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FranchiseSonic The HedgehogSeriesSonic the Hedgehog

Sonic Generations

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First release
Nov 01, 2011
Developer
Sonic Team, Dimps
Publisher
Sega
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Kids, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!

Also known as Sonic Generations: White Time and Space, Sonic Anniversary, Sonic Generations: Shiro no Jikuu

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Storyline
Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power comes into force, creating ‘time holes’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.Read more

Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos when a mysterious new power comes into force, creating ‘time holes’ which take Sonic and his friends back in time. Whilst there, Sonic runs into some very familiar characters from his past including a younger version of himself! Now they must team up to defeat their enemies, save their friends, and find out who is behind this diabolical deed.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Nov 01, 2011
Xbox 360
Nov 01, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Nov 04, 2011
All 7 release dates
PlayStation 3
Nov 04, 2011
Xbox 360
Nov 04, 2011
PlayStation 3
Dec 01, 2011
Xbox 360
Dec 01, 2011
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Completionist
24h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view, Third person
Keywords
helicopter, time travel, 3d, parkour, 2.5d
… All 62, time manipulation, steam, achievements, time limit, fox, sequel, slow-motion, high score, boss fight, explosion, steam achievements, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, steam cloud, steam leaderboards, anthropomorphism, playstation trophies, voice acting, ranking system, shopping, hedgehog, deliberately retro, collectibles, motion blur, white noise, fake in-game advertising, retail games with steam activation, sprinting mechanics, stereoscopic 3d, downloadable content, real-time combat, underwater gameplay, pinball stage, gamersgate, predecessor included, games on demand, temporary invincibility, super speed, spiky-haired protagonist, fan service, grind, time paradox, time trials, whale, play coin support, secret achievements, music speed up, running towards the screen, greatest hits, passive ability, gamescom 2011, avatar awards, changing dimensions, tokyo game show 2011, pax prime 2011, outside of time and space, classic sonic

At a Glance

Critic Score
75
Completionist (IGDB)
24h
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