Sonic Lost World

great game very underated

As a sonic fan id say this game is amazing! (even though people say its mid BUT STILL!)

love it, story is buns but 100%ing the game is fun as hell

This game gave me Stockholm Syndrome by the end of Desert Ruins.

Lost World has a bad story, a decent game when playing with a mod that increases Sonic's overall speed to be pretty good, and overall is a game that needs mods to be fun, what a shame. I have trouble recommending this game, as you need a few mods to make it both fun and also as good as the Wii U version, since this version is a bit off and does not have the DLC the Wii U version has. I would rate this a 6/10.

It doesn't really compare much to some other games in the series but it's not as bad as people say it is

This is by far the worst game I've ever played. This legitimately ruined my day.

A blatant Mario Galaxy ripoff. To the point where some of the bosses literally rip Bowser's animations. They also steal from NSMB during the giant Zavok fight. Even going through circular tunnels is done because of that one level in Mario Galaxy 2. It's really shameless. It's better than most Sonic games because it rips off good games. I'd say giving Sonic a run button was the best decision possible. It lets you actually control this hedgehog. But it's a hollow victory. The game is a compilation of annoying levels and really annoying bosses. This is a classic Sonic miss.

Criminally underrated sonic game. would recommend!

This may very well be the worst sonic game out of the whole mainline series. Gimmicks that are executed poorly, clunky gameplay and awful feeling controls, reusing of old features and an overall air of this game just not being a sonic game at all.

Sonic is slow and annoying to control (seriously who though it would be a good idea to make him lose speed when he turns???) and the level design sure does a great job of being just as annoying to play. Every character acts weirdly out of their usual behaviour and there are so many forced and rushed character drama moments that try to make this game feel more important than it really is.

I will stand by the fact that this game is fun for the first two worlds, but it completely nose dives from there into a boring, slow and unfun mess that you need to drag yourself to even finish.

2/10 don't even bother because the developers sure didn't

i honestly bet that this game can be fun if you can master the gameplay,
other than that though it's not stellar, i just have slight Wii U bias

also the story sucks

story is mid, but i like the gameplay, soundtrack and graphics

i hope to never have to play this game again, i think as the normal platforming its kinda mediocre, but maybe that part is a skill issue admittedly, on the other hand all of the gimmick levels are really really bad

This game was kinda draining experience that i would wish apon my worst enimey

Zavok is the villain of the best Sonic story

bad very bad thought it was good but it is bad

Idw sonic comics willed me to beat the deadly six's sorry asses back whence they came. lol

get the mod for the wii u dlc and it's good

Sonic Lost World was the most game of all time. I will say Sonic Team really outdid them selves with this one! They somehow made Sonic feel like a bag of rocks and slippery as hell at the same time! Now THATS dedication!!!

fun but only is you aren't suffering from skill issues

erm 2013 called they want their peak game back

Underrated tbh. Really is just Sonic's version of Mario Galaxy.
Is it nearly as good as Mario Galaxy? Heck no.
But honestly, I had a decent time with this game.

its fun at its points but is just mostly slow on weak hardware 7/10

What a weird Fisher-Price crossover.

The graphics engine, music quality, and animation are absolutely fine. Sometimes, great! The main issues just boil down to a few points: A lot of the levels are really lame Super Mario Galaxy clones, the writing sounds like it was made for preschoolers and made me cringe hard at it most of the time, and literally all of the new characters and enemies have this "baby's first animal toy set" type of design & I REALLY hate it. The characters all act so 1 dimensional in this game, down to exactly what those "googoogaga" characters are designed to look like as a stereotype in cartoons. And why do all of the enemies have such Disney Jr. faces and huge eyes? Ew.

However, this game's not all that bad, as I was able to enjoy how Eggman was handled and the weird conflict between Eggman and Tails for a while. Eggman was the only character that even had the concept of depth in this game & it shows. I also have to note that a few levels are pretty good, namely ones like Lava Mountain Zone 2 and the Wii U DLC levels (Yoshi's Island Zone & The Legend of Zelda Zone).

I wouldn't recommend buying this over 90% of Sonic games out there, but I would 100% recommend at least trying out a couple of levels if you bought that Sonic the Hedgehog: Ultimate Bundle on Steam and have the Wii U DLC restoration mod.

