Sonic Frontiers Almost Nailed It

Sonic Frontiers, the long awaited title, has graced us and made its mark on the public. I present to you, my detailed experience and synopsis of this game in the form of my longest review ever, and why it leaves me with a warm feeling for the future. Guitar cover: • Digital Cave Guitar So... Review of DLC update 1: • Sonic Frontiers is Ext... Update 2 review: • Sonic Frontiers is Evo...
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[@bickuribox12]

Happy Thanksgiving! I mean, Merry Christmas! Wait...Happy New Year? Geez this took awhile, I hope you like it!

[@GavinVillanueva01]

And I do

[@binguslad]

I will watch it when i have time i swear

[@TRG_R17]

What Sup What Sup

[@CrappyProductionsOfficial]

happy new month to you too :)

[@deaglehawkings2543]

Not to worry, when your making a video this long it's pretty easy to forget what day it even is, almost like you were in the Jumanji movie.

[@justsomeoneoutthere1367]

"eggman almost got shot by the military, really taking after his grandfather" THAT TOOK ME OUT OMG

[@DiamondThing]

@Volt_711 LOL

[@MCFGlobalBusinessSol]

:)

[@Grayvyboat]

Just like his grandfather

[@Leffrey]

Not even 3 minutes in and this video peaked

[@DragoIV-bf4dt]

Caught me off guard, just like Maria

[@binkyboy448]

The fact that the game director took a look at a long Twitter thread offering constructive criticism for how to revamp the final boss so it wouldn't suck, and said "Those are some great ideas, I'm going to see what we can do about that," makes me feel so very optimistic for the DLC.

[@sheepertheclassical6597]

What threat?

[@gamejitzu]

​@@sheepertheclassical6597 I know Premydaremy linked it in the description of one of his videos on Kishimoto's tweets. But it wasn't too remarkable. The guy had a whole wattpad laundry list that wasn't necessarily the best direction to take the final boss, and had some opinions conflicting general reception (like saying The End's music sucked). But I don't think the devs even need to listen to feedback for stuff like that. They didn't just run out of ideas, they _had_ big plans for a cool final boss, but didn't have enough resources so they compromised

[@Leemmmm]

I see a lot of people coming to the conclusion that they're ABSOLUTELY going to change the final boss because of that thread and I wish they had the common sense to realize that's not how this stuff works If I see people getting mad over something they weren't actually promised when the dlc comes out I'll be upset

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

@@Leemmmm they can tho. Kingdom hearts 3 remind exists and it's literally just the endgame but actually good with multiple playable characters on top of other stuff

[@Kingdom850]

@@thatitalianlameguy2235 Remind was planned from the jump. It's tradition for mainline KH games to receive extra content after launch, they just dropped it as DLC this time instead making it a whole separate release.

[@eleanort.t.showbiz7207]

21:34 "Chaos island makes me want to purchase a firearm" is a fantastic line

[@chrispysaid]

Dude I'm gonna be quite honest. I've never heard of you, never seen any of your videos. I'm always interested in what people thought of Sonic Frontiers, so despite the 70-minute runtime, I thought I'd give it a background watch. 20 minutes in, and I checked the runtime to see how I was doing. _I had been watching for 55 minutes._ Your writing and delivery were so engaging that not only was I *actively* watching the video that whole time and not leaving it on in the background like I had intented to do, but I had entered a time vortex where my enjoyment of the video was warping the spacetime continuum itself, dialating the way minutes passed around me. I was engaged the entire time, breathed outward forcefully through my nose at multiple points, and even recommended the video to like 6 of my friends directly. If this is the kind of stuff you put out on the regular, I'm 100% on board. Please narrate my life. SUBSCRIBED

[@bickuribox12]

This is one of the best comments I’ve ever received

[@nabiiii]

DUDE I AM THE GODDAMN SAME I LOVE HIS VIDEOS

[@maniamaniacs2915]

@@bickuribox12 I’m 100% sure he took your comedic and forward writing and turned it into a comment 😂😂

[@alonsomoyano9278]

Some similar story happened. The first vid i watched was that Origins review, and it was SO MUCH FUN. Yeah- it’s 18 minutes, but it was so engaging, i would watch more content, and at the end, subbed and got to the Mania and Forces review, and the Rankings. Fantastic channel

[@alonsomoyano9278]

@mlg noob There’s a reason there’s a song in this game called Time Flyer

[@MeovvCAT]

1:52 Frontiers was written english-first. One of the main criticisms of Japanese players is that SEGA was unable to translate Flynn's writing properly, so a bunch of stuff is changed and awkwardly spoken as if Sonic had eaten a grammar textbook for breakfast

[@mariesyvian8187]

funny to be on the other end of that for once

[@barsabe]

That's because the director himself translated all the lines. That's just insane. There are translators and writers for a reason man. And weird thing is, he is not really much of a literate guy. Quite the opposite

[@jezd2223]

@@barsabe that's just stupid lmfao, why would you do something there are people so much more capable of doing in your team

[@MrGamelover23]

Which is very bizarre when you consider that Sega is a Japanese company. You'd think that they would have actually tried to treat their baby with a little more respect and reverence.

