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Sonic Riders
PlayStation 2
Released On: Feb 21, 2006
55
7.8
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
55
12% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
66% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
22% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 41 Critic Reviews
55
12% Positive
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
66% Mixed
27 Reviews
27 Reviews
22% Negative
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
Just don't believe the hate.
The series’ most notable feature – unparalleled speed – was somehow lost on this installment. Frustration prevails, an element I hope is excluded from all future Sonic releases.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 87 User Ratings
7.8
60% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
37% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 87 User Ratings
7.8
60% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
37% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
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PlayStation 2
Sonic riders is an innovative racing game with an awesome soundtrack. At first glance, it might look complicated, but you’ll quickly learn the mechanics. It’s a good alternative to Mario kart with the same level of quality.
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Sonic is one of the fastest videogame mascots alive, so why has he been made to ride a sluggish snowboard in this new racer?
Sonic Riders is simply a weak attempt to cash in on the popular Sonic brand with a bare bones racer that simply does everything to the “average” degree.
It offers interesting gameplay mechanics and a ton of modes, but the pieces don't fit together well, making this mascot racer better suited for a weekend drag race than a 500 lap cruise.
As part of the Sonic universe, the game offers tons of fun unlockables like movies and new racing environments, and the rings buy you more Extreme Gear... which makes no discernible impact on the game.
But this isn't so much a racing game as a slapdash splash of smeared color that never quite captures the feeling of hurtling down a track. [Jun 2006, p.92]
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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PlayStation 2
This game is really fun. It has a lot of content so you can spend a lot of time just playing different stuff. The music is very good and the art style is stunning. It is a shame that at least in the PS2 version that i played, the controls are not very good and the gameplay sometimes fall short. We really need a new game from this series or at least a remake of this game but fixing all the gameplay issues it had
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PlayStation 2
Aside from a few rough edges, I find this game to be a satisfying and fun time overall. At times I couldnt find myself seeing where I was going due to the nature of the graphics in some stages, and I found myself feeling as if you had to play near perfectly, never falling out of as much as 3rd place to stand even a chance at winning. It feels as if it needs a few more worthwhile inclusions to step up to its true potential. (Of course, there’s a sequel and all, as I’m soon to play it.) I wouldnt knock it
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PlayStation 2
this is quite good although the fact you need air to ride is a bit annoying also it can get boring very quickly but still i got a far bit of enjoyment out of it
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PlayStation 2
Even at "super Sonic" speed, Sonic Riders feels sluggish. Pros: Flashy visuals; glossy soundtrack; overall, it's a stylish racer that has some good ideas. Cons: The turbulence system frequently robs you of gameplay; wonky controls; poor track designs; frustrating mechanics and AI.
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PlayStation 2
Summary Developed by Sonic Teaem, Tokyo, Sonic Riders integrates Extreme sports, high-speed racing and head-to-head battles, offering a new racing experience with Sonic unlike any before in other racing games. In Sonic Riders, Dr. Eggman challenges Sonic and his friends to a Worldwide Grand Prix, and the prize for coming out on top is an ultra-r...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PC
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
- GameCube
Initial Release Date: Feb 21, 2006
Developer:
- Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
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