In fact, despite enjoying the team mechanics a fair bit, most of my time spent with the game was spent playing traditional matches. If you’re not a fan of the whole team mechanic, Team Sonic Racing does allow traditional single-player races to take place. Those who both help and are helped by their teammates are able to fill up an ULTIMATE gauge which’ll allow you to let off a powerful attack and decimate the competition. Utilising the help of your team is the best way of acquiring a top place, but remember, all of your team have to finish at a respectable rate to win a grand prix. If you find yourself in a pickle, a simple tap of the B button will request an item from your teammates too. However, in TSR these items may also be sent to your co-operative racers in order to give them a leg up in the race. Team members in front leave a striking gold racing line which allows others to slipstream, gaining speed off the wind you leave behind.Īs with every kart racer, boxes on the track include a multitude of items which can be used to gain speed, attack players or defend yourself. It’s reminiscent of Sonic Heroes-in fact, most of the team presets are directly lifted from that title-wherein each team has to work together in order to win.ĭuring races, your teammates will be able to lend you a helping hand, and you’ll be able to help them. Instead of having you gun for that precious first place position on your lonesome, most races in TSR put you in a group of three. Just as its name suggests, Team Sonic Racing does divert from the traditional kart racing formula. While many SEGA diehards may be put off by the abandonment of classic characters-as a Shenmue fan, the exclusion of Ryo was a blow to my personal hype-but don’t be afraid: this is the best SEGA racer yet. Instead of including the varied cast of SEGA’s entire library, Team Sonic Racing instead opts for a purely Sonic-focused approach. Team Sonic Racing isn’t so much a sequel to Sumo Digital’s Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed as much as it is a spiritual successor.