WORK IT OUT, WORK IT OUT (THINK ABOOOOOOOUT IT)
WORK IT OUT, WORK IT OUT (TALK ABOOOOOOOOUT IT)
WORK IT OUT, WORK IT OUT (MAKE IT HAAAAAPPEN)
LET'S WORK IT OUT, WORK IT OUT
WE GOT TO MAKE. IT. REAL.

This game SLAPS dude
"These controls are fucking sloppy what are you on about" well maybe wash your hands before playing idk, I had no problems getting 100% in a couple hours 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Sure, it's not Ridge Racer Type 4, but it's fun! I think the models and environments are super cute, the slippery controls allow for some fun shortcuts, and the soundtrack needs no introduction.

Hell, Sonic R even has an option to turn off vocals for the songs, giving you a completely instrumental OST if you're weak not into them. I really wish more games had a feature like this.

Now, my biggest question is: Why did they never attempt something like this again? Sonic and friends racing each other on foot, I mean.
After this we got Riders and All-Star Racing, but never another game like Sonic R, and I think that's a damn shame. It just fits the style of Sonic so much more, compared to hover skates or cars.

Now, of course it has issues. There's little incentive to try out other characters, and it is pretty damn short, even when going for completion. But none of that takes away from the immaculate vibes here.

Reviewed on Apr 02, 2024


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