Dear Sonic Team: I don't even know anymore (Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed)

Aldurin · 01-18-2013, 02:49 AM

So I was completely disinterested in all sonic-based racing games after Sonic R (see the JonTron episode on it to save yourself from playing it), but then Nerf Now makes a joke based on how the PC verison of Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed has 3 of the TF2 mercenaries as playable characters (through promotion for at least one of them? it's not entirely clear). So I took a closer look at the game . . .

Now, before you blatantly point out how I'm wrong about my opinions on racing games, understand that I hate Mario Kart (double dash was meh for me, to preemptively respond to those of you who want to counterpoint) because Jak X was all that but better, and wish for said game with accessible multiplayer (PC for shenanergans please, Naughty Dog). I just don't know, this is like Sony trying to compete against Smash Bros. by releasing PASBR in the sense that this is Not-Mario-Kart-Because-It's-Sonic. The main difference is that Mario is stagnating in its own reputation of games that are eternally cloned, while SEGA is actually trying to innovate its way into that prized position in racing games. I'm actually interested, I haven't bought it yet and I still have a couple weeks before the promotion and discount disappear, but I'm actually finding myself fond of the idea of a decent Sonic-based racing game with crossovers from other cool things, especially since this is one of those few cases where Valve loosens the death grip on their property for anything that isn't hat-promotions.

But this is a Sonic game, of a franchise many declare should have died before it stepped into the PS3/360 era (and you can't blame them), so I'm stuck in this limbo of what the fuck do I do. I can either buy it and risk disappointment, wait for Yahtzee to review it and risk detached disappointment that one would have for a man too large to maintain his balance, or try to ignore what was one of my favorite franchises in the past and go on with my life until someone points out that they're releasing Sonic Adventure 3.

Anyone else have opinions and/or conflicts over this?

Arcanum · 01-18-2013, 03:44 AM

Ristar isn't a playable character. This game isn't worth your time.

Ramary · 01-18-2013, 04:12 AM

As far as I am concerned Sonic is right by me now after Generations.

I heard the kart game was alright. Might get it on sale...which is how I am treating a lot of games lately. As for you, check other reviews, since it has been out on console for awhile already.

Kyanbu The Legend · 01-18-2013, 09:25 AM

1. The franchise got revived thanks to Sonic Generations and Sega's actually taking their time for once (new Sonic won't be till early/late 2014).

2. This is a Sega All Stars game. Not a Sonic title. REALLY getting sick of people thinking it's a Sonic game when it's obivously a Sega All Stars Title. Sonic was only added to the name because of the lack luster sales of all the previous Sega All Stars games.

Given the few things Yuji said/hinted about Sega's current Secret Sonic Game during his post Sonic Generations interview. It may as well be Sonic Adventure 3 (technically 5 as 06 was SA3 and Unleashed was SA4).

Bells · 01-18-2013, 10:34 AM

Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed!! Or... "Our physics are so bad we can't decide if this vehicle behaves like an boat, car or aircraft, so... it's all of it!"

Locke cole · 01-18-2013, 11:08 AM

A: Sonic Generations came after he was saved by Sonic Colors, so Generations can't be the game that saved the series.

B: I'm pretty sure that the video of TF2 characters in the game was a joke. Something a fan did to make a fun video.

C: Diddy Kong Racing did "Car or boat or plane" long ago.

Bum Bill Bee · 01-18-2013, 11:12 AM

Yeah, but Diddy Kong racing didn't have the ability to transform between cars boats or planes. What you picked is what got you through the whole track.

...or thats how I remembered it anyway.

Locke cole · 01-18-2013, 11:16 AM

True. And I think there were some tracks where you couldn't use anything but a certain one of the three.

I suppose that newest Mario Kart game is a better analogy.

So, is there really TF2 mercs in this game? I saw a video showing them off like a year ago, but I'm pretty sure that was just a fan modeler having fun, right?

Bum Bill Bee · 01-18-2013, 11:19 AM

I'm more surpirsed at Wreck it Ralph being playable myself.

