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Sonic Rivals returns to PSP

Sega bringing confrontational 2D action platformer back to Sony's portable platform this fall.

Despite initially being utterly disavowed by its creators, Sonic cast his speedy blue streak on both current-generation handheld systems in 2006, appearing as Sonic Rush on the Nintendo DS and Sonic Rivals on the PlayStation Portable. And as it did with the DS iteration in April, Sega announced today it would be giving Sonic Rivals another run on Sony's portable platform in the form of Sonic Rivals 2.

As with the first Sonic Rivals, Sonic Rivals 2 squares off speedsters from past Sonic games mano-a-mano over the course of labyrinthine levels. To the offerings, Sega will be adding a new multiplayer battle mode, which lets two players use the PSP's game-sharing functionality to compete in six different ad hoc races using a single copy of the game. A single-player free play mode has also been added, as have new playable characters, such as fan-favorite Tails.

Sega will also be attempting to improve upon Sonic Rivals 2's forerunner. Set to be included in the upcoming 2D action platformer is a revamped "jostling" mechanic, as well as new power-ups and weapons. An expanded collectible card game mode featuring an additional 150 cards will allow fans to further customize their runners and unlock extras.

Sonic Rivals 2 will be available exclusively for the PlayStation Portable this fall. It has not yet been rated or priced.

Tom Magrino
By Tom Magrino

Tom Magrino has covered the games industry since 2006. He's been compared to Steve Martin by Ozzy Osbourne and Daniel Craig by Tim Schafer. His voice, heard largely on GameSpot's podcast, recalls that of Kermit the Frog. It ain't easy bein' Magreen.

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Newave 5 pts

If they put Rouge in this I'll buy it.. otherwise I'll do with this what I did with the first one, ignore it and pretend it dun even exist! "fan-favorite Tails"? Unfunniest joke I've heard all week..

shatgan2222 5 pts

I didn't like the other one, hope this one turns up right.

Pazy160 9 pts

Sonic Rivals was great, personally, and im glad to see another one. Id also love to see another Sonic Adventure game, Ive spent many a night playing the same level over and over again to get my time down. Sonic owns, even now where the quality has lessened I still think the majority of Sonic games are great.

travman4673 5 pts

The first one was mediocre. Hopefully this one will have improvements.

dekasuperlink 5 pts

Sonic stinks!! Rush was ok, but rivals was trash.

RunningMansKid 8 pts

how about a Sonic Adventure type game? sonic rivals sucked so bad. I got it for free and STILL sold it.

The_loser15 5 pts

Oh god. Not another one! The first wasn't that good. Rush I don't mind that was good on the DS.

thps48 5 pts

Why is this article on the Rush A. page?

zombey1333 5 pts

Impossible...sega trying to improve on something instead of leaving it pretty much the same or dumbing it down further? I'll believe it when I see it o.0

SuperSonicx2005 5 pts

oh yeah I can't wait to get Sonic Rivals 2 this fall I already got the first one I can't wait to play this game

MonkeyMan1644 5 pts

Damn, and I haven't even bought the first Sonic Rivals.

Hater3000 5 pts

Put more than 6 levels Sega.I mean put 18 for Sonic Sake.

wolfboy20 5 pts

Sounds Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

kaelishida 5 pts

sounds nice. hopefully they add more depth this time

axia_777 5 pts

Sweet sweet news. PSP Sonic on the go. That is going to be fun.

RaiKageRyu 14 pts

they should just make a 2D one. Hi-res sprites, you will be able to get from the PSP, and wide stages as well.

Nharia12 5 pts

Please let this be the game that finally brings Sonic his glory back. At one time he rivaled Mario, but now he's stuck in mediocre games that do nothing for him.

Erinaceus1991 5 pts

Say, Mr. Jeffrey...how's that "hiatus" with Sonic coming along? He probably meant it for console Sonics, but even so, the milking continues. Though I may be a Sonic fan, I'm pretty apathetic towards this one. And to all idiots who whine that Sonic should star in nothing but 2D sidescrolling platformers: Shut up. SHUT THE !@#$ UP! I am tired of reading such asanine comments.

