He can also grab other characters, as he is able to do in previous 2D Sonic entries. Tails can fly all around and can attack enemies with the tip of their tails mid-flight. This will cause him to spin forward immediately. As Sonic, you can perform the drop dash by double-tapping and holding the jump button, then releasing it when Sonic hits the ground. Each character comes equipped with their series staple abilities. There are four playable characters to choose from: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. The decision to add a four-player co-op is a no-brainer, and, shockingly, we have not seen this yet for the franchise. In the case of Sonic Superstars, the teams experimented with ways to modernize the old formula.įirstly, I want to address everything that Sonic Superstars does right.
For better or worse, I must commend the Sonic Team, as they always look to innovate for new Sonic titles. Sonic Superstars was developed by Arzest, a Japanese game developer that formed in 2010 in conjunction with Sonic Team. Now that Sonic Superstars has been released, does it deliver a speedy, good platforming experience? It is safe to say, yes. We were finally witnessing upward momentum for the franchise.Īt this year’s past Summer Game Fest, host Geoff Keighley announced a new 2D Sonic entry was arriving this year in the form of Sonic Superstars. Then, in 2022, Sonic Frontiers was released, brimming with content and free updates to follow its launch. When Sonic Mania was released back in 2017, it received critical acclaim for being a true return to form for the blue hedgehog while also introducing the new drop dash mechanic that is now a series staple. The 2D segments played like a dream and definitely had me wanting more from classic Sonic gameplay. When Sonic Generations released back in 2011, it did just that. Sonic games usually perform well when the Sonic Team is able to blend the old with the new. Sonic is not an annual release franchise, so it is understandable that there is a lot of hype leading up to the release of a new title. Titles like Sonic The Hedgehog (2006), Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (2014), and Sonic Forces (2017) left a bad taste in the mouths of hardcore Sonic fans. If you are a longtime fan of Sonic The Hedgehog, you undoubtedly know that the Blue Blur has had a lot of ups and downs when it comes to game releases in the past two decades.
Sonic Superstars keeps the blue blur’s momentum going with another strong outing.
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