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Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
By Sumo Digital, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- Wii U
- Nintendo 3DS
- PlayStation Vita
- crossover fiction
- racing video game
What it is
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is a crossover racing game from Sumo Digital. Its vehicles shift between cars, boats and planes as races move across land, water and air. The roster includes more than 20 All-Stars, each with a transforming vehicle, and the game lists 25 tracks and arenas. Modes include World Tour, Grand Prix and Battle Arenas, with weapons and character-specific All-Star Moves adding variety to races. Players can race locally with four-player split screen or take part in online events for up to 10 players; split-screen play can also be taken online. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, shared/split screen, full controller support, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Valve Anti-Cheat and Remote Play on Phone and Tablet. Released in 2012, it is published by SEGA and listed for Windows on Steam. Other listed platforms include PlayStation 3, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita.
What players like, and what they don't
- Vehicles transform between three forms
- Four-player split screen
- Online events for up to 10 players
- Steam Cloud support
- Steam platform listing is Windows
- No macOS or Linux platform is listed
Who it suits
This suits players looking for a character crossover racer with transforming vehicles and varied race modes. Local split-screen and online events make it relevant to groups who want to race together.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed offers a broad roster, varied modes and both local and online multiplayer. It is a strong match for groups who want split-screen or online racing.
