Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 97
  3. Negative: 9 out of 97
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  1. BlacksitePSU
    Apr 27, 2013
    7
    A good Mario Kart-like racing title from publisher Sega which has a lot of well-known and some lesser-known Sega characters (e.g. Vyse from Skies of Arcadia) to choose from as racers. The only thing that bugs me about the game is that Ryo Hazuki is nowhere to be seen and we instead get Danica Patrick. Oh, and how the announcer feels the need to announce everything on the main menu. I alsoA good Mario Kart-like racing title from publisher Sega which has a lot of well-known and some lesser-known Sega characters (e.g. Vyse from Skies of Arcadia) to choose from as racers. The only thing that bugs me about the game is that Ryo Hazuki is nowhere to be seen and we instead get Danica Patrick. Oh, and how the announcer feels the need to announce everything on the main menu. I also wish there were a couple more tracks to choose from.… Expand
  2. 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 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 oneNot 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
  3. Davidscj
    Apr 4, 2015
    7
    A great racer and the best kart experience on the vita. There is a true feeling of speed matched by strong visuals and framerate. The game provides a strong variety of characters and tracks. However the real problem for this game is that it is not Mario Kart. Comparing it to Mario Kart 7 shows that the tracks are just not as well designed and it lacks a sense of charm that nintendo hasA great racer and the best kart experience on the vita. There is a true feeling of speed matched by strong visuals and framerate. The game provides a strong variety of characters and tracks. However the real problem for this game is that it is not Mario Kart. Comparing it to Mario Kart 7 shows that the tracks are just not as well designed and it lacks a sense of charm that nintendo has perfected over the years. That does not meant the game is bad, Mario Kart is the benchmark and this game just falls a bit short but is still a very enjoyable and accessible title worth your time as a vita owner, just don't expect the level of quality of Mario Kart.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best PS Vita Game of 2012
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#22 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2012
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#45 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2012

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 29, 2013
    70
    The hooning that ensues is heavily derivative of both Mario Kart and also ModNation Racers, copping the funky weapon pickups of the former and the screaming drift mechanics of the latter. It plays just like you're imagining, with the added gimmickry of the "Transformed" bit in the title giving rise to certain moments where your car will literally transform into a hovercraft (boring) or jet (radical). [January 2013, p70]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 28, 2013
    70
    While this PS Vita version does nothing wrong, the PS3 version's split-screen option makes that the one to get. [February 2013, p81]
  3. Everyeye.it
    Jan 7, 2013
    80
    Highly recommended to all fans of the genre Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is a simple but great arcade driving game.
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