Sonic and All Stars Racing Transformed Official Thread

Well it does appear it's making major improvements over the first namely making a better online experience. I just hope the "story" mode doesn't turn into an unsufferable slog of repetition like Diddy Kong Racing did or worse force feed us horrible cutscenes like Modnation Racers did.

One thing that I hope they bring back that I liked about this as opposed to MK was the point system, earning points in races to let you unlock the characters, tracks, music that you wanted instead of grinding the same races over and over again.

The Sega Blogs are going over some of the levels in SASRT, starting with Dragon Canyon:

We announced Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed just one week ago, and gave you guys your first look at the new & returning characters as well as two of the levels: Dragon Canyon from Panzer Dragoon, and Temple Trouble from Super Monkey Ball. Today, we're showing you some concept art from the Dragon Canyon level.

Panzer Dragoon was released in 1995 for the SEGA Saturn. The Dragon Canyon Empire level takes its cues from the bleak, fallen lands which provided the setting for the legendary SEGA Saturn game and its sequels. Once a great and prosperous empire, it's civilization was destroyed millennia ago; the last remaining people live in fear of biological weapons which they created in the past. The one last hope was a blue dragon, discovered in an ancient temple, and is the centerpiece of this level. The winding canyons are heavily inspired by the on-rails nature of the original titles, however the land, sea, and air options and ever-changing environment present these ravines in a very different way.

You can see how this concept art is echoed throughout the level.

We'll take a closer look at Temple Trouble later this week.

Here's a SEGA Blog on Temple Trouble:

"Earlier this week, we showed you concept art and screenshots from Dragon Canyon, a level in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed inspired by Panzer Dragoon. Today, we've got more concept art and screenshots from Temple Trouble, a track inspired by Super Monkey Ball.

Super Monkey Ball first appeared in 2001, and has been a fan favorite ever since. The technicolor extravaganza of this level is inspired by the graphical and level design of the Super Monkey Ball titles. The checkerboard tracks wind above the infamous bottomless pits of the Monkey Ball series as the precariously balanced participants race in a battle to the finish line. The multiple colors of the checkers warn of dangerous routes, which add to the tactical nature of this more advanced track. Watch out for the monkey balls trying to stop you in your tracks, also taking inspiration from the characters in the game!

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will speed on to the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS, and PC Digital Download late in 2012.

Don't forget to enter your art into our contest! We need graffiti-style art to go into the Jet Set Radio level of the game. Get all the details and read the official rules, and then get started! The deadline for the contest is May 22nd for the US & Canada, and May 31st for the UK."

I must admit, Sonic's got a good record of games now. Episode 1 was kinda decent at best, then came Sonic Colors and brutally raped the Sonic Cycle. All Stars Racing proved better than expected. Then Generations was, while nostalgia city, I enjoyed it for what it was, but was still grand. Episode 2 blows the first one out of the water, and I'm betting Transformed will be as big of a hit as the first one.

I'm actually pumped for the next Sonic game.

New character and Stage Revealed 

• Joe Musashi (Shinobi) 
• Adder's Lair (Golden Axe)

• Joe Musashi (Shinobi)

Also, Shadow will be a racer againsonictrainer

more ninjas are always good

Watching the newest trailer we see Gillus Thunderhead who was in the Tennis game but oddly enough left out of the first racing game is here along with what I thought was the hero from Skies of Arcadia.

Ok Sega, give me Nights and/or Blaze and I'll be happy. Better yet, let's see if we get console exclusive characters. I know to most of you this seems petty but it would be nice to have more than one or two females to choose from. Yes I still consider Nights to be female. the first had two female racers Amy and Ulala, 2 and 1/2 if you count the zombie duo.

There's some kind of huge announcement happening tomorrow at 1pm at SEGA's booth.

Stay Tuned

Danica Patrick, a former NASCAR driver will actually be a playable character in SASRT.

I kid you not.

She was a special guest today at SEGA's E3 Booth and will drive a special SEGA car at a future event to promote the game.

That's....pretty awesome.Although also random.

What?white_kunoichi

Took the word right out of my mouth.

"And here are a bunch of cartoony heroes you can race against - oh, and an actual person too. Why not?"

I actually don't see why not.If the real world is as boring and dull as some people say,then having real people...gets rid of the dullness.It happens alot,even though this time it was a somewhat unexpected choice.

Although no playable real person can beat the one Spider-Man's getting.None.

[QUOTE="white_kunoichi"]What?sonicphc

Took the word right out of my mouth.

"And here are a bunch of cartoony heroes you can race against - oh, and an actual person too. Why not?"

And what if you're not a backwoods redneck and doesn't enjoy watching a bunch of ads drive in a circle for hours on end? Seriously if you want to play as Danica Patrick, go play a NASCAR video game. I'm sure there's a few out there. It would be like if Nintendo put Jeff Gordon in Mario Kart. Way to go Sega, you just made me reconsider getting this now. And don't tell me this is to add another girl racer to your roster. Maybe I'll buy Little Big Planet Karting instead.

At least Sega could have the decency to make her DLC so those of us who hate NASCAR wouldn't have it cluttering up our fun, wacky kart racer.

