Sonic Riders return on PS2, Wii

By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpotPosted Aug 22, 2007 11:23 am PT

Sega mascot's hoverboard racing spin-off set for a sequel early next year.

While Sonic the Hedgehog is looking to prove his dominance at traditional sporting events in the Olympic Games later this year, Sega's blue speedster still has an eye on more extreme sports as well.

Sega today announced that its Sonic Riders hoverboard-racing spin-off will return next year, with a new installment on the Wii and PlayStation 2. The original Sonic Riders debuted on the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and GameCube in February 2006.

Developed by Sonic Team, Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity will add gravity-manipulating mechanics to the original game's formula, as well as new futuristic tracks that will have players racing through space. The game will also include more playable racers, new hoverboards and bikes, and the ability to upgrade those rides over time.

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is set for a February release. For more on the series, check out the original game's review.

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adkcrazox
Posted Jan 18, 2008 8:15 pm PT

this game a 5.0 gamespot ya are cheap with game score they should make the game let see if they could do it better lol
stupid gamespot this web sucks lol
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kingrutoz
Posted Dec 29, 2007 3:08 pm PT

im still playin the first sonic riders cant wait for this one to come out
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DesertClawX2X
Posted Dec 8, 2007 9:40 am PT

I'm not exactly sure if I'll get this, but I wouldn't mind taking it for a spin if I do.
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GBA_DS31
Posted Nov 17, 2007 7:44 pm PT

I can't wait till it comes out!
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supergohan1
Posted Nov 4, 2007 7:47 am PT

cool, it's too bad that it's not coming out sooner
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spider-manfan45
Posted Oct 8, 2007 5:23 am PT

if it gets a good rating...... i might think bout it....................... and darkspine is right how can u play it if it isnt out yet??????????????
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DarkspineSonic0
Posted Sep 30, 2007 9:38 am PT

alright now here's wat i think wat more they should do with this game, make a tutorial, better tricks, longer story, faster speed, more movement controls, and espacially more multiplayer modes like battle, or half pipe. and MangoLlamas, how can u play the sequel of sonic riders when it's not out yet? and Yoshilila, u should know that sonic and the secret rings is played with 1 controler, 4 butons and 5 movements
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MangoLlamas
Posted Sep 24, 2007 5:06 pm PT

I played the sequel and kinda hated it.... Dulls as you continue playing untill you have had enough of it.... And im sorry to say but i dont think they can pull off a near decent game out of another sonic sequel, if they rush it atleast..... How come sonic "rush" is good when other rushed titles are'nt? awkward..... Anyhow, recent riding and rancing games hav'nt provided a good combo of the two for example tony hawk:downhill jam.... But more basic touch ups of the game could include online... Sadly, i dont think i will be getting this game....
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Shadow_Solder
Posted Sep 16, 2007 11:33 am PT

Sweet, I'm glad they are giving a sequel to Riders.
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Yoshilila
Posted Sep 6, 2007 9:59 am PT

YAHOO man this is geting better and better i mean i still am trying to get the money together to buy the WII but the first game i am gonna buy for it is sonic and the secret rings and by the time i've finished that game mario and sonic at the olympics should be out and then i am gonna get that ^^ its gonna be awesome and the third game i am gonna get is gonna be sonic riders zero gravity

P.s.:I am half german and half american and i am living in germany and so on. so that means i am gonna buy the german WII and the olympics game should be here in germany at almost the same time as the sonic riders zero gravity in the usa
so it will take quit long until i will be able to play sonic riders zero gravity but what makes me more exciting is just i really liked the first part of the game well i didnt own it i never had time to buy it but my friends had it they just never leted me play cause they said the game is stupid but those few times i played i really got addicted ^^
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DarkspineSonic0
Posted Sep 5, 2007 5:42 am PT

All right! Sonic riders. owning a wii is great! lets see the new tricks, characters, and maybe even a tutorial and new gear how awesome is that gonna be? I don't know but we'll see. And I wonder what the story could be?
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meanjoe
Posted Aug 25, 2007 3:08 pm PT

Gotta add a 'look behind' button. and come customization of the characters, like the PSP Rivals. but more stuff
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HunterPat
Posted Aug 24, 2007 10:32 am PT

Looks better than the first one.
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aashkii
Posted Aug 24, 2007 9:58 am PT

I never played the first Riders. The sequel better feature online, which I think it's unlikely
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playstation_wii
Posted Aug 23, 2007 3:25 pm PT

I hope it's better than the last!
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lamprey263
Posted Aug 23, 2007 2:03 pm PT

Well there's over 100+ million PS2s, probably would make more money by itself on the PS2 than on the Wii, PS3, X360, and PC combined.
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supuhpapuhmario
Posted Aug 23, 2007 11:14 am PT

cheese
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NeoFalconHavok
Posted Aug 23, 2007 11:10 am PT

YES!! I loved the first game! And now I have THREE sequels to look forward too on the wii!
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Hellmonkey012
Posted Aug 23, 2007 10:21 am PT

If it comes out at the same time as MarioKart Wii then I'm getting Mario Kart no doubt.
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Hellmonkey012
Posted Aug 23, 2007 10:11 am PT

It would be cool if they used the Balance Board for this game and the Wii Zapper so we could blast opponents while riding.
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