Sonic Forces

User Rating
5.6/10 (555 ratings)
Release Date
7th Nov 2017
No. of Players
1 (Single Player)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Platformer
Publisher
SEGA
Developer
Sonic Team
Content Rating
PEGI/7
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About

Sonic Forces is the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game that lets you create a custom character with powerful gadgets, speed through rolling ruined landscapes as Modern Sonic, and catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic.

Experience fast-paced action with these three unique gameplay styles, explore iconic stages, plus, fight across unique added content with Shadow as a playable character!

Reviews 1

Nintendo Life said:

To answer our initial question, Sonic Forces hasn’t managed to convince us that it is a must-play title in the series, but has at least alleviated some of our initial fears. A relatively short five-hour or so campaign, a lack of difficulty that ramps up unexpectedly on the final boss, and the non-coherent blend of 3D sequences, 2D sections and cutscenes make Sonic Forces a mixed experience, with positive moments undone by weaker areas.

It isn’t poor as many feared, and for children it could well be a thoroughly enjoyable experience. For the ‘hardcore’ (and likely slightly older) generation of Sonic fans, though, perhaps it’s best to accept that - for better or worse - Sonic isn’t what it used to be. Stick with Sonic Mania for classic Sonic fun, and let Forces attract a new, younger audience. 

6/10

User Reviews 1

JJtheTexan said:

I tried. I really, really tried to enjoy Sonic Forces. It's certainly not a bad game; it has some interesting ideas, and it manages to squeeze a PS4-optimized title onto Nintendo Switch well enough. The voice acting is a highlight. I had fun for a fair amount of my time with it.

The problem is that so, so much of this game is basically an interactive movie, full of QTEs (button press prompts) and minimal player control. Then, there are the boss fights, which tend to get tedious quickly.

I finally gave up after wasting far too much time on Mission 19, a protracted fight with Metal Sonic. I realized it had become a chore. Sonic Forces is far from the worst Sonic game, but it's not great, either.

Recommended only for the most hardcore of Sonic fans.

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