Sonic Runners Adventure game

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Sonic Runners Adventure is a thrilling platformer game, where you run and jump through levels with Sonic the Hedgehog. This single-player game boasts an exceptional story, impressive game mechanics, good visuals, and wonderful music, but can be quite buggy. Overall, an exciting and fast-paced experience, but with some technical issues that may hinder gameplay. Play as Sonic and dash through exciting levels in this classic platformer game.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,529 reviews

graphics66 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, with a good level of difficulty that keeps players engaged.
It features a variety of characters to unlock and play, enhancing the gameplay experience.
The game has no ads or microtransactions, providing a full experience for a one-time purchase.

The game requires an internet connection for periodic license verification, which can be inconvenient.
There is a lack of replayability and content, with many players finishing the game quickly.
The graphics and animations are considered inferior compared to the original Sonic Runners, leading to disappointment among fans.

graphics
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
34%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the modern 3D visuals and smooth animations, while others express disappointment, feeling that the art style is a downgrade from the original Sonic Runners. Many players appreciate the vibrant character designs and special effects, but some find the visuals overwhelming or confusing, impacting gameplay clarity. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a notable preference for the original's aesthetic among long-time fans.
- “The graphics and presentation are phenomenal, and even the story is decent.”
- “Faithful to the characters, challenging without being impossible, great graphics, fun music, decent story.”
- “I love the graphics and design.”
- “The graphics suck; I have to restart over and over again, so if you're seeing this, don't waste your money.”
- “Graphics look terrible on the Huawei P20 Pro.”
- “The graphics are bad and the gameplay is easy.”
gameplay
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
48%
4%
The gameplay is generally described as simple, fun, and reminiscent of the original Sonic Runners, with a focus on fast-paced mechanics and easy controls. While some players appreciate the modern graphics and smooth performance, others note a lack of depth and variety in gameplay mechanics, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the franchise, though it may not fully capture the charm of its predecessor.
- “Simple, fun gameplay if you love Sonic.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “Solid, fun and fast gameplay befitting the character, coupled with all the sights and sounds of the original 90s game.”
- “The gameplay is slow and the level design does not give you any incentive to come back and play again once you have finished the game.”
- “These hazards also have the annoying effect of taking away your controls without compensating with invincibility frames, resulting in an absolute mess of 'gameplay' consisting of nothing but your character limping through the stage as they get battered like a pinball between endless hazards.”
- “Repetitive gameplay.”
monetization
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
34%
20%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads or in-app purchases, which many players appreciate as a refreshing change from typical mobile games. Users highlight the value of a one-time purchase for a complete experience without the burden of microtransactions, making it suitable for all ages. Overall, the absence of monetization pitfalls is seen as a significant positive aspect, enhancing the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “This game is actually a lot of fun; I will also always support a one-time purchase with no ads or microtransactions.”
- “No microtransactions, just a fun runner game with plenty of unlocks to keep you busy.”
- “Great game, congrats to Gameloft for creating a great game without microtransactions.”
- “Just yet another poorly designed mobile cash grab with a popular IP slapped on.”
- “Instead, I got a soulless cash grab of an amazing game, and I was so bored of it that I refunded it within 30 minutes of playing it.”
- “Edit: So this actually really sucks now that I'm back playing the original Sonic Runners, it's being fan-supported now and it's so much better in so many ways than whatever they did with this piece of cash grab.”
story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
5%
The game's story is generally considered decent but lacks depth and replayability, with many players expressing a desire for more characters and content beyond the short narrative. While the graphics and presentation are praised, the shift from an endless runner to a mission-based format has received mixed reactions, with some players missing the variety and features of the original Sonic Runners. Overall, the story serves its purpose but feels rushed and limited, leaving players wanting more.
- “Faithful to the characters, challenging without being impossible, great graphics, fun music, decent story.”
- “This game is the best mobile Sonic game; it has a good storyline.”
- “Great game, lovely storyline mode and cool characters.”
- “There should be more to the game aside from just the small, short storyline.”
- “For starters, the levels are short, and the storyline feels rushed with no plot, and the game just feels unfinished to me; the old version is a bit better than this.”
- “The story was okay, but there was a severe lack of playable characters and replayability compared to the original Sonic Runners.”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
41%
8%
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the nostalgic tracks that evoke memories of classic Sonic games. While some users noted that the soundtrack features reused music from previous titles, they still found it enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay. However, a few reviews expressed disappointment over the limited variety of tracks and the absence of certain iconic pieces from earlier games.
- “The levels are well thought out, have throwbacks to the original games and have a cool soundtrack.”
- “I love the characters, graphics, and the music.”
- “The soundtrack brings memories of the Genesis.”
- “But the music's ok.”
- “The music in the last one was better too.”
- “The musics are re-used from other sonic games and a good portion of the graphics.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that it can be completed quickly and lacks additional content such as multiple characters or an endless mode. While some enjoy the gameplay, the absence of features that enhance replay value has led to disappointment and uninstalls. Suggestions for improvement include adding more characters and game modes to increase longevity and engagement.
- “Just add more characters and buddies, especially the endless mode, something that made runners so replayable for me.”
- “Multiple paths are also great for replayability.”
- “Game is fun, sure, but adding an endless runner mode will give much more replayability.”
- “A skilled player could easily beat it within a day, and once all stars are collected, there's little to no replay value.”
- “I wanted to like this game, but there's not enough content and there was very little replayability outside of getting perfect runs (which I got on my first tries anyway) for the asking price.”
- “This game is fun, but severely lacks replayability.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezing issues, and various glitches that affect gameplay, such as menu and background problems. While some players enjoy the game overall, the technical issues significantly detract from the experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “The game glitches after the second boss.”
- “It's a good game although it crashes sometimes on my phone out of nowhere and sometimes the background glitches and turns all black.”
- “Love the game, but freezes and crashes way too much for me to play it.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with smoother performance and less bloat compared to the original. However, some users experienced minor glitches and occasional lag, particularly on lower-end devices, while others noted that the lack of certain features diminished the overall experience. Despite these issues, many found it to run well even on weaker phones.
- “I think it's better than the original when it comes to presentation and performance!”
- “Optimization is perfect; my weak phone is running it with no problems.”
- “While it's better optimized and less bloated than the original Sonic Runners, this version is less interesting without any arcade-like modes, score chaining, or leaderboards.”
- “I noticed it stuttering a little (lag), but it might just be because my phone's battery is low.”
- “This should be optimized for Xiaomi Mi 8.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to stage design that becomes unenjoyable after a short period. While some appreciate the removal of frustrating mechanics like roulette wheels, there are concerns about potential micro-transactions that could exacerbate the grinding experience and lead to pay-to-win scenarios.
- “Stage design makes the challenges more tedious, and it's hard to enjoy after the first hour.”
- “I'll be really disappointed if they add any microtransactions to it, as I don't feel like grinding, and pay-to-win mechanics ruin games like these for me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its lightheartedness and irony, particularly with the observation that it isn't developed by Sega. Players find it amusing, with a blend of humor and a plot, while also commenting on the nostalgic feel reminiscent of earlier Sonic titles.
- “The funny thing is that it's not made by Sega 😂”
- “Funny game with some plot to it.”
- “Sonic looks kind of funny; it runs just like the first Sonic Runners and it costs money too :/”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be an enjoyable experience that evokes feelings of happiness and joy.
- “This game was really fun and it made me feel happy. 😊❤️🎉”