Sonic R

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Name: Sonic R Year: 1998 Publisher: SEGA Entertainment, Inc. Developer: not specified Platform: PC Genre: Racing Total rating: 64.2% - rated 144 times rate now: please log in to rate Submitter: Res Added: Feb 10 2005 Warez status: Abandonware

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Author: Scentimo Date: Mar 16 2005 - 22:17 Score: 45 points

Sonic on the PC? Our favourite blue hedgehog leaves the Sega consoles, and likes it. The "R" is for racing (or maybe race). And that's what it's all about. Sonic and his friends, Knuckles for example, and his archenemies, Dr. Robotnik of course, in a 3D racing game.

At first, it looks a little bit strange, because this time there aren't any cars, karts or hovervehicles, most characters are running (of course, Dr. Robotnik is still flying) but you'll get used to it after the first rounds.

There are three different game modes: Grand Prix, where you can prove your racing skills in a full cup, Time Attack, where you can race against the clock and the funny multiplayer mode if you want to play against your friends (on a split-screen). The Time Attack mode also offers three other methods of playing the game: Reversed tracks, get five baloons (do I have to explain what that means?) and "tag 4 characters", where you have to catch four other characters. IMO the funniest time attack mode.

Mario Kart comes to my mind, the whole concept is pretty similar, but Sonic R is much faster and looks much better. There are the typical power-up items like increased speed and you have to collect the usual Sonic golden rings we still know from the first Master System Sonic games. The game is easy to learn but difficult to master as your enemies are very quick and not dumb. It may take a while until you have won your first race against Knuckles and the others. On the bright side, you won't finish the game too fast. And there are a lot of characters and tracks that aren't available from the beginning. Hours of fun are guaranteed.

The 3D engine is powerful and the game looks pretty good, even today. The graphics are smooth and fast (sometimes a little too fast) but the sound isn't really worth mentioning. The game works good on my Windows XP System and even recognizes my Geforce 3D card. You can control your favourite character with your keyboard or with your joypad. I prefer the joypad, it gives you a feeling like playing a console game.

For lovers of the old Sonic games, Mario Kart fans and for all people who like non-realistic racing games, this is really worth trying and playing.

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By Pedro_2009 - May 03 2009 - 11:49 I Can't Choose any Characther or Mode in the Menu Screen! How Can i Do?

By Tinmanti - Jan 15 2009 - 15:48 Okay, I love this game but I've got a little problem here... The game loads up fine, but the controls don't. As in, I can't actually do anything. Somebody help please?

By Greenman - Oct 01 2008 - 18:04 My first console was a sega saturn and this was my first game for it. Brings back good time. Good game.

By Zelmarked - Aug 13 2008 - 06:44 Ok installed twice and got same error, If someone could help itd be appreciated. The error is "The program encountered a problem at address 004801d9 and cannot continue, Click OK to terminate the application". Maybe its just my computer specifically screwing up with it?

By Jakoge - Jun 19 2008 - 01:11 i love the song super sonic racing what a good trip down memory lane

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