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Sonic Generations
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System(s): Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows–based PCs, PlayStation Now
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Xbox 360
US
2011-11-01[1] $? ?
Xbox 360
US
2012-10-17[2] $29.99[2] ?
Xbox 360
KR
2011-11-01 ₩? ?
Xbox 360
KR
2012-10-16 ₩? ?
Xbox 360
AU
2011-11-03 $? ?
Xbox 360
AU
2012-10-16 $? ?
Xbox 360
EU
2011-11-04 €? ?
Xbox 360
EU
2012-10-17[2] €? ?
Xbox 360
UK
2012-10-17[2] £24.99[2] ?
Xbox 360
JP
2011-12-01 ¥6,980 (7,329) JES1-00171
Xbox 360
JP
2012-10-16 ¥? ?
Xbox 360
AS
201x  ? ?
Sony PlayStation 3
US
2011-11-01[1] $? ?
Sony PlayStation 3
US
2012-07-03[3] $? NPUB-30715
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2011-11-04 €? ?
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
2011-12-07[4] €? NPEB-00813
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
(Essentials)
2013-09-20 €? ?
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
2011-12-07[5] £? NPEB-00813
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2011-11-03 $? ?
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
2011-12-07[6] $? NPEB-00813
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
2011-12-01[7] ¥6,980 (7,329)[7] BLJM-60334
Sony PlayStation 3
KR
2011-11-01[8] ₩? BLAS-50405
Sony PlayStation 3
AS
201x  ? ?
Steam
US
2011-11-03[9] $29.99 ?
Steam
EU
2011-11-03 €? ?
Steam
AU
2011-11-03 $? ?
Steam
KR
2011-11-03 ₩? ?
Windows PC
EU
2011-11-25 €? SEGA-PC133
Windows PC
AU
2011-11-25 $? ?
PlayStation Now
JP
2015-09-16[10] ¥? ?

Sonic Generations, called Sonic Generations: Shiro no Jikuu (ソニック ジェネレーションズ 白の時空) in Japan, is a platformer commemorating Sonic the Hedgehog's 20th anniversary. Developed by Sonic Team for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and personal computers running Microsoft Windows, the game allows players to experience both "classic" and "modern" styles of Sonic gameplay. Classic gameplay in Generations is reminiscent of the 2D side-scrolling platforming first introduced in the series’ inaugural 1991 title Sonic the Hedgehog, whereas the modern side of Generations utilises the 3D forward-moving gameplay of the 2008 title Sonic Unleashed and its successors. A version of Sonic Generations for the Nintendo 3DS was developed by Dimps alongside the main edition for home game consoles.

Sonic Generations allows players to control both the pre-Sonic Adventure and post-Adventure designs for Sonic the Hedgehog and features remastered levels from Sonic's previous adventures. The game is divided into three eras: the Classic Era (pre-1998), the Dreamcast Era (1998–2005), and the Modern Era (2005 onwards). "Classic Sonic" plays through the levels from a 2D (or 2.5D) "classic" perspective; whereas "Modern Sonic" tackles them in a 3D and sometimes 2D perspective, similar to those of Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colours.

The game was first announced in a teaser video posted by Sega on April 7, 2011 on Sonic's official Facebook page. The game was announced for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 and was scheduled for a 2011 release. An announcement of Sonic Generations for the Nintendo 3DS later appeared in an issue of the Nintendo Power magazine, paired with a November 2011 release date for all platforms. At E3 2011, SEGA revealed a trailer revealing City Escape from Sonic Adventure 2, with a further trailer appearing in mid-August detailing other levels. On October 11, 2011, Sega confirmed that Sonic Generations would also appear on the Steam platform for PC.

A fourteen-day demo was released to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consumers on June 23, 2011, the official date of Sonic's 20th anniversary. A second demo was released on October 18 on Xbox Live, October 19 on the European PlayStation Network, and October 25 on the PlayStation Network in North America.

The original Sonic the Hedgehog is included as a bonus game in the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. [1]

It was recently rediscovered that in 2010, prior to the game's official announcement, an anniversary game was announced for Wii, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo DS, and PlayStation 3, with negotiations for an Xbox 360 version in the works.[2]

Gameplay

The gameplay is split into two separate gameplay styles, separated by the character used.

