Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

1. TechnoGamer13

   Oct 21, 2013

   10

   The second time I played this game the first one is Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart on the PS2 so this game surprised me with the mixed charcter ofThe second time I played this game the first one is Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart on the PS2 so this game surprised me with the mixed charcter of great games and the thing that i was amazed is it can transform from car to a plane or form car to a boat vice versa so a lots of weapons too... can help you a lot and amazing mods. That is all i can say thank you.… Expand

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2. Gaz

   Sep 25, 2020

   9

   I was very surprised with the quality of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on the Playstation Vita. Basically, the only downgrades you'reI was very surprised with the quality of Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed on the Playstation Vita. Basically, the only downgrades you're getting from the console versions are a lower resolution and lower-quality textures and the races only support 8 people as opposed to 12. Other than that, the entire game has been carried over to the Vita.
   
   All the characters, modes, tracks, and unlockables are here in full. Sonic Transformed is a game that is easily overlooked in favor of the mighty Mario Kart series it draws its influence from, and that's a shame, since it innovates in a lot of ways that Nintendo's kart racing franchise never did. For example, races take place on land, sea, and in the air. At specific points on the track, vehicles will transform into a land, air, or sea vehicle and it adds a level of versatility unseen in most racing games. Karts feel tight and responsive and air vehicles make you feel fast and free. The only downside comes with the sea vehicle sections. Unfortunately, the water portions of races just don't handle as well as their land or air counterparts. All too often, you'll find yourself going off jumps and landing hard, which partially submerges your vehicle, which slows you down considerably. And in my experience, none of the AI racers seem to have this difficulty. However, doing tricks in midair is possible, which causes you to receive a speed boost upon landing, which alleviates the problem considerably, although it is worth mentioning. Also, the water sections handle rather floaty (no pun intended) compared to the other two types. This is by no means a deal breaker, however, as the water sections aren't bad, they're just the least-fun way to get around in the game.
   
   And speaking of getting around, the transforming applies to the tracks as well. Almost every track in the game has something about it that changes, sometimes drastically, other times more subtly. For example, on the Jet Set Radio track, the first two laps have you racing in karts on top of skyscrapers under construction in Shibuya, but on the last lap, the buildings fall away, leaving you to transform into an air vehicle to finish the race. Or on the Burning Rangers track, you're in an underwater base that floods a little more each lap until the entire final lap is raced in boats. It's these dynamic track designs mixed with dynamic racing that truly allow Sonic Transformed to carve out its own place among other kart racers and define itself over the competition.
   
   There's an abundance of content in the game as well. There's standard single races, cups, mirror cups, multiplayer races, and world tour mode. World tour basically has you navigating a large map and collecting star coins by completing various challenges, ranging from races to time trials and so on. It's a huge mode that will take you a long time to finish and is also how you unlock all of the extra characters in the game. Speaking of which, the character roster is large and diverse. You have Sonic and friends, as well as other characters like Beat and Gum, Ai Ai and Mi Mi, Amigo, Gilius Thunderhead, Vyse, Ulala, and more. Unfortunately, many favorite racers from the original game didn't make it into the sequel. Characters like Billy Hatcher, Ryo Hazuki, and the Bonanza Bros. are nowhere to be seen. Oddly enough though, multiple characters were included from the NIGHTS, Jet Set Radio, and Space Channel 5 games, among others. Don't get me wrong, I really like the roster, but I find it strange how they included multiple characters from the more obscure Sega brands, yet entire franchises are left un-represented. Personally, I would trade the likes of Pudding for Ryo Hazuki any day of the week. Oh, and for some reason, the roster includes Wreck It Ralph and Danica Patrick. Ralph fits in ok, but to this day, nobody knows why they put Danica Patrick in this game.
   
