Sonic Frontiers Is Almost Peak Fiction - No Spoilers Review
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- I beat Sonic Frontiers early, here my thoughts and feelings about the game.
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Timestamps:
Intro: (0:00)
Sonic Frontiers Is A Great Game: (0:37)
The Open Zone Was Awesome: (3:57)
Cyberspace Was Lame But Also Kinda Fun?: (9:27)
Combat System Is Amazing: (13:54)
Soundtrack Is Cool Too: (15:34)
Story Is Great With A Few Flaws: (16:11)
Outro: (19:43)
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#sonicfrontiers #sega #sonic - Ігри
Sonic Frontiers may be a hit or miss for some, but that’s why it’s important everyone critiques the game as much as possible. That way, Sonic Team can keep building on the great aspects of Frontiers, and remove what was bad.
Or even take what was bad and make it good.
And hopefully they won’t reinvent sonic again because that’s dumb
I mean you can see elements and ideas from Sonic Forces executed much better in Frontiers. Most notably the darker story, the shorter levels, the collectibles have meaning now, the boost is no longer as overbearing as it was in Forces, boss fights are much better, the main villain
My only concern is that Sonic Team chucks everything in the bin after this and goes and does something completely different which no one asked for (see: Sonic Heroes and Sonic Lost World).
Also to make so they don't overcorrect certain problems.
And imo most of the bad is really the game seeming like it's being HELD back by it's own potential which is a GOOD sign for constructive criticism into making a better sequel
As someone who played the game, I'm 100% with you! Fantastic step in the right direction. I really hope they take the right criticism from this game and truly elevate the experience by making the needed adjustments accordingly. My main fear is that if this game doesn't end up at least going green on Metacritic that Sega scraps this all entirely
Same honestly. I still need to play the game but as someone who watched all the cutscenes, the games story is amazing, and I’m scared that if metacritic doesn’t go green, that they’ll chuck out every concept that the game introduced.
It’s sad that- that’s literally all it would take in Sega’s eyes to get rid of everything. Instead of listening to the Nuanced opinions
Fan reception on Metacritic is pretty much universally positive though. I wanna say that Sega would recognise that and keep the direction… but I’ve been a Pokemon fan for too long to put any faith in a company’s higher-ups.
sonic team: makes an extremely unfinished, husk of a game with a terrible story and weird deviant art OCS
*backlash intensifies*
sonic team again: okay so what if we just do the exact opposite of that?
finally, when doing the exact opposite of the previous game is actually a good thing
And people will still complain... 😭
Sonic Team: makes another extremely unfinished, husk of a game with a terrible story, but no OCs this time
Also Sonic Team: I'm pretty sure that was the problem.
@@BlueBlur2003
All of these things happen because of some trust issues and exaggerated high standards by some people
Naoki Yoshida to the FFXIV team when making A Realm Reborn: "Hey everyone. Remember how you made version 1.0 frustrating and boring? Do the opposite of that"! Everyone: "OK boss".
It’s one of those games that have me thinking, “wasn’t I supposed to advance the plot?” •continues to blindly explore and complete the map and gather stuff•
That "We won" line at the end😭
Btw I want point out something about the infinite rings cyloop thing I noticed that no rings are coming out during fights that's a relief 😅
❤️❤️❤️💪🏽
It hit different 🥹
I’ve had november 8th set on my phone calendar as “peak fiction release” glad to hear that’s actually true
Yep. 2 holidays on the same day for me, Sonic Frontiers Release Day and Election Day.
"peak fiction" ... what? like I liked the game but come on, its not even close to being an amazing game.
@@awildmoose6541 🤡
@@awildmoose6541 wait did you get a review code
@@awildmoose6541 not amazing but hey it's great and a breath of fresh air compared to what we got in the last 10 years (excluding Mania)
I’m glad I got to watch this review! I really wanted this game to feel like the Adventure and Dark Age games, so I’m feeling really good about Frontiers! It really looks like Sonic is back for real this time and I’m so happy, I feel like I could cry tears of joy!
In fact this game is pretty adventure styled cuz morio is bringing the spindash
Honestly this is the best sonic game I’ve played in over 10 years. It’s actually fun to play! I really hope they keep with this idea. I feel this game finally brings back honor to Sonics name.
It’s that Ian Flynn seasoning bro, it makes any Sonic branded dish taste a bit better. This is the best Sonic plot since before Pontac and Griff were hired to write Sonic Colors’ plot.
wow, i'm surprised to see you giving the most glowing review i've seen so far! as far as i could tell you were the most skeptical person i've seen haha. really glad to hear you liked it, i was a bit worried. i know it's silly to be worried about other people's reviews, but really i just wanted people to enjoy it and it makes me happy to know people are! have a great week dude
Getting ready to play this game tonight (and tomorrow)! Thanks for this awesome review, Lord Matt!
