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Sonic returns today for consoles and PC with Sonic Superstars

Looking like it might be the best Sonic the Hedgehog title in a while, Sega’s Emerald-powered Sonic Superstars has arrived.

Seeing blue again

We’ve got quite a month here, and quite a week too, if you’re into some of gaming’s greatest platforming heroes. Sonic the hedgehog is definitely one of those, and his latest title has finally arrived today, with Sonic Superstars.

The new game brings back Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles, for an adventure into the new world of Northstar Islands. It’s there that the gang will have to harness the abilities granted by their all-new Emerald Powers, and put a stop to the rotten team of Dr. Eggman and Fang.

And if last year’s (very different) adventure that was presented with Sonic Frontiers didn’t quite do it for you, then Superstars might just hit the spot. It’s got a mixture of classic 2D Sonic gameplay and new additions, all wrapped up with some sharp looking graphics.

In Sonic Superstars, players will journey to the beautiful Northstar Islands and harness brand-new abilities known as the Emerald Powers to move and attack in dynamic ways. Swim up waterfalls, send multiple clones of yourself towards your target and more. Sonic and friends will race to stop the evil Dr. Eggman and Sonic’s longtime nemesis, Fang, from executing their diabolical plan to convert the island’s giant animals into Badniks, before it’s too late!

Sega press release

Sonic Superstars is at retail now, both physically and digitally, for Switch, plus Xbox and PlayStation platforms. It’s also out on the PC, though of course that’s a digital only version. If you want to go that extra mile though, the game also has a digitally-exclusive Deluxe Edition that’s available for all of the above.

That version includes a host of bonuses, and can also be upgraded to, if you bought the standard edition. Scroll down to see what’s included.

Sonic Superstars – Standard Edition ($59.99 USD)

  • Base Game (Physical or Digital)

Sonic Superstars – Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99 USD)

  • Base Game (Digital Only)
  • LEGO® Fun Pack
  • Sonic Rabbit Skin
  • Mecha Sonic Skin for Battle Mode
  • Bonus Main Menu Wallpapers
  • Digital Artbook & Mini Original Soundtrack

About Jason Micciche

Jason's been knee deep in videogames since he was but a lad. Cutting his teeth on the pixely glory that was the Atari 2600, he's been hack'n'slashing and shoot'em'uping ever since. Mainly an FPS and action guy, Jason enjoys the occasional well crafted title from every genre.

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