

The only one without a clear arc is Sonic but he works as a mirror to the cast in many ways and is more of an observer to the game's true story." The moment-to-moment writing is clumsily pronounced but again in an endearing way-Sage's ruminations on what a "real" family is, Knuckles lamenting his life of service, Amy pondering love and Tails fighting imposter syndrome. "The game's final moments had me cheering a little, and the cut to credits is shockingly poignant (even with the mid and post-credits scenes evening out the tone a little). Instead, players are left living the same three-hour gameplay loop again and again until the credits roll." A more confident Sega would have sacrificed a '15-25 hour' playtime for a shorter, superior product. "In 2022, after experiencing Super Mario Odyssey, Ratchet & Clank and a number of other contemporaries it feels dated and undercooked. Sonic is here, reaching far across these new Frontiers."

"This game could very well be the beginning of a new age of Sonic games, as its future has never looked brighter.

If you are a long time Sonic fan you will no doubt enjoy the experience, but if you are on the fence about the series, this is unlikely to change your mind." "The games inability to render the worlds fast enough is a major issue, as the entire point of the game is to go fast and having to slow down so it can catch up is the exact opposite of that. " Sonic Frontiers may aim for Breath of the Wild somewhat, but it shoots off in another direction entirely – rather like Sonic, while you're trying to corral him through various boss battles, platforming levels, environmental puzzles, and starry nights filled with random slot machines." "The fact that there are several difficulty levels and the ability to fine-tune Sonic's speed, jump height, and even damage recovery as part of the in-game options is not a great sign and is indicative of the mish-mash feel." Here's what Australian critics are saying about the game. While Sonic Frontiers may have been a little bit overshadowed by another big game, lots of people have had a lot to say about it, with reactions ranging from “the start of a new era” to disappointment and apathy. Fans of Sonic the Hedgehog have been eagerly anticipating the release of the next instalment in the Sega mascot’s franchise with Sonic Frontiers seeing Sonic dropped into an open-world game.
