The director ofSonic Frontiersstates that he and the development team are paying attention to the feedback of the game from fans and critics, noting how improvements can be made.Sonic Frontiershas recently launched this past week, after much anticipation from fans. While the initial showing of the game was rather rough and left some worried, subsequent showcases put the game in a much better light in the lead up to its release.The reception to the game was mixed. PositiveSonic Frontiersreviewspraised the game’s exploration, speed, and more. There are still some technical aspects where the game falls short, which is a make-or-break aspect of the game for many gamers. These critiques were acknowledged by the game’s director, Morio Kishimoto.RELATED:Sega Wants to Hire a Sonic Expert to Help Codify Sonic LoreThe game developer posted to his Twitter account afterthe launch ofSonic Frontiers, where according to a rough translation, took a break from Twitter as he and the team were busy during the game’s release period. From there, he noted that he was relieved that the release date has passed and that people have been able to get their copies of the game safely. He also stated that the team has been observing the critiques and opinions that the fans have been posting about the game.
Kishimoto then acknowledges that many gamers have pointed out that there are areas where the game “isn’t quite there,” and there’s still someways thatSonic Frontierscan be improved. He notes that the team is taking this feedback seriously, as he also considers the game’s launch as a sort of global playtest. This likely means that any improvements that fans would like to see in to build upon the open-zone formula will be seen in the next entry.
Even before the game’s launch, Kishimoto has stated thatSonic Frontiersis the next evolution of the franchise, where he and the development team spent five years trying to make a completely new experience for fans. While critical reviews are mixed, fans have replied with congratulatory messages to the developer, many of them hoping that this new bar thatSonic Frontiershas set can be improved upon with the next entry.
Sonic Frontiersis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