I'm glad you enjoyed the game. I'm glad everyone is sharing their thoughts, but it's overwhelming with all the reviews being released. Thank you for not spoiling anything. That goes a long way for someone like me. I will be picking this game up, but I'm having to wait until Christmas to get the game, so it'll be hard for me to avoid spoilers. It's good to see someone like you speak positively about this game. I can't stop thanking you for not shoving spoilers in my face. You also explained the game really well, and didn't spoil anything. Thank you, Matt! ❤️
Honestly I’m quite busy myself, I may just wait until the holidays when it goes on sale and I can get it cheaper.
I really just have to say thank you. When I watched one of your videos for the first time that brought be back into the sonic community and I'm so excited for Frontiers. I am happy the wait is over and this game will hopefully receive positive feedback❤
The review I was looking forward too 😌
This sonic game seems to have the same level of back and forth as other dark age games
Which means.... Its good
Cope
You're serious? The prophecy wasn't a lie?! Oh _hallelujah,_ the series finally puts out the quality I always knew it could but rarely ever did!
Assuming I feel the same sentiment you obviously did, but "Collectathon lover with Unleashed as favorite Sonic" describes me just as much as you, so I'm feeling hopeful!
Sonic frontiers imo is " step in the right direction" it might not be the greatest but it's definitely good. And here's hoping Sega learn from the flaws frontiers has and the next game is of same or hopefully even better quality.
Cannot wait to play this game, I am going to adore it.
Since when is a 7/10 a bad score? If 5/10 is average and 6/10 is above average, then a 7/10 game is a solid product.
7 is still far too low for a game like this
I actually disagree with you, but in a very positive way. My favorite game was Sonic 3k, but this game just as you described, was the first time I played a Sonic game since that meant something when the credits finally rolled. There were even callbacks to lore from Sonic 3k, which I was so pumped about. I was smiling the whole friggin time. So good.
So this game isn't just for the Adventure fans... it's for all Sonic fans 100%. It captured a lot of Sonic goodness and feeling.
Can’t wait to play it!
Really fun 7/10 game which is a really good starting point for a new era of sonic,
Im so happy to see the characters be themselves again, and it feels great that this game introduces a feeling of continuity to the series, I really enjoyed the new writing even if the actual story was very weak. I feel like Ian Flynn didnt have full control of the plot which is a shame, I hope next time he gets full control.
Also I really hope the next game takes this gameplay style and improves it,
I feel like there are two main things which the next game could improve:
1. Make the open world and its challenges use the terrain more rather than floating stage elements, it could really help fix the pop-in issue and would make the open zones feel more interesting visually.
2. Nerf Sonic's combat abilities and make more interesting enemy encounters. The combat is really fun, I enjoy that its focus is landing as many hits as possible to fill up the phantom rush gauge, however I feel like the combat mechanics are betrayed by how weak the enemies are and how strong sonic is, he has a bunch of overpowered moves and his parry can be held (Lmao why even dodge??? when you can just insta-kill enemies when they hit your guard)
Also While I love the enemy types and bosses, there's not enough encounter variety , you always fight either one special enemy which wouldn't work in a group, or four regular soldiers.
They should make more enemy types which can work in groups so that each combat encounter can feel more a little different.
While I prefer Frontiers' combat over Unleashed's combat BUT Unleashed had way better enemy variety and those enemies could work in a group (E.g. regular enemies, shield robots, the mini-bosses, the little guys)
I do really hope the next game improves on sonic frontiers because it could truly be a masterpiece if it improves what works and fixes what doesnt work
Great review! So glad you enjoyed the game.
Quick tip for the cyberspace: think of the dash (boost) as diagonally up instead of a precise straight line. As if together with a generation boost every time you activate it, there's also an automatic jump included. So when you are perfectly aligned to a floating ring, there's the risk you might pass on top of it instead of inside. You have to get a bit used to this new thing, which is pretty comfortable if used properly! The game is a 9/10 even for me... I'm speechless about everything. Just WOW. Playing hours upon hours and feeling proud and on the moon 🥰
The game is amazing, in my opinion! A step in the right direction. Great open zone gameplay, story, combat, and the characters are finally good again!
I know Cyberspace isn't integral to the game, but I wish there was more variety.
C'MON SEGA! GIVE ME MY DAMN RAINY ROOFTOP RUN ZONE!
