Sonic Frontiers is an open-zone platformer where you sprint across five interconnected islands solving environmental puzzles and fighting robotic enemies. The Starfall Islands feature forests, waterfalls, deserts, and ancient ruins you navigate at high speed—no loading screens between areas. Combat uses a combo system with dodges, parries, and special moves against large mechanical bosses. You'll unlock abilities as you progress, opening new routes across each island. The story involves rescuing Sonic's friends from an AI named SAGE while uncovering what happened to the islands' vanished civilization. Exploration rewards you with collectibles that boost stats and unlock traditional side-scrolling Cyber Space levels. If you've wanted Sonic's speed in a less linear structure, this delivers that.