Anyone who wrecks it insults Sega,and should therefore get beat up.

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[QUOTE="white_kunoichi"]What?kbaily

Took the word right out of my mouth.

"And here are a bunch of cartoony heroes you can race against - oh, and an actual person too. Why not?"

And what if you're not a backwoods redneck and doesn't enjoy watching a bunch of ads drive in a circle for hours on end? Seriously if you want to play as Danica Patrick, go play a NASCAR video game. I'm sure there's a few out there. It would be like if Nintendo put Jeff Gordon in Mario Kart. Way to go Sega, you just made me reconsider getting this now. And don't tell me this is to add another girl racer to your roster. Maybe I'll buy Little Big Planet Karting instead.

At least Sega could have the decency to make her DLC so those of us who hate NASCAR wouldn't have it cluttering up our fun, wacky kart racer.

Anyone who wrecks it insults Sega,and should therefore get beat up.

SuperSmashBro1

I actually don't see why not.If the real world is as boring and dull as some people say,then having real people...gets rid of the dullness.It happens alot,even though this time it was a somewhat unexpected choice.

SuperSmashBro1

Considering the fact that cars get wrecked in almost every race, it's nothing personal against Sega. The M&Ms fans don't beat up people for wrecking M&Ms cars, not even the drunken Budweiser fans beat up racers who wreck the Budweiser car. If anything, I'd think destroying ads would be a fun thing if it weren't for the people inside.barren167

What? Why should we give a shlt about the people inside? They are crashing for us. Seeing someone die because of it is part of the deal.

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I actually don't see why not.If the real world is as boring and dull as some people say,then having real people...gets rid of the dullness.It happens alot,even though this time it was a somewhat unexpected choice.

white_kunoichi

Now you're merely being insulting. Backwoods redneck? That'd be my father, I imagine.barren167

Considering the fact that cars get wrecked in almost every race, it's nothing personal against Sega. The M&Ms fans don't beat up people for wrecking M&Ms cars, not even the drunken Budweiser fans beat up racers who wreck the Budweiser car. If anything, I'd think destroying ads would be a fun thing if it weren't for the people inside.barren167

[QUOTE="sonicphc"]

[QUOTE="white_kunoichi"]What?kbaily

Took the word right out of my mouth.

"And here are a bunch of cartoony heroes you can race against - oh, and an actual person too. Why not?"

And what if you're not a backwoods redneck and doesn't enjoy watching a bunch of ads drive in a circle for hours on end? Seriously if you want to play as Danica Patrick, go play a NASCAR video game. I'm sure there's a few out there. It would be like if Nintendo put Jeff Gordon in Mario Kart. Way to go Sega, you just made me reconsider getting this now. And don't tell me this is to add another girl racer to your roster. Maybe I'll buy Little Big Planet Karting instead.

At least Sega could have the decency to make her DLC so those of us who hate NASCAR wouldn't have it cluttering up our fun, wacky kart racer.

All I said was that there are better racers to choose from. My issue's with Danica only.barren167

I would rather have Big the Cat in this than a NASCAR racer. Yes, I hate NASCAR that much. Because I live in West Virgina which is redneck central so every Jeff Foxworthy sterotype is in place so you can imagine my annoyance at this.

This video shows off some gameplay in the Panzer Dragoon. http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2012-sonic/731980

Level looks great. New power ups like ice canon are shown off. Promising no cheap ass items like blue shells. Clearly this game is truly trying to not simply be another Mario Kart clone.

Promising no cheap ass items like blue shells. Clearly this game is truly trying to not simply be another Mario Kart clone.kbaily

I thought the Blue Rocket in the first iteration was particularly clever. If you're in 12th, a blue shell in Mario Kart just pisses of the person in first, and you're likely still in 12th. The rocket you could detonate wherever you wanted, so it was like a Blue shell targetting the player of your choice! :)

NiGHTS is actually in the game as a playable character.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=481549

Low-quality footage.

http://www.gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=180830 

Horray. Ok Sega take my money.

The only real gripe I have though I get why they did this is instead of having Nights and Reala drive a vehicle, they ARE the vehicles. Given Nights can change form I see why they did this but, I don't know it just looks weird.

So not only is NiGHTS a playable character and there will be a level from the Saturn Version, but his twin Reala is playable too?

AWESOME

Check out some of the fan art images of what other Sega characters cars would be like. I'd draw one but I can't draw cars to save my life.

Like the futuristic hover cycle

Honestly I would've rather had Nights tearing up the track on this bad boy.

Who agrees that Ristar needs to be brought back?

BUG from the Saturn game of the same name.

Rumor has it that Sega tried to get Toejam and Earl in this game but their creator was being a dick about it and wouldn't do it then regretted it after word got out and fans were pissed at him. The biggest complaint some have of these Sega All Stars crossover is that there isn't a ton of representation from the Genesis era which was when Sega was at it's prime. Though with GoldenAxe and Shinobi being representated now I think that will help.

A new animated trailer reveals the UK release date is November 16, 2012 and the US Release Date is November 20th

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - Comic-Con Trailer

Here's the boxart.