Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Is Out of This World—A Review
The Sonic franchise has been on a roll recently. They’ve set a high bar with recent amazing games like Sonic Frontiers and Sonic X Shadow Generations. Not only that, but they are directly competing against Mario Kart here. So, how did they do? The answer: they nailed it. Oddly enough, though, the thing that makes Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds so incredible isn’t the gimmick of changing dimensions mid-race but, rather, everything else about it.
First, except for a few comic-exclusive characters, everyone is playable. Want to play as Shadow the Hedgehog? Go for it! Want to play as Team Chaotix? All three are playable! Do you want to play as Big the Cat? Of course you do! Not only that, but all of the non-DLC characters have unique rival interactions with the rest of the cast that add a bit of charm to the race.
Speaking of choice, characters aren’t the only thing to pick from. There are a ton of different vehicles and vehicle customization options that allow you to personalize your experience and race the way you want to.
The graphics are absolutely beautiful and the soundtrack is, as always, amazing. Each and every single track is so gorgeous that you almost want to slow down and admire it… but then you’ll lose the race, so it probably isn’t a good idea.
Overall, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is easily one of the best games of this year. The only thing I can even think of complaining about is the fact that my homework has kept me from playing more—easily a 10/10 experience I would recommend to anyone.
