Sonic Rivals

"Sonic Rivals is the latest in Sega's long line of games featuring the ring-collecting blue hedgehog. However, like Sonic's more recent adventures, Sonic Rivals takes the hedgehog on an adventure that's a change of pace from his traditional platforming roots. The game is being developed in the Canadian wilds by Backbone Entertainment's Vancouver branch and serves up a mix of racing and action. We had the chance to look at a near final version of the game, which is shaping up well."

"Sonic Rivals keeps it simple and offers plenty of high-speed thrills, though it also has its share of frustrating moments."

"Fast, frenetic, but facetious fun."

"Sonic Rivals updates the classic 16-bit formula for modern handhelds. It mixes snazzy visuals with a good sense of speed, so there's little doubt hardcore Sonic fans will find a lot to like. Plus, it has a rewarding multiplayer mode and wager system, which only adds to the experience. Still, it has a few problems, namely in the areas of course design and control, but none of them completely destroy the experience."