Sonic Rivals loopy gameplay video

Posted Nov 26, 2006 at 11:01PM by QJ Staff Listed in: PSP Tags: Backbone Entertainment, Sega, Sonic
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We've been bombarded by Sonic Rivals screenshots for the past few days. While some have expressed their dislike for the game graphics and gameplay, there are those who have already bought a copy and enjoyed playing for hours. Those who've been disappointed with past Sega">Sonic video game incarnations might still be on the fence and thinking of holding off buying until they find a reason to head to the retail shop.

This writer happens to be a big fan of games that involve racing to the finish line, or in Sonic Rivals' case, scrambling to reach the end of a level. So, it's pretty obvious what this writer has to say about the game. But ultimately, the decision to buy would depend on whether you still think that the Blue Blur can give you hours of fun running around in circles, getting those rings, and showing Knuckles who's the speed demon.

Check out the gameplay video. Might help you decide.



 
 
 

Comments [refresh]

by Barts_706 - 2006-11-26 18:31
» I am playing the game at the moment...

...it rocks.



Expect a review at :



http://bartsnews.blogspot.com

by GAMEFAQS IS BETTER. - 2006-11-26 18:34
» GAMEFAQS IS BETTER.

GAMEFAQS IS BETTER.

by Barts_706 - 2006-11-26 18:42
» Well, probably it is...

...GameFAQ is a professional site, after all, and what I do is rather subjective point of view of one guy... me!



Still, I should review it anytime soon. The game has this oldschool charm and is ton of fun.

by jc - 2006-11-26 18:43
» lame

3d sonic the hedghog. what a stupid idea.



i'll sitck to STH 1 and 2 on my megadrvive

by Casua1ty - 2006-11-26 18:46
» Lol...

The guy playing the game sucks lol.

by Supashay91 - 2006-11-26 18:47
» this game...

was a major letdown to me (being a die-hard sonic fan). The speed mechanics were so f**ked in this game(he actually slows down when you roll! WTF?!) and the ability for the enemy to catch up to you in a split second when you blow them in the dust for a good 25-sec lead is simply stupid. whoever thought up the storyline was also high on elmer's glue. It doesn't even compare to it's Sega Genesis siblings.

by Super6mix - 2006-11-26 18:58
» i like it

i have this game on my memory stick... it's nice...

it's a good game!

by uh huh - 2006-11-26 19:06
» serious..

what happend to the good platform style?? the racing is jus lame.. not fun at all... too many damn logs to jump over and loops..

by Shamoo - 2006-11-26 19:29
» Obviosuly!

When sonic rolls he isn't using his feet so he can't run faster. Instead he gradually slows down. It's been like this in many sonic games. It's comon sense dude. The only time Rolling gives you speed is when you do when you aren't moving.

by Ethan Waber - 2006-11-26 19:45
» Sonic games never had good story line.

You can see this in the cheezy dialogue and voice-overs.

Oh, yeah, and it's always gotta be about eggman.

Never anything new in the sonic series.



Which is where I come in, from Phantasy Star Universe.



You guys should buy PSU and play network mode.

Hey, you might even get a chance to meet me.

May the holy light guide you all!

by Ghostzapper - 2006-11-26 20:09
» i love sonic

You're a bit right about Sonic. And you are totally right about PSO. Do you play the PC Version? Used to play the DC Version a lot. Have to get my Network adapter running again.



@jc You obviously never played Sonic on the DC. It simply rocks.



Ghostzapper

by Shenmue - 2006-11-27 00:22
» ....

Men this game sucks, i hate racing style what hapened to the plataforms style? Men Sonic Rush for DS it's better then this because i'ts like the Mega Drive games

by sinjinn - 2006-11-27 04:46
» ..

nah , the rolls are messed up. u can get caught in a slow roll. plus u can hardly even see whats coming up ahead of you and what that guy said is true...youll go thorugh a bit where youve been playing really well but the rival catches up anyway. game sucks... but its good to look at . id have preffered a 2d sonic to this rubbish , sega shoulda just updated sonic like nintendo did for the ds. dumbassess try to make things seem cool when people are after gameplay.

by SazMan - 2006-11-27 08:52
» WTF are you people on about

this is one of the best sonic games i have played and i have played every single one this is almost the same as classic sonic but with a 3d twist and with a rival it makes you wanna go even faster sure it is short but there are new characters and outfits you can unlock for each character!!!

by den - 2006-11-27 10:31
» sonic 1 and 2 are better?

i seem to remember a 2 player mode in sonic 2 that was EXACTLY what this game is, you race against the other player to get the the end first. its the same exact thing!



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