Sonic Team celebrate the mascot's twentieth anniversary by marrying classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic. Iconic levels regain their lustre, the reorchestrated soundtrack lands right in the heart, and this is probably the finest Sonic produced on 360 across all categories.
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Platformer1 player7+
Description
Platform game by Sonic Team and Sega, November 2011. Modern Sonic and classic 1991 Sonic meet to battle the Time Eater across remixed franchise history zones. Modern 3D and classic 2D levels revisiting legendary zones - Green Hill, City Escape, Rooftop Run. Sonic's 20th anniversary celebrating the best of both eras.
Sonic Generations review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Every zone exists twice: a side-scrolling version with rounded shapes and bold colors, and a version in depth with detailed textures, the same place seen by two eras of the same studio. The game opens on a bleached world reduced to white silhouettes, which regains its colors as levels are restored.
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.
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾7,6 GB📅01/11/2011
Published by Sega
Sonic Generations (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
An anniversary tribute from Sonic Team, Sonic Generations gathers classic two dimensional Sonic and modern three dimensional Sonic, each revisiting iconic levels from the series' history in two complementary play styles. The celebration of the heritage, the exhilarating speed and the quality of the reworkings of cult stages win over fans and newcomers alike. The short length and a few less inspired phases temper the whole. An excellent fast platformer for Sonic fans and nostalgics of the blue hedgehog.
