The alternate-worlds idea genuinely energizes every race and sets the game apart from its rivals. Rich in content and devilishly paced, it stands out as one of the best kart racers outside Nintendo.
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Category
Racing4 players3+
Split screen
Description
A kart racer in the Sonic series published by Sega in 2025. Its signature is passing through travel rings that fling the race into an alternate world mid-lap, transforming the track and the handling. Customizable cars, a stacked roster and a driving soundtrack serve up snappy arcade competition for up to four locally.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
The Sonic series always cares for its music: high-energy electro-rock tracks, remixes of cult themes and rhythms that match the races' acceleration. The rousing soundtrack multiplies the sense of speed and stays in your head long after you put the controller down.
Gameplay
"Masterful"
Passing through travel rings transforms driving mid-race: the track and handling change halfway, forcing adaptation. Paired with snappy drifts and vehicle customization, this gameplay offers a richness rare for the kart racer.
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The sense of speed and the mid-race jumps into alternate worlds deliver an immediate thrill. From the first event, the snappy drifts and spectacular transitions grab you, and the arcade fun bursts out without demanding any learning curve.
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾10 GB📅25/09/2025
Published by Sega
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
Some events climax in boss races against giant foes woven into the track, which you must dodge and strike while keeping pace. These spectacle spikes, juiced by the world transitions, energize the campaign with an extra thrill.
Better with friends
In split-screen for up to four, races become a festival of upsets: alternate worlds and items flip standings at every corner. Fierce competition and guaranteed laughter make this kart racer an ideal pick for evenings with friends.
