Sonic Frontiers "Definitive Edition" Has Been Rated In Korea

Hopefully the draw distance is better across all platforms.

Yup, this definitely sounds like a Switch 2 edition. That's great because I haven't played it.

Hopefully a Switch 2 edition because the Switch version of this game is a genuine travesty compared to PS5, lacking a lot of depth and detail in a game heavily based around its environments.

I played the Switch version a few months back, and while it might be my favorite 3D Sonic since the Adventure games, the limits of what they could manage on that hardware were pretty obvious. Just implementing a proper LoD system rather than having everything pop in 10 feet away would completely transform the game's environments.

I tried it for a few hours but I just couldnt get into it. Just not a fan of that style of gameplay. I prefer the boost formula.

Oooh - definitive editions are actually very unusual for the latest 3D Sonic games (if you discount the remasters and “plus” versions). So this is quite interesting to see.

The fact that it’s named this and not “Switch 2 Edition” also makes me wonder if it’s heading for other platforms and what the general improvements will be (or, if it’s just a re-print of all the free DLC roadmap and tweaks they made on the disk / cart).

The 2d sections plopped into the 3d world killed the gameflow for me. 3rd Island was the worst in that regard iirc. (The one where you got tails I belive). I stopped playing there. No matter what I did suddenly control was taken from me and I was forced into a 2d perspecfive. Every boostpad seemingingly started a 2d section. No warning no nothing. It just felt soooooo bad and desorienting. Unless they remove those sections (highly doubtful) then I'm not gonna buy it a second time. Sega really needs to figure out what they wanna do with sonic. His spinoff games handled by devs outside sega, run circles around the main games. I refuse to believe that 3d sonic peaked with adventures 2. Unleashed was really good imo and sonic 06 could've been adventure 3 if they gave it the care it deserved

@JR150 it was pretty poor on the big consoles. Particularly the open world, I bought the switch version cheap so hopefully there’s an upgrade patch!

If there’s a switch 2 edition, there had better be some way to upgrade the switch version. Might actually convince me to start the game again.

A re-release of a Sonic game?

Well, if history is anything to go by, this'll be funny.

I've had my eye on this game for ages and almost ended up buying it on PC.

Still might tbh depending on how significant this edition is. It would take quite a bit to draw me away from £15 (on sale) to what'll probably be £50-60 on release for this definitive version.

Please let there be an upgrade path for the Switch 1 version I bought when heavily discounted and still haven’t played yet…

@Simu001 IMO 3D Sonic got ruined when they tried to make it as idiot-proof as possible.

It's so restrictive that there isn't much room to experiment.

The homing attack is pointless ever since they added the targeting circles, it's practically impossible to mess it up, completely removing any satisfaction.

I think the games that ask a lot out of the player are the better Sonic games.

Frontiers at least made the effort to implement a combat system, but as long as the 2D sections remain and the 3D environment is just dull, barren land, or "lane gameplay" it's hard to be interested in it.

If there is a physical releass (on the catridgde), I'm interested.

What score did it get?

I really enjoyed Frontiers, but I opted for the PS5 version as the Switch version seemed to have quite a few issues. I wouldn't complain if they do decide to port it to the Switch 2. It's a great game and I am looking forward to seeing what direction they take the formula in with the next release.

I'm clutching my broom in antici...................................................................................................................................pation.

I recall last year didn't SEGA say that their sales were declining potentially because customers were cottoning on to the definitive re-releases for games, specifically Atlus' ones.

Are they really going to be doing it with Sonic too?

Loved the game, but it was a technical mess - even on the PS5. Hopefully, this version can iron out all the issues.

Unless there's a Switch 1 to Switch 2 version upgrade path, I'm good.

A Switch 2 Edition of Sonic Frontiers is the third-party NS2E I want the most. So hopefully that's part of this Definitive Edition.

In my opinion, Sonic Frontiers is not only a disastrous Sonic game but also a disastrous game in general. The only way they could rectify these glaring problems that plague this game is by making an entirely new game with actual creative direction. Because as it is right now, Sonic Frontiers is a very bland gaming experience.

