Sonic Generations

Worth PlayingJason Grant

9.1/10

Delivering the definitive gaming experience for Sonic fans old and new, Sonic Generations sees Sonic the Hedgehog playable as both the much loved classic 1991 character, and the modern day video game hero he has become in this exciting new fast paced adventure.

Nintendo World ReportJosh Max

8.5/10

Personally, I thought the game was a lot of fun. It’s a little on the short side, but the game has such a great replay value that I really didn’t mind. There are just some stages that are worth playing over and over again. The music is a wonderful mix of classic sounds and revamped songs from recent games. There’s also a new mix of “Super Sonic Racing” that I can’t stop listening to, but that’s just me. The game gave me everything that I wanted. Granted, it’s no Sonic 2, but it’s still pretty damn fun.

VGChartzBrent Galietti

8.3/10

Let's do the time warp again!This year, the Sonic the Hedgehog series reached a seminal landmark: 20 years in the video gaming business. [...]

VideogamerAndrew Kirkcaldy

8/10

The blue blur is back, and he's rocking the platforming world once again. For fans of Sonic and platformers alike, this is absolutely essential.

The story kicks off on Sonic’s 20th birthday, as he and his friends gather round for some cake. Before he can dig in, a shadowy beast appears on the scene and manipulates time to undo 20 years of Sonic’s hard work. Sonic must now run through the levels of his past and present to restore his friends and defeat the time-eating monster. He’s not alone though – his potbellied hedgehog self from 1991 has his back. The story serves as little more than a backdrop, but series fans will get a kick out of the humorously self-aware dialogue during cutscenes.

NoobFeedAdam Siddiqui

80/100

Sega has done an excellent job with Sonic Generations. They listened to the fans and took what was good about Sonic and clustered it into one great game. Though some issues persist the game remains a monument to Sonic’s excellence throughout the two decades.

IGNJack DeVries

7/10

Whereas the console version of Sonic Generations is a blending of old and new mentality in a fast-paced speed fest, the 3DS version is mostly just a Sonic Rush game where both playable characters happen to be Sonic. Fun platforming and nostalgia are all up in the game, but it’s actually a small step backwards for handheld hedgehog games. That shouldn’t stop any blue blur fans from enjoying themselves, but this isn’t the Sonic renaissance they may have expected.

GameWatcherChris Capel

0/10

It could do with a few more levels, a bonus stage, more bosses, slightly tighter controls and a load more playtesting to iron out the “AAAAAAAAARGGHHHH” moments, but Sonic Generations is still a worthwhile and entertaining package. It’s the best Sonic game since Sonic Heroes. What? I like that game, screw you. If Hang Castle’s in the first DLC pack I’ll be on it like a shot. Now then Sonic Team, SEGA, don’t screw up the next game and you’ll have redeemed yourselves for creating ...

Xbox AchievementsLee Abrahams

Unscored

The blue blur is back, and we’re not talking about the police lights in your rear view mirror as you try and escape with all those copies of MW3, you naughty scamp. No, we are of course referring to everyone’s favourite porcupine alternative, Sonic the Hedgehog. To say it has been a lean few years for SEGA’s one time poster boy is akin to saying that England are a bit of a disappointment when it comes to pretty much any kind of major sporting event. A bit of an understatement, to say th...