Sonic Generations

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  • Summary: Set across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic'sSet across three defining eras from 20 years of Sonic the Hedgehog video game history, the instantly recognisable environments of Sonic Generations have been re-built in stunning HD and are now playable in both classic side scrolling 2D from 1991, as well as modern 3D style found in Sonic's most recent adventures. Each incarnation of Sonic in Sonic Generations comes complete with his trademark special move, Spin Dash and Spin Attack for Classic Sonic, and Homing Attack and Sonic Boost for Modern Sonic. An innovative new interactive menu system allows for complete immersion in Sonic's universe with favourite characters and hidden treasures gradually being revealed throughout the game. … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 27, 2012
    95
    Probably the best Sonic game ever made, and the perfect celebration of everything Hedgehog for any type of fan. Happy Birthday, Sonic!
  2. Vandal
    Nov 1, 2011
    85
    The excellent game Sonic has deserved for years, that although doesn't evolve the gameplay formula, adaptates it better than ever to the 3D, although with some flaws. A game that will make fans smile.
  3. PSX Extreme
    Nov 16, 2011
    83
    The speed is intense, the color and detail is really great, the level designs throughout are impressive, and the control is about as good as we've seen from Sonic.
  4. GamingXP
    Nov 2, 2011
    80
    It's the same recipe as in its predecessors: speed, Sonic and style. Although the handling is not exactly great, there's lot to find in Sonic Generations. Variety, challenges and a nice skill system do Sonic justice.
  5. PSFocus
    Nov 15, 2011
    75
    This is a great way to celebrate the twentieth birthday of a videogame icon. 2D Sonic still stands for a superb platforming experience, while 3D Sonic shows us yet again why this series has gone downhill.
  6. Play UK
    Dec 1, 2011
    70
    It can't sustain itself for more than an hour or so. [Issue#212, p.92]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    Nov 3, 2011
    50
    A reminder of both what you adore and abhor in a series that's had its simple joys diluted by flash-in-the-plan iterations and ideas.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 127
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 127
  3. Negative: 5 out of 127
  1. FilemonBR
    Aug 22, 2016
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos do sonic sem sombra de duvidas, o generations chegou para calar os criticas que falam besteira do sonic, reunindo a eraUm dos melhores jogos do sonic sem sombra de duvidas, o generations chegou para calar os criticas que falam besteira do sonic, reunindo a era classica e moderna… Expand
  2. SpoonGoggles
    Nov 1, 2011
    10
    Played it at my buddy's place today. We are both huge sonic fans and we have been very disappointed by the recent titles, save for maybe sonicPlayed it at my buddy's place today. We are both huge sonic fans and we have been very disappointed by the recent titles, save for maybe sonic colors, which was a step in the right direction. This is a wonderful game that any loyal sonic fan should pick up sometime. 10/10… Expand
  4. TheOnlineGamer
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    Sonic Generations is the best Sonic Game since Sonic 2!
    I admit i was kind of slipping from being a sonic fan after Sonic 06 but this game    Sonic Generations is the best Sonic Game since Sonic 2!
    I admit i was kind of slipping from being a sonic fan after Sonic 06 but this game brought me back and its probably one of my favourite games of all time.

    The Story is something i can really appreciate as a Sonic fan since they are finally making jokes about themselves and it is hilarious, every line of dialogue is sure to make you atleast giggle!

    The Gameplay is everything we ever wanted from a perfect Sonic Game and thats Incredible speed,Momentum based Platforming and any other awesome additions certainly help the game stay fresh and new.

    and finally the Graphics are Breathtaking, you have to see them to believe them. (Especially if you got a 3D TV)

    In Conclusion Sonic Generations is one of the best games all year and it is definitely worth every penny of its purchase price! (oh and Rival Battles are EPIC)    … Expand
  5. BlitZeR_95
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    Probably the best Sonic game ever created! This is for both the new generation Sonic fans and old school Sonic fans as it has both contents!Probably the best Sonic game ever created! This is for both the new generation Sonic fans and old school Sonic fans as it has both contents! It has those nostalgic stages in 2D but also revamped them into a 3D version which is a great feature. You can play as both young Sonic (2D) and older Sonic (3D)
    A great Sonic game overall    … Expand
  6. SONICLOVER
    Oct 17, 2015
    8
    OMG THIS IS WHAT US SONIC FANS WANTED ALL ALONG! SEGA MADE AN AWESOME GAME! THE STORY IS EXCELLENT, ONE ZONE FROM EACH SONIC GAME IS HERE, ANDOMG THIS IS WHAT US SONIC FANS WANTED ALL ALONG! SEGA MADE AN AWESOME GAME! THE STORY IS EXCELLENT, ONE ZONE FROM EACH SONIC GAME IS HERE, AND I LOVE THE RIVAL BATTLES AND MUSIC!!!!!!

    But Roger Craig Smith still voices Sonic, Kirk Thornton voices Shadow now, and Cindy Robinson voices Amy now

    for those voices I subtract 2 points

    -2 points    … Expand
  7. JustPeter
    Oct 4, 2020
    8
    I'm not a huge Sonic fan at all. I haven't played any Sonic game outside MegaDrive ones. I missed Adventures and all other 3d Sonic games. ButI'm not a huge Sonic fan at all. I haven't played any Sonic game outside MegaDrive ones. I missed Adventures and all other 3d Sonic games. But this one, man, it's wonderful! Developers did a good thing taking all the best parts from other Sonic games and squeezing them into this game. For a man, like myself, who don't care about all this Sonic lore; and who just wants to play good and elaborated levels with a banging soundtrack - it's just a real gift. Yes, here is no story and all levels are just reused old levels from other games, but I don't care. It's a very satisfying and fun game and I praise it for this. So, if you are not a die-hard Sonic fan and you just want to play a solid platformer, you find what you seek. Check this out. It's a fun, a pure fun!… Expand
  8. BeeMan175
    Feb 1, 2023
    0
    I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic! I hate sonic!

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#86 Best PS3 Game of 2011
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#22 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011
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#30 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2011