Ramary · 01-18-2013, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locke cole

So, is there really TF2 mercs in this game??

Yes.

01-18-2013, 02:49 AM	#1
Aldurin Lakitu Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4,648	Dear Sonic Team: I don't even know anymore (Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed) So I was completely disinterested in all sonic-based racing games after Sonic R (see the JonTron episode on it to save yourself from playing it), but then Nerf Now makes a joke based on how the PC verison of Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed has 3 of the TF2 mercenaries as playable characters (through promotion for at least one of them? it's not entirely clear). So I took a closer look at the game . . . Now, before you blatantly point out how I'm wrong about my opinions on racing games, understand that I hate Mario Kart (double dash was meh for me, to preemptively respond to those of you who want to counterpoint) because Jak X was all that but better, and wish for said game with accessible multiplayer (PC for shenanergans please, Naughty Dog). I just don't know, this is like Sony trying to compete against Smash Bros. by releasing PASBR in the sense that this is Not-Mario-Kart-Because-It's-Sonic. The main difference is that Mario is stagnating in its own reputation of games that are eternally cloned, while SEGA is actually trying to innovate its way into that prized position in racing games. I'm actually interested, I haven't bought it yet and I still have a couple weeks before the promotion and discount disappear, but I'm actually finding myself fond of the idea of a decent Sonic-based racing game with crossovers from other cool things, especially since this is one of those few cases where Valve loosens the death grip on their property for anything that isn't hat-promotions. But this is a Sonic game, of a franchise many declare should have died before it stepped into the PS3/360 era (and you can't blame them), so I'm stuck in this limbo of what the fuck do I do. I can either buy it and risk disappointment, wait for Yahtzee to review it and risk detached disappointment that one would have for a man too large to maintain his balance, or try to ignore what was one of my favorite franchises in the past and go on with my life until someone points out that they're releasing Sonic Adventure 3. Anyone else have opinions and/or conflicts over this?

01-18-2013, 03:44 AM	#2
Arcanum Strike the Earth! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,185	Ristar isn't a playable character. This game isn't worth your time. __________________ POS Almighty has spoken.

01-18-2013, 09:25 AM	#4
Kyanbu The Legend Local Rookie Indie Dev Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,497	1. The franchise got revived thanks to Sonic Generations and Sega's actually taking their time for once (new Sonic won't be till early/late 2014). 2. This is a Sega All Stars game. Not a Sonic title. REALLY getting sick of people thinking it's a Sonic game when it's obivously a Sega All Stars Title. Sonic was only added to the name because of the lack luster sales of all the previous Sega All Stars games. Given the few things Yuji said/hinted about Sega's current Secret Sonic Game during his post Sonic Generations interview. It may as well be Sonic Adventure 3 (technically 5 as 06 was SA3 and Unleashed was SA4). Last edited by Kyanbu The Legend; 01-18-2013 at 09:44 AM.

01-18-2013, 10:34 AM	#5
Bells That's so PC of you Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a Server-sided Dimension where time is meaningless Posts: 10,490	Sonic Allstars Racing Transformed!! Or... "Our physics are so bad we can't decide if this vehicle behaves like an boat, car or aircraft, so... it's all of it!" __________________ *BELLS STORE : Clothes! You wear* them! Free US Shipping Subscription System? WTF?! Zazzle Black!**

01-18-2013, 04:12 AM	#3
Ramary HE OPENS THE DOOR TO HIS DARK PAST Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Some craphole Posts: 770	As far as I am concerned Sonic is right by me now after Generations. I heard the kart game was alright. Might get it on sale...which is how I am treating a lot of games lately. As for you, check other reviews, since it has been out on console for awhile already.

01-18-2013, 11:12 AM	#7
Bum Bill Bee Boo Buddy Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 454	Yeah, but Diddy Kong racing didn't have the ability to transform between cars boats or planes. What you picked is what got you through the whole track. ...or thats how I remembered it anyway.

01-18-2013, 11:19 AM	#9
Bum Bill Bee Boo Buddy Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 454	I'm more surpirsed at Wreck it Ralph being playable myself.