I have been very critical of Sonic myself. Even past games I do not give much leniency. I acknowledge that Sonic has had far more awful games then even decent. And in fact, going into Frontiers, I fully expected it to be nothing but garbage.

My expectations were defied.

Sonic Frontiers is one of the Best 3D Sonic Games
This endorsement does not come lightly. It may not have the replayability of Sonic Adventure 2 and its Chao Garden, but it has so much more elsewhere.

Its gameplay is fantastic. Movement is fluid, Sonic is fast, and everything just clicks. One of the best innovations is that the homing attack has its own dedicated button, which means the move can be done even while grounded. While this might not sound like much, it opens a lot of much quicker manuevers.

The environment is basically a wide-open jungle gym for Sonic to platform around in. There are tons of small challenges to complete for various rewards, and they all flow well and feel fast.

Combat is a bit clunky to start, but once you get the hang of various combos and upgrade Sonic's move pool, fighting enemies feel snappy and cathartic. Not to mention, the various minibosses strewn throughout the map are all unique and have very interesting ways to combat them.

Speaking of bosses, the main bosses are a delight. Without going into too many spoilers, they are all mighty fights, each with their own unique soundtrack with a tempo, pace, and feel to get the adrenaline pumping as you take them on. They are all definitely highlights of the game.

The "cyberspace" levels are also fantastic. These are more straightforward, traditional platforming levels. However, one neat innovation is that they incorporate aspect from previous Sonic levels. You'll be running through a level themed after Chemical Plant zone and then go through a stage element and say "hey, that felt like White Forest from Sonic Adventure 2". These elements are very well placed and feel like a fantastic homage.

But what cannot be left out is the story. I cannot stress that Sonic Frontiers has the best story of any Sonic game by a wide margin. Every character gets moments of introspection, the island is mysterious and has a rather grim and esoteric history to it, the enigmatic girl Sage has an incredible arc, and every character gets a moment to shine. Various moments from Sonic history are made mention, and the finale of the story really hits hard when everything comes to a head. I really was left in awe at the storytelling.

In the end, if you are a Sonic fan, this is going to be a fantastic ride. If you only have a passing fancy or enjoy just going fast, definitely give this game a look. This is the best form Sonic has been in decades.

[h1]The Best Sonic Game in A Decade[/h1] I have been very critical of Sonic myself. Even past games I do not give much leniency. I acknowledge that Sonic has had far more awful games then even decent. And in fact, going into Frontiers, I fully expected it to be nothing but garbage. My expectations were defied. [b]Sonic Frontiers is one of the Best 3D Sonic Games[/b] This endorsement does not come lightly. It may not have the replayability of Sonic Adventure 2 and its Chao Garden, but it has so much more elsewhere. Its gameplay is fantastic. Movement is fluid, Sonic is fast, and everything just clicks. One of the best innovations is that the homing attack has its own dedicated button, which means the move can be done even while grounded. While this might not sound like much, it opens a lot of much quicker manuevers. The environment is basically a wide-open jungle gym for Sonic to platform around in. There are tons of small challenges to complete for various rewards, and they all flow well and feel fast. Combat is a bit clunky to start, but once you get the hang of various combos and upgrade Sonic's move pool, fighting enemies feel snappy and cathartic. Not to mention, the various minibosses strewn throughout the map are all unique and have very interesting ways to combat them. Speaking of bosses, the main bosses are a delight. Without going into too many spoilers, they are all mighty fights, each with their own unique soundtrack with a tempo, pace, and feel to get the adrenaline pumping as you take them on. They are all definitely highlights of the game. The "cyberspace" levels are also fantastic. These are more straightforward, traditional platforming levels. However, one neat innovation is that they incorporate aspect from previous Sonic levels. You'll be running through a level themed after Chemical Plant zone and then go through a stage element and say "hey, that felt like White Forest from Sonic Adventure 2". These elements are very well placed and feel like a fantastic homage. But what cannot be left out is the story. I cannot stress that [b]Sonic Frontiers has the best story of any Sonic game by a wide margin.[/b] Every character gets moments of introspection, the island is mysterious and has a rather grim and esoteric history to it, the enigmatic girl Sage has an incredible arc, and every character gets a moment to shine. Various moments from Sonic history are made mention, and the finale of the story really hits hard when everything comes to a head. I really was left in awe at the storytelling. In the end, if you are a Sonic fan, this is going to be a fantastic ride. If you only have a passing fancy or enjoy just going fast, definitely give this game a look. This is the best form Sonic has been in decades.