Alex Donaldson
VG247Sonic Superstars review | VG247
Published 10/13/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/17/2023
Sonic Superstars
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands' giant animals into Badniks before it's too late!
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- Sonic Team, Arzest
- Publisher
- Sega
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Critic avg
69
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16
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55–80
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The critic average is 69 across 16 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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Nick Gillett
Metro GameCentralSonic Superstars review - celebrity makeover
Published 10/13/2023
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70
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Read originalJustin Towell
GamesRadar+Sonic Superstars review: "A modern version of the Genesis classics" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+NewsaramaTotal FilmEdge
Published 10/13/2023
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80
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Read originalJada Griffin
IGNSonic Superstars Review
Published 10/13/2023
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70
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Read originalOzzie Mejia
ShacknewsSonic Superstars review: Speed kills friendships
Published 10/13/2023
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80
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Read originalRhiannon Bevan
TheGamerSonic Superstars Review - Amy Finally Gets The Spotlight
Published 10/13/2023
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70
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