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Team Sonic Racing (チームソニックレーシング) is a racing game developed by Sumo Digital released in May 2019. This is the third racing game developed by the studio, following Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. The game was initially teased at the "Gotta Go Fast" panel at SXSW 2018 on 16 March 2018, and the game's title was fully revealed on 30 May 2018.
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Gameplay
Much like its predecessors, Team Sonic Racing is a kart racing game where characters compete in races in sports cars. Unlike the previous games, the cast and locations are entirely from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The Wisps now function as the power-ups in the game, and racers can use up to 14 kinds of Wisps to help themselves or to hinder their rivals[32], such as using White Wisps for a speed boost, using Orange or Crimson Wisps as projectiles to throw at rivals, or Blue and Black Wisps to drop hazards behind their car. Players can also achieve speed boosts by successfully drifting around corners or by performing tricks while in midair.
Every character is categorised into a type with specific character skills tied to either Speed, Technique and Power[33]. Each of the three types have a special ability and exclusive Wisp power-ups:
- Speed-type characters have the best top speed and can use a Radial Burst[34] after a long drift that briefly shields them from incoming attacks. They also get the Red Burst as an exclusive pickup.
- Technique-type characters have better handling than other characters and can go off-road without slowing down. They also get exclusive access to the Magenta Rhythm.
- Power-type characters have better boost and defense, and the ability to drive through obstacles on the track without spinning out. They can also exclusively use Pink Spikes and Violet Void.
There are also unlockable game-changing vehicle customization options known as Performance Parts that adjust the performance and appearance of a playable character's vehicle, with each character getting 9 parts to choose from.[32] Players can also customise each car's appearance with paint jobs, decals and horns. New parts and bonus items can be earned from Mod Pods, a gacha system that awards a random Bonus Item, Performance Part or Car Cosmetic for 10 Credits, earned by scoring in any mode.
As the game's title suggests, team-based gameplay has a high focus; players can race either by themselves or as a team, with four teams of three characters racing at a time. In the latter case, teammates can work together to win races by sharing power-ups and speed boosts, as well as using various team moves and effects. When performing enough team-specific actions, teams can fill an Ultimate Meter, allowing the use of a special driving technique called the Team Ultimate that allows them to plow through the opposition.[32] All three members of a team need to place high together to get a greater point reward, as only one member of the team placing high will not be enough. The team with the most points are declared the winners. Free-for-all Standard Races are also an option, allowing players to race without team-based mechanics.
The game can be played in single-player or co-op, with up to 12 players racing online at the same time and 4-player split screen support. There are various offline/online modes to play, including Grand Prix Mode, Exhibition Race, Time Trial and Team Adventure Mode.[32] In Team Adventure, the player will play through the story and take part in various challenges that award stars and keys for fulfilling certain conditions.
Characters
Team Sonic Racing features 15 playable characters, with three per team. The following is a list of the characters:
Character | Image | Type | Vehicle | Base Stats |
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Sonic the Hedgehog | Speed | Speed Star |
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Miles "Tails" Prower | Technique | Whirlwind Sport |
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Knuckles the Echidna | Power | Land Breaker |
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Team Dark | ||||
Shadow the Hedgehog | Speed | Dark Reaper |
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Rouge the Bat | Technique | Lip Spyder |
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E-123 Omega | Power | Cross Dozer |
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Team Rose | ||||
Amy Rose | Speed | Pink Cabriolet |
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Four Chao (Neutral, Hero, Dark & Omochao) | Technique | Chao Pod |
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Big the Cat | Power | Frog Cruiser |
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Team Vector | ||||
Vector the Crocodile | Power | Beat Monster |
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Silver the Hedgehog | Technique | Lightron |
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Blaze the Cat | Speed | Royal Chariot |
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Team Eggman | ||||
Dr. Eggman | Technique | Egg Booster |
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Metal Sonic | Speed | Formula M |
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Zavok | Power | Road Dragoon |
Stages
Team Sonic Racing features a total of 21 race tracks spread out across 7 Zones, based on locations from past Sonic the Hedgehog games. Some tracks make a return from previous racing games.
Promotional material
Artwork
Team Rose reveal
Team Vector reveal
Team Eggman reveal
Concept art
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Physical scans
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External links
- Official website (English)
- Official website (Japanese)
- Team Sonic Racing on Steam
- Team Sonic Racing on PlayStation Store: JP, US, UK, FR, DE, ES, IT, AU
- Team Sonic Racing on Microsoft Store: US, UK, FR, DE, ES, IT, AU
- Nintendo catalogue page: JP, US, UK, FR, DE, ES, IT, AU
- Team Sonic Racing Reveal trailer on YouTube
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 PlayStation Store (en-us; UP0177-CUSA10998_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:47)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 PlayStation Store (en-gb; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:22)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 PlayStation Store (fr-fr; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:41)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 PlayStation Store (de-de; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:44)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 PlayStation Store (es-es; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:51)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 PlayStation Store (it-it; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:52)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 PlayStation Store (ja-jp; JP0177-CUSA12713_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:56)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 PlayStation Store (en-au; EP0177-CUSA11115_00-TEAMSONICRACING1) (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 14:53)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:11)
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot:overviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:03)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:05)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 https://www.microsoft.com/de-de/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:09)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 https://www.microsoft.com/es-es/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:08)
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 https://www.microsoft.com/it-it/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:10)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/p/team-sonic-racing/c2q9fw49h8k3?activetab=pivot%3Aoverviewtab (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:14)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/team-sonic-racing-switch/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-08 17:41)
- ↑ http://archive.fo/gzVpU
- ↑ http://archive.fo/Nc9PL
- ↑ http://archive.fo/57xPS
- ↑ http://archive.fo/sj98N
- ↑ http://archive.fo/XaNBC
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 http://archive.fo/kw8NC
- ↑ @sonic_hedgehog on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-07 22:56)
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/ (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:23)
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=uk (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:26)
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=fr (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:30)
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=de (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:33)
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=es (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:37)
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=it (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:39)
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=jp (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:43)
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 https://store.steampowered.com/app/785260/Team_Sonic_Racing/?cc=au (Wayback Machine: 2019-05-21 15:45)
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 32.2 32.3 File:TSR Fact Sheet - FINAL.pdf
- ↑ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/sonic-hedgehog-returns-new-racing-game-1117154 (Wayback Machine: 2019-01-07 23:01)
- ↑ File:TeamSonicRacing Steam manual.pdf, page 26
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 35.3 35.4 35.5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWlbiwT2_9g
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