Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

 Wii
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 106
  3. Negative: 8 out of 106
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  1. Mufinguy
    Jan 17, 2011
    8
    Though I enjoy the Sonic series generally, this game was OK. Great graphics for the Wii, yet a times the screen was a little too busy with too much going on at once. Maybe it is just my slow processing powers but I enjoyed other sonic titles like magic rings much more than this. Controlling sonic wasn't too bad, but I have also felt smoother control in other sonic titles. I won't sayThough I enjoy the Sonic series generally, this game was OK. Great graphics for the Wii, yet a times the screen was a little too busy with too much going on at once. Maybe it is just my slow processing powers but I enjoyed other sonic titles like magic rings much more than this. Controlling sonic wasn't too bad, but I have also felt smoother control in other sonic titles. I won't say don't buy this, but some might find it a little more frustrating than fun.… Expand
  2. MrSonicFan
    Apr 28, 2013
    8
    A far better game than the original. The Wii controls don't take that long to get used to. I actually have fun using the Wii remote to play the game. Its very surprising. The graphics are good. But defiantly no where near as good as games like sonic colours and super mario galaxy. The music is good. Nothing special though. If people would give this game a chance they could find it fun.A far better game than the original. The Wii controls don't take that long to get used to. I actually have fun using the Wii remote to play the game. Its very surprising. The graphics are good. But defiantly no where near as good as games like sonic colours and super mario galaxy. The music is good. Nothing special though. If people would give this game a chance they could find it fun. Same with the original. Just don't go anywhere near sonic free riders and you will be safe … Expand
  3. ApollGrimoire
    Aug 28, 2014
    9
    Not as bad as many think. Story is better than riders by miles, still not saying much though. Graphics and sound are good. Controls do take a while to get used too, though I do prefer the Gamecube controls to the Wii motion controls any day. At least this game has a tutorial mode to get used to the controls. Best game in the riders series, and that's not saying much.
  4. SamiCantin
    Mar 1, 2008
    1
    This game sucks real bad don't even go rent it. It's hard to just CONTROL your character which didn't occur on the GCN version. I gave 1 because the graphic is nice at times.Trust me if you really want to play sonic riders, then get the one on Gamecube: IT's 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 times better
  5. jakethesnack
    Oct 24, 2013
    2
    Its impossible to move your character, and it took me several tries just to beat the first level, in fact every level i had to redo multiple times to pass. its way to frustrating and the controls are terrible.
  6. Metaisaac
    Sep 4, 2018
    5
    I don't care for it! It exist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. JoshS.
    May 23, 2008
    8
    This one was a lot easier and a lot more fun than the first. I actually enjoyed it! I hated the first one at one time and liked it at another(maybe when I was winning). I actually liked this one the whole way through.
  8. Classclown6
    Jan 9, 2015
    9
    I have SO much fun with my friends playing this game at my local boys and girls club. It always gives me the fast paced racing action I would expect from a sonic racing game! Very we'll designed though the music is a bit annoying after a while. Overall a great. Ultimately game to race your friends in. AS LONG AS YOU USE THE GAMECUBE CONTROLLER. The wiimote was not made for this game.
  9. SonicDude
    Jun 5, 2015
    8
    The game is eye pleasing and it can entertain you for quite a long time . They're are many problems as well like,the controls are very hard and its very hard to control your character with a wii remote. Those two problems make the game very annoying and frustrating.
  10. 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 of downgrade for having weird controls and less appealing Gameplay from the first game!
  11. GamecubeLover
    Jul 3, 2016
    9
    Controls are used very well and gameplay is good. Not that much variety and the story is good but sometimes it is cliche and cringe worthy. The tracks are amazing and creative. I love this game overall.
  12. JPK
    Jun 9, 2019
    7
    Decent
    Zero Riders isn’t really anything special, But it’s still fun and quirky.
  13. JoeCastle99
    Nov 7, 2017
    7
    This game is my childhood. But now that i grew up, and i take another look to this game... is not that great.

    I mean, i enjoy it, i love to play this game, the story is good, the stages are nice, the music is AMAZING, but the controls are very, very bad using the motion controls of the wii makes it hard to enjoy, and even using the buttons, it is still hard to move the character    This game is my childhood. But now that i grew up, and i take another look to this game... is not that great.

    I mean, i enjoy it, i love to play this game, the story is good, the stages are nice, the music is AMAZING, but the controls are very, very bad

    using the motion controls of the wii makes it hard to enjoy, and even using the buttons, it is still hard to move the character without crashing with the wall or falling off the stage... but besides that, the game is good

    If the controls werent that bad, i would rate this game a solid 9, even a 10. But this game is my childhood, so i still love it :)    … Expand
  14. 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, decent presentation, and an amazing trick system.
  15. AlexTheAwesome
    Mar 18, 2020
    7
    Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a good time if you play with anything that isn't called a wii remote
  16. chAoschrift
    Jul 20, 2019
    9
    Amazing Story, Epic Racing, Epic Music, amazing character roster and great modes, there are almost no flaws!!!
  17. MaxShibe
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    Way better than the first one. Very fun to play, and the graphics hold up very well.
  18. 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 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    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
  19. 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 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 хужеЯ 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
  20. Mihnea06
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    This game is great fun! I think It's better than the first game because It's much more easy to get into, the Ai is more fair and all familiar Sonic characters including Silver and Blaze are here. The story is pretty good and It's just fun. If you want to get into the Riders series, then feel free to start with this game.
  21. Ax0l
    Jan 27, 2022
    8
    alright, let's start with the goods, now that this game is on the wii the graphics are better, amazing Story And OST, i would give this game a 10 if it wasn't for a thing. the air stuff (drifting, boosting,) are replaced with some other stuff that are not really great. as a racing game, it's fine, honestly BEAUTIFUL. as the '''definitive'' sequel to sonic riders 1.... nope not really good.alright, let's start with the goods, now that this game is on the wii the graphics are better, amazing Story And OST, i would give this game a 10 if it wasn't for a thing. the air stuff (drifting, boosting,) are replaced with some other stuff that are not really great. as a racing game, it's fine, honestly BEAUTIFUL. as the '''definitive'' sequel to sonic riders 1.... nope not really good.

    if you are finding a cool sonic racing game play this and the original sonic riders, don't expect the game-play to be the same as original sonic riders tho!    … Expand
  22. Loroyk
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Ost + gameplay nan le jeu est incroyable sah large meilleur que la fraude mk8
  23. 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 = 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    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
  24. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    As with the original " Sonic Riders", a large segment of the gaming populace will likely fine Zero Gravity immensely frustrating. [Feb 2008, p.90]
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