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Sonic Rivals PSP
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Nov 16, 2006
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Metascore
64 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals, where the gloves are off and winner takes all. Built from the ground-up, the engine allows gamers to rip through tracks in some high-spirited single player and wireless multiplayer action against friends as Sonic returns in a whole new racing-platformer with classic 2D gameplay in true 3D environments for gamers on the go. 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. In Sonic Rivals, gamers can play as one of four different characters from the Sonic Universe, each with separate fast and winding storylines. In addition, 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. [Sega]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. Pure Magazine UK
    80
    Fast-paced action and plenty of challenge make for a really fun title. [Jan 2007, p.72]
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  2. IGN
    74
    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.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    40
    It's like an old-school Sonic game minus anything that made those games good. [Jan. 2007, p.106]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Nin10DoDiegoRev
    10
    The game is insanely fun it makes me play this more than 5 hrs! The fastest time to ever complete this game is about 14 hrs possible! The worlds longest PSP game ever! Multiplayer adds more entertainment, trading and swapping cards with your friends', and more!… Expand
  2. LatoyaS.
    10
    I love this game! It has much replay value. You get to collect cards and use them to get speciasl stuff. This is my favorite Sonic game of all time!
  3. Zilcell
    8
    It is a simple game. Race against the other main Sonic characters and try to beat them in the end. It has a lot of replay value, but it is repetitive for the most part.… Expand

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