Sonic Riders
- Burn up wide-open courses on airboards, battling computer or human opponents and pulling amazing tricks for bonuses
- Revolutionary slipstreaming gameplay - Opponents generate half-pipe-like turbulence on the course - use it to your advantage!
- A cast of familiar characters are joined by a gang of new faces - All have their own unique skills
- Discover new characters in the giant Story Mode
- Up to four players in multiplayer splitscreen
Rating: 4 of 5
happy with my purchase
Rating: 5 of 5
Lets go tails
I love this game, spacially cuz i can play with tails, hehe, super cool
Rating: 4 of 5
Sonic & the Gang "Ride" Again! (by Laura)
This is a good game. At first glance, I thought it was going 2 be another boring racing game, but I was way wrong. The music rocks, the voice overs aren't bad, the characters are comical, the level graphics are gorgeous with variety, & the story has an interesting plot. I am not sure any video game is perfect, however, & I did find some things that do need work:
1. Infuriatingly difficult. This is why I can only give it a three star fun rating. Even from the very first level of the hero story, it is hard. It does help, if you learn sooner than I did, that the jump button does not work like the other sonic games. Instead of jumping instantly & holding the button 2 increase your height, you instead press the jump button & hold it 2 charge your jump, & then when you let it go is when you actually jump. Just a warning, if you do charge a jump, you will slow down until you let the button go. I will tell you the pupose of this in my next flaw. Continuing with the difficulty, after the first couple of races you have 2 get first every time, in order 2 progress with the story. Even in the first races, you must get within the top 3 2 move on. It is hard, I cannot tell you enough. Just because you manage 2 stay ahead the first 2 laps means nothing. Some CPU robot punk, can pass you by at the last second & ruin everything. I have hollered in frustration, over this happening so many times, so just keep in mind that completing this game will be no easy task (I haven't even done it yet).
2. The controls are awkward. Remember that charged jump I explained in the first flaw? You use it on trick ramps, 2 increase your height 4 more tricks & 2 get on upper paths, which could potentially be shortcuts. Even though it can be helpful, this is; however, one of the awkward controls, because if it is not used correctly it can mess you up. Charging it 4 2 long slows you down, & not releasing it at the right time can slow you down even more. The other awkward controls, include the tricks themselves. It is difficult 2 tell how many tricks you can get away with & still land "correctly". It is difficult 2 turn, as turns are tight, & you mostly skid through them, hitting the walls & other unfavorable obstacles. The speed boost, while sometimes necessary 2 keep up, can just mess you up completely at times. The reason why, is you cannot do the following: turn with out slowing way down, speed up well on speed boost pads, keep a healthy air tank supply (it eats up your air something awful), & avoid walls & pitfalls as well if you could avoid them anyway. What I think is the worst control, however, is the turbulence. Not really a control as much as a mechanism, it is the wind that whips behind each player going at a certain speed, allowing others 2 ride it. Now this seems like a cool idea, as you can catch up 2 opponents easier by riding his or her turbulence. This is actually a monster in many situations though. For one thing, it does take force 2 enter it. Then, once your in it, you can't get out until either: A. You catch up 2 the person making the turbulence, or B. The person stops making turbulence 4 some reason (like he slows down 2 much). This is bad, because if you want 2 take a shortcut or something you can't always get out of it; & because sometimes you exit out of it too soon during something like a turn (causing you 2 run into a wall or fall down a bottomless pit).
3. You have 2 perform each race almost perfectly. There is little room 4 error. Thankfully, there isn't a life system in this game, so you can restart as many times as you want, when you need to. Please bear in mind that if your mistakes cause you 2 drop 2 4th place, it is not likely you will catch up, because the leader will usually be a smart aleck & get way ahead of you. If you drop below that place, restart 4 sure. 3rd place & up is okay, as you probably still can manage 2 catch up sometimes...
4. The movie clips rock, but the "before level" cutscenes don't. The most poor graphics of the game I have seen, are in the short tid bits that are between levels. Frankly, it doesn't look that bad unless you compare it 2 how much better the levels & the movies are. On top of that, I think it is well made up for, by the comedy of the scenes.
5. Either the shop overcharges, or you aren't getting paid enough. You can only collect 100 rings at the most per race, & it is difficult 2 get that considering the speed. Some of the more expensive boards & gear go 4 5,000. Big difference. At least you seem 2 get your money's worth with the boards, but sadly, you cannot use them in the story modes, which would have been so helpful.
So, that is basically it with the flaws. The characters have colorful personalities, & although you can only play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Jet, Wave, & Storm (heh, that's actually a handful right there) in the story modes, you can unlock & play as Cream, Shadow, Rouge, Amy (who actually participates in the storyline), an Eggman robot (E-1000 I think), & more! So don't think 4 a second that this game lacks variety. I can't say I recommend this game 4 everybody though. It's the most fun 4 those who have determination, patience, & skills with a controller. So if you have those qualities & enjoy Sonic & his friends; well, I don't have 2 spell it out much do I? Just buy this game.