The Classic gameplay style is strictly 2D/2.5D. Sonic controls more like his Mega Drive/Genesis counterpart, including his ability to use the Spin Dash and Spin Attack to battle enemies.

The Modern gameplay style takes place in 3D, with occasional transitions to 2.5D. This gameplay style is akin to that developed in Sonic's more recent titles Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colors, where you use the Sonic Boost and the Homing Attack to advance.

Homages to past games

Each level and boss in Sonic Generations is reminiscent of one previously appearing in the Sonic series.

Sonic Generations Original Game
Levels
Green Hill Green Hill Zone Sonic the Hedgehog
Chemical Plant Chemical Plant Zone Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Sky Sanctuary Sky Sanctuary Zone Sonic & Knuckles
Speed Highway Speed Highway Sonic Adventure
City Escape City Escape Sonic Adventure 2
Seaside Hill Seaside Hill Sonic Heroes
Crisis City Crisis City Sonic the Hedgehog
Rooftop Run Rooftop Run Sonic Unleashed
Planet Wisp Planet Wisp Sonic Colours
Casino Night Zone DLC Casino Night Zone Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Bosses
Metal Sonic Metal Sonic boss Sonic CD
Shadow the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog Sonic Adventure 2
Silver the Hedgehog Silver the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog
Death Egg Robot Giant Mech Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Perfect Chaos Perfect Chaos Sonic Adventure
Egg Dragoon Egg Dragoon Sonic Unleashed

Voice actors

Role English Voice Actor Japanese Voice Actor French Voice Actor Italian Voice Actor German Voice Actor Spanish Voice Actor
Sonic the Hedgehog Roger Craig Smith Junichi Kanemaru Alexandre Gillet Renato Novara Marc Stachel Jonathan López
Miles "Tails" Prower Kate Higgins Ryo Hirohashi Marie-Eugénie Maréchal Benedetta Ponticelli Anke Kortemeier Graciela Molina
Miles "Tails" Prower (Classic) Kate Higgins Takuto Yoshinaga Marie-Eugénie Maréchal Benedetta Ponticelli Anke Kortemeier Graciela Molina
Dr. Eggman Mike Pollock Chikao Ōtsuka Marc Bretonnière Aldo Stella Hartmut Neugebauer Francesc Belda
Knuckles the Echidna Kent Hampton Nobutoshi Canna Sébastien Desjours Maurizio Merluzzo Claus Peter Damitz Oscar Muñoz
Amy Rose Cindy Robinson Taeko Kawata Naïké Fauveau Serena Clerici Shandra Schadt Meritxell Ribera
Shadow the Hedgehog Kirk Thornton Kouji Yusa Benoit Du Pac Riccardo Lombardo Klaus Lochtove Manel Gimeno
Blaze the Cat Laura Bailey Nao Takamori Delphine Braillon Tania De Domenico Greta Gallisch Carme Ambrós
Silver the Hedgehog Derek Allen Daisuke Ono Hérvé Grull Davide Albano Roland Wolf Angel de Gracia
Cream the Rabbit Michelle Ruff Sayaka Aoki Marie Millet Alice Bongiorni Nicole Hannak Jenny Rey
Rouge the Bat Karen Strassman Rumi Ochiai Marie Lenoir Jasmine Laurenti Marianne Graffam Ana Vidal
Vector the Crocodile David Keefer Kenta Miyake Philippe Roullier Diego Sabre Andi Krösing Alfonso Vallés
Espio the Chameleon Troy Baker Yuki Masuda Antoine Nouel Silvio Pandolfi Andreas Hofer Daniel Albiach
Charmy Bee Maggie O'Connor Youko Teppouzuka Marie Millet Emanuela Pacotto Luisa Witzorek Graciela Molina
Omochao Laura Bailey Etsuko Kozakura Delphine Braillon Sabrina Bonfitto Tabea Börner Sofía García
Wisp Power Announcer Roger Craig Smith Fumihiko Tachiki Roger Craig Smith Roger Craig Smith Roger Craig Smith Roger Craig Smith

Resources

Sales Data

NOTE: The following data includes the sales of 3DS handheld version of the game in addition to sales of the PS3, 360, and PC console versions of the game.

