Competition for Mario Kart?

Sonic and comrades pale to attack Mario Kart and come with decent speed, action and more glee therefore. Mario Kart has remained for years across the system at the top of Funracer and there have been many attempts to beat the number one, but so far all have failed miserably. At first glance this seems to be in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing by no means so.

The scenes of racing and other mini-games are impressive and detailed. They are based on various games by SEGA. Similarly, all known SEGA characters such as Shadow, Amy, Ryo Hazuki, Ulala or Tails get their own place including their individual vehicle on the grid. 22 familiar characters can be found in the game. Sonic beaches or Amigo Party routes offer funky track layout through the water, through loops or in the middle of a rainbow, it is boring to these race courses ever and there are all 24 pieces. But there are darker areas in which there may be raced, so do not wonder if suddenly jumps a zombie in front of your vehicle. From such obstacles are many: giant robots, heavy traffic in downtown or jumping fish can be a pain.

Game modes are enough to choose from, these are also available in multiplayer. From normal race mode and battle mode KO races there are also arenas in which for example may be 'Catch' played. In single player mode, as usual, various trophies can be disputed. The missions are varied and demanding. Graduated races and missions bring SEGA Miles may give shopped vigorously with those. Unlockable are lines, characters and music. Worth mentioning here is the excellent soundtrack that matches the Fun action and brings some well-known songs.

Shoot from the slopes

Everyone's favorite weapons and items can of course be collected and used at the right moment. The front man be popped while the man behind must dodge nasty mines or bombs huge boxing front of the bib. Almost all the weapons can be fired at will backwards or forwards. The whole happens in a murderous speed that one is no time to think. This action is impressive and makes especially in multiplayer addictive!

Here, then, fun is guaranteed, and can enjoy up to four players simultaneously on one screen. Unfortunately, here comes also the biggest drawback of the game increasingly to the fore: Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing never runs almost liquid across the screen. Technically, the graphics engine is probably often overwhelmed with the many animated effects and objects. Often arises why ever so much unnecessary effects used at once the question of the spoils the fun and the otherwise beautiful graphic is spoiled by the framerate dips. Online, up to eight racers compete against each other and shoot each other off the track.

Unfortunately, not liquid

If the stuttering would not be many could better admire the sharp textures and beautifully detailed modeled objects and characters. Overall, the graphics are really well done, but it is sometimes so colorful that you lose track in the race and veering off the track. This could have been avoided by a unique light source had been used and not everything is simple and brightly illuminated. The darker the racetracks is better resolved.

Conclusion

Mario Kart is not met by Tron, but SEGA delivers a very good Funracer which can be addictive. Especially in multiplayer mode makes the game really fun. Once you get used to something at the race control passes well out of hand and you will drift like a pro at the corners. This is boosted and geballert like crazy. But unfortunately, the many jerks spoil the fun. SEGA & Sonic All-Star Racing is still a real Mario Kart challenger who can not hide consumption.