{"id":130577,"date":"2022-12-16T02:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-142707"},"modified":"2022-12-16T02:30:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T02:30:00","slug":"round-up-the-reviews-are-in-for-sonic-prime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/12\/16\/round-up-the-reviews-are-in-for-sonic-prime\/","title":{"rendered":"Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Sonic Prime"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As you might have already seen, Sonic the Hedgehog’s latest Netflix series Sonic Prime is now live. The first season is comprised of eight episodes in total. It sees the whole gang going on a “high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in [Sonic’s] gloved hands”.<\/p>\n

If you’re wondering what it’s like, but haven’t actually got around to watching any of it yet, we’ve put together the following round up – reviewing the first season of the show. So, here’s what the critics thought:<\/p>\n

IGN<\/a> gave Sonic Prime eight out of ten, calling it a fun and family-friendly show for new and old fans alike:<\/p>\n

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“Sonic Prime is a fun and overall entertaining, family-friendly show. Sitting tonally between the 1992 Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and 93\u2019 Sonic the Hedgehog \u2013 which features a similar \u201cfreedom fighters seeking to overthrow a cruel leader\u201d vibe \u2013 it offers an exciting look at the past while presenting some new ideas. It has some issues concerning pacing and the abrupt ending of the first season won\u2019t do it any favors. That said, Sonic Prime should be well received by new and longtime franchise fans.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Game Rant<\/a> gave Prime 3.5 out of 5, labelling it “very good” and also calling it a lot of fun:<\/p>\n

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“Sonic Prime<\/em> is yet another argument for Sonic as a TV star first<\/a> and a game character second. Sonic fans will love the showcase for their favorite characters and the fast-paced action. Despite some weak writing and a bit too much repetition, Sonic Prime<\/em> is a lot of fun. Enjoy the Blue Blur’s journey into the multiverse.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Entertainment website Collider<\/a> wasn’t quite as impressed and felt like Prime had a “repetitive story and lacklustre animation” – awarding it a ‘C’ grade overall:<\/p>\n

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“The greatest detriment through all of this is that the series just isn\u2019t ever interesting to look at. Even with some of the action sequences, there is nothing that feels engaging in how it is animated…The visuals are all largely flat and oddly stiff, leaving little to stand out in the mind over the eight episodes…In the long history of this character, Sonic Prime<\/em> will not be a work that stands out as it speeds by on its trip to nowhere.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Review Geek<\/a> liked the animation in the show and noted how kids would get the most out of it – awarding it 7 out of 10:<\/p>\n

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“The animation is pretty good all round though and the characters do resemble their videogame counterparts too. Sonic\u2019s banter is similar to that seen in the latest feature movies, while seeing the alternate versions of all these characters through the multiverse works to get the creative juices going \u2013 and they\u2019re brought to life beautifully with some great dubbing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“Despite all of that though, Sonic Prime doesn\u2019t quite do enough to stand out next to so many other shows and movies in the Sonic world. The narrative is okay but given multiversal journeys are all the rage right now, it doesn\u2019t feel all that original. This a nice distraction all the same though, and it\u2019s really kids who are likely to be the ones to get the most out of this.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And the movie & television website Ready Steady Cut<\/a> gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, mentioning how it was definitely a great a show for younger audiences, but could also be enjoyed by older audiences as well:<\/p>\n

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“This series is definitely for younger audiences, I would say for audiences aged 6 to 11, as the threat and violence may be disturbing for younger audiences, and then too bland for older ones. However, this doesn\u2019t mean older audiences can\u2019t enjoy it. For all of you wondering, Shadow is in this series, and you\u2019ll have to watch it, as I won\u2019t share any spoilers!”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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