side quests, solve puzzles, scale enormous structures, go fishing, and encounter a firendly face or two along the way
Unlock Cyber Space levels featuring signature 3D platforming at Sonic speeds and a variety of challenges to test your skills like never before
Use the all-new battle system and skill tree upgrades, combining moves such as dodges, parries, counters, combos, and the new Cyloop ability to take down mysterious foes
Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes
Blaze a trail as you see fit and discover side quests, solve puzzles, scale enormous structures, go fishing, and encounter a firendly face or two along the way
Unlock Cyber Space levels featuring signature 3D platforming at Sonic speeds and a variety of challenges to test your skills like never before
Use the all-new battle system and skill tree upgrades, combining moves such as dodges, parries, counters, combos, and the new Cyloop ability to take down mysterious foes
Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes
Product information
| Publication Date | November 8, 2022 |
|---|---|
| UPC | 010086632866 |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Sony PlayStation 4 |
| ASIN | B0BB1BDM72 |
| Release date | November 8, 2022 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars
985
4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #432 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #4 in PlayStation 4 Games |
| Product Dimensions | 0.56 x 6.8 x 5.61 inches; 2.72 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | English |
| Rated | Everyone 10+ |
| Item model number | SEG63286PS4 |
| Item Weight | 2.72 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Sega of America |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2022 |
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