Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds mixes up the kart racing formula in an interesting way that works incredibly well. The transition from one course to another mid-race is seamless and afterwards, you’ll be wondering why every other kart racer doesn’t do this. The progression system could do with some tinkering, but other than that this is a perfect contender for the karting crown.

Taking the Kart genre to a new level... or new worlds.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review (PS5) – As I talked about in my hands-on preview, Sonic The Hedgehog has a storied history with the racing subgenre. With the obligation of most franchises having dipped their toes into the kart-racing pool, it feels like a uniquely natural fit for the Blue Blur, with his emphasis on speed. And while I could quite easily go down the route of examining his entire history with the sport, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds exists as a brilliant time capsule of the various forms that Sonic Racing has taken over the years, in its highs and its lows. For all of my trepidation from the early playtests up until now, I am thoroughly shocked that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds may genuinely deliver on its promise to outdo a certain other high-profile release this year. For as unbelievable as it sounds, CrossWorlds puts up a genuine alternative to an otherwise dominant figure, and I’m so happy that it does.