I feel lost after playing lost world, best to get it on sale, but at least it can be a change of pace after many boost formula games. I like the colors and the OST is incredible with jazzy, whimsical tracks. The Dr. Eggman Showdown is my fav track with those violins.

The best part was also sonic roasting the chameleon girl, I felt bliss.

Honestly this game isn't too bad but the mechanics are not taught very well, making the learning curve very steep

3/5 stars for me. The game looks and runs beautifully, the soundtrack for the most part is bliss, and the voice acting isn't full of corny lines. On the other hand, this game definitely has its flaws. When you're playing the game a lot of the time it feels like the game itself is having an identity crisis on whether it wants to be a slow or fast paced platformer. The controls at times can feel unresponsive and just janky. Some of the games level designs are down right abysmal, ESPECIALLY the ice stages. The fourth world holds the most unenjoyable slob levels I have ever seen in a video game. The story itself felt very choppy, not to mention the main antagonists are extremely forgettable. The game even lacks originality, the final Zavok boss is literally just a vertical version of the final boss in Super Mario bros Wii. They also added the wisps just because?.. They feel so out of place and they don't benefit the player at all. The true final boss is literally just a easier version of the final boss from Sonic colors! as well as the fact that the difficulty of every single boss in the game is just ridiculously easy. Sonic Lost World is definitely not your typical sonic game, the concept of the game is great, but the execution could definitely use some work. The bonus stages are horrid, and the 2d sections of the game feel so boring and slow. The only time I actually enjoyed the game was when I was switching between the lanes in the stage and bouncing through the air. For the stages that don't have poor level design, they are really really enjoyable, its just sad that the rest of the game cant be like that.. in conclusion, if you're used to fast paced and action packed sonic games where you're spin dashing through a horde of enemies like you're a bowling ball, then this is not the game for you. But if you like medium paced platformers with pretty easy difficulty, then maybe give it a try.

Yeah its a fun game
Sonic controles amazing and the story is amazing it does feel like theres big things at stake
the writing does need some improvments
the levels are great but could have improvements and the bosses are to easy if you know what your doing

Sonic Lost World is a highly controversial title, and it has its flaws, but I do like it. Quite a bit, actually. The story's pretty simple, unfortunately, considering this franchise has stories deep and amazing as that of Sonic 2006 and Sonic Adventure 2. But what we have is fine. Unfortunately, it's made bad by the writing. There are some funny moments, but for the most part, it's mid. The gameplay is pretty different from anything we've seen before. Sonic has a run button. A lot of people dislike that, but me personally, I think it helps with handling. I also like the kick and multiple tiers of homing attacks. the new parkour ,mechanic, though... It's a good idea, but it was executed poorly. It just doesn't work sometimes. And, uh, yeah. Not much more to say. For the asking price? Yeah, I'd buy.

its not for everyone so if you consider buying do some research on it and decide from there also you could just buy it to play around with mods so theres that

This is the first game I would describe as "underhated". The controls are so rough. The best way I can describe it is "Sonic has a heavy metal ball chained to his leg."

Honest to god review, I don't understand the hate for this game.
The only thing I dislike are some of the 2-D sections

7/10 game
5/10 SONIC game

Its fun and has a lot of charm even with its non-existent story and questionable dialogue. The music is good, the levels are fun, and using the new parkour mechanics was really satisfying when mastered. I think this game would be better if it wasn't a sonic game. If its ever on sale i'd say its a good purchase, just don't think of it as a sonic game and you'll enjoy the 6ish hours it takes to complete lol.

This game caused pain in my soul that can only be comparable to CIA torture. The story isn't good, the levels are decent enough since it has variety, but the boss fights are underwhelming and the final boss doesn't even feel like a final boss. If you want to play the game, then I hope this warning helps on your way.

this game was actually really fun other than some levels but i would recommend

It’s a pretty good game, it’s very reminiscent of Mario galaxy which is fitting as it was released on a Nintendo system as well. However I’m iffy on the controls, having a dedicated run button is helpful sometimes but often just feels like overkill, I like how they used the spindash rather than boost though. Visual quality isn’t great however but that could be related to the size of the screen I’m using and also because of how old the game is. All around though I like the game, glad I got it on sale because I feel like it’s not really worth the $30 retail

I never understood why people didn't like this one. All Sonic games are janky.

