It’s a small thing, but being able to slide through almost an entire track continuously does make you feel like a master of the road. Likewise, the game makes minor improvements on traditional mechanics that set it above even mainstays like Mario Kart, such as drift-boosting which allows you to rapidly change the direction of your drift without ‘activating’ the boost.
These small tweaks really give a unique feel to the game by adding a layer of mechanics that feels complimentary rather than bolted on. Even with NPC teammates, these teamwork actions are activated regularly, typically leading to at least one or two Ultimate activations per track. When an Ultimate is activated, it provides a dramatic speed boost for all three team members, which can be extended by knocking out competitors while boosted, as well as an initial boost if multiple players activate the Ultimate simultaneously. Various co-operative actions fill this meter - power-ups can be shared or requested between team members during a race, players can ‘skim’ past their teammates to give them a speed boost or ride in their trail to gain a slingshot speed boost or a character’s rival can be taken out to boost the Ultimate meter.
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The focus on teamwork is truly centralised, as each team – predetermined in story mode, or fully customisable in free play – has a shared “Ultimate” meter its members all contribute to. To its credit, TSR offers some interesting twists on the kart racing formula. I went into the game optimistic and excited. A property I like (as mistreated as it has been for years), and a genre I’ve had a hankering for? Perfect. You’ll need to share item pickups, push your teammates to higher positions via drafting, and know when to activate your “Ultimate” ability if you’re looking to put your team on top of the leaderboard.It’s been a while since I last indulged in a kart racing game, so the arrival of Team Sonic Racing was a nice surprise. In order to set itself apart from the obvious king of kart racers ( Mario Kart), this spinoff racer clings to a three-person team racing mechanic. When it’s time to hop on the track, however, Team Sonic Racing stumbles a bit. Simply put, Team Sonic Racing looks great and sounds even greater. Thankfully, that trend continues here – the rocking instrumentals and more cheery background tunes all make for a strong soundscape during intense races. Sonic games have become known to include a lineup of delightful tunes from trusted composer Jun Senoue and his band Crush 40. Along with the game’s impressive art design and graphical presentation, Team Sonic Racing is quite kind to the ears thanks to an amazing soundtrack. The track selection provides players with a wealth of wonderfully crafted locales to race on, from the bright scenic routes of Planet Wisp to desert landscapes of Sandopolis. Sumo Digital has done a great job of showcasing the finer aspects of Sonic’s colorful world.
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Sadly, this series deviation doesn’t live up to the high standards of its “All-Stars” companions.įirst, the good. Now in 2019, developer Sumo Digital has chosen to deviate from the track laid down by its last two games and head in the direction of an all-Sonic roster for Team Sonic Racing. The 2012 sequel, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Transformed did an impressive job of improving upon everything that made fans flock to its predecessor. Once 2019 rolled around, Sega chose to feature the “Blue Blur” and a host of other icons from its vault in the supremely underrated Sonic & Sega All-Star Racing. Sega’s superstar mascot started out his career as a rearview mirror accessory in 1991’s Rad Mobile, then went on to grab the wheel himself in Sonic Drift. Sonic the Hedgehog’s history with racing games is unique, to say the least. Team Sonic Racing – Live Action Trailer Team Sonic Racing is out now! In this live-action spot for the game, one supermarket is about to heat up as shopping carts crash and the race to get the last box of Golden O's begins! Special thanks to Narthan Barnatt and Jirard The Completionist for joining us for special cameos in this piece! Available… T15:01:52.000Z