Sonic & Sega All Stars Racing: Transformed

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According to Kotaku, a sequel to 2010's Sonic & Sega All Star Racing was outed when SaSASR2 (Sonic Toot Toot Racing 2/STTR2 for short) were spotted in a showcase during the recent New York Toy Fair.

I'm kinda psyched about this. I really liked STTR1 (despite initial gripes), and I would put it above several Mario Kart games. (In particular: Double Dash, Super Circuit and MK7.) I look forward to seeing the roster, courses and music that will be in this one.

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[Fryguy64]

Aww, harshin' on the MK7 there! I wouldn't mind so much if you had also called out MK Wii for all of its bullshit!

I do like these crossover games, but I'm curious what the new characters would be. Sega haven't exactly been wowing the world with new franchises lately.

There's a handful of characters that were rumoured or nearly made it into the first game:
- ToeJam & Earl
- Gilius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)
- Vyse (Skies of Arcadia)
- Segata Sanshiro (weird Saturn marketing character)

Then I guess you could get Ristar in there. Who else? I could list a load of really old, obscure Sega characters (because I love doing that), but is there anything more recent?

[8bitretroshit]

I was kinda surprised they didn't add anything Phantasy Star related last time time. Or Puyopuyo for that matter. Not exactly small time series.

As for recent franchises, maybe Valkyria Chronicles? Just add a bunch of anime soldiers riding a tank or something

[Wildcat]

If this is true, Vyse better be in it, and then I may buy it.

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Feb 18, 2012 16:18:03 GMT -5 Fryguy64 said:

Aww, harshin' on the MK7 there! I wouldn't mind so much if you had also called out MK Wii for all of its bullshit!

I do like these crossover games, but I'm curious what the new characters would be. Sega haven't exactly been wowing the world with new franchises lately.

There's a handful of characters that were rumoured or nearly made it into the first game:
- ToeJam & Earl
- Gilius Thunderhead (Golden Axe)
- Vyse (Skies of Arcadia)
- Segata Sanshiro (weird Saturn marketing character)

Then I guess you could get Ristar in there. Who else? I could list a load of really old, obscure Sega characters (because I love doing that), but is there anything more recent?

I actually really liked Mario Kart Wii. Aside from the crap graphics, it was pretty fun and I loved the bikes. (Shame they've been left at the curb, so to speak.) MK7 isn't bad, per se, but just kinda...average. No, Super Circuit is the true abomination to the series, and while Double Dash isn't AS bad, it's still subpar. XD

Anyway, the only character I can think of off the top of my head that wasn't in the first game (and is still a prolific Sega character) is NiGHTS. You're right: Sega hasn't been doing much in the way of new and recognizable franchises.

My main hope is that, aside from Vyse (obviously), that we get more Jet Set Radio lovin'. It's almost a given that Beat will be in the game in some form, but Gum would be a nice addition. (Hopefully Jet Grind Radio Gum. She's got a classy sexiness to her. Whereas Jet Set Radio Future Gum is just a tramp. Don't really want.)

[Manspeed]

No, Super Circuit is the true abomination to the series,

Get out.

Hopefully Ristar will be more than just a background gag this time. And even more hopefully Mario will pop up if they make a Wii version of this one.

[Prince~Of~Light]

I'mma still waiting for my Puyo Puyo-presentation.

[The Qu]

If Toejam and Earl and Segata Sanshiro aren't in this game, SEGA can go fuck itself.

Ditto with the Streets of Rage characters that almost made it in, but not to the same extent.

[kirbychu]

Sega don't own Toejam & Earl. They wanted to put them in the last one, but they couldn't come to an agreement with the copyright owner. That's also the reason Toejam & Earl wasn't on the Mega Drive Collection and isn't available on Live Arcade or PSN.

[The Qu]

I've read they DID reach an agreement, but it was too late in dev to do it. Hence why it would be easier to do it in this game.

[kirbychu]

I'm skeptical, purely because of the fact that it's still not on Xbox or PS3, despite topping polls asking what should be ported next several times.

TJ&E is my favourite Mega Drive game, and I'd love nothing more than for them to be in it, but I don't have much hope for it. I'm just hoping for Axel, Ristar or maybe Ecco in some kind of crazy fishtank on wheels.

[The Qu]

Here ya go. Basically, they didn't reach an agreement, but that was mostly due to time as it was quite late in development.

Also, I've heard a rumor Axel was considered to be in driving the police car form the first SoR, but haven't seen it confirmed like several other racers. I really like that idea.

Segata Sanshiro riding a Sega Saturn is still the best fucking idea though.

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Edit from Nester: Fixed the broken link code for you.

[kirbychu]

Feb 20, 2012 20:36:23 GMT -5 The Qu said:

Here ya go. Basically, they didn't reach an agreement, but that was mostly due to time as it was quite late in development.

Sounds to me like it was mostly due to the creator wanting more money than Sega was willing to give him. Here we are three years later and TJ&E still isn't on Live Arcade, so they haven't come to an agreement on that... I don't see why this would be any different.

I hadn't heard about those DS game plans, though. Man, I wish that'd happened. I'm not fond of the Dreamcast-era designs for the characters, but playable Peabo? Yes please.

[Wildcat]

SEQUEL IS REAL!

SONIC & ALL-STARS RACING TRANSFORMED™ CHANGES THE RULES OF RACING

LONDON & SAN FRANCISCO – 30th April 2012 – SEGA® Europe and SEGA® of America Inc. are excited to announce Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed™, a thrilling new racing experience featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and a fantastic cast of SEGA All-Stars competing across land, air and water in vehicles that fully transform from cars, to planes to boats. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will speed on to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation® Vita, Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system and PC Digital Download late in 2012.

Following on from the huge success of Sonic & SEGA All-Star’s Racing™, the characters now have their own unique transforming vehicles designed to take advantage of the varying terrain. The line up on the Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed grid sees SEGA favourites – including Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr Eggman and AiAi – return to battle against newcomers that include Gilius Thunderhead of Golden Axe and Vyse of Skies of Arcadia. The brand new dynamic environments and tracks in Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed are once again inspired by SEGA’s illustrious gaming history. When the road falls away beneath you
in Super Monkey Ball’s Temple Trouble track your car transforms into a boat and speeds down the rivers and rapids, whilst the Panzer Dragoon inspired track, Dragon Canyon, takes you into the sky in complete control of your plane, barrel rolling to out-manoeuvre rivals and obstacles before transforming back in to a car and racing to the finish line.

“Given the fantastic feedback we received from critics and consumers alike for the first game we really wanted to push the boundaries on our follow up game, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed” commented David Corless, Global Sonic Brand Director. "Transforming vehicles allow us to do this – as well as drifting your car around the corners of a track, you get to fly your plane and pilot your boat against others all within one race. Add to this a grid full of star characters, retro IP, fun, fast race modes and cool tracks and racing fans of all ages are sure to love this one!”

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed also sees the popular All-Star moves return with a brand new mechanic allowing your All-Star bar to power up faster if you race daringly and stylishly. An all new fair weapon system ensures that weapons fired at your vehicle can either be blocked or evaded once you have gained the skills to do so, making each race a unique and exhilarating experience whether it’s on water, in the air or on land. Old rivalries can be settled and new track records set in the enhanced online multiplayer mode, whilst the Grand Prix mode and competitive Battle Arenas will prove that Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is certainly set to change the rules of the race.

Vyse?!? Sega, you instantly netted my interest.

[BeamClaws]

I'll play it if it has Toejam and Earl