Honestly? The visuals and songs are nice but the gameplay is just... so weird... Like ive never played a game where it felt weird to beat the games with weird controls.

Its Ok at best but honestly dont bother, go play another sonic game.

Why is this game so underrated? Its so good! :3

it has a good concept but certain things are executed so poorly. The zeti (the main villains) feel really hollow minus zavok. The boss battles you have with them just feel really random and all have gimicks that dont really tie into their personalities. it doesnt help how they were completely disregarded after this game either, obviously minus zavok making minor apperances in forces and TSR. And i know this game targeted towards a younger audience but the dialogue for some of these villains is so corny like unreasonably corny. The movement is funky compared to other sonic games and is allot slower but i think its very fitting considering how the game is played as its very platform heavy. the homing attack is a bit janky but it still works. all in all its not bad but its not good either i did enjoy my playthrough of the game and i do recommend it however it just doesnt really feel like a sonic game and rather more like a mario game and i think thats what they were going for but it just feels weird.

I played the Wii U version back in the day and while this one is missing some of those exclusive features (such as the Zelda and Yoshi DLC levels as well as the circus minigame) this version of the game is better simply due to the animal requirement being significantly lower. You will never run into an issue where you have to grind for animals like you do in the Wii U version.
However, being the most tolerable version of a game doesn’t make the game...good. I tried it twice and did not like it twice.

The experience is inoffensive, a casual playthrough might even be a little fun, but when you start going for collectibles or trying time attack, all the cracks start to show. It is genuinely one of the most frustrating Sonic games to 100% I have ever played.

The parkour system just isn’t as consistent as you want it to be. Sometimes judging the depth for 3D wall jumps is very hard, others Sonic might just not cling to the wall. Throughout the main story you can mostly deal with it, though when your skill is actually tested, that’s when it becomes frustrating. (Looking at you, Silent Forest zone 3.)

The game lacks inspiration, the level design is nothing noteworthy, the items are so diminished you often forget you had them until you randomly need bomb, and the Wisps are so bad you try to avoid using them. This is a polished experience without any game-breaking issues, but it offers nothing of value.

You won’t miss anything if you skip this one. Actually you’ll save your time and the cost of the game.

i think this is a great game, i love the parkour abilities sonic has, and the spin dash is really fun to use.

the story is pretty weak, but i dont really care about the story in sonic games so it doesnt bother me that much. the only real complaint i have is the game doesnt do a good job teaching you the mechanics. during one of the bosses, it expects you to know that you can charge your homing attack to a higher level than you can in anywhere else in the game, its really dumb.

but its a pretty good game, if its on sale id say its worth picking up

def a strange sonic game but it was pretty fun

i'll be honest this game is honestly really good I know not a lot of people like this game but I appreciate this Sonic game doing something different from the boost games and the graphics are nice the soundtrack is amazing just like all Sonic soundtracks and while I don't think it's a perfect game I still really like it and It can be fun speed running it aswell so overall I would give this game a 7.5

"Sonic Lost World" is one of those games everyone has decided to hate for some reason. I don't share the hatred. In fact, I actually love this game! It has some flaws to be sure, but nothing that's a deal breaker for me.

The best way that I can describe "Lost World" is that it's probably the most "Nintendo" Sonic game ever made. It was originally a Wii U exclusive, and at the time of its release it got compared to Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Galaxy. Hey, Nintendo ripped off Mad Space from Sonic Adventure 2 first, so all's fair.

The game has Mario-isms like a three-digit timer that counts down and a run button in lieu of Sonic's usual acceleration. (The run button should not be confused with the boost mechanic from other recent Sonic games. It's a whole different beast.) The pace is more leisurely than most Sonic games at first, but mastering the spindash can yield some of the sense of speed that people expect of the old hedgehog. In fact, you'll need to do this to S-Rank the Time Attack challenges.

It doesn't take long for this game to make an impression. The first level, with its cylindrical structure, stands out from not only the rest of the Sonic oeuvre but also most 3D platformers in general. Before release some compared the style of these levels to the legendary cancelled game Sonic Xtreme, although the levels in Xtreme were more Tower-like in their structure compared to running on the surface of a cylinder in "Lost World".