[@djroscurro9859]

This is what happens when you put a team on a time crunch lmao Bullshit that doesn't make sense starts happening

[@1middy]

"Chaos island makes me want to purchase a firearm" has to be quote of the year already 😭

[@luksboot]

dawg its been 8 hours since 2023 started

[@guh2709]

@@luksboot somehow i read this as "dawg its been 8 years since 2023 started"

[@Slantt]

@@guh2709 8 more years until 2024

[@alejjtheninja5803]

I second his statement.

[@Zorro7269]

@@luksboot “dawg its been 8 hours since 2023 started” has to be quote of the year already😭

[@Sonamous47]

"The amount of times I saw the phrase, cautiously optimistic would outnumber U.S citizens" greatest line ever.

[@Brindlebrother]

Your script is amazing. I love these parts. 3:52 "Look at that rotisserie chicken spin" 57:57 "Giving him the Piccolo treatment

[@youtubecat3809]

20:51 found this clever

[@TheGoldNShadow]

“Chaos Island makes me want to purchase a firearm” is a HILARIOUS line

[@KnuxFanOG]

@@TheGoldNShadow 21:34

[@TheEmeraldApplePrototype]

39:12 Yo barracuda 39:33 (hooks up a hammerhead shark) I think this might the best game ever made. 38:48 holy smokes 46:00 Squid... *Squid*

[@FedoraKirb]

@@TheGoldNShadowAnd it comes back at 1:04:48

[@PyeFive]

1:52 Ian Flynn didn’t rewrite for the English script, he actually did a lot more! For this game, they had Ian Flynn write the story, and then they translated it from English to other languages I believe. Ian was given the foundation of the story (like what characters are involved, the setting, etc.) by Sonic Team, and he had to write around this foundation and turn it into a fitting story.

[@andreou2473]

I dont belive this is correct actually. He did create the English script as the 'prime' script to be translated, and he was a story contributor. But Sonic Team's story division is largely responsable for all the narrative beats, chapters, pacing etc. He was given free reign to write and expand all aspects of story to adhere to the franchise better, and wrote all the dialogue. But he is not the credit for "Story By:"

[@PyeFive]

@@andreou2473 That's fair, that's more or less what I meant but I just phrased it incorrectly.

[@HannyaHalo]

Not quite, he was pretty limited. They didn't just tell him the characters and setting but the basic plot, what beats it needed to hit, and other stuff. That's why the entire ending reveal was really dumb though not to discredit Ian cause the dialogue is the best we've ever seen from a Sonic game and he was 100% responsible for that. (seriously Sage I don't care how many simulations you ran if you just told Sonic you trapped his friends in Cyberspace to protect them and told Sonic that the voice that has been speaking to him is an entity of mass destruction he would have listened. He from start to finish just wanted answers and was willing to co-operate)

[@andreou2473]

@@PyeFive No worries! I figured thats what you meant, I just wanted to make sure people didnt interpret you wrong lol. All good :)

[@kingus9210]

That explains why the dialogue and characters are so well realized but the plot is messy

[@PeteKachew]

What really bothered me about Corrupt Sonic is that every character who was trapped in Cyberspace was forced to reflect on their past. Everyone was in some type of nightmare and Tails even encountered another version of himself who said he was just follower. It would've been a perfect moment for Sonic to reflect on himself, just like everyone else did. From the moment he entered Cyberspace, he was able to escape with ease, but when he finally got trapped, he was freed in a matter of seconds.... atleast give us a fight against an alternate Sonic or something...

[@seanimo8579]

How about we fight the flanderized sonic from Pontiac and Graff

[@Darkspines147]

@@seanimo8579 That wouldn't be a fight, it would be a one-sided slaughter.

[@amagicalbeing7427]

That's pretty much my headcanon for now

[@teemothe3rd937]

they're apparently remaking the ending in an update later this year, so I really hope they do something about that corrupted state sonic was in. They just saved him with the power of friendship and it wasn't a problem anymore

[@WrecklezzENT]

Tbh I thought cyber sonic would turn on his friends or enter cyberspace as knuckles tails and amy to do certain things to free him from the corruption

[@sanicboistolen]

7:36 i find it so frickin hilarious when sonic just randomly gives an excited chuckle and this commentary topped it off

[@PB_JellyRR]

2:43 is the exact reason I love this guy's videos

[@yiaftokal5932]

14:16 The fact that Sonic doesn't wink at the end of that dance animation, it kills me a little each time watching it.

