Summary
Sonic Dream Team, the latest spin-off title in the ever-popularSonic the Hedgehogseries,is now available to play on Apple Arcade. Sega’s speedy platforming mascot has been on a roll in 2023, with plenty of games, tie-in media, and merchandise being released over the past year.The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehogkicked things off on the gaming end with a charming April Fool’s murder mystery, followed by the fast-paced2D platforming ofSonic Origins PlusandSonic Superstars. Even last year’sSonic Frontiersreceived a wealth of new content in 2023, leading to the story-basedThe Final HorizonDLC that added new playable characters and a revised ending.
The Blue Blur isn’t slowing down either, as Sega and the UK-basedSonicmobile developer Sega HARDlightannouncedSonic Dream Teamas an Apple Arcade exclusive back in November. This 3D platformer sees Sonic and his friends transported to a colorful world of dreams to stop the nefarious Dr. Eggman from carrying out his plans of world domination. Six playable characters have been confirmed forSonic Dream Team, and players have drawn comparisons to theSonic Adventuretitles of the early 2000s.
Fans no longer have to wait todive intoSonic Dream Team, as it is now available to download on Apple Arcade as of December 5. Sega celebrated the game’s launch with a new YouTube trailer and press release, both of which highlightSonic Dream Team’s colorful platforming action, variety of playable characters, and diverse gameplay features. According to the official plot synopsis, Dr. Eggman has uncovered an ancient device called the Reverie that can make dreams a reality. Hence, Sonic and his friends must dive into the mad scientist’s mind and race across 12 new levels across four immersive dream worlds before it’s too late.
In addition toSonic Dream Team’s previously mentioned playable charactersand their special abilities, such as Knuckle’s wall-climbing and Rouge’s bat-like gliding, the press release forSonic Dream Teammentions four challenging boss battles that will test the player’s mastery of the game’s distinct three movement types.Sonic Dream Teamalso includes cross-platform compatibility, allowing players to enjoy the game across all Apple-supported devices like iPhones, iPads, Mac PCs, and Apple TV.
While the decision to makeSonic Dream Teamexclusive to Apple Arcade has proven divisive among fans, the game itself seems to be a promising and colorful platforming adventure to cap off an exciting year ofSonic the Hedgehoggaming action.Sonic Dream Teamis out now on Apple Arcade, alongside a host of other Sega-published titles likeSonic Racing,Sonic Dash+,Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go, andFootball Manager 2023 Touch.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a prolific game franchise that started life on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Covering both 2D and 3D iterations through the generations, Sonic is known for speedy movements and interesting platforming mechanics.
