In a delightful twist of nostalgia and creativity, the latest review of Crossworlds shines a light on the vibrant fangame scene that continues to satiate the appetite of Sonic racing enthusiasts. Notably, projects like Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers are keeping the spirit alive and kicking.
Need to Know
Release date: January 31, 2013
Expect to pay:
Developer: Sumo Digital
Publisher: Sega
Reviewed on: Core i7-6700K, 16GB RAM, GTX 980
Steam Deck: Verified
Link: Steam
Imagine the thrill of executing sick drifts across the deck of an aircraft carrier from After Burner, all while embodying a tank-driving general from Company of Heroes. The unexpected mash-up of characters and settings invites players to unleash their creativity in ways previously unimagined. You might find yourself wanting to unleash a swarm of bees upon Tails as a Roman centurion from Total War, or to soar through a level from Sonic 3 as the renowned racing driver Danica Patrick.
Harvest time
And then there’s the undeniable star of Racing Transformed: a Football Manager character, a regular guy in a football-themed car, who exuberantly shouts “get in!” as he tumbles from a collapsing bridge in Panzer Dragoon Saga and transforms into a boat. This whimsical blend of nostalgia and innovation is a testament to the creative spirit that thrives within the gaming community.
It is a joyous occasion to witness such imaginative endeavors, where the boundaries of a ’90s console brand are not just respected but joyfully shattered and shared with the gaming populace. The excitement is palpable, and the possibilities are endless.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed review (2018)
Special commentary on this classic PC Gamer re-review provided by: <span class="personstrapline”>Archive Spelunker
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<span class="personname”>Justin Wagner
In a delightful twist of nostalgia and creativity, the latest review of Crossworlds shines a light on the vibrant fangame scene that continues to satiate the appetite of Sonic racing enthusiasts. Notably, projects like Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers are keeping the spirit alive and kicking.
Need to Know
Imagine the thrill of executing sick drifts across the deck of an aircraft carrier from After Burner, all while embodying a tank-driving general from Company of Heroes. The unexpected mash-up of characters and settings invites players to unleash their creativity in ways previously unimagined. You might find yourself wanting to unleash a swarm of bees upon Tails as a Roman centurion from Total War, or to soar through a level from Sonic 3 as the renowned racing driver Danica Patrick.
Harvest time
And then there’s the undeniable star of Racing Transformed: a Football Manager character, a regular guy in a football-themed car, who exuberantly shouts “get in!” as he tumbles from a collapsing bridge in Panzer Dragoon Saga and transforms into a boat. This whimsical blend of nostalgia and innovation is a testament to the creative spirit that thrives within the gaming community.
It is a joyous occasion to witness such imaginative endeavors, where the boundaries of a ’90s console brand are not just respected but joyfully shattered and shared with the gaming populace. The excitement is palpable, and the possibilities are endless.