[@HOTD108_]

That's the major thing Frontiers got wrong, the animations and overall art design and presention is very generic and overall just lacking that beautifully unique Sonic charm. Honestly it's quite poor in that regard. Hopefully the sequel puts more effort into how the game looks.

[@zigzagintrusion]

@@HOTD108_What do you think is missing from it? I actually really liked it

[@NoNamex1412]

@@HOTD108_ I think it still has that sonic charm. Both in the open world with it's more realistic take (like in 06) and with cyberspace (typical 3d sonic game)

[@frameratereel8531]

@@HOTD108_ the issue is not the art style its the character models and animations. They reused the same assets from forces and gave them new textures. They need to make new models

[@spritvio639]

Honestly the dance animation kind of kills me in general.

[@NotSoGenesiz]

8:58 genuinely the best point i’ve seen about the floating rails so far

[@EthoPhoenix]

The number one thing I genuinely want for frontiers is the simple ability to replay the titan fights without a new save. It just seems really weird that the only one you can properly redo is the one that doesn't quite seem finished

[@kingbash6466]

Frontiers, to me, feels like what Unleashed was when it was first released. It's a new take on Sonic gameplay, and the ambition to shake things and put so much faith into it is commendable. However, it does has a few kinks that keeps it from being truly great, at least in my eyes. For what it's worth, I'm hoping that Sega/Sonic Team will look at the pros and cons of this game, and take measures to improve and refine the formula once the next game comes out.

[@HOTD108_]

What do you mean by "Unleashed was when it was first released"? As someone who played it when it first came out, I'm 99% sure that it never received any major game changing update. They way Unleashed was at launch is exactly how it still is to this very day.

[@kingbash6466]

@@HOTD108_ I meant the perception of the game when looking at the franchise, not game's status itself.

[@ayrtonjoga]

Yeah, fans were so concerned about Frontiers before release that some even compared it to 06, in terms of the series' position and direction, but Unleashed is way more fitting to compare Both were developed after last a game's terrible reception (06 and Forces), tried to apply a popular gameplay style (Hack 'n Slash then and Open-World now), and has a smaller scale story mixed with action-packed presentation Even the reception it got was similar to Unleashed, a bit mixed but positive overall with fans and general audience

[@andrewkos5560]

@@ayrtonjoga I'd honestly say Frontiers made out quite a bit better general audience/critical reception wise compared to Unleashed. Frontiers Metascore is 11 points higher than the best reviewed version of HD Unleashed.

[@grimsonforce7504]

@@kingbash6466 People were fatigued of Sonic at the time specifically after the 06, so it makes sense why Unleashed received mediocre reviews. Sonic Frontiers came after a dry spell lots of people were looking forward to what Sonic Team came up with. I still feel Frontiers falls short overall. It does have some strong elements ( writing, super sonic, music, and the titan fights) but visually, gameplay, and core mechanics need a serious re haul. Unleashed has flaws but are very minor ie sonic's handling, etc, but the game is still very solid even to this day. The good news seems to be that Sonic Team has acknowledged some of the criticism so we'll see what happens in the DLC and a possible patch for the final boss.

[@runstarhomer2754]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. You really got me to watch an hour long review of a game that I'm at best mildly interested in just because I knew it would be hilarious. And it was.

[@webbedshadow2601]

One of the only channels where I'll straight up watch over an hour long video and he's able to keep my attention the whole time

[@TheShiningEnergy]

SONIC IS DEAD.

[@Multi-fandomEldingArum]

@@webbedshadow2601 exactly how I would sum up my viewing of this video.

[@StarlightLancer01]

@@TheShiningEnergy So is your yearly income.

[@TheShiningEnergy]

@@StarlightLancer01 hahahaha!

[@SerpiaXerma]

Thank GOD I'm not alone on the Chaos Island 2D fiasco. Literally had me in multiple fits of rage every time I was trying to make my way towards an objective, only to barely graze an unseen dashpad and get slammed into what can only be described as boredom, now in blue Equally as frustrating every time I'd uncover the same secrets over and over, forgetting it's the same 2D segment spring of inanity

[@Zorro7269]

Am I the only one that loved Chaos Island…?

[@Blue-mp5qc]

@@Zorro7269 yes

[@corphish129]

I'm wondering if different islands were assigned to different designers or something and not properly unified, because there are noticeable changes in direction. As everyone has said, Chaos island goes NUTS with 2D segments. It's like 50% 2D. It feels like a different game made with the same engine. And then Rhea island has lots of bits that seem like they aught to be guided or automated to match the rest of the game, but they just aren't, and I wonder if, like, the person or people working on it wasn't really sure how everyone else was handling these types of areas.

[@thatitalianlameguy2235]

Nah chaos was fine because you can actually get out of the segments. Ouranos tho...

