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Sonic Forces

Fast-paced platformer with three play styles and a custom hero

Sonic Team, Hardlight · Published by SEGA · Released Nov 7, 2017

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Mixed
59% of 8,670
Recent reviews
Mixed
64% of 50 in 30 days
Playing now
9
peak 24h 11
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Metacritic: 56/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sonic Forces?

A single-player action platformer with 3D and 2D stages. You race through levels as Modern Sonic, cross platforms as Classic Sonic, and use gadgets as a hero you create while Dr. Eggman and Infinite control much of the world.

For you if...

  • +you like fast platforming with different playable styles
  • +you enjoy revisiting levels for optional challenges

Not for you if...

  • you want a long, demanding campaign
  • you prefer open-ended exploration over linear stages

What players say

59% of 8,670 reviews are positive · 64% of 50 in the last 30 days

Players praise the soundtrack and character creator, and some enjoy replaying stages for timed challenges and collectibles. Common complaints concern the short stages, weak writing, repetitive level design, and awkward controls, particularly for Classic Sonic.

Screenshots and trailer

Sonic Forces

Sonic Forces system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Processor
Intel i5 5th gen @ 2.7Ghz or AMD A10 7th gen @ 3.0Ghz
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 750 Ti or AMD R7 265
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
18 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
Denuvo Anti-tamper
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
48
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • First time setup requires active internet connection

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese. Text only: Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.

Tags

6 DLC available.

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