Each character has individual attributes and abilities. Sonic R features ten playable racers four characters are initially available while the other six are secret characters that become available when the player completes certain in-game objectives. See also: List of Sonic the Hedgehog video game characters Īside from the main game, there is also a "Time Attack" mode, where the player races solo to get the fastest time, and a two player multi-player mode. The player can also configure the game to randomly select the weather for each race. While mostly aesthetic, the "snow" option causes bodies of water to freeze, allowing characters to run over it, rather than sinking to the bottom and slowing down its speed. Sonic R allows the player to select the type of weather ("clear", "rain", and "snow") seen during races. Collection of other special items, such as "Sonic Tokens" and the Chaos Emeralds, may lead to the unlocking of secret characters. "Item Panels" bestow a random advantage such as speed increase or shields that grant abilities such as being able to run across water or attract nearby rings.
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Rings, a staple Sonic series item, are abundant on tracks the player can exchange a certain number of collected rings to gain a temporary boost of speed or open doors leading to short cuts or special items. The race tracks, while original creations, are thematically based on the art style and environments of classic Sonic games such as Sonic the Hedgehog's " Green Hill Zone" and Sonic the Hedgehog 2's "Chemical Plant Zone." ĭuring each race the player is able to collect items scattered in various areas on the tracks that bestow advantages. While the gameplay is considered similar to kart racing games such as the Mario Kart series, Sonic R places an emphasis on jumping and exploration as each race track has multiple paths and hidden areas. The ten playable characters all have unique attributes and abilities, which fall in line with the respective character's usual abilities, such as Sonic having the fastest speed, or Knuckles being able to glide.
The players select one of ten different playable Sonic the Hedgehog characters and participate in a footrace in one of five available race tracks, competing for the fastest time ahead of the other racers. Sonic R is a racing video game featuring single-player and multiplayer game modes. Sonic racing in the "Resort Island" race track in Sonic R. Sonic R was praised by critics for being one of the few Sonic games featuring 3D computer graphics on the Sega Saturn but was also criticized for its poor game controls and short length. The game's story focuses the characters' efforts to win a series of races and prevent Doctor Robotnik from stealing the Chaos Emeralds and enslaving the world. In the game, players can take control of one of ten Sonic series characters and participate in races on various Sonic-themed race tracks. Sonic R is the third Sonic racing game and the last of two Sonic games to be co-developed by Traveller's Tales and Sonic Team.
It was re-released for the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube as part of the Sonic Gems Collection. The game was released in North America on October 21, 1997, and in Europe, Australia and Japan later the same year.
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Sonic R is a racing video game developed by Traveller's Tales and Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn and Microsoft Windows as part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
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