[@mazkeraid4039]

If I want to see 2D segment, it’s best to make something 2D.

[@syncVince]

I never ever cared about Sonic Frontiers but I'm about to watch this whole video. The pacing is great and the script is full of tiny little jokes that keep the review interesting and fresh throughout. Good job! Hope to see more of your videos on my feed.

[@bickuribox12]

Awesome, thanks! 👍

[@henriquezioto8760]

Best review of this game on the whole site by a mile, great job.

[@bickuribox12]

Your words are beyond epic

[@Josbird]

Agreed! It put exactly how i feel about the game into words. All the highs, lows, and optimism. The conclusion summed it up perfectly.

[@alonsomoyano9278]

Some of the most fun moments and lines, are here

[@thebombingsoda]

2:29 that come back was funnier than the actual game line

[@NoNamex1412]

It's been generations since we had a good joke

[@thebombingsoda]

@@NoNamex1412 it’s been generations since we have had good writers

[@genyakozlov1316]

@@thebombingsoda Lost World has a better story than this game.

[@HOTD108_]

@@genyakozlov1316 It's been generations since you left the psych-ward.

[@shayisnear6811]

that line got me good bro i love this guy's videos

[@TripsJW]

I think sonic team SPECIFICALLY looked at this video and said "fuck you we fixed it"

[@Guren4540]

Ngl, I saw this on my recommendations, and I always would skip over or not give it any thought. So today I was like, lemme see if the start was good, your voice wasn't annoying, and you literally got me laughing. I'm halfway through and you are funny as hell. Great job on this review

[@bickuribox12]

Thanks for giving it a chance 👍

[@Plazions]

“hey look, he finally dropped a frontiers video! i suppose i should watch it real quick” the video: 1 hour

[@bickuribox12]

"Yeah, I've got time"

[@binguslad]

@@bickuribox12 based box 12

[@TheHiddenGlitch]

It's always so enjoyable to watch this man's reviews. I don't know how he does it, but sometimes I come back to just rewatch his reviews even though I know what he thinks of it, but it still is so entertaining to listen to him. I don't know why, but I love it.

[@callie-flower3177]

i think its his voice personally. it sounds very comforting :]

[@dittoplayz3183]

Bro same

[@No-nj3oq]

I love the occasional humour sprinkled in. You'd think it would get repetitive, but he always keeps it funny, snappy and it never gets old or detracts time from the actual review

[@cyberstar108]

Time-stamps for sections: 0:00 Intro 1:47: Story/Dialogue 4:15: Deluxe Edition 5:38: Title Screen 7:02: Art Direction/Graphics 11:14: Tutorial 12:36: First impressions 13:13: The gameplay loop 1/3 14:43: Traversal/Flexibility 18:28: Platforming sections 20:55: Islands 25:51: Puzzles/Minigames 2/3 32:21: Cyber Space 37:11: Objectives/Ranking System 38:16: Big’s Fishing 3/3 42:26: Combat 45:39: Guardians (46:02 SQUID!!!) 48:45: Sonic’s combat flaws 53:06: Sonic’s combat flaws (cont.) 55:04: Stats 56:20: The Titan Fights 1:05:16: The End 1:08:08: Critiques 1:08:36: Final thoughts

[@cyberstar108]

@@husky6672 😊👍🏻

[@imnotanerd]

This deserves so much more than 4 likes.

[@cyberstar108]

@@imnotanerd😊

[@camrondavis5535]

This video is so insanely rewatchable. Not even because of it being about Sonic, but because this guy is so gosh darn charismatic.

[@TheMrPasquale]

Starting 2023 off with a banger upload! 🎉 This might just be my favorite review of Frontiers. Looking forward to more awesome content like this from you this year!

[@Sonikku_Za_Hejjihoggu_1991]

it's him

[@Sonikku_Za_Hejjihoggu_1991]

the man

[@Hugo-yz1vb]

@@Sonikku_Za_Hejjihoggu_1991 The Mr

[@Hugo-yz1vb]

The Pasquale

[@the_FAKE_pixel]

can't believe i'm saying this but 25:06 aged pretty well

[@thelanktheist2626]