1. Infuriatingly difficult. This is why I can only give it a three star fun rating. Even from the very first level of the hero story, it is hard. It does help, if you learn sooner than I did, that the jump button does not work like the other sonic games. Instead of jumping instantly & holding the button 2 increase your height, you instead press the jump button & hold it 2 charge your jump, & then when you let it go is when you actually jump. Just a warning, if you do charge a jump, you will slow down until you let the button go. I will tell you the pupose of this in my next flaw. Continuing with the difficulty, after the first couple of races you have 2 get first every time, in order 2 progress with the story. Even in the first races, you must get within the top 3 2 move on. It is hard, I cannot tell you enough. Just because you manage 2 stay ahead the first 2 laps means nothing. Some CPU robot punk, can pass you by at the last second & ruin everything. I have hollered in frustration, over this happening so many times, so just keep in mind that completing this game will be no easy task (I haven't even done it yet).
2. The controls are awkward. Remember that charged jump I explained in the first flaw? You use it on trick ramps, 2 increase your height 4 more tricks & 2 get on upper paths, which could potentially be shortcuts. Even though it can be helpful, this is; however, one of the awkward controls, because if it is not used correctly it can mess you up. Charging it 4 2 long slows you down, & not releasing it at the right time can slow you down even more. The other awkward controls, include the tricks themselves. It is difficult 2 tell how many tricks you can get away with & still land "correctly". It is difficult 2 turn, as turns are tight, & you mostly skid through them, hitting the walls & other unfavorable obstacles. The speed boost, while sometimes necessary 2 keep up, can just mess you up completely at times. The reason why, is you cannot do the following: turn with out slowing way down, speed up well on speed boost pads, keep a healthy air tank supply (it eats up your air something awful), & avoid walls & pitfalls as well if you could avoid them anyway. What I think is the worst control, however, is the turbulence. Not really a control as much as a mechanism, it is the wind that whips behind each player going at a certain speed, allowing others 2 ride it. Now this seems like a cool idea, as you can catch up 2 opponents easier by riding his or her turbulence. This is actually a monster in many situations though. For one thing, it does take force 2 enter it. Then, once your in it, you can't get out until either: A. You catch up 2 the person making the turbulence, or B. The person stops making turbulence 4 some reason (like he slows down 2 much). This is bad, because if you want 2 take a shortcut or something you can't always get out of it; & because sometimes you exit out of it too soon during something like a turn (causing you 2 run into a wall or fall down a bottomless pit).
3. You have 2 perform each race almost perfectly. There is little room 4 error. Thankfully, there isn't a life system in this game, so you can restart as many times as you want, when you need to. Please bear in mind that if your mistakes cause you 2 drop 2 4th place, it is not likely you will catch up, because the leader will usually be a smart aleck & get way ahead of you. If you drop below that place, restart 4 sure. 3rd place & up is okay, as you probably still can manage 2 catch up sometimes...
4. The movie clips rock, but the "before level" cutscenes don't. The most poor graphics of the game I have seen, are in the short tid bits that are between levels. Frankly, it doesn't look that bad unless you compare it 2 how much better the levels & the movies are. On top of that, I think it is well made up for, by the comedy of the scenes.
5. Either the shop overcharges, or you aren't getting paid enough. You can only collect 100 rings at the most per race, & it is difficult 2 get that considering the speed. Some of the more expensive boards & gear go 4 5,000. Big difference. At least you seem 2 get your money's worth with the boards, but sadly, you cannot use them in the story modes, which would have been so helpful.
So, that is basically it with the flaws. The characters have colorful personalities, & although you can only play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Jet, Wave, & Storm (heh, that's actually a handful right there) in the story modes, you can unlock & play as Cream, Shadow, Rouge, Amy (who actually participates in the storyline), an Eggman robot (E-1000 I think), & more! So don't think 4 a second that this game lacks variety. I can't say I recommend this game 4 everybody though. It's the most fun 4 those who have determination, patience, & skills with a controller. So if you have those qualities & enjoy Sonic & his friends; well, I don't have 2 spell it out much do I? Just buy this game.
Rating: 4 of 5
I like it, but it could be better.
Maybe I don't like this game that much because I'm used 2 pressing A 4 gas & B 4 break. This game is unique & the graphics are awsome, but something is missing.
I love Sonic games, but this seems a little 2 confusing 4 me, maybe with a little more practice the game will grow on me.
I do suggest that you rent this game before buying it, just incase you don't like it.
I love Sonic games, but this seems a little 2 confusing 4 me, maybe with a little more practice the game will grow on me.
I do suggest that you rent this game before buying it, just incase you don't like it.
Rating: 4 of 5
this game good
this is good but not my favorite it has lots of stuff like new charaters this game is good when people are playing with you tho
Sonic Riders teams up Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Knuckles & a group of new characters, in a wild new racing game. Dr.Robotnik has challenged racers from across the world 2 compete in his Worldwide Grand Prix, the prize being a Chaos Emerald. Sonic & his friends must compete get the Chaos Emerald before anyone else does. Multiple visually stunning locations from across the Sonic universe
($7.00)
Buy Sonic Riders Now!
It's one of my favorate games.