Sonic Rivals

Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals, where the gloves are off and winner takes all! What starts as a friendly...
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Game Overview

Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals, where the gloves are off and winner takes all! What starts as a friendly competition between Sonic and Knuckles quickly intensifies as Shadow and other rivals jump into the action. Sonic Rivals allows gamers to utilize boost moves and power-ups to trip, shove, and vault over each other while hurtling towards the finish line at breakneck speeds. Players will negotiate wildly twisting 3D tracks while avoiding the insidious Dr. Eggman and his myriad of hazardous traps and contraptions. The extensive rewards system, which is based on collecting trading cards, allows players to customize their favorite characters. Connect via wireless to race against a friend, and put trading cards on the line for even more multiplayer challenges.

The Good

Great sense of speed, Bright, colorful stages with plenty of thrilling loops, corkscrews, and jumps, Good music.

The Bad

The trial-and-error process required to pass each stage is very tedious, Occasionally frustrating level design, Not many stages.

The Bottom Line

Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals, where the gloves are off and winner takes all! What starts as a friendly competition between Sonic and Knuckles quickly intensifies as Shadow and other rivals jump into the action. Sonic Rivals allows gamers to utilize boost moves and power-ups to trip, shove, and vault over each other while hurtling towards the finish line at breakneck speeds. Players will negotiate wildly twisting 3D tracks while avoiding the insidious Dr. Eggman and his myriad of hazardous traps and contraptions. The extensive rewards system, which is based on collecting trading cards, allows players to customize their favorite characters. Connect via wireless to race against a friend, and put trading cards on the line for even more multiplayer challenges.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
69/100
score

Sonic Rivals keeps it simple and offers plenty of high-speed thrills, though it also has its share of frustrating moments.

IGN review logo
74/100
score

It mixes snazzy visuals with a good sense of speed, so there's little doubt hardcore Sonic fans will find a lot to like. Plus, it has a rewarding multiplayer mode and wager system, which only adds to the experience.

Game Specs

Memory
256 kb

Modes
Challenge, Story

 

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:11/17/2006
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:Backbone Entertainment
Genre:Racing
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Recent Customer Reviews

Sonic Rivals: A Three Dimensional Action Adventure Sidescrolling Racer.

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