Sonic Superstars Reviews
Sonic Superstars represents a new return to Sonic's roots, with plenty of frenzy and speed, attractive graphics, adequate sound and of course the 2D feel that has accompanied the blue hedgehog so much throughout his career. Two jarring notes: the overly confused co-op and a longevity that is not top-notch for a game sold at full price.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Sonic Superstars isn’t a masterful Sonic the Hedgehog side-scroller. However, it’s not a downright terrible game either. It’s an entertaining gem that shines in some areas but shrivels up in others. Despite its flaws and failures, it contains a decent mix of new ideas, flashy zones, and charming character moments to make you smile.
Sonic Superstars has all of the ingredients, but something has gone askew in the baking, resulting in an adventure overburdened with gimmicks while lacking in coherence. While the colorful world, nostalgic presentation, and fun cast of characters shine, Sonic Superstars frequently proves unwieldy and antagonistic, wrestling against its own design while roadblocking fun. There’s enjoyment here for the dedicated fanbase, but the wider community should look elsewhere.
Sonic Superstars is a solid title with a lot of appeal, but lacks the imagination and soul that made this mascot a star.
With Sonic Superstars we will find a 100% Sonic game that will make us have a great time, since it has managed to reflect all those things that fans liked during the 90s or with the most recent Sonic Mania. A game that, although it may be very short, since in 2 hours we will have finished its main story, it can be substantially extended thanks to the surprises that are unlocked once the credits end and which we prefer not to talk about so as not to spoil the experience, although we will say that they give the title a certain replayability. A game that despite being able to play its story mode in local cooperative with up to 4 simultaneous players, is not fully enjoyed because it is not very brilliantly executed, dragging the same errors that it had since Sonic 2 in which the camera always left lagging behind some player. It also has an insipid competitive mode that, without pain or glory, will be relegated to oblivion after 3-4 games. In short, an adventure that every fan of classic Sonic (or as I call it, "chubby" Sonic) should not miss.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Sonic Superstars has done justice to the franchise’s legacy. Taking a step forwards can also mean taking a step back – and in this approach, Sonic Superstars leaves a lasting mark.
Sonic Superstars starts off well enough, but the more you play, the more cracks it starts to show. The quality of the levels just falls off after a while, and the bosses are unbelievably frustrating. For its current price tag, it's impossible for me to recommend this game to anyone.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Sonic Superstars is a largely successful evolution of the classic formula. Although its multiplayer component doesn't really appeal to me, the addition of Emerald Powers when combined with more ambitious levels won me over and then some. It doesn't quite touch the peak that Sonic 3 & Knuckles still sits upon, but it makes a valiant effort to stand tall with its peers. What holds it back from claiming the throne for itself are inconsistencies in its visuals and music, but those are easy things to forgive with how much it ends up getting right. I'll likely be playing this one for years to come alongside the other classics, and that's all I really want at the end of the day.
Sonic Superstars disappoints with its multiplayer action, but offers an enthralling and nostalgic experience when played solo. It captures everything that made the 16-bit titles so much fun to play, but also has plenty of innovative ideas on show to ensure players are always doing something that feels fresh and enjoyable. The new stages look wonderful too, whilst the Chaos Emerald abilities give the gang plenty of new tricks to use (even IF they aren’t imperative to your success). It is disappointing that the multiplayer mode isn’t very intuitive and there are a few boss battles that could feel like total duds, but these issues don’t stop Sonic Superstars from being a blast to play. Just be warned: if you were hoping for an enjoyable co-op experience, you might want to look elsewhere.
Sonic Superstars is packed with classic sonic charm, gorgeous visuals, and fun, fast-paced levels that we love from all 2D Sonic games. But the two big ticket selling points, the chaos emerald abilities and battle mode, are sadly its weakest links. The story mode is still largely enjoyable, and some better implementations of the new abilities but make a sequel to this game legitimately great. If you're a fan of classic Sonic, you'll likely still enjoy this title.
Sonic Superstars arrives with the promise of reviving the classic 2D essence of the series and, in some aspects, manages to deliver a satisfying experience. However, the game is marred by a number of issues, such as unfair obstacles, stages that seem to lack cohesion, and frustrating boss battles that drag on. In the end, Sonic Superstars presents an unstable balance, making the experience less exciting than fans of the blue hedgehog expected.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Sonic Superstars won’t change anyone’s mind on the Sonic franchise, but instead serves as somewhat of a soft reboot.
Review in German | Read full review
Sonic Superstars is a superb outing for the little blue hedgehog that has its share of smaller issues. As I briefly mentioned, the camera could use a bit more work as far as co-op play is concerned. The price tag is also a bit of a deterrent, as Sonic Superstars comes in at a whopping $59.99. As there is a fair bit of content for a 2D Sonic game, that doesn’t mean it is worth the price of admission.
Sonic Superstars is simply another good Sonic title to add to the franchise, and while it may not be among the best in the series, it is a fun little time to be had. The multiplayer focus hurts the solo experience a bit but makes it a fun game for a party. The new powerups aren’t a necessary addition but are welcome to spice things up in a similar fashion to the wisps did in Sonic Colors. The return of Fang and the addition of Trip are nice but simply feel like additions to make more merchandise or are introduced for them to be filler characters in something like Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games.
Sonic Superstars tries to revitalise the platforming golden era of the franchise to mixed results - fun at times with equal amounts of frustration holding it back.
Back to 2D platforming, Sonic Superstars may not be the victory many were expecting, but it manages to be a pleasant and solid surprise, full of incentives to be played and replayed.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Sonic Superstars is a fantastic addition to the Sonic franchise, offering a fresh and visually stunning take on the classic 2D high-speed action platforming. SEGA has once again proven their commitment to delivering quality gaming experiences.
Sonic Superstars is slick, smooth and the best Sonic game in a long, long time. It captures the spirit of the original series, modernises it in a way that will connect with today’s audience, and finally sets up an exciting pathway for the future of a franchise that has struggled to stay relevant. Not all concepts are the finished article, its ideas do run a bit dry late on and there is some stop/start gameplay here that can get a bit frustrating, but the creativity, energy, vibrancy, and thrill-seeking that permeates throughout will ensure this is one adventure you won’t soon forget and one you’ll want to replay again and again.
Sonic Superstars is largely a blast to play thanks to its various characters and wonderful presentation. Though a couple of segments drag on a bit, most of the game is a fast and flashy adventure that tries new things but stays true to what people love about Sonic, to begin with. If this is the future of 2D Sonic, then the horizon is very promising.
Sonic Superstars drop-dashed straight out of the gate and busted open the Act-ending Roboticizer coating my cold, bitter heart to free my bright-eyed, bushy-tailed inner child and put a big smile on his face.