Eh... that's what modders are for. And I haven't played it, so...
In Sonic Frontiers you can finally roam in His World
Nice reference.
Whether i will like this game or not i will admit its kinda cute hearing you praising a sonic game this much. Especially a modern sonic game that came after mfing forces
I wonder if Sonic Team can add an option to use open zone controls in cyberspace in some sort of update…
Or mods, if you're PC
@@belot217 I got it on Switch. It’s not a huge deal, though. Luckily Open Zone is a ton of fun to run around in.
It's fantastic to have witnessed your view on this game change, especially months ago when you were very negative. It's so exciting!
I LOVE to here the words "Sonic frontiers is awesome"
This is really a new era. Great review! 👍
The reinasance
So stoked to play this.! Looks like I’ll be entertained throughout the game! Loved the playlist they put in this game. The band is Sleeping with Sirens! 🤘🏽 my favorite band and my favorite video game character all in one??! Hell ya!!
Love how Iizuka said this was going to be a 30+ hour game, and everyone has beaten it in a day 😂
I’m going for 100% on my first playthrough and I’m already about to beat it at almost 11 hours😂
Finish the 100% it going to take more than 30 hours
They didn’t 100% all island tho
I did took me more than 30 mostly because I like runing around for the feel of speed and bouncing of because I have all control style up and fighting bosses just because I like to style on them even do I have enough gears
I’m at 25 hours on chaos island, only because I’m taking my time and just experimenting by doing random things and trying to do everything
Imagine if we got stage mods for Cyberspace like Green forest, Windmill isle, city escape etc as well as the open world physics
I'm glad its doing ok critic wise. Like you i just got through the 2nd island and its a hard 9/10 for me. The gameplay loop does get a little repetitve, i do have to take breaks every few hours for a bit bc you are doing the same thing. However, fillnig out the map doing the little platforming challenges littered around are so much fun to get the items you need. THe open zones are well designed and are huge and i enjoy the open world and stumbling upon secrets and the koko elders and cyberspace portals. Even cyberspace is better than i expected and BIG! But i dont wanna spoil anything either but yes so far there are a lot of references i have quite enjoyed. This is the best sonic story in some time. Love the game. THe titans are all awesome too. Tho Wvyren is one of the worst designed bosses ive ever seen lol but the rest are fantastic thus far. The third islands looks like the coolest so far i do like they are not copy paste islands platoform challenges aside. Excited to progress. Also regarding Cyberspce since i know all the levels are reused i like trying to figure out which levels they reuse. Theres one on the second island that stumped me and i was like ahhh Radical Highway! There we are lol.
With Sonic Frontier came out, here's my list of top 10 Sonic Game:
1.) Sonic Adventure 2
2.) Sonic Adventure
3.) Sonic 3& Knuckles
4.) Sonic Mania
5.) Sonic Frontiers
6.) Sonic Unleashed
7.) Sonic Generation
8.) Sonic Advance Trillogy
9.) Sonic Rush
10.) Sonic Riders
They better not just take a U-turn from this formula after this game
You went through the honeymoon phase with Colors ultimate as well so ill wait for some time to know your real opinion on this game
Developers really rely on the honeymoon phase these days. Make the first play through really good and replaying it is hell. Not saying this is the case here but it’s definitely going on with other games these days
This one is a bit different. I think it will be really hard for me to call this game anything less than a 7/10.
@@Matthasnocuts an above average sonic game is a win for the franchise
Thank GOD you think Big's Fishing Minigame is awesome, I don't know what I would've done if it was bad...
I personally love cyber space. Fun trying to beat my old times in certain zones. Agreed with you on the open zone gameplay though. 👍🏽
They finally found an engine and game style that makes playing a Sonic game feel epic again! What they should do for the next game (or as DLC) is build off of this with some other playable characters with different playstyles. Multiple characters and styles could give rise to insane multiplayer shenanigans. They could even add a Forces-style character creator with the ability to customize playstyle and appearance. Mix in the IDW/Archie canon or something similar because it's the most robust and colorful of the stories and you'll have all of the best parts of Sonic in one game! They can take the cyberspace stages and make them the Special Zones that you have to raid for Chaos Emeralds. Those beautiful assets they used in the cyberspace stages could be applied to the regular world to expand it and create new zones.
Above all else, Don't cheap out on it, don't slap it together like a 6-year-old with a Gundam model, listen to some of your fans and DON'T RUSH IT! I don't know who sets the timetables for creating SEGA's games but they need to sit down, shut up and let the programmers and creatives do their jobs. I have to wait for payday to get this and I haven't been this excited to play a Sonic game since the day I brought home my first Dreamcast and Sonic Adventure.
