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Sonic the Hedgehog has a fresh new look in his latest 2D adventure - and he's brought some friends
3K View2023-10-13
Sonic games can be hit or miss, but we'd say the titles have a much higher hit rate. That's why we were so happy to hear that everyone's favorite superfast blue hedgehog is returning to his roots in Sonic Superstars.
While this latest Sonic the Hedgehog adventure is in 2D, that doesn't mean it looks like a Genesis game. Superstars has a nice new art style that's more modern and flashy, and if the above trailer is anything to go off of, it looks like it's full of surprises as well.
Beyond the speedy platforming that Sonic is known for, Sonic Superstars focuses more on co-op gameplay, with up to four players taking on the role of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy Rose. It looks like those characters will learn a bunch of new powers as they go as well, including the ability to climb up waterfalls and even change into different forms.
If you want to collect the Chaos Emeralds for yourself, you can check out Sonic Superstars when it launches October 16, 2023 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S. The game will sell for $59.99, or you can pick up the "Sonic Superstars Deluxe Edition featuring Lego" which will include special Lego-themed character skins, an art book, a soundtrack, and some bonuses for the new competitive multiplayer Battle Mode.
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Sonic Superstars takes my favorite hedgehog back to basics, but with some new tricks
SHOULD I PLAY SONIC SUPERSTARS?
Play it, especially if you’re an old-school Sonic the Hedgehog fan or just love platformers. Sonic Superstars is the latest game to take its franchise back to basics, and I love it! Jumping into this 2D adventure felt just like playing a classic Sonic game. Although the lack of voice acting (or dialogue at all, really) reminded me of what I hated about that era, Sonic Superstars
TapTap Editor10K2023-10-20
"New Thrills. Classic Feels." | First Impressions - Sonic Superstars
Sonic Superstars brings back the magic of the original Sonic titles that graced the Genesis and Mega Drive, and it does so with a fresh modern twist. As one of the first video game franchises I’ve ever played, I couldn't help but feel a rush of nostalgia and joy.
Players can choose from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy, each with unique abilities that add depth to the gameplay. The level design encourages exploration with branching paths, rewarding players for venturing off the beaten track. Controls are responsive, providing a sense of familiarity and precision that fans of the classic Sonic games will appreciate. The characters' abilities are well-suited to their personalities,
lyndonguitar3K2023-10-18
SONIC IS BACK!! With more friends!! - Sonic Superstars
Summary: Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands' giant animals into Badniks before it's too late!
IndieVoice2K2023-10-23
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