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Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Apr 04, 2013 13 years ago
Type Base game 2010 Genres Racing Companies Feral Interactive · Supporting · Sega · Publisher · Sumo Digital · Developer Follow Log in to follow

Explore stunning new circuits including Sonic Seaside Hill, Curien Mansion and Blizzard Castle as you zip around medieval castle ramparts, hurtle under lush rain forest canopies and tear through bustling city scapes in a frantic race to the finish line. Jostle against a selection of 20 challengers including Super Monkey Ball’s Ai Ai, Amigo from Samba and the evil Dr. Eggman in your unique character vehicle. Stay ahead of the pack by dodging traps and launching outrageous character moves such as the invincible Super Sonic, Banana Blitz assault of monkey balls or Tails wild Tornado - set to throw any vehicle clean in the air! But if you’ve been battered, beaten and broken, it’s not over yet! Super-charge your vehicle with power-ups to get back in the race and be sure to stay alert for the secret short-cuts that will give you the edge to victory. Party Racing Fun - Battle it out in single player, challenge your friends in 4 player split-screen for the ultimate track racing showdown! All Your Favorite Racers - Choose from 20 different characters from the Sonic & SEGA universe including Sonic, Tails, Aiai and Amigo. High Velocity Vehicles - Every character drives their own unique vehicle including sports cars, bikes, planes and even a giant banana to perform bespoke special man-oeuvres! All-Star Moves - Need to get by a competitor? Can’t overtake a racer? Then take them out with a pick-up weapon (missiles, mines and other obstacles) or one of the 20 unique character moves that allows the recipient to know who just hit them! Stunning Visuals - Race over medieval castle ramparts, under lush rain forest canopies and through bustling city scapes as you battle through 27 challenging tracks from the Sonic and Sega Universe.

What it’s like

This title delivers a high-energy, family-friendly kart racing experience that functions as a vibrant crossover celebration of the Sega universe. The core loop revolves around frantic, accessible vehicular combat across 27 distinct tracks inspired by iconic franchises like Sonic, Shinobi, and Jet Set Radio. Its defining strength lies in its character-specific power-ups; each racer possesses unique special moves that add personality to the chaos without overwhelming the fundamental racing mechanics. Visually, the game boasts colorful, polished environments ranging from lush rainforests to medieval ramparts, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. The gameplay is intentionally simple and forgiving, prioritizing fun over technical depth, which makes it highly approachable for younger players or casual gamers. While it lacks the strategic complexity of genre leaders, its tight controls and immediate gratification ensure that every race feels fast-paced and exciting.

Strong in Co-op / MultiplayerCombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The gameplay mechanics are derivative of established kart racers, offering little innovation beyond the character crossover gimmick. · Replay value is limited by a shallow progression system, making it best suited for short bursts of local multiplayer rather than long-term engagement.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, metacritic.com, commonsensemedia.org, gamesradar.com, gamercrit.com, neoseeker.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Feb 23, 201016 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Mar 04, 201016 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Apr 04, 201313 years ago

Reviews

76Critics · 3 73Players · 71

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