Sonic Forces
Fight through a world destroyed by Dr. Eggman and a powerful new villain in Sonic Forces, the new fast-paced action platformer from the team that brought you Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. Sonic Forces lets you speed through rolling ruined landscapes as Modern Sonic, catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic, and use powerful new gadgets as your own Custom Hero Character.
What it feels like
Fast-paced speed, momentum flow, and kinetic rush define the moment-to-moment experience of racing through levels. Despite apocalyptic stakes, the tone remains carefree and unburdened, consistent with the Sonic franchise's charm.
What it's about
Dr. Eggman and advanced technology form the setting, though secondary to the action-platformer focus. A world destroyed by Dr. Eggman and conquest presents an oppressive, controlled society as the setting.
How it plays
Jumping and navigating hazardous geometry across rolling landscapes is the core interactive challenge, with distinct platforming sections for each character. Speed and inertia are core to Sonic's traversal, with skillful chaining of momentum bursts and rolls for flow. Modern Sonic's speed and momentum-based movement, coupled with Classic Sonic's jumping patterns, grant expressive aerial control central to flow.
How it looks and sounds
Colorful, saturated environments and character designs drive the visual identity despite the apocalyptic setting. 3D models rendered with stylized shading to evoke a cartoon aesthetic consistent with the Sonic franchise. Character designs and cutscenes employ hand-drawn or animated aesthetics typical of the Sonic franchise.
How it's structured
Designed as a solo campaign with no multiplayer component, focusing on single-player progression. A bounded story arc with a clear narrative progression from world destruction to final confrontation with Dr. Eggman and the new villain. Discrete stages played through in a mostly fixed order, punctuated by different character perspectives (Modern, Classic, Custom Hero).
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