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Sonic Generations

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2011

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 1, 2011

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionArcadeFamilyPlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Xbox 360Xbox OneNintendo 3DS

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About this game

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Classic 2D platforming combines with modern 3D boost stages.
Reimagined classic stages combine familiar locations with new layouts.
Stages focus on fast-paced Sonic platforming.
Remixed music includes tracks from earlier Sonic games.
Sonic eras, characters, locations, and references appear together.

Cons

Main campaign is short for its original full price.
Classic Sonic movement is less precise than in original games.
Boss encounters, especially the final one, are less satisfying.
Modern Sonic's 2D sections have awkward controls and uneven design.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Action

Sonic Generations

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2011

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 1, 2011

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionArcadeFamilyPlatformer

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 6 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 3PlayStation 4Xbox 360Xbox OneNintendo 3DS

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Classic 2D platforming combines with modern 3D boost stages.
Reimagined classic stages combine familiar locations with new layouts.
Stages focus on fast-paced Sonic platforming.
Remixed music includes tracks from earlier Sonic games.
Sonic eras, characters, locations, and references appear together.

Cons

Main campaign is short for its original full price.
Classic Sonic movement is less precise than in original games.
Boss encounters, especially the final one, are less satisfying.
Modern Sonic's 2D sections have awkward controls and uneven design.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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