In a way, your line delivery reminds me of Scott the Woz, amazing punchlines. Now I JUST got frontiers for Christmas and am going to 100% it… and honestly it’s not that bad on the switch. Despite its stuttering and LAUGHABLE draw distance such as not being able to see bushes three feet just front of you and collectibles being nigh impossible to see if they’re not directly in front of you I still found myself in awe of what I was looking at, as a sonic newcomer this was honestly a great first impression on the series, and I want to catch up on lost time in the fandom because of how impressive this game’s scope was even on a barely optmimized console that’s 7 years old by now. And honestly I do agree with basically all of your critiques, and I found your lines insanely relatable as someone who came into the game spectacularly spoiler-free. Including the Squid and brandead Chaos Island’s… everything, it gave me a sense of “yep, you’re not alone in your experience” and that is comforting as hell! Big on how they mishandled Sonic’s cyberdeath. Rhea Island nearly haunted me as Sonic grew rapidly worse island after island, cutscene after cutscene. It was HEARTWRENCHING even if I didn’t know him that much, the angst potential was there! But no, prayer circle! Also, the lack of boss fight dialogue disappointed me. I idolize Unleashed even if I haven’t played it and the final boss back and forths were amazing to watch. Even more so as I was playing on normal which revealed to me The End as either being 1. Bullet Hell with an admittedly epic song and monologue 2. A glorified QTE

[@SpagettiSpeltWrong]

My favorite part of this game are all the little animation details in Sonic. The way he lands on his hands after jumping from a rail to a platform in Cyberspace, the glowing sparks under Sonic's feet when he grinds on the rails, the way he slides when the player quickly changed into the opposite direction when he's at top speed, the way he progressively gets more and more exhausted and tired, it's all so incredible. Finally a Sonic that feels like heat truly getting his ass kicked by the circumstances (at least till the final island). It's great. Edit: The sights and sounds update also allows you to update your speed and ring capacity all at once thank fucking GOD. Edit 2: THEY ADDED BOOST JUMPING LET'S FUCKING GOOOOO

[@rockinrootbeer1795]

A few more honorable mentions: If you hold down the boost button without moving, then Sonic will crouch down as if he's ready to start sprinting at a moment's notice. Also, if you make him run in tight enough circles on flat ground without pressing any buttons, then he will put a hand low to the ground as if to keep his balance. Sonic can kick flip off walls or other vertical surfaces instead of running head long into them. Unleashed had Sonic slam into walls and flatten against them like a Loony Toons character before falling backward (but only while boosting, I think). I personally like the kick flip. It looks cool, and it could hint at Sonic being more experienced at avoiding harming himself when encountering a surprise obstacle.

[@dummy3467]

@@rockinrootbeer1795 But can Sonic take a quick nap and mumble in his sleep?

[@SpagettiSpeltWrong]

​@@dummy3467 *snore* mimimimimi

[@VRNGGF2]

I think you've found a style of content that works SO well with an essay type video. Putting in a few unexpected jokes here and there keeps the audience engaged and they'll always be all ears. Plus, you have actually good *vocabulary*.

[@loganbreitkreuz9627]

This has been my most anticipated Frontiers review since launch. To say seeing this brightened up my day would be an understatement, Cheers for the 1+ hour video mate🍻

[@bickuribox12]

Happy it delivered 👍

[@destroyerofranch8008]

Honestly around 9:30 in the video is one of the most important discussions I've ever heard finally consciously brought up when discussing video games. How does the game feel and look when You're Actually The One Playing. Of course it's easy to see things and think "wow that looks kinda stupid" if you're only seeing it on KZbin or watching a friend play it but when you're the one actually holding the controller, it's an entire different thought process, you're in a different state of mind, YOU'RE the one behind the way trying to figure out what and how the game wants to show you in its world. Of course, rn I've only reach 9:30 in the video but I've seen enough game reviews over the years to the point where this is one of the few genuinely new things I've ever actually heard someone bring up so I wanted to just commend you for it real quick before I forget and then continue the video

[@miaswapp]

I have a theory about 1-2 and why it has a more challenging s rank. When you beat the game it opens the challenge mode. So you can go back and reply all the cyber space levels (even the ones you didn't play) and one thing I noticed was that the s ranks are more challenging like 1-1 went from needing to get under a minute to under something like 45 seconds. So they probably accidentally gave 1-2 its challenge time in the regular game.

[@ZeroSolarisDXL]

This makes a lot sense.

[@BiMofficial24]

I actively had to pause the video so I could keep laughing and not miss anything after that generations joke that was god tier

[@Player-Nollid]

Everything that comes out of this guys mouth is ALWAYS FUNNY. When he makes a joke, HE MAKES A JOKE. It’s amazing! There isn’t ONE video that he doesn’t say at LEAST 5 good jokes. Try and prove me wrong. This man deserves an award! Keep being you Bickuribox12!

[@TateyGabey]

God I love your editing style. The jokes are quick and snappy, don't drag on too long like a lot of KZbinrs, and they're few and far between so they're always funny with their timing. Excellent review too obviously and I agree with most pretty much all of it, but I just wanted to point that out.

[@TateyGabey]

Thanks, spam bot.

[@No-nj3oq]

@@TateyGabey I'm pretty sure I'm the one who replied to this by agreeing with you and the idea my comment was so generic you mistook me for a spam bot is actually really funny

[@TateyGabey]

@@No-nj3oq Oh my bad lmao, don't even remember what the comment was specifically.