Well, the cyberspaces stages are already special stages in frontiers, you do them to unlock chaos emeralds
i’m listening on the cyberspace part and yes it is true because the controls on it feels pretty bad and delayed but i still love the levels and i pretty much aced and got a S on every level only problem is the controls
I rlly rlly rlly appreciate not spoiling a lot of stuff that isn’t spoilers also so we can experience it first hand ✌️✌️
I love the new direction they’re taking all the characters, and what they might be setting up for in the future. Whether it’s an animated series (probable) or new games (less so), it’ll be great for the characters to be explored outside of just being Sonic’s friends.
Spoilers:
I *especially* love Eggman and Sage. It’s a new dynamic for the series to see Eggman genuinely care for someone - especially someone who cares for both him and Sonic - and I *really* hope Sage gets brought back proper so they can expand on that. Whether he keeps up pure villainy, teams up with Somic more often or drops the grudge entirely, I just think it’ll be nice to have Sage influencing him.
i can’t wait to play this game tomorrow!
I mean I’d say the fact this game even gave you a honeymoon phase says something. Forces immediately showed itself to be mid at best, there was no honeymoon phase
You already played it? Well im happy most critics agree this game is at least a 7. This game looks very flawed in areas like the art direction and pop-up and cyberspace. But i bet i could still have fun with this even if it isnt near goty. Also i like that this is the first game since unleashed to have genuinely good story and writing.
Since black night*
The art direction is not bad. Everything else you listed I agree tho
By all accounts, Big's fishing minigame may end up a major speedrunning strat.
Just downloading Sonic Frontiers now, I cant wait to play it!
Hype. I knew Ian Flynn would deliver.
12:55 That city level isn't fully original. During this whole clip that showed the city level, I saw like 10 parts of the level design that was taken straight from the original City Escape from SA2
What plot holes to Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 have? That's a bold claim.
How we had to accept Tails being able to make a fake emerald with identical power to a real one. How Gerald re-programmed Shadow after he was detained in a cell and Shadow was under lockdown
Now I am so excited 😁
Nice, I feel you man.
I would've thought you'd touch on how it seems like the Cyberspace grading system is like that of Unleashed: you have to master the stage to get those S-ranks
I want a chao garden in my sonic game. It was nice collecting the right stuff in Sonic Adventure 2. This game's a collectables game man, come on, it'd make a few more people happy to grind for their lil chao.
I know why cyberspace has different controls, as it's pretty obvious from a design standpoint. The ranking system is time based so having the customizable open zone controls would defeat the purpose of that time-based system. It could have controlled better, but if you walk in expecting it to control the way it does, it surely becomes something worth mastering.
I went on GameBanana and there's already a Frontiers modding community with some mods being full on character mods and improved Cyberspace physics.
Just found your channel and I can say as someone who hasn’t played a sonic game in 17 years, this game blew my mind and reignited my love for sonic. It’s made me want to start playing some of the more recent titles that have released. Any recommendations?
19:26 bro gonna cry
Its about damn time 3d sonic got a win. This game looks like a blast. Can’t wait to get my hands on it
I’m playing this game at midnight when it drops on my series s all the way until ragnarok drops!!! My Xbox is ready for sonic and my ps5 is ready for ragnarok!!! What a great week and month for gaming!!!
Having so much fun with it
Glad you got an early copy
Currently, as I sit in my room, I can't help but look fixated into the timer, knowing that I will be able to play it day 1. I'm soooo excited right now, I just can't wait.
Cant wait for 11:00
auggie auugggieee auuuggieee!!!!! DERRER
ASFB here, just dropping a like
beginning of a new era of sonic first the movies now the games
im honestly not a huge sonic fan these.i just still watch you because idk your vids are interesting and ive bee naround since the mcjuggernuggets days lol. I may try this game out though
You're an trooper for keeping tabs on this channel. You gave me a blast to the past.
So automation is okay when another automated level or gameplay section is nearby because there is so much of it? That’s like saying tik tok is good because these individual videos are kinda spat out just for clicks, but there’s another video if you just swipe up so you’ll just forget about it the dog shit you just watched so it’s okay because you’ll be entertained and get instant dopamine. What?
The boost games are automated tho?
