Platforms
- PCJun 23, 20227.4playscore7.610 Critics7.02.49K Players
- PlayStation 5Jun 23, 20228.1playscore7.731 Critics9.02.51K Players
- Xbox Series X|SJun 23, 20227.9playscore7.910 Critics8.0237 Players
- PlayStation 4Jun 23, 20227.7playscore7.010 Critics9.02.24K Players
- Xbox OneJun 23, 20227.5playscore7.44 Critics8.0237 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJun 23, 2022NAplayscore7.517 CriticsNA0 Players
65 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Still, I had a fun time with all these games especially Sonic 2 and Sonic and Knuckles. Sonic 1 was a bit rough to get through and while I admire Sonic CD, the time travel mechanic was a bit too much for me when I’m just trying to go fast through levels. At the end of the day, that’s what I got out of Sonic Origins. Fun titles that hold up wrapped around a compilation package that is lacking in some sense and charging for extras that would be free in any other bundle.
Drew Leachman · Aug 10, 2022 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Sonic Origins is therefore a title we can only recommend picking up if you’re a Sonic fan that wants to play the blue hedgehog’s past titles on modern devices, legally without diving into the grey area of emulators.
Sahil Lala · Jul 26, 2022 Reviewed onRead full review - The games in Sonic Origins are among the best Sonic the Hedgehog titles in existence and this package is a great way to experience these games, especially for new fans who were introduced to the franchise by the Sonic the Hedgehog movies. The people who already own these games in some other form won't find anything particularly worthy of a double-dip, as even the convenience of owning them all on a modern system is undercut by all of the original versions of the games being available on the Sega Genesis Classic collection.
Scott Baird · Jul 20, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The collection is fine enough, but it also includes a lot of content that has already been featured in previous Sonic compilations. Having to use the coins you earn to unlock additional art and music is a tad cheap as well. You can earn more than enough coins to get everything, but I’d rather use them to try and finish the bonus levels rather than unlock a reused piece of artwork.
Eric Hall · Jul 13, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - There’s little denying the quality of the four adventures found in Sonic Origins – arguably the best the hedgehog has ever seen in some cases – and there’s clearly a lot of effort that’s gone into this package, however, it’s also one peppered with weird omissions and a general lack of content that prevent it from reaching true excellence. It’s great there’s now another way to play these classics on modern consoles but as a Sonic fan myself I just wished for more and better in a collection celebrating the blue blur.
Ryan Janes · Jul 08, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - That aside, Sonic Origins is the best collection of Sonic games around. As ever, the games are accessible and easy to play, and the beautifully animated cutscenes breathe some new life into it.
Nick Battaglia · Jul 06, 2022 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Sonic Origins is an ideal package for newer fans to dive into to learn more about the franchise’s beginnings. Sadly, a myriad of odd design choices and bizarre technical hiccups personally brought down this package more than a few notches. Of course, I could have been more vexed by these issues than the average fan, so I may be an outlier. Still, if you’re a dedicated classic Sonic fan, you may want to purchase this package during a sale or investigate whether the console versions fare any better.
Orpheus Joshua · Jul 05, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Sonic Origins is a great example of packing classic games together and improving them for a modern audience. The added mission modes are the stand out, but the games themselves still play just as good as ever, especially with the new Anniversary mode. Pre-order lock out nonsense aside, this is a fantastic way to experience the classics.
Jamie Collyer · Jul 04, 2022 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Overpriced DLC and the odd omission aside, the fact is that the five games in this collection are stone-cold classics, and they’ve never played better. Those without nostalgia may understandably wait for a sale and a further bit of polish. But Sonic Origins will be a great trip down memory lane if you were a Genesis supporter back in the day of the 16-bit schoolyard debates. They are infinitely replayable.
Trevor Gould · Jul 04, 2022 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - In all Sonic Origins is a good way to experience the original four Sonic the Hedgehog outings, but it isn't without its issues, namely the locked content and the occasional glitch. This reviewer recommends Origins to anyone that’s a fan of classic platformers, or is a fan of collections that include never before seen art of the Blue Blur and his friends and foes from the Genesis/CD era!As always, follow us on Instagram for news updates, reviews, competitions and more.
Camrin Santchi · Jul 04, 2022 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Relive the classic collected adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in the newly remastered Sonic Origins! From the iconic Green Hill Zone to the treacherous Death Egg Robot, you'll speed down memory lane to thwart the sinister plans of Doctor Robotnik in polished high definition! This latest version includes new areas to explore, additional animations, and a brand new Anniversary mode!
Developer: SEGA