Sonic Rivals

 PSP
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2006
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    40
    It's like an old-school Sonic game minus anything that made those games good. [Jan. 2007, p.106]
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  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    30
    Welcome to Sonic Hell, where it feels like you're stuck in Rome and some gladiator prisoner that is being forced to compete mercilessly non-stop with other combatants. [Jan. 2007, p.91]
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Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PSP Game of 2006
17
#17 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2006
57
#57 Most Shared PSP Game of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 72
  3. Negative: 6 out of 72
  1. Untitled94
    Dec 15, 2016
    6
    Sonic Rivals is Ok, but I feel like it could've been better with the PSP. It honestly feels like it could've been a DS title, rather thanSonic Rivals is Ok, but I feel like it could've been better with the PSP. It honestly feels like it could've been a DS title, rather than being on a more power system. It plays well enough, and the idea of having a rival even in the boss battles was a cool idea. Overall, there's much better Sonic games, but this one's Ok.… Full Review »
  2. 4you7reviews
    Feb 1, 2014
    8
    Sonic Rivals is a 2.5D racing game. It is really good for 2006 Sonic game. and for a PSP game is still good. The story is very basic. You playSonic Rivals is a 2.5D racing game. It is really good for 2006 Sonic game. and for a PSP game is still good. The story is very basic. You play as Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow, Sliver, and beat all the stories, Metal Sonic. You play the game left to right with a opponent, hinting the name Rivals. There's power ups you could get. The power ups are basic, but it gets the job done. A special power you could get make every character different. The whole point of the game is card collecting. This is the replayability of the game. Is fun collecting all the card. Plus every three cards, you could unlock a piece of clothing is a great reward. But you will get a card you already have. So is base in luck. I never try online card trading because I not sure I will find anyone. You could get this game in PSVITA(PSN). I say get it if you interest.… Full Review »
  3. Nin10DoDiegoRev
    Jul 30, 2012
    10
    The game is insanely fun it makes me play this more than 5 hrs! The fastest time to ever complete this game is about 14 hrs possible! TheThe game is insanely fun it makes me play this more than 5 hrs! The fastest time to ever complete this game is about 14 hrs possible! The worlds longest PSP game ever! Multiplayer adds more entertainment, trading and swapping cards with your friends', and more!… Full Review »
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