Sonic Riders

 GameCube
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
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  1. AceGamez
    80
    Sonic Riders doesn't boast too many tracks, nor does it have an online mode, which is a shame, but a bit of unique futuristic racing with familiar faces is what I'm after these days, and Sonic Riders delivers on that front hands down.
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  2. Nintendo Power
    80
    Oftentimes games like this feel like a quick cash-in on a popular license, but Sonic Riders has the depth and good looks to succeed with or without the hedgehog. [May 2006, p.87]
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  3. BonusStage
    78
    An engaging arcade racing game that brings along a host of unique new gameplay twists and turns that distinguish it from the score of other similar titles.
  5. Nintendojo
    77
    Riders does contain some glaring flaws, mostly in the way of menu bog-down and an inconsiderate lack of multiplayer options. It's a shame that a game with so much going for it is so hindered by such simple oversights.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    76
    It's certainly not perfect, but it is definitely playable and enjoyable. Again, my biggest complaint is the pits...pitstop that is. At any rate it's a far site better than the recently released Shadow the Hedgehog game.
  7. NGC Magazine UK
    75
    Fast, furious and frustrating, this Sonic is full of spectacle but sadly lacking in subtlety. [Apr 2006, p.24]
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Awards & Rankings

28
#28 Best GameCube Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2006
17
#17 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2006

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 113 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 86 out of 113
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 113
  3. Negative: 9 out of 113
  1. MrVince
    Feb 19, 2020
    10
    I first played this game on the ps2 when I was a child. Back then I found the game a bit difficult but I still had a blast playing it. I don'tI first played this game on the ps2 when I was a child. Back then I found the game a bit difficult but I still had a blast playing it. I don't remember completing the whole game as a child, but I replayed the game not long ago and even in 2020 this game is amazing. Mechanics are a bit weird but once you get used to it, it's so satisfying to hit those tight drifts and huge tricks combos on the jumps… Full Review »
  2. Nameless2131
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
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  3. PringleDringus
    Mar 13, 2015
    8
    I'm honestly not sure how this game has such a poor score, as it's actually a very fun racing game with plenty of depth and challenge; andI'm honestly not sure how this game has such a poor score, as it's actually a very fun racing game with plenty of depth and challenge; and challenge isn't something you see too often in this genre. While the variety of unlockable gears may be a bit unnecessary and the somewhat small amount of tracks can make racing eventually repetitive for some, the game (especially for a sonic title released in '06) is very fun. There are plenty of racers to choose from, and while the track number is small, it makes up for it in that the tracks themselves are very memorable. It definitely takes a lot of getting used to however, and your first impression may poor because of that. But if you do learn the intricacies of the mechanics (which may require a look at the instruction manual), you'll find a fun racer that's definitely worth picking up, as long as you don't give up on it early on.… Full Review »
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