There is no lack of variety in "Sonic Lost World". In true Sonic fashion, levels rarely repeat the same ideas and gimmicks come and go before you can get bored of them. It's easy to rack up lives, but you will need them. Some of the levels in this game feel Rareware-esque in their unforgiving difficulty. Two of these levels even have music that evokes the feel of Rareware composer David Wise (Donkey Kong Country)!

Aside from the more leisurely pace in general, I think one of the most controversial aspects of Lost World is probably its controls. I think the controls are good in the sense that they are consistent one you learn them, but it's different from the usual Sonic feel. Mastering the "parkour" mechanic and the spindash will make or break your game. I generally love the parkour in this game and how it allows Sonic to wall run, wall kick, automatically leap/climb over terrain, and climb on ceilings. However, it can get a bit spazzy at times! It does take getting used to, but it's solid once you get it down. Same for the spindash. (HINT: Double-jumping takes you out of the "spindash" state.) In general, a little patience and eagerness to learn the basics of how certain gimmicks behave/control will get you a long way.

It should be mentioned that Sonic not only has his usual homing attack, but also a "kick" move as well. If one enemy is being a pain in the butt, he generally needs to get kicked. Kicking can let you knock enemies into other enemies, which can be nifty, although the game can be finicky about whether you will perform a kick or a "bounce" move. You see, both moves are mapped to the same button and kick will only activate if Sonic is locked on to an enemy.

Speaking of which, the lock-on mechanic is probably the thing in this game that takes the most getting used to. Sonic will lock on to one or more enemies automatically if he's facing them, and he can even lock on to some enemies MULTIPLE times. That last point's very important when fighting bosses! The lock-on system is probably the game mechanic I have the most mixed feelings about. It dances on the line between being useful and being spazzy. Again, you have to get used to it if you want to make the most of the game.

This PC port, released a couple of years after the original, is okay. It's functional and it runs better than the Wii U version, but you can tell it was a hasty job. The bare minimum was done to retool the GUI from its Wii U gamepad-centric form to a more conventional interface. Some of the function mapping isn't very intuitive or conveyed well, so this is one case where you actually want to check the gamepad layout screen in options. This mostly applies to things like sub-menus and the hint system. Regular gameplay, like running and jumping, is still intuitive.

Graphically, this PC port can run at a higher resolution than the Wii U version and runs at double the framerate. One minor caveat is that the layering of background objects are borked if the depth-of-field effect is enabled. This can be fixed with a mod or by just disabling DOF. The game looks fine without depth-of-field, if not better, so not a huge flaw.

One place where the ball was dropped was achievements. Basically, all 100 achievements are tied to the 100 "missions" in the game, which are easy to overlook. Therefore, there is no achievement for something like S-Ranking every Zone. 😔 The missions in "Lost World" are like the missions in "Sonic Forces". In other words, busy work that's designed to pad out the game. It would have been nice to have some real achievements instead of lazily tying achievements to the already lackluster "mission" system.

The game performs flawlessly on Steam Deck. It should be able to run at 60FPS on 1080p if you decide to play it docked. If you encounter background flickering, use the latest GE-Proton for compatibility and it should solve the problem for you like it did for me. (Desktop Mode and the Discovery Store are your friend!)

Don't let the Negative Nancies stop you from discovering this cool little gem of a 3D platformer. "Sonic Lost World" has got more verve than the average 3D Mario game. Did you know Sega promoted this game with a balloon at the 2013 Macy's parade? Can you resist a game that was promoted at the Macy's Parade? I don't think so.

not the best sonic game but i still had fun

Sonic Lost World is not abysmal but it most noticeably mediocre. The game tries to change the entirety of the sonic formula and we can feel the consequences of that. The game is trying to be more platform-y, more like Mario to be precise, the game tries to imitate a couple of elements from Super Mario 3D World and Super Mario Galaxy, but they do not apply very well into Sonic. Sonic is known for being really fast paced and fluid, which is completely destroyed when the character is now slow as a snail and the game even punishes you if you try to zoom in through stages. For some god damn reason the game decided to actually change how the controls work, so you might have to change that in the key binding tab. The special abilities and items also feel very clunky and not useful at times.

