Miles 'Tails' Prower: The Ultimate Guide to Dominating Sonic Superstars, Origins, and Frontiers!

Highlights

Sonic Superstars is a 2D release counterpart to Sonic Frontiers' DLC, allowing fans to play as the entire core cast of Sonic across various stages.

In Sonic Superstars, players can choose to play as Tails, Sonic's closest companion. However, his flight ability has been purposefully reworked with improved mechanics. Tails now has an extended flight time and a reduced fall rate, allowing fans of the game to effortlessly maneuver through the levels and discover secure platforms.

Sonic Superstars has been released less than a year after the launch of Sonic Frontiers. This 2D counterpart to the 3D open-zone game's DLC allows fans to play as the entire core cast of Sonic in various stages. The game offers exciting platforming challenges, additional mini-game acts, and more surprises along the way. For those seeking a tougher challenge after completing the base game, Sonic Superstars also features challenging post-game content.

As expected, Tails the Fox, Sonic's best friend and adopted brother, is playable in Sonic Superstars, following in the footsteps of previous 2D Classic Sonic games like Sonic 4 Episode 2. However, careful consideration must be given to his flight ability when designing levels, as it has the potential to be exploited, similar to its usage in Sonic Origins and even Sonic Frontiers' post-DLC content. This raises the question of how these three games compare to each other.

How Sonic Superstars Changes the Game

If there are any important changes that fans should be aware of before playing Sonic Superstars, it's that Tails' gameplay has been tweaked compared to his role in Origins. Firstly, Tails now has a slightly slower acceleration rate, as his animations have been extended to align with other playable characters like Sonic or Amy. This adjustment is likely to accommodate the game's four-player couch co-op. However, this change should not pose a problem for most fans, as Tails can still take to the skies with a quick double-tap of the jump button and easily bypass most stage hazards. Although Tails may take a bit longer to start sprinting, there is one important enhancement for those who enjoy playing as this beloved character.

This notable improvement lies in Tails' flight capabilities. In the remastered compilation Sonic Origins, players could fly for approximately eight seconds before Tails quickly grew tired and descended. In Sonic Superstars, however, Tails has been granted an additional second of flight time and a slower descent rate. This modification makes it simpler for fans to swiftly locate a secure platform to land on and take flight again. Furthermore, it appears that Tails has gained a newfound bravery, as his updated flying animation showcases his readiness to face the challenges that these adventures bring. This animation stands in contrast to his previous incarnation, where his tails merely assisted in lifting him into the air.

Sonic Frontiers Continues to Show Tails' Evolution

Comparing Sonic Superstars and Sonic Frontiers is difficult due to their different gameplay styles in 2D and 3D. However, with Tails now playable in The Final Horizon's DLC update, there are some interesting new traits to how he is played that are worth exploring. In Sonic Frontiers, it is understandable that Tails has a faster walk-to-sprint time. But compared to his Superstars animation, it is clear that he has gained more confidence, and his ability to use his tails for a speed boost is now limited to actual boosting.

The Final Horizon DLC introduces a unique adjustment to Tails' flight, which should be retained for future 3D games. Tails' flight can be activated by tapping the jump button twice, but instead of reaching a maximum height, players reach their jump height and then spin Tails' tails underneath him to gain an additional push into the air. This height gain can be utilized until Tails gets tired, and it can be immediately used again after landing on a platform. Much like Amy in Sonic Frontiers, the DLC for Frontiers showcases the potential for fun and flexible gameplay for the characters featured in Superstars.

Sonic Superstars is available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.