Sonic Dash Endless Runner Game

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Sonic Dash - Endless Running is a popular platformer game where players join Sonic in his original endless runner adventure. The game boasts ingenious gameplay, splendid graphics, and beautiful music, but can be very grinding and disturbed by ads. With over 500 million players, it offers a fun and addictive experience, but some users may find it buggy.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Sonic Dash Endless Runner Game screenshot

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

monetization168 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and fun, bringing back memories from childhood.
There are frequent updates and events that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The character variety is impressive, allowing players to unlock and play as many different characters.

The new card system makes upgrading characters tedious and requires excessive grinding.
The game often suffers from lag and performance issues, especially during intense gameplay.
The visibility of obstacles is frequently obstructed by character cards, leading to frustrating deaths.

monetization
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game is a mixed bag, with many players noting that while ads are generally optional and can provide rewards, they are still quite frequent and sometimes intrusive. Users appreciate the ability to watch ads for bonuses, but express frustration over mandatory ads after runs and the lack of a clear option to pay for an ad-free experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and not heavily reliant on microtransactions, the prevalence of ads detracts from the overall experience for many players.
- “Otherwise, a fun little game to play casually; no really pernicious microtransactions or pay-to-win mechanics, just a really solid infinite runner to pass the time.”
- “The monetization is pretty consumer-friendly along with being efficient.”
- “It's a very fun game, not exclusively focused around microtransactions.”
- “Mandatory ads are what's frustrating though.”
- “The ads can be annoying at points but the game is good enough that it doesn't ruin the game.”
- “It's a fun time killer, but there are quite a lot of ads.”
gameplay
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, particularly for fans of endless runners, with smooth controls and a variety of characters to collect. However, many players note issues such as repetitive mechanics, lag, and intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. While some appreciate the new combo and card mechanics, others feel these changes complicate progression and detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Super fun gameplay with good graphics and awesome systems; I love collecting the cards, super fun!”
- “The gameplay is unique since it mixes infinite runner gameplay with Sonic elements.”
- “This game is easily one of the best mobile games of all time; it has amazing gameplay and some addicting characters to collect.”
- “Regarding the gameplay, it always feels so choppy most of the time, making it hard to make precise movements.”
- “The update makes newer players have a worse experience and the cards block the players' vision during gameplay.”
- “The whole gameplay loop of run, collect rings, and run more has been made frustrating.”
graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising their vibrant, colorful, and high-definition quality, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some players note issues such as occasional lag, outdated character designs, and a need for further graphical updates to improve performance and aesthetics. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, there are calls for refinements to ensure a smoother and more engaging experience.
- “Stunning visuals and excellent voice acting and modeling.. 10/10.”
- “The graphics are absolutely incredible, and also the performance.”
- “A nice addictive game with beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics seem to have also degraded and the new UI is just awful and lazy.”
- “Legendary characters have terrible graphics and getting them is pointless as they put no work.”
- “The updated graphics on the spikes/crabs/big fish are too round and squeaky, rendering them to look nothing like the traditional ones from past versions of the game, but rather look like something created for 3 to 5-year-olds.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
Players express a desire for a more developed story mode in the game, highlighting that while the missions and character variety are enjoyable, the overall narrative feels lacking. Many reviewers suggest incorporating more cinematic elements, diverse bosses, and a cohesive storyline to enhance the gameplay experience and provide a greater sense of purpose. Overall, while the game is fun and engaging, a deeper narrative and more varied missions would significantly improve player satisfaction.
- “A story mode or time trial mode would be pretty cool.”
- “Also, there could be things to do such as having a place to interact with characters you've collected, or maybe a replayable campaign where there's actual plot and the run sections are missions.”
- “But maybe some cinematics or maybe a storyline, like Sonic Generations (I really enjoyed that game), but other than that, it's a good game.”
- “Still, the game needs more versatility by creating newer bosses in the Sonic world and another feature such as story mode will help enhance the gameplay experience so it's more meaningful and will provide players a purpose in order to play this game to its fullest.”
- “More serious storyline, more boss battles, more quick time events, perhaps even an intro cutscene.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for the return of classic tracks like the Green Hill Zone theme, which they feel should have its own unique soundtrack. While some appreciate the existing soundtracks and find them enjoyable, others criticize the repetitive use of the same music across different stages and the lack of smooth looping. Overall, there is a strong call for more original music and better integration of soundtracks with the gameplay experience.
- “Great graphics, playability, soundtrack, events, and characters.”
- “I really enjoy the music too, like the seaside hill song from Sonic Heroes, and Eggman's boss battle theme from Sonic Adventure, and several others.”
