- November 3, 2011
- Devil's Details
- 12h median play time
Sonic Generations
Probably the best Sonic game ever made, and the perfect celebration of everything Hedgehog for any type of fan. Happy Birthday, Sonic!
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Sonic Generations is a classic platformer game that features both classic and modern versions of Sonic the Hedgehog. The game celebrates Sonic's 20th anniversary by including iconic levels and enemies from previous games. Players can switch between the two Sonics, using their unique abilities to speed through levels and defeat enemies in this nostalgic adventure.











- The gameplay is widely praised for its blend of classic 2D platforming and modern 3D mechanics, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
- The graphics are vibrant and colorful, effectively blending modern visuals with nostalgic elements, and they still hold up well today.
- The music is outstanding, featuring a mix of remixed classic tracks and new compositions that resonate with both nostalgia and modern sensibilities.
- The story is generally viewed as lackluster and simplistic, serving primarily as a vehicle to connect the game's levels rather than offering a compelling narrative.
- The optimization on PC has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting severe performance issues, including stuttering and frequent crashes.
- Character development is notably lacking, with disappointment over the absence of meaningful growth or narrative depth for the characters.
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The gameplay in "Sonic Generations" is widely praised for its blend of classic 2D platforming and modern 3D boost mechanics, offering a nostalgic yet fresh experience for players. Many reviewers highlight the smooth controls, engaging level design, and the ability to switch between two distinct gameplay styles, catering to both longtime fans and newcomers. However, some criticisms arise regarding the classic gameplay's responsiveness and the overall brevity of the game, with a few players noting that the story is lackluster compared to the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay is fantastic with many splitting paths and fast-paced movement.”
“The gameplay is fast-paced and the levels provide enough variety to make them interesting.”
“The gameplay is awesome and you don't need a high-end PC to run it, but you must configure controls before playing.”
“In addition to that, the devs felt the need to constantly "break check" the action by placing solid objects and enemies in Sonic's running path, which at fast speeds you'll never see coming, which makes gameplay feel cheap at times.”
“The gameplay revolves around modern Sonic (modern 3D gameplay) and classic Sonic (classic 2D platforming), and while 3D Sonic holds up just as well as something like Sonic Unleashed or Sonic Colors, classic Sonic is almost unplayable.”
“The classic gameplay, for instance, can't compete with Mania; it just feels a little too loose and it's hard to be very precise like the true classic gameplay.”
Sonic Generations Review
Probably the best Sonic game ever made, and the perfect celebration of everything Hedgehog for any type of fan. Happy Birthday, Sonic!
95%Sonic Generations 3DS Review
A classic Sonic adventure that doesn't quite live up to the lofty heights set by its console counterpart, Sonic Generations on 3DS is an enjoyable 2D platformer that doesn't have any truly defining or engrossing features
70%Sonic Generations 3DS Review
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