STARS_Splinter 5 pts

awesome... Sonic Rivals has been the best Son ic game for a long, long time- its the most true to the spirit of the original games. A sequel is great news!

mr_killer_man 5 pts

Never liked playing Sonic. Not much to it. Run fast and collect rings.

flamesta99 5 pts

A port of Sonic Adventure 2 would make me happy. My favorite game off all time. The only reason I won't buy rivals is because its a racer, I have nothing against racing games I just want to be able to explore a little.

DJ_Nario 5 pts

-Squirrel-, you should really check out Sonic Rush for the DS. I haven't played such an awesome 2D Sonic game since Sonic and Knuckles for the Sega Genesis and the music is absolutely amazing (in fact, that's why I got it; Hideki Naganuma is a beast). Please please please get it.

Bowser05 5 pts

Hmm...I've been holding off on Sonic Rivals utnil it is around 5 bucks. If the sequel turns out to be somewhat acceptable (no Tails in part 1?! what the heck?) then I think I may just get that at full price. I need another game to add to my very limited PSP library anyway.

-Squirrel- 5 pts

I have put off buying Sonic Rush for the DS, but I guess I probably need to pick it up before Sonic Rush Adventure comes out. Not really looking forward to Sonic Rivals tho.

FrenziedRaldo24 5 pts

I wish the Sonic Team would made a True 3D literation for PSP...

blazethehedghog 5 pts

Man I hope this game is better, SEGA should deley it for a year because of the tons of glitches it will have if they spend only like 4 more months on the game... I hope that this isn't just a remake rip off of the orginal which owned... The game that they should remake is sonic the hedgehog for PS3 and xbox 360 because it had alot of potential and good level design... it shouldn't have the plot that went noware though... and a manual that actually said what items are in the game... that menu had a regular shield in it! that never appeared in the game! they should also redo the glitches.

rokkuman09 5 pts

I don't care, it will suck, no doubt about it. Sega just doesn't care about making good games anymore. They are just making Sega games to try to make a few bucks off the sad, lifeless fanboys.

omega397 5 pts

i just hope that it doesn't suck

batosaisilver 5 pts

Awsome! I actually liked Sonic Rivals, and a spiffy-ed up sequel will be welcome! To bad non of the console games can do justice to our once-beloved mascot.

AceCometh 8 pts

I've absolutely hated most of the Sonic games in recent memory. Sega has made good Sonic games before, why is it so hard for them to find a winning formula now?! I'd love to see Sonic on the Xbox 360 in a game that's not just "good", but "excellent". I'm not going to hold my breath for it, though.

tonemd_basic 5 pts

I actually like rivals on the psp. It has some gameplay flaws and is short as hell but it IS fun. Looking forward to a sequel

AceCometh 8 pts

Booo, lousy Sonic games.... Hurray BEER!!!

CorruptGamerGX 5 pts

Here we go again, another crappy Sonic game on the loose

HyperMetaDragon 5 pts

Um, this was leaked on the Sonic Stadium a few months ago...

DarkSan00 5 pts

great, more kickass games from mario's "rival". Sonic is dead now

comthitnuong 5 pts

Sonic really needs more life put into it. And that life will probably not come in this sequel. Though I hope it might.

carddude 5 pts

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RidersDX 5 pts

I can't wait! The first one was decent.

black_ice23 5 pts

oh dear lets just hope sega learned something this time around hopefully but then again gamers have been saying that 4 while like b4 sonic 4 da 360 came out

Samurai_Budgie 5 pts

Sonic Adventure 1+2 were good. Just since then Sonic Team have gotten lazy with the 3D games.

Jordan Bisasky 5 pts

Why can't it just be a 2D platforming Sonic game!?!? None of this racing garbage.

godzillavskong 69 pts

This is where Sonic should stay.Keep Sonic in the 2D realm.When Sonic made the jump to 3D it wasn't the same.I would like to see a Hi Def Sonic on the 360 but just keep a 2D sidescroller.

Nin10doFan44 5 pts

really!? I can't wait till these two games comes out!

EmptySki 5 pts

Well i hope sega improves a lot on this game. They need it.

SearchBomber 5 pts

I'd rather get more info on Rush Adventure. >_> Well, at least they aren't trying to have Sonic Team create a 3D game...

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