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Sonic Rivals 2
Sega
Release Date:
Metascore
60
Based on
24 Critics
User Score
7.9
Based on
27 Ratings
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The gloves are off and Sonic and his rivals are gearing up for an intense head-to-head competition exclusively on the PSP. This sequel to Sonic’s 2D action platformer features all-new "jostling" controls for tighter competition and a brand new Battle mode that allows you and a friend to jump into six different Multiplayer challenges by sharing one disc. With three new characters, 12 new stages and upgraded signature moves for each character, the enhanced Rivals experience brings a wholeThe gloves are off and Sonic and his rivals are gearing up for an intense head-to-head competition exclusively on the PSP. This sequel to Sonic’s 2D action platformer features all-new "jostling" controls for tighter competition and a brand new Battle mode that allows you and a friend to jump into six different Multiplayer challenges by sharing one disc. With three new characters, 12 new stages and upgraded signature moves for each character, the enhanced Rivals experience brings a whole new level of handheld fun to the PSP system. Battle Mode: Select from six ways to thrash your rival buddies: Knockout, Ring Battle, Race, King of the Hill, Capture the Chao, and Tag. Single Disc Game Sharing: Grab a friend and jump into the Multiplayer action with just a single disc using the Wi-Fi function. New Storyline. The Chao seem to be disappearing and all eight rivals must work fast to find out who is behind it. Three New Playable Characters: Miles “Tails” Prower and two other new characters round out the cast of eight rivals. Free Play Mode: Free from rivalry, experience the game in old-school Sonic-style. In this Single-player mode, you can enjoy the challenging map at your own pace. Expanded Card Collection: Collect 150 new cards for loads of new options to customize your playable characters. [Sega]… Expand
Starring: Takashi Iizuka, Takashi Iizuka, Takashi Iizuka
Developer: Backbone Entertainment
Genre(s): On-foot
# of players: 2 Online
Cheats: On GameFAQs
Rating: E
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Critic Reviews Back to top
Positive:
3
Mixed:
19
Negative:
2
85
Games Master UK
A solid platformer with a twist, and a welcome return to form for our spiny blue friend. [Jan 2007, p.65]
70
Pocket Gamer UK
Despite a few irritating stages, this remains a blisteringly fast and entertaining Sonic outing.
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70
Eurogamer
As a single-player game, Sonic Rivals 2 is brilliant fun. It's fast and exciting and pretty and happy, just like the old games. And like the old games, it's a bit hard. It could have done without the silly battles but the races are so good they're worth putting up with.
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61
PSM3 Magazine UK
Boss battles and ring collecting competitions are used to pad out the action, both of which are frustrating rather than fun and seem out of place with the rest of the game. [Jan 2008, p.80]
60
GameZone
Sonic Rivals 2 isn’t the super-speedy racing game you’d expect from the world’s fastest blue hedgehog. Jerky levels and unwarranted slowdowns prevent the game from moving at Sonic’s true speed.
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50
Edge Magazine
Beating the near-infallible AI to the line is a challenge best described as punitive, and periodically maddeningly unbalanced. [Mar 2008, p.103]
25
Game Revolution
An awful, bland "story."
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User Reviews Back to top
Positive:
2
Mixed:
1
Negative:
2
10
Zilcell
Nov 8, 2011
It is signifigantly better than the 1st Sonic Rivals because now there are many more playable characters. Now there is fighting and ringIt is signifigantly better than the 1st Sonic Rivals because now there are many more playable characters. Now there is fighting and ring collecting games in addition to racing.… Expand
8
[Anonymous]
Nov 14, 2007
If you like Sonic, buy the game. The sound and story are lacking, but the game runs smooth, looks good, and plays great.
6
DesmondH.
Nov 30, 2007
Games Radar was right: the game would have been better with more tracks and more focus on racing instead of combat.
4
MrSonicFan
May 8, 2013
I have not played the original Sonic Rivals, But after playing this game and being told that this game was the better of the two, I will justI have not played the original Sonic Rivals, But after playing this game and being told that this game was the better of the two, I will just avoid it, This game is so mediocre, The level design is bleh, Sonic move to slow, Bosses are pathetic, The story is stupid, Only play it if your a sonic fan.… Expand
3
ninja_dolphin
Feb 4, 2013
This game has an alright metacritic score and a great user score, I really don't see why. The game has well designed levels and prettyThis game has an alright metacritic score and a great user score, I really don't see why. The game has well designed levels and pretty graphics, but the racing mechanics are atrocious. There is some of the worst rubber banding I've ever experienced in a game and the opponents constantly spam items and unless you get a good head-start it's nearly impossible to win on even the first races. The game feels slow even compared to the 16-bit sonic games and the smash bros. style duel mode is extremely annoying. Also I shouldn't complain about the story in a sonic game but this is probably the worst. I had literally no clue what was going on from the start and the voice acting and dialogue is laughable. Oh and to fully complete the game you have to do all the levels as each of the 8 characters, I don't think anyone sane can do that.… Expand