We have come a long way since the Disaster that was Colours Ultimate
Can't wait for the game to be delivered tomorrow so hyped
I CANT BELEIVE THIS DURING THE IGN I DREAMED AND PRAYED that the gameplay was an early build and it was true my prayers have been answered
game is peak i played for abt 2 hours and had sm fun definitely a top 3 sonic game mad addicting
Even if it is a honeymoon faze your review on it was so good and I can't wait to buy this game for my brother! My brothers favorite Sonic game is Unleashed to so I feel as if his opinions would really resonate with yours! Also no one reacted this happy when they were finished with Forces! I know that game is pretty bad but still! I trust your opinion man and thank you for keeping spoilers out of this review! Love you Matt! Glad you enjoyed the game!
This makes me so happy to hear after knowing Matt's skepticism throughout the wait for this game. It definitely isn't a 3/10!
im not a fan of collect o thons, marip odyssey i genuinely wasnt a fan of, but THIS GAME, i absolutely love it. Its so satisfying skipping through platforms dashing through fields its so fun, my only issue is no end game content, once its done... its done.
But its shit
@@ibrokeintourhouseandstoleu5453 for you my guy
@@ibrokeintourhouseandstoleu5453 people have OPINIONS.
I haven’t had so much fun with a Sonic game since Mania. Frontiers was really fun and enjoyable. The only thing I don’t like about the game are the Cyberspace controls
Glad you liked it.
no way, this truly is the new golden age of sonic
Let’s gooo!!!
With out spoilers is the Sonic frontiers story Dark
Thanks
I got a tip for you in sonic forces you need to try and have fun and see the good things like sonic being the best game play ok I promise this will help
Finally, sonic is back.
The Big fishing is ridiculously addictive lol. Its easy but fun. Loving the game so far but I'm not massively keen on the cyber space levels I'll be honest.
When you said combat beats unleashed I completely lost my mind In a good way
The juxtaposition between an indivisual who has a strong liking towards the sonic series vs one who is more of an average consumer is striking. As someone who is somewhat in the middle of those two categories, I believe it will be interesting to see how the first impressions of this game unfold. From my viewpoint, it seems as if this game is heavily tailord towards one who knows all the lore and backstory behind events of past games, but I don't believe Sega is taking account the general consumers view as they would have no context to most of the story and past game references. I have a friend who is a sonic fan and game they love the game, but I also have another friend who is more of a "casual gamer" who found the game quite boring and weird. The reviews will be a mixed bag that's for sure.
Then again, they tried appealing to the "casual crowd" for a very long time, and it just never worked. Perhaps they realized that the OK from us longtime fans has become essential to the casuals even thinking of trying it?
@@ShadwSonic exactly, we had a decade of games made specifically for the casual audience. If they don't wanna take the time to even look up a quick lore video then that's on them. Not every game needs to be a fresh start for these characters 🤣
spot on
Matt I have 2 questions is this game better than sonic unleashed and is the game still unpolished like you said in your older video
So we got a mania for Classic Era and now Dark Age, now it’s time for SA Mania
I really liked this game! I have my gripes, because it isn't even remotely close to perfect... but hey! It still gave me a good experience. 7.5/10. I think the physics need tweeking, bugs need fixing, and FIX THE FREAKING CYBERSPACE PHYSICS ESPECIALLY!!!!!
Really hoping Sonic Frontiers is the Sonic 1, Adventure 1, or movie 1 to it’s eventual sequel’s Sonic 2, Adventure 2, or movie 2.
if you use that trail thing to make an ♾ shape u will get infinite boost for a while
the biggest issue with cyberspace controls is that when you jump and change a direction, it feels like tank controls where you steer the player character while moving. I got used to it and in the end, cyberspace levels can be really fun, especially when you know about the cancel boost, where you cancel the homing attack by boosting right away. I demand you to try it! It's a great tech for such a slow gameplay style. 3-6 is currently my favorite stage to cancel boost.
It took us ELEVEN...YEARS...ELEVEN!!!!!
Preemptive important question before I watch.
Have they... got rid of the wisps?
Not a single trace of wisps are in this game.
@@Matthasnocuts I got same day delivery on a Switch Lite and Sonic Frontiers, this is the first game I've ever bought day 1. Can't wait for it tbh.
To me all they have to fix is the popins and 30 fps cutscenes. Other then that, I’m good.
Glad the cyberspace levels are short and easy. Allows me to get back to open world as soon as possible. There is one that was over 3 minutes even with speed running skill so look forward to that one I guess. Haters can complain.
I loved this game from start almost all the way to the end. I think supreme and the end are definitely lacking but that's alright.
I mean
No offense about your Cyber Space part but I've never seen someone die that much from the controls
The controls aren't great but the Chemical Plant and Sky Sanctuary footage you showed looked like easy jumps
You were meant to light dash those rings when you took that left path
Well yeah, any of the titans could have my favorite boss theme of 2022