[@thehouseofwhatkivanders]

4:01 "Aww, look at that. They love each other." *death*

[@noone5454]

Fun Facts that I discovered in Frontiers: you can skip over the skill refresh in cyberspace, and in the rest of the game I suppose, by bouncing (holding the Stomp button), meaning that, when you go back into the air, you can do as many air boost as you are able to, and cover much more ground. I call this technique, the "Bounce-Refresh" (if you come up with a better name for it, let me know). An interesting combat trick that I figured out was to cancel other moves with a quick dodge roll, allowing you to chain other combos. This is specially fun to me during my second playthrough, where I didn't level up Sonic's stats at all, which I do recommend to do after beating the game.

[@crazydave-bz1ys]

I've tried the first part and it doesn't work.

[@noone5454]

@@crazydave-bz1ys Okay, what you gotta do is this: hold the Stomp button and do a bounce, and when Sonic is airborne, press the Boost button. This should trigger an air boost as I've described in my comment, which serves as a really efficient way to cover distances.

[@noone5454]

@@crazydave-bz1ys Hey, if you want a video example of what I'd listed in the comment, check my channel, I had an example on video if you're curious. Sorry if I come off as spam, but I just wanted to help!

[@TheGamingBacklog0]

Your comedic timing is so good. Your calm delivery on everything and sudden yet sparse screams make me laugh every time. An hour long video and not once was I bored, easily your best video yet. Keep it up!

[@sonicbrawler182]

Upgrading Speed actually does a lot more than just upgrade your wall climbing speed. In fact, the only things it DOESN'T upgrade is your normal running speed, air movement speed, slide speed, and Power Boost speed. It DOES upgrade: -Wall Climb Speed -Regular Boost Speed (at Lv. 99, it will give you permanent Power Boost - Lv. 98 makes the normal boost almost as fast as Power Boost) -Air Boost Speed -The initial burst of speed from a Drop Dash, and it will also soften the resistance from an upward slope -Attack Speed Personally, I actually think the Drop Dash and Air Boost in particular feel great at a higher speed level, enough to make me wish there was a New Game+ mode with beefed up enemies since the movement is INSANELY fun at Lv. 99.

[@ikkabon]

The End boss probably could have worked as a bullet hell if it used the presentation of Sin & Punishment rather than Ikaruga, staying third person and having the controls of Super Sonic would have gone a long way for keeping it in line with the rest of the game. I actually like the battle mechanically but it really feels like a sidequest they moved to the climax because they didn't have the time to make a proper final phase, then locked it behind Hard Mode so casual players wouldn't have to deal with it.

[@lolcat]

should've been like space harrier

[@theanimatedone2313]

To me, Frontiers is yet another display of the Blue Blur's extrarodinary power: there have been frequent times where he's fallen upon taking incorrect steps, and takes a thrashing in popularity because of said wrong step. But then, out of the immense darkness, he comes back, showing us time and time again he's capable of surviving destruction. I don't hate Forces, but I love Frontiers. Ian writing the story was an awesome choice. Feels like an actually correct decision, opposed to say, scrapping ideas, changing team members frequently, rushing games to market, the Shadow game, Free Riders...! Getting sidetracked... The music once again rocks the eardrum to eternal pleasure. The action setpieces are awesome and the game's lore is well-needed. And it's agreed that Super Sonic is the most badass element of the game. Now, is Frontiers perfect? Obviously not. No video game is ever that. Gameplay's klunky. Optimization's an issue. The story falls flat at the end. Cyberspace uses old stages...AGAIN. But the fact that Frontiers is getting unironically positive press, with no overwhelming hate, ire and scorn...is awesome enough to me. It's just...a breath of fresh air, in many ways. So yeah, let's not hate the effort, instead think of improvements in the future. Create more fresh locations to run around in. Give the extra cast more to do. Fully optimize the next title. Continue the action setpieces. And keep Ian on board to write the next game.

[@sneakysileny]

"Riding a spiked shield like a flying saucer I'm gonna cry" The delivery on that is too good, you actually sound like you are about to cry from joy I love it

[@lobsteros]

In regards to Giganto's lasers turning on halfway through the battle: It's supposed to make him more difficult to Cyloop. You CAN Cyloop the bosses, after all, and it's actually one of the most effective ways to deal damage. Puts them in a long stun so you can wail on them.

[@PuffyRainbowCloud]

I... didn't even realise that they could be cylooped, goodness.

[@GoldenGoofball]

Ok, I've seen this everywhere now. I need to set the record straight. The Elder Koco increases BOOST Speed as well as climbing speed. How have so many people not noticed this? (Love the video btw)

[@Keanine]

Not to mention when you reach max level you're so fast that you always have the power boost regardless of ring count! I actually stopped upgrading my speed at a certain point so I had the option of going a little slower without the power boost until I wanted the achievement

[@emmanueldavis1872]

I always max sonic out! Especially, sense they are talking about changing Supreme into having health bigger than all the titans combined, more attacks, and other stuff.

