Sega's new kart racing game is surprisingly fun and worth buying - just not on the Wii. If you have a PS3 or XBox 360 and have been looking for a solidly fun kart racer that isn't just a disappointing version of Mario Kart, you've found a contender. When it comes to the Wii, it's a better idea to just stick with Mario Kart, the clear winner in this genre. For other consoles, Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing delivers a racer that rides like Mario with its responsive controls and excellent track design. Sonic also adds a few twists such as the items rock-paper-scissors effect where you can use some items to defend against others. Despite some background choppiness at higher speeds, the stages are visually compelling, and the music is appropriately energetic for a racing game (although I do recommend turning off the commentary as it can become grating quickly). The online play sees little downturn in quality with the only notable difference being that you cannot perform "All-Star Moves," special abilities exclusive to each character. This game is well worth owning on PS3 or XBox 360.
Overall rating: 8/10
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