Modern Sonic Collection

Genre: Compilation / 3D Platformer

Players: 1

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Review:

Modern Sonic Collection, released in 2026 on Nintendo Switch, is a physical-only Compilation containing the three Sonic the Hedgehog releases, previously released individually on Nintendo Switch from 2017 to 2022.

I should note that this bundle includes none of the DLC for these games, so you’ll have to purchase that separately (or in the case of Sonic Frontiers, just download it, because it’s free).

I have previously reviewed these games. Here is what I thought of each of the games in this collection:

Game	Genre	# of Players	Score
Sonic Colors: Ultimate	3D Platformer	1	B-
tl;dr Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a family-friendly 3D Platformer that does a solid job updating the Wii game for modern platforms, although the Nintendo Switch version definitely gets less of an upgrade than other platforms, and the loading times are actually worse than they were before. Still, this is a solid entry in the genre, even if it’s not on the same level as Mario’s 3D adventures.
Sonic Forces	Platformer / 3D Platformer	1	C-
tl;dr Sonic Forces takes a mix of Sonic’s typical family-friendly 2D and 3D Platformer gameplay and puts players in the role of a new character after Sonic is defeated in the game’s prologue. It’s a concept that’s brimming with potential, but that potential is sadly squandered, with clunky unambitious gameplay and performance on Nintendo Switch that is not conducive to Sonic’s fast-paced gameplay. This is not Sonic’s worst game, but it is far from his best.
Sonic Frontiers	Open-World Action-RPG / 3D Platformer	1	B+
tl;dr Sonic Frontiers is one of the most ambitious games in the long-running Sonic franchise, bringing Sonic’s 3D Platforming adventures into the realm of Open World gameplay. Despite all sorts of graphical problems, gameplay issues, and an overall lack of polish, this game manages to be surprisingly enjoyable despite itself. Make no mistake, this is an extremely extremely flawed game, but it’s a fun and compelling game despite those flaws.

In short, these are mostly good games (Sonic Forces is debatable), but all of them have performance issues of one kind or another on Nintendo Switch. And unfortunately, there’s no sort of upgrade path for any of these games on Nintendo Switch 2 – Sonic Frontiers even has a Nintendo Switch 2 version, but it is completely separate and you’ll need to buy the entire game all over again if you want to get the full benefit of the Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware.

However, we’re talking about the Nintendo Switch versions of these games, so let’s take a look to see what kind of value this bundle presents if you’re specifically looking to get those versions, warts and all.

Actually… if you’re just looking at the Nintendo Switch versions of the games, this package offers a pretty good value. Buying these games separately would cost about $100, while this package is priced at $50. Not only is that a massive discount, it costs a mere $10 more than either Sonic Colors: Ultimate or Sonic Frontiers on its own. I should note that this bundle has not yet gone on sale as of this writing, so I can’t really compare sale prices. If you’re really looking for a great value, your best bet is still to wait for a sale and buy the individual games, but if you’re just looking for a good way to get these three games without breaking the bank, Modern Sonic Collection is an excellent choice.

Oh, and I suppose I should also mention this bundle comes with a commemorative Sonic 35th Anniversary patch. So… that’s a bonus too, I suppose.

In any case, while there are plenty of other Sonic bundles available, none of them come even close to the value present in Modern Sonic Collection (save for Classic Sonic Collection, which not only has a better group of games but offers a better discount). The three games here vary in quality, and the Nintendo Switch versions of them are far from ideal, but if you’re a Platformer fan looking to get a good bargain on 3D Sonic, this is a solid choice.

tl;dr – Modern Sonic Collection is a Compilation containing Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Sonic Forces, and Sonic Frontiers. This is an excellent price for a trio of Platformers that’s a bit varied in quality, and far from their best on Nintendo Switch. However, if you’re a Platformer fan and specifically looking to get these games on Nintendo Switch, this is a good package for you.

Grade: B-

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