iOS (iPhone/iPad) Critic Reviews

Despite a barebones story, this is the 3D Sonic games fans have been waiting for for a long time. Solid graphics, great voice acting, tight assisted gameplay (to help from jumping off rails) and really fun boss fights make this a game worth investing your time into.

Sonic Dream Team gets a lot of things right, and I think anyone with an Apple Arcade subscription will have a really good time running through its various nooks and crannies. Even those who aren’t subscribed might want to pick up a month just to play through the game. The 3D Sonic pantheon definitely has far worse efforts than this. But that’s part of what makes it frustrating. It overcame a lot of the challenges 3D Sonic often struggles to get over, only to retire before the race is finished with a relatively short run-time. This could have been an amazing chapter in Sonic history, but instead it has to settle for being a good one.

Superb level design and bite-sized missions make Sonic Dream Team one of the most fun, creative, and enjoyable 3D platformers I’ve played in a long time.

Sonic Dream Team manages to be a notable Sonic experience perfectly suited for Apple Arcade. Its levels are thoughtfully designed for fast-paced exploration, though they are best navigated with a controller rather than touch controls. The game cleverly incorporates a variety of gimmicks and alternate paths into its design, ensuring that each level remains engaging even upon multiple playthroughs. This game is a testament to the enduring appeal of the Sonic franchise, offering a nostalgic yet fresh adventure that both new and long-time fans will enjoy.

Forgive the obvious pun, but Sonic Dream Team is a dream come true for Sonic fans. While it runs a bit on the short side, those looking for some classic high speed Sonic action will welcome this homecoming.

Sonic Dream Team is a full-fledged 3D platformer that wouldn't look out of place in the main series, although it is perhaps more focused on form than substance.

The fun, snappy Sonic Dream Team might just hold the blueprints for the hedgehog's future.

The graphics are good, the sound is good and the music is very nice but Sonic Dream Team is too short, unfortunately. It ends just as it starts to get really fun but I've had an enjoyable experience from start to finish and definitely recommend Dream Team.

Sonic Dream Team deserves appreciation. In short, it’s not the worst, but it’s certainly not the best either, with just enough here to satisfy classic Sonic fans and those seeking to experience the hedgehog’s adventure in 3D.