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SEGA's latest sales figures reveal performance for titles like Sonic Superstars, Sonic Frontiers, Persona 5 Royal, and Shin Megami Tensei 5, with Sonic Superstars experiencing disappointing sales possibly due to competition from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, as shown in the SEGA Sammy Management Meeting 2025 presentation.
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi expressed disappointment with Sonic Superstars, citing it did not meet expectations despite being generally well-received by players. The game's release coincided with other major titles, impacting its performance. SEGA is focusing on integrating games and movies, with upcoming projects like Sonic X Shadow Generations and a new Sonic movie aiming to enhance the franchise's transmedia presence.
Sonic the Hedgehog dons a onesie resembling his rival Shadow in the game Sonic Superstars, sparking a mix of amusement and horror online. The costume, released to mark the announcement of Sonic X Shadow Generations, is seen as a playful dig at Shadow's absence as a playable character in the game. The news coincides with other Sonic-related announcements, including a new live-action film and a game reboot, while fans share humorous reactions and fan art of the bizarre Sonic-as-Shadow costume.
Sega announces Sonic X Shadow Generations, a remaster of Sonic Generations with a new Shadow story campaign, and to celebrate, they are offering a free Shadow Costume in Sonic Superstars starting February 15, 2024, for all players to use in the game's Story Mode.
Sega announces the release of a free equippable DLC costume for Shadow in Sonic Superstars on February 15, celebrating the announcement of Sonic x Shadow Generations. This marks Shadow's return after being absent from recent projects, and comes as part of a larger push for the character, who is also set to co-headline a Sonic Generations remaster in the fall and feature prominently in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3 film.
Reviewer Brett Posner-Ferdman shares his top 5 PS5 and PS4 games of 2023. His picks include Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, a love letter to Jet Set Radio with addictive gameplay and an amazing soundtrack; Sonic Superstars, a pleasant surprise with great physics and fun emerald powers; Street Fighter 6, a fast, fun, and strategic multiplayer game; Marvel's Spider-Man 2, an incredible sequel with refined combat and improved swinging mechanics; and Resident Evil 4 Remake, a modernized and reimagined version of the influential classic.
Sega acknowledges that the release of Sonic Superstars alongside Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 may have impacted its sales, resulting in a slightly weaker start than anticipated. Despite this, Sega plans to expand promotion during the holiday season and highlights that Sonic Superstars has received higher Metacritic and user scores compared to Sonic Frontiers. While specific sales numbers for Sonic Superstars have not been released, the Sonic series as a whole has sold over 1.66 billion units and downloads. Sega aims to surpass Mario in the future and will allocate 90 percent of Sonic Superstars' marketing cost to the holiday season.
Sonic Superstars, the latest 2D Sonic game, offers innovative ideas and moments but falls short of being a classic due to slower gameplay, technical issues, and unintuitive boss fights. While the level design breaks up the traditional formula with unique elements, the game suffers from frustrating platforming sequences and unclear objectives. The bosses have multi-phase battles that add variety, but some strategies are not easily intuited. The inclusion of legacy zones lacks originality, and the optional emerald powers feel superfluous. Despite its flaws, Sonic Superstars showcases fresh ideas and moments that make it worth playing, although it could benefit from better polish and optimization.
The head of Sonic Team, Takashi Iizuka, believes there is always room for innovation in both the 3D and 2D Sonic game series. While understanding player expectations, Sonic Team aims to avoid stagnation and continuously considers new elements to bring a fresh standard to the games. They plan to have traditional 2D Sonic games alongside the 3D titles, as seen with the upcoming release of Sonic Superstars.
A total of 36 new Xbox games are set to be released next week, including titles like Sonic Superstars, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged, and Hellboy: Web of Wyrd. The games will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with Sonic Superstars, Hellboy: Web of Wyrd, and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 - Turbocharged being some of the notable releases. Additionally, Lika Dragon: Ishin! will be added to Game Pass on October 17.
This week's Japanese game releases include Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PlayStation 5 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch. Other notable releases include Sonic Superstars and ENDLESS Dungeon for multiple platforms. Gematsu will receive a small percentage of purchases made through Play-Asia links.
Both Nintendo and SEGA have experienced leaks of their respective mascot games, with Super Mario Wonder revealing its use of the ModulSystem Engine and the new voice actor for Mario and Luigi, while Sonic Superstars has already received reviews and sits at a 75 on Metacritic.
Reviews for Sonic Superstars are mixed, with Push Square giving it a 6/10, IGN a 7/10, VG247 a 3/5, Gaming Trend a 9/10, and God is a Geek a 6.5/10. Critics praise the game's fresh art style, great soundtrack, and multi-layered level design, but note that playing with friends can be messy. The game successfully recreates the foundation of 2D Sonic but the new elements are hit-or-miss. While the platforming is enjoyable, frustrating boss fights and constant mini games detract from the overall experience.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Sonic Superstars, two highly anticipated 2D platformer games, are set to release in the same week. Both games offer co-op and competitive multiplayer options, modernized visuals, and new gameplay concepts. The producers of both games acknowledge the coincidence and express their desire for players to enjoy both titles. It has been several years since the last all-new 2D platformers for both franchises, making this release an exciting event for fans. Sonic Superstars will be available on multiple consoles on October 17, while Super Mario Bros. Wonder will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on October 20.
Sonic Superstars, the long-awaited 2D platformer in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, has received mixed reviews on Metacritic, with a current Metascore of 75 on PlayStation 5. Critics praise the game's interactive scenery elements and pinball bumpers, but note inconsistencies in level design and visuals. While faithful to the classic Sonic games, Sonic Superstars introduces new elements that are hit-or-miss. Overall, it is considered a good addition to the Sonic franchise, but not on par with Sonic Mania. The game launches on multiple platforms, including the Switch, on October 17th.