This week we have been able to take a first look at the gameplay of Sonic Frontiers, the long-awaited new adventure for Sega’s beloved blue hedgehog, thanks to a series of lengthy videos posted by IGN. Nevertheless, the reactions of the fans are not being especially positive.
A somewhat cold reception
So much so, that the hashtag #DelaySonicFrontiers (delay Sonic Frontiers) became a trend on Twittermaking it clear that there are many fans of this iconic character who are not at all happy with what has been seen so far and who prefer that the game be delayed again so that Sonic Team can improve it.
To give you an idea, the video dedicated to the open world accumulates more than 50,000 dislikes on YouTube (compared to 72,000 likes), while the combat video exceeds 19,000 dislikes (compared to its 35,000 likes). ). Among the main complaints, fans point out that the animations are a bit stiff, that the world seems to be a bit empty and that Sonic does not transmit the sensation of speed that has always characterized him.
All this commotion contrasts with the latest statements from Sega itself, since from the company they assured that they completely trusted that the game received great marks by the specialized media when it goes on sale and that the proposal of this title becomes the new mold that serves as the basis for the future adventures of this video game icon.
Sonic Frontiers if you launch this on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC y Nintendo Switch and offer us the hedgehog’s first open world adventure, inviting us to explore a huge island fighting enemies, solving puzzles, “platforming” and, of course, collecting rings. You can discover more about him in our advance.