It looked visually quite poor on the switch, so I passed on it at the time, but if this is coming to switch 2, I will give it some consideration.

Honestly, I hope the game gets a Switch 2 Edition. I'm one of the few people who actually likes Frontiers (despite its flaws) and I've been wondering why SEGA hasn't given this to us yet. Hopefully it's not another Sonic X Shadow Generations problem, where they don't release an Upgrade Pack. Nintendo shouldn't have allowed SEGA to force people to pay for the entire game all over again just for better framerate and resolution.

@eminence_grise They will pull a SxS Generations. No upgrade path, pay fully for it again.

I thought I’d finished this and don’t remember any DLC. I loved the game so happy for a definitive version but it’s Sega so it’ll be a Game Key Card and that can get lost.

Expectation management stepping in here. This is sega so no switch 2 upgrade path and game key version are almost certain. Sorry.

New physical release with all old updates printed on the card would be nice. Also if they could fix the balance of the true ending, that would be cool too. Those parry bosses with supersonic were a pain in the arse because of how bad the parry implications were in the game.

@Woodyshoe They didn't do this with Sonic Crossworlds. Still wanna get that for myself.

Sega would remastered almost every Sonic game under the sun except Sonic Adventure 1 & 2. I wonder what vendetta they had with those two games. It's like every time if you ask them about either of those games getting remaster or remake they always reply as if you had just murdered one of their daughter or something. It's never a positive response.

@lyle_catcliffe "Tripe"? A little dramatic.

@Serpenterror They've had multiple releases though? The GameCube releases, HD releases, etc.

@Serpenterror Port rot? Apparently every version of the game gets worse and worse because it was so closely tied to the hardware of the dreamcast, unlike a lot of other games.

I had to stop playing this on Switch 1. I just couldn't take the muddy/vaseline smudged visuals at sub 30fps...and I'm not even graphics obsessive.

Will glady give the game a 2nd chance on Switch 2

I never got around to playing this game. I acquired it secondhand, I just... never put the cart in my console at any point.

maybe i'll get this if it's a good version.

I just bought the Switch game from Loaded.com for £9, just incase there's an upgrade path.

I really liked this game and pushed through on the S1. It was a "throw in and veg" game for me. Just running round the world was a lot of fun to me. As everyone else is saying, an upgrade path would be aces!

Game wasn't that good, would much rather prefer a sequel.

@Sonicka I really liked on Series X, and I'm wondering the same, what features will bring to the more powerful consoles. By the way, when are they going to remaster/remake the Sonic Adventure titles and Sonic Heroes? I thought that the remaster of Sonic Colours was successful.

@Serpenterror The answer to why they won’t do it is because the amount of time and resources it would take to remake the Adventure games would be similar to the amount it would take for a new game, and because Adventure gameplay is so different from the current Frontiers gameplay, Iizuka said he would rather take Sonic in his current direction.

It’s funny because I always saw the Adventure gameplay as the definitive formula for 3D Sonic. But they practically threw it away after the 2nd game and never looked back. I’m not the biggest fan of Frontiers, but if they really improve upon it, the next game could be quite enjoyable.

@hol_up Iizuka likes to reference the SA games, yet seems ashamed of them.

Not going to lie, but I want a Switch 2 specifically for this (especially if it's, y'know, good). I've wanted a good portable version (that isn't on steam deck) of this game since launch. Hopefully it's a complete on cartridge physical release as well.

Switch 1 edition was a huge downgrade. This would be huge for Switch 2 experience

I'm sure Sega will botch the NS2 edition of this game.

The worst thing about Adventures and Heroes is the camera. Sonic Frontiers has solid foundations. The camera is good and Sonic is easy to control, but the world and enemies are generic instead of Sonic-like. There are not many classic stages, but I like them, and the music player is a great addition. I think they can do a wonderful sequel, if they incorporate more Sonic content.

Hopefully this version gives the game good writing

@Banjo- I would love to see a Sonic Adventure remake, it's still my favourite Sonic game. I think Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio would be a good developer for it. I like the idea of classic 3D Sonic stages and a Station Square thats as detailed and fun to explore as Kamurochō