Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

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  • Summary: The Sonic Riders series returns with a whole new form of chaotic racing by manipulating gravity itself! These gravity-altering powers can transform walls into tracks, or create a "black hole" that sucks you through for the ultimate speed boost, and allows for an entirely new way to gain aThe Sonic Riders series returns with a whole new form of chaotic racing by manipulating gravity itself! These gravity-altering powers can transform walls into tracks, or create a "black hole" that sucks you through for the ultimate speed boost, and allows for an entirely new way to gain a leg up on your competitors. From illuminated highways in a bustling metropolis to the outer reaches of space, you will race at the speed of light on 16 dynamic courses. Sixty different vehicles allow you to grind rails and pull off daring tricks on futuristic tracks, including solar loop-de-loops, height-defying vertical drops and tons of other edge-of-your-seat moves. As Sonic or one of 18 colorful characters, you will compete with up to three friends at heart-stopping speeds in three exciting multiplayer modes. With all the action, speed, and addictive gameplay that only Sonic can deliver, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is set for hyper-drive. [Sega]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 26
  3. Negative: 8 out of 26
  1. Cheat Code Central
    72
    It's a new and improved Sonic Riders with plenty of new tracks and characters to enjoy. It's a must-have for Sonic fans and a "might-enjoy" for aces of the racing genre, especially for those who like F-Zero and Wipeout.
  2. N-Europe
    70
    Our advice: use a GameCube controller, learn the shortcuts, and hope the next one sorts out that boost system.
  3. Game Almighty
    60
    Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity’s problems keep it from being a consistent blast - but it has its moments.
  4. IGN
    58
    There’s no denying the entertainment that could come from a blazing fast Sonic racing title, but the Riders franchise has tried twice, and both times failed to deliver solid control and a true sense of speed.
  5. Game Revolution
    50
    It’s sad, really. Now that Sega’s console days have gone the way of the Colecovision, Sonic just doesn’t get the respect that he used to.
  6. Nintendo Gamer
    49
    Too slow, too short, too annoying. Only the graphics have any real quality. Stick with "Sonic And The Secret Rings," or even "Excite Truck" if you don't mind the lack of hedgehog.
  7. GotNext
    30
    Yet another black mark on Sega's formerly meaningful name, and easily one of the most disappointing Sonic games ever made.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. SonicSpeedo92
    Jun 5, 2018
    9
    Sonic Riders Zero Gravity is definitely a great game, with amazing tracks, innovation with the gravity mechanic, a great story, decentSonic Riders Zero Gravity is definitely a great game, with amazing tracks, innovation with the gravity mechanic, a great story, decent presentation, and an amazing trick system.… Expand
  4. RE-con
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Story = 10/10
    Gameplay = 9/10
    Characterisation = 8/10 Characters to play = 9/10 Graphics ( because of the wii's limitations ) = 9/10 Music =    Story = 10/10
    Gameplay = 9/10
    Characterisation = 8/10
    Characters to play = 9/10
    Graphics ( because of the wii's limitations ) = 9/10
    Music = 9/10
    Overall = 9/10
    This game is great, I don't care what people say, the gameplay is fun and the controls are good. Graphics may affect the amount of things you see coming but it's not a gamebreaker if you got better at the game, it's not that hard to learn. The intro and the outro is one of the best in the series. Love it :>    … Expand
  5. TSDG
    Apr 12, 2015
    8
    It was a mix of improvement and downgrade from the predecessor, the good was a better story and inclusion of Silver and Blaze, and a bit ofIt was a mix of improvement and downgrade from the predecessor, the good was a better story and inclusion of Silver and Blaze, and a bit of downgrade for having weird controls and less appealing Gameplay from the first game!… Expand
  6. JP_Wilde
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    I don't usually review the same game in different versions, but I had to mention things I liked and didn't like about this Wii version.
    Sonic    I don't usually review the same game in different versions, but I had to mention things I liked and didn't like about this Wii version.
    Sonic Riders ZG from PS2 is an almost perfect game for me, I don't find many problems in it.
    On the Wii the game is almost the same, just a few details in the graphics, but the biggest change was the controls, and if someone found it difficult to play on the PS2, here it gets worse, as we are often required to swing the controller, which I found unnecessary, especially that any sudden movement, the character corresponded in the game, I often sent my character to accidentally brake or activate gravity in the middle of a curve, it bothers me a little, so I lowered the note for the Wii version that initially it was 9 on the PS2 version.    … Expand
  7. JPK
    Jun 9, 2019
    7
    Decent
    Zero Riders isn’t really anything special, But it’s still fun and quirky.
  8. Yanplay98
    Sep 23, 2021
    0
    Я фанат игры sonic riders , но к моему удивлению была и 2 часть и я решил в нее поиграть затем почитал немного коментов я решил что играЯ фанат игры sonic riders , но к моему удивлению была и 2 часть и я решил в нее поиграть затем почитал немного коментов я решил что игра смешаная . После того как я прошел игру я решил для себя что это самый худший продукт в который когда либо играл , просто пиздец и ужас моих глаз. можно сказать что взяли 1 часть переделали весь дизайн добавили новую историю и причем такую хуевую что хуже не найти , и взяли пол игры и сделали худше . я только и делал что просто ездил по трассам и по некоторым проход по несколько раз все потому что каким то хуем ИИ меня просто перед финишом перегонял . печально за тех людей что считают 2 часть лучше чем 1 ведь 1 часть во много раз лучше и динамичная я бы так сказал )… Expand

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#16 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#13 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008