[PS4, PS5, XSX, Switch] Sonic Frontiers $48 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store) @ Harvey Norman / Delivered @ Amazon AU

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sween64 on 17/01/2023 - 08:24 harveynorman.com.au (929 clicks)
Last edited 17/01/2023 - 11:28 by 2 other users

Choose your poison, Harvey or Bezos. Amazon has price matched Harvey Norman.

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Experience Sonic like never before!
Worlds are colliding in Sonic the Hedgehog’s newest high-speed adventure! In search of the missing Chaos emeralds, Sonic becomes stranded on an ancient island teeming with unusual creatures. Battle hordes of powerful enemies as you explore a breathtaking world of action, adventure, and mystery. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high-velocity, open-zone platforming freedom as you race across the five massive Starfall Islands. Jump into adventure, wield the power of the Ancients, and fight to stop these new mysterious foes. Welcome to the evolution of Sonic games!

Critic reviews: 61 to 75 out of 100 depending on format
Length: Main + Sides = 20.5 hours

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  Jklaro on 17/01/2023 - 08:55

  Xbox on amazon not priced matched still $70

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    ChrisInMelbourne on 17/01/2023 - 10:54

    +1

    It changed now.

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      Jklaro on 17/01/2023 - 11:35

      Thanks

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  WwDesi on 17/01/2023 - 09:12

  +11

  Wake me up when it’s $25 lol

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  kazuyamishima on 17/01/2023 - 09:27

  +4

  If anyone can find stock, HN has Red Dead Redemption II PS4 version for $5.

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  RocketSwitch on 17/01/2023 - 09:57

  -3

  Don't fall for it, $29 is incoming… then $15 in the next few months. Halfway through the year, $9.95!

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  TrafalgarSean on 17/01/2023 - 10:03

  +1

  Probably doesn't need to be said, but avoid the Switch version, it runs significantly worse than the others.

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    mavis30551 on 17/01/2023 - 10:18

    They need a new switch already…

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      PurchaseAnxiety on 17/01/2023 - 11:09

      +1

      My baseless prediction is that they'll release a new one with upgraded internals (akin to PS4 pro and XB1X) alongside the new Zelda game. Nintendo knows Zelda games move new hardware, and it wouldn't be the first time they've delayed a Zelda game to align with a hardware release. Switch sales (while still great by most measures) have also finally started to slow down.

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        buckster on 17/01/2023 - 12:15

        I doubt it's possible to get PS4 pro level performance in that size factor and be portable to the same level, something has to give. The steam deck is probably not exactly what Nintendo want to replicate somehow I think, and it's got it's own drawbacks

        They are definitely overdue for new hardware though

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          PurchaseAnxiety on 17/01/2023 - 12:35

          +4

          @buckster: Sorry, I meant 'like PS4 Pro' in the sense that it would purely be a spec bump, not an entirely new console 'generation'.

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        qwertimus on 17/01/2023 - 13:21

        I thought that was the plan, but the current rumour is that an upgraded Switch has been cancelled. Probs won’t see a new model till Q1 ‘24

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          AnonyL on 17/01/2023 - 20:44

          @qwertimus: Yep I don't see why they would change things up given recent chip shortages when they could keep churning out the current model(s) that are selling well

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    reubenb87 on 17/01/2023 - 11:03

    Thanks, was just about to buy for the switch!

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    Kritter2069 on 17/01/2023 - 17:58

    I played and finished it on the Switch and found it fine honestly. Doesn't often dip below 30fps at all which is fine. If it's your only option, it's perfectly playable.

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      AnonyL on 17/01/2023 - 20:45

      Is the gameplay itself what you're describing as "perfectly playable" or the technical performance?

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        Kritter2069 on 19/01/2023 - 07:37

        Both? That's my honest opinion. Running in the overworld was fun moreso than the actual stages, and the performance never hindered that. The game could've been a lot better and by world 3 people will likely get frustrated due to the game deciding it wants lots of 2D stuff to happen in the 3D overworld, but I had enough fun with it that I ended up finishing it on the Switch without issue.

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          maverickjohn on 19/01/2023 - 08:24

          @Kritter2069: Really? It was the complete opposite for me. Overworld was boring but timing speedruns to get the s rank was more enjoyable in stages. Some where just too annoying bit in general stages were more enjoyable and truer to sonic games than the overworld was.
          Levelling up speed and coins is a torture no person should ever endure.

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            Kritter2069 on 19/01/2023 - 19:06

            @maverickjohn: I just liked running around in a big open space, though yeah having to level coins and speed was stupid and unnecessary. Some levels were okay but I hated some of the later stages, especially the forced 2D ones.

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  solacens on 17/01/2023 - 10:24

  Around $30 worth to buy IMHO

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  ANoobishFellow on 17/01/2023 - 10:31

  Thanks, Sween. Did you pick up one yourself?

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    sween64 on 17/01/2023 - 16:30

    +1

    Nope. My pile of shame is too high.

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      ANoobishFellow on 22/01/2023 - 08:59

      Probably a good thing you didn't. I got about 15hrs into it before quitting. Other comments have said there's just something off about it and I agree. Kept falling off rails and missing jumps, combat became annoying, some boss fights with bizzare design decisions, etc. It's not a bad game just not great.

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  CheapOjoe on 17/01/2023 - 11:14

  Pc version?

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  Dyson8r on 17/01/2023 - 12:44

  +1

  FYI - My son got this for Christmas, he loves Sonic, played the crap out of Sonic Forces/Mania, has lots of Sonic toys. He has barely touched this game, it just doesn't feel like Sonic. Something is off about it. I would probably avoid purchasing it for anything over $20

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    AnonyL on 17/01/2023 - 20:46

    +1

    "Something is off about it"
    Well said

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    Shenannigoat on 17/01/2023 - 22:43

    I got it at launch and enjoyed it for a few days. I didn’t get past the first island and have no urge to continue with it.

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  qwertimus on 17/01/2023 - 13:19

  +3

  This game might not be for everyone, but I absolutely loved it! It was a huge surprise as I’m not that much of a Sonic fan, the overworld is fun to run around in, and the stages are extremely well crafted & balanced for difficulty. Seriously, it was the most fun I had in a game last year.
  Even if y’all don’t pick up this game (I genuinely recommend it though), check out the OST on streaming or YouTube. The Kellin Quinn tracks (and other featured artist tracks) are awesome, but the whole OST was surprisingly good too!

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  maverickjohn on 17/01/2023 - 21:05

  +2

  I finished and platinumed this game (easy plat if interested) but it gets a little repetitive when you reach the 3rd world and you kind of get over it. It has potential but wasnt the sonic game we are waiting for.

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  sonicentropy on 17/01/2023 - 21:39

  Will wait till the aldi sale