The story has an interesting approach, new villains appear and you end up having to team up with Eggman to save the world. Im all for new characters, but the villains are not very appealing at all, they seem a bit too generic and i was not interested on their traits nor story. Most of the mishaps that occur in this game is because Sonic is a moron here, which i don't know why they chose that approach to his character. The teaming up with Eggman is completely trivial and the game actually acknowledges that, but they don't even attempt to justify it, there was little to no care in the writing here. The ideas that the game has are interesting, but they were severely misused.

I see many people complimenting the graphics, but i haven't seen anything special with them. At times, the game looks even bland. Sonic Lost World seems to be lost (no pun intended) in its identity, and doesn't try to follow any interesting artstyle choices rather than "plastic-y", which is a shame.

The OST is the most decent part here, it isn't outstandingly good that will make you sprint into Spotify to rehear the tracks, but it gets the job done, and im totally cool with that.

As far as i know, the 3DS version of the game is better, however, i don't really plan on playing that version anytime soon, but if some folks are genuinely interested in this game, i recommend trying that port first to see if it appeals to you. Overall, it's not the worst of Sonic, but after Generations, it really leaves a sour taste in your mouth. 5/10.

You know what, i really enjoyed this game.

It has great level design, awesome catchy music and overall feels like a breath of fresh air gameplay wise cus for once its not just a drag racer with stupid grind rails that autoplays itself.

Please keep in mind that this game received a "Mixed" rating cus the sonic fanbase is literally one of the most divided video game fanbases ever. You have those that are hardcore fans of the autorunner style of gameplay, the oldschool players from the 90s who want a more platform heavy style and then those that just like to see something new...

Now did SEGA mess up a lot with the Sonic franchise over the years and have caused a divide within their fanbase?

Sure, i guess, but lets just look at this game objectively without comparing it to anything else.

Its a solid title and i applaud SEGA for trying something new, even if that meant peeking at Nintendos homework for once.

I mean its not like DOOM owns the rights to the FPS genre so please kiddos get off your high horses by calling SEGA out for this. lol

Definitely grab this if you enjoy any of the super mario galaxy games!

8/10

Absolute dogshit game, don't buy it. If you're going to buy a Sonic game, don't get this one unless it's included in some bundle. I played through it on Wii U years ago, accidentally got it on here through a bundle. This is the worst Sonic game. Worse than 06 and worse than Boom, at least those buggy messes were fun to laugh at, I found no joy in anything this game had to offer, I legitimately wished I was dead at multiple parts of the game due to bad controls and bad level design. From lazy character writing, to new characters nobody cares about that are 100% Bowser/Koopaling ripoffs, to poor stage design, and the WORST controls of a Sonic game. Why does he have run button? Why does he move left/right at a different speed than forward/back? Why are the wisps here? Why is he so slow? Saying this is like a Sonic equivalent to Mario Galaxy is an absolute insult to Galaxy. The game is so bad, when I first played it I considered never playing Sonic again.

TLDR: Go play Shadow Generations, don't waste your money on this horrible game, go play something actually fun

I would say this is the most mixed bag of a sonic game.

The game does something new with how sonic controls.

First off the level design takes a lot of inspiration from Mario Galaxy with spherical planet like areas that let you run arounf the entire thing and long pipe areas.

Now Sonic doesnt boost in this game and has instead got a run button and spin dash. This is because they focused more on sonics new parkour abilities. He can run up and along most walls and even jump between them. Sonic can also chain his homing attack to hit multiple enemies in one go or charge his homing attackk up to 3 times on 1 enemy.

I dont hate this new gameplay style but i think it takes away something important to sonic. His speed. Sonic does not feel fast unless you hit a mach speed section in a level.

I also find the nrw controls and game play frustrating a lot and like sometimes it does not register when i'm trying to parkour up a wall.

As for the story. It does not take itself too seriously and is pretty simple. Sonic and Tails are chasing Eggman to get back some animals and come across the lost hex and the deadly six and now have to stop them before they destroy the world.

I appreciate how they give new light to Eggman and Tails as they both get time to shine and we see different sides to them.

Overall this game is very pretty with all the different areas of the Lost Hex and its simplistic story being what it needs. I would say this game has really good moments however Sonic's controls and game play style (Even with the Wisps returning from Sonic Colours) bring this game down for me. They are awkward and slow Sonic down in my opinion.

Sonic Lost World? More like Sonic Lost My Lunch!