Sonic Forces Overclocked is an impressive fan-made mod that continues the story of the original game, offering players a whole new and vastly improved experience compared to the original Sonic Forces. When Sonic Forces was released in 2017, it was part of Sonic's 25th anniversary alongside Sonic Mania. In this game, Sonic and his friends once again confront Dr. Eggman, who had finally succeeded in taking over the world. Players were able to take control of Sonic, his past self, and a customizable avatar character.
However, Sonic Forces received mixed reviews for its short levels, repetitive bosses, and unfulfilled story potential. Despite the flaws, some fans believed the game had its merits, leading to an active modding community dedicated to improving the original title in various ways. One group of fans took it a step further by creating a direct sequel to Sonic Forces, which has now been released.
The mod, known as Sonic Forces Overclocked and developed by Overclocked Team, completely transforms the original game by introducing new levels, obstacles, and mechanics inspired by other 3D Sonic games like Unleashed and Generations. In addition to these enhancements, the mod includes animated cutscenes, voiced dialogue from the Adrenaline Dubs team, and a prequel episode featuring Metal Sonic as a playable character. The release of the mod was accompanied by a trailer showcasing the new levels, voice acting, and cutscenes.
The mod's storyline picks up a few months after the events of Sonic Forces, where Sonic, the Resistance, and the player avatar must unite once again to thwart the nefarious plans of Infinite and Neo Metal Sonic, who have joined forces to create their own version of Eggman's army using the Phantom Ruby. Considering that this fan-made project has been in development since 2019, the successful release of a mod of this scale is truly commendable, especially for a game that initially received only moderate praise.
With a playthrough time of one to two hours, as revealed by the developers and voice actors, this mod offers a substantially altered and extended gaming experience from the original. Available for the PC version of the game, fans can purchase Sonic Forces at a discounted price on Steam as part of Sega's Winter Sale, making it an opportune time to delve into the thrilling world of Sonic Forces Overclocked.