   Another thing I want to touch base on is the graphics. This game looks really good. It's vibrant, colorful, and has a lot of detail. You only really start to question its visual fidelity when it's put side-by-side with the console versions, and even then, it still looks good, just not as good as its big brothers. But that's fine, especially considering what's there in terms of graphics and content on a portable system. Also, it should be noted that the game only supports 8 racers as opposed to 12. Personally, I never had a problem with this and very rarely did I ever wish that there were more opponents on the track. So in conclusion, should you buy this game? Absolutely. It's a great kart racer with a lot to offer and performs excellently on the PS Vita. It holds up visually and contains all the content found in the console versions. If you want a portable version of Sonic Transformed, look no further than here.… Expand

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4. gunboss201

   Dec 27, 2012

   9

   A very good Mario-Kart based game for the vita port. Graphics are really beautiful and some frame-rate reduction seen in some maps (thatA very good Mario-Kart based game for the vita port. Graphics are really beautiful and some frame-rate reduction seen in some maps (that surely can be improved with no slowdowns). Game play is really fun with all the weapons, water-boats and Air crafts for different characters. Limited Edition comes with the DLC pack for you to download Outrun Bay, extra modes and of course Metal Sonic, all for FREE!! Overall this is a good buy for me!!… Expand

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5. TheQuietGamer

   Mar 2, 2014

   8

   SEGA's answer to the "Mario Kart" series proves to be a lot of fun. It doesn't really do anything out of the ordinary for the kart racingSEGA's answer to the "Mario Kart" series proves to be a lot of fun. It doesn't really do anything out of the ordinary for the kart racing genre, but whether you are racing on the ground, in the air, or in the water, you're sure to be having a fun time. With a lot of content and plenty of Sega history, this is worth a look if you want to take a fun kart racer on the go. The maps are fluid, the characters are balanced, the controls are tight, and the weapons are fun. The only area this Vita version suffers is with it's online multiplayer. You can always find a race, but I never found anyone playing the arena mode online. Overall though this is a small issue in what is otherwise an excellent portable kart racer. If you're a hardcore Sega fan, or just love a good kart racer, then this is a great game that I highly recommend.… Expand

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6. xxAcesHighxx

   Feb 26, 2013

   8

   As someone who owns both Vita and 3DS versions of Sonic Racing Transformed, I can tell you that the Vita edition is the superior of the two.As someone who owns both Vita and 3DS versions of Sonic Racing Transformed, I can tell you that the Vita edition is the superior of the two. However if you're torn between them, it's probably worth noting that the Vita edges performance (frame rate etc) and graphics (effects, lighting etc), while playing Sonic on the Nintendo handheld obviously boasts some lovely stereoscopic 3D (which in turn aids distances and cornering). In terms of content, audio and controls, they're pretty much on par. It's far from a one-sided contest, but the Vita edition definitely gets the nod for me. I'd rate Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed at 8 out of 10 for Vita, while it's a 7 out of 10 for 3DS. While not perfect, both editions offer up bucket loads of fun arcade racing. Recommended.… Expand

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7. KnucklesChaotix

   Jan 1, 2013

   8

   This game is great. It's fast, it's slick, it's original, and it's great in almost every way. It's glitchy. Very glitchy. Not as bad as theThis game is great. It's fast, it's slick, it's original, and it's great in almost every way. It's glitchy. Very glitchy. Not as bad as the Wii U version, but still pretty glitchy. And there are many framerate drops. Otherwise, this is a solid handheld port of a solid game.… Expand

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8. chrisse989

   Jan 14, 2014

   5

   Not really overwhelmed with this game. Looks like a Mario Kart knock-off, but than with Sega characters. Notable, I haven't played much SegaNot really overwhelmed with this game. Looks like a Mario Kart knock-off, but than with Sega characters. Notable, I haven't played much Sega games so can't really relate to the majority of the characters, I guess it must have a different feel if you feel related to them, but I don't. Looks colorful (which I like). Luck plays however an important part. I only played singleplayer and one race you can win buy just racing and the next you do the same thing but you get blasted by every pursuer in the row which gets you from position 1 to 8 fairly quickly, not so fond of that type of gameplay. So overall a very meh experience for me.… Expand

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