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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
The PC version adds 5 exclusive characters, being Ryo Hazuki, Football Manager, Shogun, General Winter and Willemus.
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Those wondering if Racing Transformed is worth it for those who weren’t raised in the house of Sega need not worry: the racing found here is solid enough to entertain any newcomer and delight any longtime fan. Who knows -- it might even make an addict out of them too.
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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed starts to make sense the moment that you reach the excellent Afterburner stage. Sumo Digital’s slick sequel initially introduces itself as yet another Mario Kart derivative – but it eventually blossoms into so much more. By fusing the best of Hydro Thunder, SkyDrift, and over two decades’ worth of SEGA lore, the Sheffield studio’s latest mascot mash-up sprints to a deserved podium finish.
Sega and Sumo Digital’s second challenge to the kart racing throne is largely a success, but the ever-present glitches and lackluster local multiplayer experience holds it back from completely thrashing the competition. If you’re looking for a solitary campaign and online experience, then Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is the game for you. If you want chaotic multiplayer party fun, wait until Mario Kart on Wii U.
One if by land, two if by sea.The idea of Sonic the Hedgehog, the fastest animal alive, driving a race car is a silly one. [...]
With a handful of modes to choose from, including an addictive multiplayer offering, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is more than just Sega's answer to Mario Kart. Its inventive transforming kart concept and constantly changing tracks keep the gameplay dynamic fresh without becoming too cluttered or confusing. The game suffers from its fair share of rubber banding AI, as many kart racers do, but it alleviates some of that stress with a forgiving learning curve and more accessible goals (like finishing 3rd or better to advance). Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is not the revelation th...