- “Green Hill Zone feels magical and nostalgic, with the same music Sonic fans have come to love so dearly.”
- “My main problem with this game though is that it uses the same stages and music every time, along with the same two bosses.”
- “Green Hill Zone still doesn't have its own music back.”
- “There should definitely be an option though, to play your own music.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and lag that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences. While some users appreciate the developers' quick fixes for minor issues, others express ongoing concerns about persistent bugs that affect performance, especially after recent updates. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability remains a significant area needing improvement.
- “So far so great! The game is enjoyable to play when you want to pass the time. I have one minor gripe about needing to invest some time to level up quickly if you're new to the game, but overall, it's a fun and entertaining experience. It's not buggy and works just fine.”
- “No bugs, no glitches; it's a great experience for gameplay.”
- “Recent updates were a great risk with the new movie and enemies, but it made the game so much more buggy than usual.”
- “The game glitches often and runs slowly.”
- “There are frequent hiccups where the game freezes for a couple of seconds, which constantly results in hitting something you couldn't avoid, causing death by lag.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the process of unlocking and upgrading characters to be excessively tedious and time-consuming. While some appreciate the opportunity to acquire legendary characters through grinding, the new card system complicates progression, making it frustrating and less enjoyable for many. Overall, the game is considered grindy, especially as players advance, often leading to a reliance on microtransactions to ease the burden.
- “Grinding to unlock characters can be very time-consuming though, so good luck.”
- “The character menu is too busy, the track is now cluttered with distracting new collectibles, previously unlocked characters are less important now due to being unlockable permanently, and the upgrade system is infuriatingly grindy.”
- “The new upgrade system is more grindy as it requires you to collect a ridiculous amount of cards and rings just to upgrade one ability for a single character.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant performance issues such as frame rate drops and glitches, particularly related to the card system that obstructs gameplay. While some users appreciate improvements in recent updates and find the game runs smoothly online, others feel that the optimization remains weak overall, detracting from the experience. Despite these concerns, many still enjoy the gameplay and graphics, indicating that the game has potential if optimization issues are addressed.
- “You know what, I really like it; I appreciate the performance.”
- “It's still a nice time-killer, and I'm glad the developers still care about low-end phones, since it became more optimized compared to 2020.”
- “The most recent update has helped; game performance seems better, and cards might still be just as opaque and in the way of obstacles, but you get an update in the corner telling you which ones you got. Very nice.”
- “First off, the game is very weak in terms of optimization.”
- “The game glitches often and runs slowly.”
- “Worst of all, the cards being placed on the track that increase in numbers the further you get slowly starts to chug the frame rate and performance, making it a heavy eye strain after three or four tracks on my phone.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the comedic expressions and sounds of defeated bosses, as well as the amusing mechanics during gameplay. The endless running with Sonic and friends adds to the fun, despite some minor bugs that players still find entertaining. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “I find the defeated boss character expressions and sounds super hilarious.”
- “The mechanics are simple but funny; congratulations, devs!”
- “Endless running with Sonic and his friends is so cool, and crushing all those badniks is so funny! 🤣”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
Players generally feel that the game's replayability is lacking, especially after completing all content and upgrading characters. While some appreciate the addition of new content to enhance replay value, others believe that changes like the card system have diminished the game's overall replayability.
- “Enjoying the added content to enhance replay value.”
- “Adding in new zones, new bosses, and new features would improve the replayability.”
- “Since I completed the whole game and fully upgraded all of my characters, there isn't any replay value to continue playing.”
- “Adding new zones, new bosses, and new features would significantly improve the replayability.”
- “This game used to be much more enjoyable before the card system was implemented.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game's atmosphere is enhanced by its authentic character design and style, which resonate well with the Sonic franchise. Additionally, there is a desire for the return of a day-to-night cycle, as it previously contributed significantly to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “I would also like the day-to-night cycle to come back because it gave the game some atmosphere.”
- “The characters, the atmosphere, the obstacles, the style, all feel authentic to the Sonic franchise.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is highlighted by a diverse array of character types, including knights, cyborgs, and pirates, each featuring unique and appealing designs. However, players note that acquiring these characters can be challenging, adding a layer of difficulty to the development process. Overall, the emphasis on character variety and design enhances the gaming experience.
- “The characters are pretty hard to get, but the character designs are fantastic and really cool.”
- “No ads, only when you want to boost your characters from time to time. There's a super wide range of characters, including knights, cyborgs, and pirates, alongside the original character designs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is generally positive, though some users note frustrations with character controls that can detract from the overall experience. These technical issues may hinder players' emotional engagement with the characters and the story.