Sonic Dash
Tested on Nokia Lumia 520, Windows Phone
Genre
Sonic Dash, like most Sonic games, is a platform. However, unlike most Sonic Games this is an endless runner platform game. This essentially means that the player moves forward through what is a theoretically endless game world. This sub-genre of platformers was popularised by 'Temple Run' in 2011 with it's successor becoming the world's fastest spreading mobile game in 2013.
Narrative + Gameplay
In Sonic Dash, the player moves forward collecting rings and avoiding obstacles. The aim of the game is to get as far as possible without dying, using the rings the player can then buy upgrades and new characters to help them get further in the game. Something which I found quite innovative in the game were the boss battles which you don't find in a lot of other endless runners, however these boss battles don't seem to work very well with the Windows software and made the game incredibly slow.
Characters
Because Sonic is such a well known character and game franchise before you even download the game you expect some familiar faces. Of course the titular character is included, in fact the 'gotta go fast' hedgehog is (as expected) the first character you play as and then through earning upgrades you can also purchase the other playable characters which includes: Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, Blaze, Silver, Rouge and Cream.
Target Audience
The PEGI rating for Sonic Dash is 3+. However, because Sonic is such a well recognised character he is likely to be played by people of any age. And so I think the game is directed to just be generally 'family friendly', because of the characters long tenure he can be a character who is suitable for children but still has likability for adults to.
Platforms
Sonic Dash is currently available on iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
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| Image courtesy of Sega.com |
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