Sonic World

Download Sonic World and enter the thrilling world of Sonic the Hedgehog! Explore expansive levels, collect rings, and defeat Dr. Eggman in this fan-made 3D adventure. Speed through Sonic's world and play now!
a game by Bluecore
Platform: PC (2013)
Editor Rating: 7.5/10, based on 2 reviews
User Rating: 8.1/10 - 35 votes
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Sonic World
Sonic World
Sonic World

In a world full of Sonic fan games, Sonic World does more than enough to stand out in a positive way. If you are a fan of the famous blue hedgehog then I am sure you will get a great deal out of this game. It has a ton of fan service in it and that for most Sonic fans will be what makes this so addictive.

The Fab 32!

As I write this Sonic World has 32 characters! I say as I write this because it is my understanding that they are not finished with this game yet and more are coming. What I really like is that this is a Sonic game and a Sonic game only. They have not tried to force in characters from other Sega franchises here.

The characters are awesome and as you would expect, Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Shadow and Amy are here, but so are others such as Cream, Vector, and characters from more recent games like Lost World and Sonic Boom. It is very, very impressive the number of characters that they have managed to include here.

Another thing that is awesome about the characters is that each one has their own abilities. This means that certain characters are required to get part certain sections on various levels.

Pick Your Team Of Three

Sonic World is interesting in that you pick a team of three. This may be ringing bells of Sonic Heroes, but it is not like that at all. Instead of having predetermined teams, you are free to pick whatever three characters you want. As you have the whole roster unlocked from the start, you are free to pick your dream team. What I like about this is that it is possible to pick just a team of your three favorite Sonic characters if you want. Or you can be a bit more strategic and pick characters whose abilities are going to allow you to get through the levels easier.

How Does It Play?

There is not an actual story that you play through in this game. Sonic World is just about getting through the different levels. The levels are all new and even ones that are based on classic Sonic levels have been made in a unique way for this game.

The gameplay is rather mixed. The controls take a long time to get used to and playing with a gamepad is way more hassle than it should be. Each character has three special moves and each special move needs its own dedicated button. It can make mapping a controller a bit of a nightmare so I would suggest just using the keyboard as there is a default layout for it.

I do not think that the controls are bad, they are kind of like Sonic Adventure if I had to compare them to a brand-new Sonic game. That is not a bad thing at all as I think that the two Sonic Adventure games are fantastic. Just know that there is a bit of a learning curve with the controls here.

As a huge Sonic fan, I have had a great deal of fun messing around with Sonic World. Clearly, the people behind this are huge Sonic fans and that shows thanks to the huge amount of fan service that the game has. While the controls are not perfect, there is so much content here in terms of characters, their abilities and the levels. That you will find yourself putting many hours into this. If they can fix the control issues, I would easily score this at 8 or higher!

7/10

Pros:

  • Features 32 Sonic characters
  • Each character has their own abilities
  • Kind of feels like Sonic Adventure
  • You get to make your dream team of Sonic characters
  • Tons of fan service

Cons:

  • The controls are a little loose
  • No actual story to the game

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System requirements:

  • PC compatible
  • Operating systems: Windows 10/Windows 8/Windows 7/2000/Vista/WinXP

Game Reviews

Sonic World is a fan-made 3D platformer game developed by Ozcrash and his team. It features Sonic and other characters from the franchise in a 3D world with a variety of levels and game modes. Sonic World has been praised for its faithful representation of the Sonic franchise's fast-paced gameplay mechanics and its extensive modding community. Despite being a fan-made game, Sonic World has gained a significant following and has become a beloved title in the Sonic community.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Sonic World's gameplay mechanics closely resemble those of the Sonic franchise's classic 2D platformer games, but in a 3D world. The game is all about speed, and players must navigate through levels as quickly as possible while avoiding obstacles and defeating enemies. The game's controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing players to perform a variety of moves and techniques, such as the Spin Dash and the Homing Attack.

Sonic World's levels are well-designed, with a mix of classic and original levels. Each level has its own unique theme and challenges, ranging from cityscapes to ancient ruins. The game also features several game modes, such as Time Attack and Boss Rush, which add replayability and variety to the game.

Modding Community and Customization

Sonic World's modding community is one of the game's biggest strengths. Players can download mods that add new characters, levels, and features to the game, allowing for nearly endless customization options. The game also includes a character creator that allows players to create their own custom Sonic characters with unique abilities and attributes.

The game's modding community has led to the creation of several popular mods, such as Sonic Adventure 3 and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, which add levels and features from those games into Sonic World. The modding community has also created several high-quality character mods, such as Shadow the Hedgehog and Silver the Hedgehog, that play similarly to the original characters.

Comparison to Sonic Generations

Sonic World and Sonic Generations both aim to capture the essence of the Sonic franchise's fast-paced gameplay mechanics, but they go about it in different ways. Sonic Generations is a polished, modern platformer with stunning graphics and animations, while Sonic World is a fan-made game with a more simplistic art style. However, Sonic World's extensive modding community and customizable characters give it an edge over Sonic Generations in terms of replayability and variety. Both games have their strengths and weaknesses, but Sonic World's modding community makes it a unique and enjoyable experience for Sonic fans.

Final Review: 8/10

Sonic World is a fantastic fan-made game that captures the essence of the Sonic franchise's fast-paced gameplay mechanics. The game's well-designed levels, intuitive controls, and extensive modding community make it a must-play for any Sonic fan.

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We also have to make the note here that the Sonic franchise has had an incredibly good run with fan-made games, and that games like Sonic Mania, one of the newest and most beloved games of the franchise started as a fan-made game.

Pros:

  • Faithful representation of the Sonic franchise's gameplay mechanics
  • Well-designed levels
  • Intuitive controls
  • Extensive modding community
  • Customizable characters

Cons:

  • Limited game modes compared to modern platformers
  • Graphics and animations are not as polished as modern platformers

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