Best Sports/Racing Games of 2019
Honorable Mention: Team Sonic Racing
Senior Editor Hayes Madsen: These days, it’s hard for any kart racer to really stand out, what with the shadow of Mario Kart constantly looming over them. Yet, Team Sonic Racing manages to do just that with its unique team mechanics and distinctly Sonic style.
As the name implies, Team Sonic Racing groups its racers into teams of three. While you’re still technically competing for first, you’re also competing between teams, trying to ensure your team’s placement makes you the overall winner.
The basics are exactly what you’d expect out of a solid kart racer, with tight controls that let you drift and move with ease, a wealth of power-ups, and a whole host of customizable car parts. The more unique options, however, let you interact with your team.
The teammate in first will leave behind a gold trail, and by driving in that trail the other teammates can get a boost.
At the same time if a teammate is spun out, you can drive right up next to them in order to give a quick boost, and get them back on track. During the race a gauge charges, and when full, lets you use an ultra powerful team move that makes you invincible momentarily.
These team mechanics really give Team Sonic Racing its unique flair, on top of just being a solid kart racer. Combine all this with some great track design and fantastic music, and you have a racer that’s more than worth your time.
