Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 313 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 267 out of 313
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 313
  3. Negative: 15 out of 313

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  1. squeax
    Jan 22, 2014
    6
    Comparing it to Mario Kart or even Skydrift this is just a mediocre title. Transforming is nothing more than a gimmick as it has virtually no impact on the gameplay, it's just a temporary change of terrain. There's also only a small amount of pick-ups/power-ups so you'll constantly be firing and getting hit by the same weapon. Tracks, music, amount of characters and handling are fine, justComparing it to Mario Kart or even Skydrift this is just a mediocre title. Transforming is nothing more than a gimmick as it has virtually no impact on the gameplay, it's just a temporary change of terrain. There's also only a small amount of pick-ups/power-ups so you'll constantly be firing and getting hit by the same weapon. Tracks, music, amount of characters and handling are fine, just nothing that jumps out. The main notable thing is the variety in game modes, which is nice. Finally, when playing against AI this game is more frustrating than fun. In racing there is no real measure for winning except being the first across the finish line. Considering you can lose 3-4 places getting hit once just moments before your alleged 1st place (and AI WILL keep up with you effortlessly even on easy setting) is nothing but frustrating.… Expand
  2. gurv75
    Jul 21, 2013
    5
    Sonic and all stars racing transformed could be a really good game. It's well done, with great music and graphics.
    But there is one big problem for casual/fun oriented players like me you can't complete the game on easy difficulty.
    Worse, you discover that you can't complete it, only when you're near the very end of the game (you need to complete almost every level on medium or better    Sonic and all stars racing transformed could be a really good game. It's well done, with great music and graphics.
    But there is one big problem for casual/fun oriented players like me you can't complete the game on easy difficulty.
    Worse, you discover that you can't complete it, only when you're near the very end of the game (you need to complete almost every level on medium or better to access the last area).
    It's both frustrating and stupid why make an easy difficulty if you can't finish the game with this difficulty?
    I mean Super Meat Boy or Dark souls are at least honest you know *right from the start* that it's going to be difficult.
    All in all, a big disappointment.    … Expand
  3. RyuuGP
    Jul 10, 2014
    7
    This is a good game, fun, and colorful. there are 3 types of races car, boat, and plane. at first i really enjoy this game, really really enjoy it, but lately on world tour mode there will be more races with plane mode, and i have to say that i hate the control. the boat control doesn't really good either. the only good thing is the car mode..... and maybe in some race (in plane mode) theThis is a good game, fun, and colorful. there are 3 types of races car, boat, and plane. at first i really enjoy this game, really really enjoy it, but lately on world tour mode there will be more races with plane mode, and i have to say that i hate the control. the boat control doesn't really good either. the only good thing is the car mode..... and maybe in some race (in plane mode) the track becomes really beautiful, too bad with the control though. i think they need to develop the control on boat and plane mode or give some addition to both mode to make it more fun, because without both mode this game is still good. and.... oh yeah, the pursuit (it appears later in world tour) is just broken… Expand
  4. sevifc
    Feb 26, 2016
    7
    Un juego bastante entretenido que poco tiene que envidiar a la saga MK. Buenos gráficos, buena jugabilidad, mapas en tierra, mar y aire. Poder jugar con personajes de Sega es toda una delicia. Muchos items para arrojar a tus rivales, turbos y objetos para defenderse.

    Sin duda, recomendado. Un gran juego
  5. Mirannejad76
    Sep 4, 2018
    7
    sonic is famous character in game world . i like sonic series but i don't love it .
  6. Shimmeywill
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    Despite not being a sonic fan and whilst this game lacks the polish and masterwork of a Mario Kart game, still enjoyed this game enough to unlock all the tracks and play them multiple times. A good time.
  7. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    In Short

    Looking for Mario Kart on computer ? This game is for you. Gameplay Sonic & All-Stars Racing feels pretty much like Mario Kart: a race with a kart transforming into a plane/a boat when needed, with objects generated randomly which you can use to get faster or to shoot on your opponents. Races are fast-paced and more interactive than Mario Kart's circuits, as the track and    In Short

    Looking for Mario Kart on computer ? This game is for you.

    Gameplay

    Sonic & All-Stars Racing feels pretty much like Mario Kart: a race with a kart transforming into a plane/a boat when needed, with objects generated randomly which you can use to get faster or to shoot on your opponents. Races are fast-paced and more interactive than Mario Kart's circuits, as the track and the obstacles change dynamically at every new lap. It makes the race very lively. The impression of speed is much more present than in Mario's game.

    While the mechanics of some items are directly inspired from similar games, some others (the swarm or the overheating engine) bring something new to the genre. The only thing we could regret here is that there are few game changing items (the all-star is basically the only one I can think of), so expect less twists than in Mario Kart.

    Universe, artistic design

    Sega's franchises are actually as iconic as Nintendo's and, although not all playable characters are so well known in the gaming community, each of them has his/her personality, punchlines, and characteristics. Beside Sonic, you will get levels from Jet Set Radio, Super Monkey Ball, Nights, and others. The musics and art are inspired from all the Sega universes represented in the game, and each level faithfully transposes the franchise from which it comes from. On top of that, the design of each level is well thought to be original and serve the pace of the race.

    Play Time

    Of course, like the games of the same kind, Sonic & All-Stars Racing is primarily designed for multiplayer, and with a handful of modes besides the traditional race, it is an excellent game to play with friends. However, it is to be noted that, unlike most Mario Kart's, Sonic has a Career mode with a lot of challenges that can keep a solo player entertained for hours (I have not completed the career yet but it seems like one might need to play 20~30 hours to unlock everything).

    Conclusion

    If you like party games, you must have Sonic & All-Stars Racing; if you want a PC version of Mario Kart, this is THE game.    … Expand

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PC Master (Greece)
    Jun 5, 2013
    68
    Truth be told, this was a game made for little people and nephews, not for Sega fans. [May 2013]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Apr 1, 2013
    86
    Amazingly beautiful tracks where you race, swim and fly, sometimes changing the level as you progress through it, are what makes this game great.
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  3. PC Gamer UK
    Mar 30, 2013
    85
    This imaginative, thrillingly fast racer is better than it has any right to be. [Apr 2013, p.107]
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