[@zy1an]

this was a really well put together video, it didn't even feel like an hour

[@TheKaiser416]

"I just wish the parry was timing based" You've taught me to always count my fucking blessings

[@DeskoDev]

55:17 I'm sure this has probably been brought up a bunch of times by now, but I might as well chime in: your speed level isn't just climbing speed. It also increases your base (i.e. non-Power) grounded Boost speed, Air Boost distance (regardless of ring count) and Drop Dash charge rate. What it doesn't affect is your Power Boost speed since that automatically gives you level 99 speed, but even in that state it *does* still make the Air Boost go further and still lets the Drop Dash charge faster.

[@maverickay5807]

Easily my favorite Sonic Frontiers review, your style of humour is fantastic. 🤣

[@Kayas]

Insanely well made video. I actually laughed a bit with the quiet screams and quick cuts (like with the pinball). It made for effective pacing with a tight script accompanying it, I didn't even realise an hour had passed. The video balances praise and criticism as well. Commenting 4 the algorithm, you cooked with this vid

[@bickuribox12]

Thank you very much, I've got an even longer one on the final update if you want lol

[@Kayas]

@@bickuribox12 I plan on watching it tomorrow, this one came in my recommendations so I wanted to check it out then watch the other Sonic Frontiers videos leading up to it Keep up the good work man

[@whotio7374]

Discovering your videos through this last year has been such a treat. The words you say seem to translate the thoughts I have about these games and their individual components perfectly into incredibly well paced videos with bits that genuinely make me laugh out loud. Keep up the excellent work, I'll continue to look forward to each and every upload.

[@crepesrgud4041]

You and Cybershell are the reviews I was so excited for with this game man. Love your comedy and editing style

[@Shi1take]

This is the review of the game I’ve been waiting for the most! You absolutely delivered!

[@eatfrishkirby6191]

Just came across this video and you get a sub! Very chill and funny commentary style without appearing forced. Just super easy to listen to, keep up the good work!

[@bickuribox12]

Welcome aboard, thanks!

[@CommentManHimself]

You have such a calming voice, entertaining style, and relatability that I doubt you have less than 80% retention. I loved your Sonic Origins review even without playing it, and I think you are definitely the go-to person if I want to find out about a sonic game

[@Midas526]

Your turns of phrase are absolutely delightful, seriously, such a clever and entertaining way of speaking. Only a short ways into this video, but, for sure planning to watch the whole thing after a few of those quips in the opening couple minutes.

[@flock657]

1 hour+ Couldn't hope for a better new year present Cheers

[@barsabe]

Not only are you insanely articulate, but almost always your jokes land. Quite a feat tbh. I'm jealous

[@bonoshii]

Glad the writers are finally coming to realize shonen sonic is what both younger and older fans want Need more titan like moments in future installments

[@basketballegend2]

I’ve been watching your channel just about since the very beginning, it’s so mixing seeing your recent success

[@LateNightHalo]

Fantastic video, dude. I shared many of the same thoughts. I’m hoping the reception means Sonic Team has a lot of data to chew through and experiment a bit less with the next game-get started sooner and have a clearer vision. I’ll be the first to say it though-Unleashed’s Werehog was more engaging as a combat system than Frontiers. Edit: quick correction, Sleeping with Sirens is “post hardcore”

[@Nightcaat]

This is a phenomenal review. Really excited to see where Sonic goes next

[@LeThink]

Watched this from beginning to end life changing

[@amperscore]

First video of yours I’ve seen but your writing is really good and your delivery is especially superb. I could watch you review a paint can for an hour and still be entertained. Very good stuff

[@ThatTravGuy]

Just discovered your content from this video - Absolutely loved it. Great work, man.

[@giacomobocchini7598]

I love the fact that you do your videos in a very chill way while making a lot of funny jokes, that makes you a very great rewiewer. Btw happy new year bickuribox, looking forward for more of your content.

[@Yoshistar238]

This is the best review I've seen for this game. It's honest, realistic and the humour is there when it needs to be.

[@angeloid_]

Very, very good and entertaining review. I especially enjoy the cutaway gags, as well as the way you call out flaws by proceeding to say "Here's how you fix it."

[@Poochkip]

Your videos are just so dang funny and fun to watch. I always look forward to your stuff. Keep up the awesome work!

[@adsate9555]

Finally 🎶🎵IT'S HERE🎶🎵 Can't wait to watch this review

[@snailbail2261]

100% agreed on everything with you. Legit the game is truly the most 7 out of 10 game ever because for every good thing that I really really like.. there's a but in the middle of the sentence describing it. Great video as always!

