Sonic Superstars is my favorite Sonic game in years, and now it's cheaper than ever
Nov. 23, 2023You gotta go fast… if you want to get your hands on this Sonic Superstars Black Friday deal
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This Sonic Superstars discount over at Amazon has quickly become one of my favoriteBlack Friday gaming dealsso far. Having released little over a month ago, few expectedSega’s long-awaited return to creating 2D Sonic games to drop in price so quickly. But here it is, one of thebest Sonic gamesin the modern era available at Amazon forjust $34.99 (was $59.99)on PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One.
Sonic Superstars is now available with this awesome 42% discount at Amazon, and if you make use of Prime Shipping you can probably get it in your hands before you’ve recovered from your Thanksgiving meal. In ourSonic Superstars review, we awarded the game 4/5 Stars and said that it was “like a modern version of the Genesis classics.” Whether you’re looking to indulge in a little nostalgia, introduce your kids to the wonders of Sonic, or play something fast and frenetic with your friends then this is the one for you – and remember, Superstars supports four-player co-op, so don’t forget to flag this deal to your buddies.
I find it pretty unlikely that Sonic Superstars will drop any lower than this during the sales period, so I’d say that qualifies it as one of the bestBlack Friday PS5 dealsaround – same goes for Xbox and Switch too. So don’t delay on getting this one, because yougotta go fastif you want to get this sale before stocks run out.
Sonic Superstars |$59.99$34.99 at AmazonSave $25 -The lowest price that Sonic Superstars has been since its launch in October. It’s unlikely that the game will drop any lower than this during Black Friday, so you’ll want to take advantage of this deal while you can. Thankfully, this great 42% saving is also running across the PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X editions too.
Buy it if:
✅ You love 2D Sonic games✅ You’re looking for a two player co-op
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’d rather play a 3D adventure❌ You prefer 16-bit art style
Price Check:Best Buy $39.99
Should you buy Sonic Superstars?
I’m just going to come right out and say it – I prefer Sonic Superstars to Sonic Mania. I know, I know, it’s basically sacrilege. But here’s the thing: While the Mania team did an absolutely phenomenal job of recapturing the past, I’d say that Superstars takes a real solid swing at trying to push Sonic into the future. It combines the iconic 2D platforming style with 3D art and character models, bringing more depth to the outlay of the super speedy action.
As we noted in ourSonic Frontiers review, the most recent 3D adventure felt like a real miss-step for the franchise. Sonic Superstars is then, in many respects, a course correct. It’s really lovely to play, whether you’re on your own or with a couple of friends who want to jump in on the action as Amy, Knuckles, and Amy.When I interviewed the Sonic Superstars team this year, they said that the team hoped to deliver a new beginning for the series – it really could be, so long as enough people are willing to give it a chance.
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Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX. Additionally, he has appeared on the BBC and ITV to provide expert comment, written for Scholastic books, edited a book for Hachette, and worked as the Assistant Producer of the Future Games Show. In his spare time, Josh likes to play bass guitar and video games. Years ago, he was in a few movies and TV shows that you’ve definitely seen but will never be able to spot him in.
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