Gamespot offers up their ASR preview
Ryan Bloom | August 27, 2009
What’s new, what’s different, and more
Given that Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing was playable on the show floor at German’s GamesCom, it’s no surprise that many gaming websites are weighing in on this latest build of the game. This time, its Gamespot – with Gamespot UK’s Luke Anderson giving us the skinny.
“There were a few new tracks on show at GamesCom, including the fun casino park roulette raceway level. This track harks back to Sonic the Hedgehog 2′s Casino Night levels, and you get to race around roulette boards, pool tables, and other casino-themed games. All-Stars Racing’s appeal will no doubt be its competitive multiplayer, and the game will support up to eight players on consoles (including four-player split-screen) and four players on the DS.“
While we knew about Sonic’s All-Star ability (transforming in to Super Sonic for a limited period of time), Luke gives us a taste of what the other characters may have up their sleeve:
“When the power move is executed, Alex Kidd’s vehicle turns into his trademarked helicopter, and you can shoot at other competitors. Beat’s move, on the other hand, lets you ride his skateboard and tag other enemies with spray paint. Billy’s move is probably the most hilarious, though, and he rides atop a giant egg, crushing all opponents that get in his way.“
I personally find the line about Beat’s supposed “skateboard” weirdly interesting, given that there is something of a bitter rivalry between Skateboarders and Rollerbladers. Plus, you know, the whole thing regarding the fact that Beat himself is never portrayed as being a skateboarder in any of the Jet Set Radio games. Still, Luke’s preview rolls on:
“The first thing we noticed about All-Stars Racing is how crisp the environments are, and things looked so smooth that we were surprised to discover it wasn’t running at 60 frames per second. Both the characters and levels feature a bright colour palette, making the whole game look bright and cheery. The game looks like it will be a lot of fun, and we’re glad to see some of Sega’s less prominent characters making an appearance (note to Sega: please include Wonder Boy).“
There seems to be a growing amount of positive chatter surrounding this title. Here’s hoping.
Filed Under Gaming News, Sega, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Sonic Scene
Sounds great! Now I want this game even more! Cool with the casino level! I’m happy that it’s based on the one in Sonic 2! Because I have that game and it’s one of the best!
So now I think I’ll buy this!
I guess the level they called ‘Casino Night’ is actually ‘Casino Park’/'Bingo Highway’ from Sonic Heroes.
i wonder if anyone knows Knuckles’s special power move. they mentioned the other new characters…
Dangit. Get Vectorman in there, now. And while you’re at it, give us Ristar.
WOOOW AWSOME, I got my fingers cross to see Metal Sonic in there!!!
, they should include some stages like Adabat hehe, and that stage from Space Channel 5 (that we saw in Sega Superstars Tennis), but I only want METAL SONIC in there PLEASE SEGA 
“The game looks like it will be a lot of fun, and we’re glad to see some of Sega’s less prominent characters making an appearance ”
Gamespot score – 3/10
^ Lower…
i’m poor…. i dont hav a x-box 360!!! T3T
life sucks!!!
Wait, hld on… A reviewer actually is looking forward to a Sonic game?! Oh happy days!
Ristar, Vectorman, and Wonder Boy. Come on, Sumo, you can do it! And why don’t you throw in a few stages from all three games while you’re at it. It would be SO sweet. Ooh, and maybe Shinobi, too.
Also, along with a suggestion from one of the Kotaku editors, include the SEGA screaming guy somewhere, particularly as an announcer/commentator. That would just be… well… SEGA!
Sonic Unleashed : Knuckles was the last Sonic character for the game sadly at least Metal Sonic is playable in M.S.A.T.O.W.G
still waiting for nights and ristar
NiGHTS is SEGA’s Starfox, he doesn’t get many games but you still manage to see him everywhere, he’s definately in this game. I’d die if Sketch Turner showed up though.
■Edwin Shy: I’ve read that to man, but unfortunatly I don’t own a WII sistem (I onw a Xbox 360) so I could not play M&S.A.T.O.W.G. Life Sucks :’(
But I hoping with all my heart that SEGA remembers Metal Sonic and inclue it in S&SASR
@Milo: Don’t get excited. This has happened way too many times before; the previews are always positive. IGN was all over SU (take my word for it I don’t feel like tracking back through archives looking for it), and then look what happened.
@Tailsthehedgehog: I know! But the reviewers are just getting crazy when the game is out. It’s the previwes you should listen to. That’s where they are normal!
Sonic Unleashed : Maybe Metal Sonic will appear as a Background character like he did in Sega Superstars Tennis