# SONIC SUPERSTARS

> Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming.

## Game facts

- Developer: SEGA
- Publisher: SEGA
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Oct 16, 2023
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Adventure, Action, 2DPlatformer, Platformer
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2022670/)
- Languages: Interface: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), European Portuguese, Russian (Russia), Chinese (China), European Spanish, Chinese (Taiwan), Thai (Thailand), Polish (Poland), Brazilian Portuguese; Subtitles: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian (Italy), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), Chinese (China), European Spanish, Chinese (Taiwan), Thai (Thailand) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/sonic-superstars)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- A long-awaited authentic 2D Sonic experience featuring new zones and stages
- Level design, exploration, and vertical layouts are considered fun
- The new Chaos Emerald abilities and bonus stages feel fresh and enjoyable

### Weaknesses

- The content and polish are considered insufficient for the $60 full price, making a discounted purchase more appropriate
- The lack of online co-op severely limits the multiplayer functionality
- Criticism that the multiplayer experience is unpleasant and that the level design can feel repetitive or meaningless

## Links

- [SONIC SUPERSTARS on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3350)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3350/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T07:39:17.929Z