[@senorchucke.cheese2028]

Finally, I get to hear more of your voice

[@joshsiegel2765]

Coming back to this video and holy moly did this guy predict the DLC. Even more so the change in the parry mechanic, the lowering of the timers in extreme mode, its like SEGA watched your video and heard the points you made and were like, "yeah we can totally make this harder"

[@StelmoShow]

Another awesome review good sir! It is truly awesome to see how much your editing, scripting, and delivery improves over the course of each video. I wish you great success as you blow pass 100k :)

[@johnnycakemusic4069]

Hey! The Sonic P-06 guy!

[@Fluxuation]

“Ah crap I missed my air boost, hold on lemme try to-“ Cross slash:

[@Tiquono]

Never seen your channel before but your pacing, delivery, and comedic timing are enough to earn you a subscription right off the bat

[@youngcomicreviews]

great review. This totally nailed how I felt about the game, and you really went in on how what's here outta be improved.

[@SupportTheLittleGuy]

1:08:05 - 1:08:25 perfectly summed up the game

[@sonicsillies]

needed some cheering up tonight, thank you for this review :) i was able to focus on it and kinda forget about stuff for a while. thank you for making me laugh!!

[@bickuribox12]

Anytime

[@mohammadsaman4783]

28:44 Never more have I been so called out. 😄 Love your stuff and was eagerly awaiting this review from you!

[@coshuloser]

I love this video and haven't even finished it, your voice is super soothing to listen to and it's a rare thing to see someone make such long videos with such a pleasant voice, your sense of humor made me laugh numerous times already and I'm barely done with a quarter of the video, I love it.

[@1middy]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@MarkerMurker]

You absolutely nailed it here. Excellent job with the analysis, especially the combat section

[@nate_leafeon]

this video is so damn entertaining. ive come back to it multiple times and months later im still watching. thank you for such an amazing experience.

[@bickuribox12]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@patrickshea9392]

Your comic delivery and timing is just superb. It's really quite amazing how many times throughout a >1hr video you had me laughing. Bravo! Great review as well

[@achrafcarom6926]

This is the best review I have watched in my life. Damn, Sonic almost nailed it, but you nailed it by making an amazing review of sonic frontiers. I did not even get tired by watching it 1 hour long. Also, glad to see that I am not the one who complains about the 2D sections of chaos island.

[@bebopknux5857]

Honestly I prefer your review over every other one I've seen, some were factual, some were realistic/harsher and some were kinder but you found a middle ground where I can enjoy you poking holes but I can also enjoy your more positive outlook on certain things, heck i even learned about the stopping of the slot machine thanks to you! I feel more validated then ever about how much of a 7/10 game it is and that joke about it's score had me laughing hard. When I saw your comment on King. K's I was immediately thinking "What was he cooking?" and I can confidently say you cooked a storm. I'm also glad you spent some time talking about the parry because oh my god I hate it for being called "parry". So to end it off I hope by the end of this month you can hit 100k because i honestly enjoyed sitting for an hour.

[@Jaymez2012]

Instant subscription, my guy! One of the best videos on this game I've seen on KZbin. Your sense of humor and approach to discussing a game seems to be right up my alley. Every joke had me dying and the points you bring up definitely made for some interesting thoughts.

[@AxelKjolhede]

I can´t believe you kept the same quality in your video for a WHOLE HOUR, I really enjoyed your review and our opinion about the game and every detail you mentioned is so unsettlingly similar that I was like "he's so right" every 2 minutes. And I think I already said this in another video of yours but I love your editing and your scripts, really great work man.

[@zinkpopovitch9519]

Can someone please rescue the Spin Dash from Yuji Naka's house? I mean they even had the sound effect in the game!

[@KaylaLoveHeart]

"Sky's the limit when you're already STEALING" is my favorite quote

[@ipd0043]

You echoed every opinion i had nearly!!! Im so impressed.

[@saltymint]

I honestly agree with everything here, this is probably one of the best reviews on the game I’ve seen. Lengthy, yet in-depth. mixed with some humor to break some bits up, really good stuff man. Keep up the great work! 💙

[@NoNamex1412]

I finally got to play frontiers today and it was definitely worth the wait

[@HOTD108_]

Ehhhhh

[@paris-1911]

@@HOTD108_ For them. Worth the wait for them. No tangent pls.

[@NoNamex1412]

@@paris-1911 thank you

[@PilaCiu]

Denuvo is implemented properly in this game, absolutely no performance issues. Haven't noticed any stutters and I have 80 hours of playtime.

[@scottjohnson4452]

This has to be the greatest youtube channel. I cannot stop watching these, even if their about subjects I care nothing about. Keep it up

[@izukuOfa]

Never a moment where I wasn’t entertained. This is also the best review of the game I’v seen. Looking forward to more content!