In recent years we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying a wide range of experiences in Sonic’s universe. From the old-school chaos of Sonic Origins, to the ambitious open-world gallivanting of Sonic Frontiers, it’s safe to say that the blue speedster has gotten about. Today it’s all about Sonic Superstars, a brand new 2D Sonic adventure that is one for the purists – good old-fashioned 2D platforming with an emphasis on Sonic speed!
Going Old-School
Available now on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and PC platforms, Sonic Superstars is SEGA’s latest instalment in the rich Sonic franchise. A fresh take on the classic experience, Sonic Superstars features an eclectic cast of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy as they face off against Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a never-before-seen additional antagonist. How mysterious!
With the power of the Chaos Emeralds behind them, our lovable crew will harness new abilities, which will come in useful as you tackle some of the brand new stages in this 2D platformer.
The big new feature, however? Well, it just has to be the promise of four-player local co-op, for the first time in Sonic’s illustrious history. Gather some mates around the couch, and blast through the entire campaign in drop-in, drop-out co-op play!
Additionally, the game’s Battle Mode offers up an opportunity to compete with others in the online sphere.
Key Features
- A new Spin on a Classic
- The 2D Sonic high-speed sidescrolling action platforming you know and love, reimagined with fully 3D graphics, new powers and abilities, an all-new setting, and new ways to play! You’ve never played classic Sonic like this before!
- Play as your Favorite Characters
- Choose from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and take advantage of their unique abilities to blaze a path across the Northstar Islands as they race to defeat Dr. Eggman, who has teamed up with an old nemesis, Fang, and a mysterious new armored adversary.
- All-New Powers and Abilities
- Harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds to multiply, swim up waterfalls, slow time, uncover hidden secrets, and more!
- More Friends, More Fun
- For the first time ever in a Sonic game, play through the entire campaign with up to 3 other players with drop-in and drop-out 4-Player Local Co-op.
- Challenge Players From Around the World
- Compete locally or online with up to 8 players in the all-new Battle Mode!
Play Today!
Sonic Superstars is fresh out of the oven, and available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. You can pick up the Standard Edition of the game via the Xbox Store for £54.99.
Alternatively, the £59.99 Digital Deluxe Edition bundles in an exciting collab with LEGO, with the following added content:
- LEGO® Fun Pack
- Sonic Rabbit Skin
- Mecha Sonic Skin for Battle Mode
- Bonus Main Menu Wallpapers
- Digital Artbook & Mini Original Soundtrack
You can grab the LEGO Fun Pack (£3.98) and the LEGO Sonic Skin Pack (free) from the usual digital stores too.
Look out for our full review of Sonic Superstars for Xbox, coming soon!
Game Description
Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands’ giant animals into Badniks before it’s too late!
