It is such a simple concept that sometimes developers over-think the process. One of the biggest problems games like this fall into when attempting to create a solid kart racer are fluid controls. It is hard not to get excited when you hear “The Concept of Love” as you blast around futuristic Tokyo from Jet Set Radio (yes I still refuse to call it by its terrible American name). Just about every franchise is represented here including music, special attacks and of course tracks built around their games. All-Star Racing continues the trend with a massive roster of SEGA favorites including the cult-favorite Ryo Hazuki of Shenmue fame. One of the things that made a title like SEGA Superstars Tennis so appealing was the fan service. Think of this game as a giant compilation of SEGA fandom built around the Mario Kart legacy and you have a good idea of what to expect.
Pay attention PS3 and 360 owners, this is the closest you will likely ever get to the glory of Mario Kart. Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing is a damn fine clone that manages to get everything right, while still retaining some originality to create magic of its own. SEGA has decided to take another stab at it and this time they hit the nail directly on the head. This has really taken its toll as most companies don’t even bother anymore. There have been exceptions of course, most notably Naughty Dog’s classic Crash Team Racing, but for the most part Mario has certainly dominated. Each character will speed around the track in cars, planes, motorbikes, and in Aiai’s case – a banana mobile! Secret short cuts, swift handling and avoiding strategically placed obstacles are certainly the best way to get to the top of the podium…īut winning is only part of the fun in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing! Each character has a specific All Star move – such as Super Sonic, Banana Blitz and Tails Tornado – that allows a quick way for competitors to get back into the race! Power ups and weapons can also be collected around the tracks and used against the opposition to ensure they don’t become a threat to that number one position.īattle it out in single or multiplayer mode, allowing up to four friends to race in frantic split-screen action, or up to eight players to compete online in the ultimate racing showdown.Ĭan Amigo scramble Dr.Over the years the kart racing genre has been dominated by a certain plumber that seems to be the only one who knows how to get the formula right. Eggman, Tails, AiAi, Amigo and many more will join Sonic in their custom built vehicles, revving their engines and jostling to stay ahead of the pack. In a frantic battle to the chequered flag, Sonic and friends speed around tracks set in mediaeval castle ramparts, lush rainforests and bustling cities, all taken from the visually rich and varied universes of Sonic and SEGA.
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