Number of copies sold Sega IR Reference Platforms Regions Cumulative sales total
1,630,000 FY2012 3rd Quarter Results PS3/360/3DS/PC US/EU/JP 1,630,000
220,000 FY2012 Full Year Results " " 1,850,000

Physical scans

PlayStation 3 version




Sony PlayStation 3
84 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 16 reviews
Publication Score Source
3djuegos 84 3DJuegos
4players 82 4Players
Computer & Video Games (UK) 75 CVG
Edge (UK) 50 Edge
Famitsu (JP) 90 Famitsu
Famitsu (JP) 90
Famitsu (JP) 90
Famitsu (JP) 80
GamesMaster (UK) 84 №245, p64
Game Informer (US) 68 Game Informer
ign 85 IGN
palgn 95 PALGN
psu 95 PSU
powersonic 100 Power Sonic
vandal 85 Vandal
worthplaying 91 November 28, 2011
PlayStation 3, US
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Cover
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Disc
PlayStation 3, JP
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Cover
PlayStation 3, EU (Collectors' Edition)

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Complete Package
PlayStation 3, DE
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Cover
PlayStation 3, KR
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Cover
PlayStation 3, AU
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Cover
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Disc
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Lenticular Cover
PlayStation 3, MX (Favoritos)

PlayStation 3, BR (Favoritos)
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Cover

Xbox 360 version




Xbox 360
85 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 15 reviews
Publication Score Source
360 80 №92, p88/89
3djuegos 84 3DJuegos
4players 83 4Players
Computer & Video Games (UK) 75 CVG
Famitsu (JP) 90 Famitsu
Famitsu (JP) 90
Famitsu (JP) 90
Famitsu (JP) 80
famitsu360 80 January 2012
Game Informer (US) 68 Game Informer
ign 85 IGN
justpushstart 90 November 2, 2011
powersonic 100 Power Sonic
vandal 85 Vandal
worthplaying 91 November 28, 2011
Xbox 360, US
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Cover
Xbox 360, JP
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Cover
Xbox 360, EU
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Cover
Xbox 360, EU
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Cover
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Disc
Xbox 360, EU (Collectors' Edition)

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Complete Package
Xbox 360, DE
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Cover
Xbox 360, KR
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Cover
Promotional Materials

PC version




Windows PC
86 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 5 reviews
Publication Score Source
3djuegos 83 3DJuegos
4players 84 4Players
GamePro (US) 80 GamePro
ign 85 IGN
powersonic 100 Power Sonic
PC, EU
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Cover

Artwork

20th Anniversary artwork

Early screenshots

External links

References


Sonic Generations / Sonic X Shadow Generations
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Main page (X Shadow)
Comparisons (X Shadow)
Maps
Achievements
Downloadable content
Changelog
Credits


Manuals
Promotional material (X Shadow)
Magazine articles
Reception
Merchandise


Development (X Shadow)
Hidden content
Bugs
Hacking guide

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Sony PlayStation 3
 2006  Sonic the Hedgehog     2008  Sonic Unleashed     2009  Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection     2010  Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed    
 Prototypes  Sonic Generations (Demo 1/2)
Xbox 360
 2006  Sonic the Hedgehog     2008  Sonic Unleashed     2009  Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection     2010  Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | Sonic Free Riders     2011  Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed    
 Demos  Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 Xbox Live demo) | Sonic Generations (Demo 1/2)
filler
Steam
 2010  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Spinball | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles | Sonic Adventure | Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2015  Sonic Lost World     2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Colours: Ultimate | The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
Windows PC
Retail
 1996  Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog The Screen Saver | Sonic's Schoolhouse     1997  Sonic & Knuckles Collection | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     1998  Sonic R     2003  Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut     2004  Sonic Heroes     2006  Sonic Mega Collection Plus | Sonic Riders     2010  Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic Generations     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2022  Sonic Speed Simulator