Sonic Dream Team
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Dream Team's dream world was created as a result of shaping the game's narrative around bringing back Cream, wanting it to feel like a natural reason why she would be put in harms way. The game itself was shaped around the idea of being in an exhilarating state of flow, with levels being designed to emulate rollercoasters and half pipes. The game was developed in under 2 years and is the first 3D Sonic game on
Sonic Dream Team released on iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS under the Apple Arcade subscription service on December 5, 2023, and received a generally positive reception for its gameplay and visuals, although it received criticism for its story and short length. The game is expected to receive several content updates, with the first one released on February 14, 2024.
Gameplay
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Plot
Doctor Eggman discovers an ancient relic called the Reverie, an object with dream-controlling powers that allow its user to manipulate their dreams into reality. Eggman, wanting to use this power for his own gain, steals the Reverie and kidnaps Cream the Rabbit and Chao pet Cheese to access the relic's power. Eggman activates the Reverie upon which its guardian seals Eggman inside his dreams before he can do any harm to reality. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose and Rouge arrive at the scene to try and rescue Cream and Cheese, to which the guardian also sends everyone to sleep and as a result enter Eggman's dream. Upon awakening in the dream world, known as Reverie Haven, Sonic meets the Guardian of the Reverie and Dreamweaver, Ariem. Ariem asks Sonic to collect Dream Orbs for her so that she can restore Sonic's friends and reclaim Reverie Haven from the dreamscapes Eggman has constructed.
Development
According to Creative Director Dan Rossati, the intention of the gameplay was to "make a game that allowed players to get into an exhilarating flow state", comparing playing the game to, "skate parks and bobsled runs with rounded corners" that is designed to maintain the player's flow as they run through each of the zones.[3]
The announcement trailer was released on November 1, 2023, with the music composed by
Sega confirmed that Dream Team would be getting three major updates in a similar vein to Sonic Frontiers (2022), with the first one released on February 14, 2024, adding a time trial and overhauling the boss fights.[5][6]
Reception
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Metacritic | 75/100 (iOS)[7] |
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Destructoid | 6/10[8] |
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IGN | 8/10[10] |
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According to the review aggregate website Metacritic, Sonic Dream Team received "generally favorable reviews" based on 9 reviews.
AppTrigger said it is the game that "3D Sonic fans have been waiting for a long time".[12] Several reviewers praised its aesthetics, engaging goals and game feel, while also calling the story "bland" and the game very short.[2][13][14]
References
- ^ McClure, Deven (December 5, 2023). "Making Sonic "Feel More Dreamy Than [It] Already Does" - Sonic Dream Team Interview". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c McWhertor, Michael (November 11, 2023). "Sonic the Hedgehog's new game melds Inception and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater". Polygon. Vox Media. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Madnani, Mikhail (November 30, 2023). "'Sonic Dream Team' Interview – Studio Creative Director Dan Rossati on the Game's Vision, Cream and Rouge Being Playable, Platform Choices, Working With Apple, and More". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Madnani, Mikhail (November 22, 2023). "'Sonic Dream Team' Opening Animation Video Directed by Tyson Hesse, Animated by Powerhouse Animation, and Composed by Tee Lopes Released Ahead of Next Month's Launch". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ Nelson, Jared (February 14, 2024). "First 'Sonic Dream Team' Update Arrives Adding Time Trials, Revamped Boss Fights, Speedrun Rankings, and More". TouchArcade. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- Gamurs Group. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
- ^ "Sonic Dream Team critic reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on January 24, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Simelane, Smangaliso (December 17, 2023). "Review: Sonic Dream Team". Destructoid. Archived from the original on January 19, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Colantonio, Giovanni (December 4, 2023). "Sonic Dream Team review: the hedgehog's latest adventure has momentum". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Reed, Chris (December 9, 2023). "Sonic Dream Team Review". IGN. Archived from the original on January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- Touch Arcade. Archivedfrom the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Halliday, Eric (December 5, 2023). "Sonic Dream Team review: A welcome surprise to Apple Arcade". AppTrigger. Minute Media. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
Despite a barebones story, this is the 3D Sonic games fans have been waiting for for a long time.
- ^ a b Colantonio, Giovanni (December 4, 2023). "Sonic Dream Team review: the hedgehog's latest adventure has momentum". Digital Trends. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Musgrave, Shaun (December 6, 2023). "'Sonic Dream Team' Apple Arcade Review – Sweet Dreams Are Fleeting". TouchArcade. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Reed, Chris (December 8, 2023). "A zippy, delightful 3D platformer that brings Sonic back to the (3D) basics". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.