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Sonic Riders (Europe)

GameCube
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Reviewed in
2006
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Sonic on a hoverboard with weird physics. So-so glide feel, confusing tracks, and a poorly explained air system. A forgettable spin-off despite a couple of decent boost ideas.

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Category
Racing 1 player 3+
Description
Futuristic Sonic racing on gravity-defying boards. Published by Sega, released in March 2006. Over a dozen characters from the saga, customisable air-boards, drift and grind mechanics and four-player split-screen multiplayer. Worldwide release.

Sonic Riders review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,2 GB 📅17/03/2006
Published by Sega

Sonic Riders (GameCube) price, value & rarity

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 $42 Q6 complete
 $54 Q10 new
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Other versions
Sonic Riders
USA
21/02/2006
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Sonic Riders
Japan
23/02/2006
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Is Sonic Riders still worth playing in 2026?

Released in 2006, this Sega racer swaps running for futuristic boards, in an extreme gliding spirit fitting for Sonic. Managing compressed air, turns and shortcuts demands a learning curve that rewards mastery. The dynamic art direction and the sustained speed give it a particular signature. The demanding handling and a sometimes messy readability put people off at first, yet fans of arcade racing and of Sonic find a snappy experience that opens up with practice.

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