Rhiannon Bevan
TheGamerSonic Frontiers Review - The New Blueprint
Published 11/7/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 11/8/2022
Sonic Frontiers
Worlds will collide in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest adventure. An experience like never before, accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more!
- Developer
- Sonic Team
- Publisher
- Sega
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Critic avg
73
17 scored reviews
Total coverage
17
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 73 across 17 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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17 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 12%
80–895 reviews · 29%
70–797 reviews · 41%
Below 703 reviews · 18%
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Brad Ellis
Easy AlliesSonic Frontiers - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 11/7/2022
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdrian Morales
Game RantGame Rant Sonic Frontiers Review
Published 11/7/2022
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalMike Minotti
GamesBeatSonic Frontiers review — Stop laughing
Published 11/7/2022
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDean James
DualShockersSonic Frontiers Review
Published 11/7/2022
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80
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlan Wen
EurogamerSonic Frontiers review - new open zone direction still constrained by old flaws
Published 11/7/2022
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75
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘Sonic Frontiers’ PlayStation 5 Review: Easily One Of The Best ‘Sonic’ Games Ever Made
Published 11/7/2022
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90
+17 vs critic avg
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