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| + | ==EGM== | ||
| + | ===Saturn Previews - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | A brief-one page preview of ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the December 1997 issue of American gaming magazine ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. The article erroneously claims that ''Sonic R'' started off as a continuation of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]''. | ||
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| + | ===Review - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | A single-column review of ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the February 1998 issue of American gaming magazine ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. The game received scores of 8, 8, 8 and 7 overall from each reviewer, with a 9 for visuals, 6 for sound, 7 for ingenuity and 7 for replay. | ||
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| + | {{magthumb|Electronic gaming monthly 103 - 1998 feb -112.jpg|Page 112}} | ||
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| + | ==GamePro== | ||
| + | ===Sneak Previews - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | a one-page preview from a 60 percent complete prototype of ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the December 1997 issue of American gaming magazine ''GamePro''. It appears to be from a newer build than the [[Preview - Sonic R (GamePro, October 1997)|October preview]] ''GamePro'' gave, but still has the prototype racer icons on the side. | ||
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| + | ===Saturn ProReview - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | A single-page review of ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the February 1998 issue of American gaming magazine ''GamePro''. The reviewer, Dan Elektro, ultimately gave the title a mixed review, with control and graphics getting a 3 out of 5 and sound and fun factor a 2.5. | ||
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| + | ==Tips & Tricks== | ||
| + | ===Preview - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | A short preview of ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the September 1997 issue of American gaming magazine ''Tips & Tricks''. The article is notable for two reasons: it features [[Resort Island]] set during the evening (when the [[Sega Saturn]] version did not have time-of-day changes) and its use of prototype box art. | ||
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| + | ==Ultra Game Players== | ||
| + | ===Preview - ''Sonic R''=== | ||
| + | A five-page preview feature covering ''[[Sonic R]]'' in the November 1997 issue of American gaming magazine ''Ultra Game Players''. The last two pages feature an interview with [[Yuji Naka]]. | ||
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| + | ==Unknown== | ||
| + | ===Preview - ''Sonic R'' (July 1997)=== | ||
| + | A short overview from an unknown French magazine covering the 1997 [[E3]] showing of ''[[Sonic R]]''. This scan is particularly notable for its prototype screenshots not seen in any other media. | ||
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Revision as of 08:13, 10 March 2019
This page has a list of magazine articles for Sonic R.
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"What's Going Down at Sega?" Paragraph mentioning "Sonic Racing", Sega's answer to Mario Kart. | ||
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"New Games: Sonic R" Short article showing an early demo of the game, said to be 20% complete. | ||
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"The Red-Hot Rumours Dept. Burning Up!" Short paragraph mentioning Sonic R, which also suggests Mighty the Armadillo will be in the game. | ||
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"Saturn Preview: Sonic R" A short preview of Sonic R in the October 1997 issue of American gaming magazine Game Informer. The screenshots are from a "40% complete" build. | ||
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"Coming Soon: Sonic R" A five page "exclusive" preview of Sonic R following its showing at E3 1997. The last page features an interview with Kats Sato. | ||
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"Sonic R: Catch Him if You Can!" One-page article about the game as shown at E3 1997. | ||
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"News: Sonic R" | ||
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"Sonic R" | ||
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"Sonic R" | ||
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"Coming Soon: Sonic R" A second preview of Sonic R in the UK's Sega Saturn Magazine. The last page features an interview with Traveller's Tales programmer Jon Burton. | ||
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"Sneak Previews: Sonic R" | ||
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"Showcase: Sonic R" | ||
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"Preview: Sonic R" | ||
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"Review: Sonic R" | ||
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"Review: Sonic R" A four-page review of Sonic R in the UK's Sega Saturn Magazine. The game was very well received, with a 95% graphics rating, 90% sound, 92% playability, 93% lastability, and an overall 93% score. | ||
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"Tests: Sonic R" | ||
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"Sonic R Supersonic Race Guide" Three-page guide to the Saturn game, consisting of maps for the first four stages, with coin and Chaos Emerald locations. Also included are tips for beating the "Mecha" challenges. | ||
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"Sonic R Players Guide" | ||
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"Review: Sonic R" | ||
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"Saturn: Sonic R" | ||
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"Tips: Sonic R" | ||
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Contents
Full-length articles
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EGM
Saturn Previews - Sonic R
A brief-one page preview of Sonic R in the December 1997 issue of American gaming magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly. The article erroneously claims that Sonic R started off as a continuation of Sonic X-treme.
Review - Sonic R
A single-column review of Sonic R in the February 1998 issue of American gaming magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly. The game received scores of 8, 8, 8 and 7 overall from each reviewer, with a 9 for visuals, 6 for sound, 7 for ingenuity and 7 for replay.
GamePro
Sneak Previews - Sonic R
a one-page preview from a 60 percent complete prototype of Sonic R in the December 1997 issue of American gaming magazine GamePro. It appears to be from a newer build than the October preview GamePro gave, but still has the prototype racer icons on the side.
Saturn ProReview - Sonic R
A single-page review of Sonic R in the February 1998 issue of American gaming magazine GamePro. The reviewer, Dan Elektro, ultimately gave the title a mixed review, with control and graphics getting a 3 out of 5 and sound and fun factor a 2.5.
Tips & Tricks
Preview - Sonic R
A short preview of Sonic R in the September 1997 issue of American gaming magazine Tips & Tricks. The article is notable for two reasons: it features Resort Island set during the evening (when the Sega Saturn version did not have time-of-day changes) and its use of prototype box art.
Ultra Game Players
Preview - Sonic R
A five-page preview feature covering Sonic R in the November 1997 issue of American gaming magazine Ultra Game Players. The last two pages feature an interview with Yuji Naka.
Unknown
Preview - Sonic R (July 1997)
A short overview from an unknown French magazine covering the 1997 E3 showing of Sonic R. This scan is particularly notable for its prototype screenshots not seen in any other media.
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