A celebration of Sonic's history that genuinely delivers. Classic and modern gameplay styles complement each other harmoniously. Features some of the best 3D levels ever designed in the franchise.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Platforming by Sonic Team celebrating Sonic franchise's twenty years mixing Classic and Modern. Published by Sega, released in November 2011 in Europe and North America. Mega Drive Classic Sonic and 3D era Modern Sonic uniting to fight Time Eater through Sonic's past, over nine zones reinterpreted in double Classic 2D and Modern 3D versions including Green Hill, Chemical Plant and City Escape, gameplay alternating between Classic 2D side-scrolling and signature Modern 3D, over ninety side challenge missions, local split-screen competitive multiplayer mode for up to two players, English voice-over with Roger Craig Smith as Modern Sonic, soundtrack by Jun Senoue mixing classic themes remixes.
Sonic Generations review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Dazzling colours, looping scenery and heady speed: the game celebrates Sonic's legacy by blending classic 2D and modern 3D with delightful brilliance. The perfect readability and pop energy overflow with joy. This visual direction, lively and polished, brilliantly revives the charm of the blue hedgehog.
Reinventing the saga's cult themes in classic and modern versions, the music celebrates twenty years of Sonic with irresistible flair. From the nostalgic "Green Hill" to supercharged remixes, every zone pulses with an energy cut for speed. This double reworking, generous and rousing, delights fans of every era.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A tribute to Sonic's whole history, marrying classic 2D gameplay and 3D action in levels revisited at full speed. The sense of pure speed, punctuated by loops and set-pieces, delivers a big thrill. Colourful, snappy and packed with nostalgia, a platformer that celebrates the blue hedgehog with energy and thrills longtime fans and newcomers alike.
