Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

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Common Sense Media says

All the elements of a fun kart racer, some comic mischief.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is an arcade racing game in the same vein as Mario Kart. Though there's comic mischief, that's simply a part of the competitive nature of the game, and all but the youngest kids will understand that. Using OpenFeint, players can compete with strangers online; read Common Sense Media's online gaming tips for advice and answers.

  • Ease of use3
    The minimalist controls work fairly well. Acceleration is automatic, letting people focus solely on drifting and braking, and steering is done through the iDevice's internal gyroscope. The controls aren't especially precise, though, which can cause a lot of spinouts as you learn how to drive the karts.
  • Violence2
    Cartoon violence is prevalent as you try to get opponents to spin out by bumping into them or using "weapons" that disrupt their driving, but it's all in good fun.
  • Sex0
    Not applicable.
  • Language0
    Not applicable.
  • Consumerism1
    The characters appear in other game franchises, so this title is a form of cross-promotion.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking0
    Not applicable.
  • Privacy & safety3
    Some privacy concerns. Users can opt in to OpenFeint, an interactive network that allows users to upload real avatar photos, post on message boards, connect with Facebook friends or Twitter followers, and access live chat with strangers. Users can opt in to Game Center to track achievements instead; it does not have chat and connections to other social media within the app.
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A good arcade kart racer is a rare thing, and SONIC & SEGA ALL-STARS RACING is a bright light in the iDevice world. The game is universal, letting you play on iPad or iPhone/iPod Touch and has all the necessary elements of a fun kart racer -- colorful characters, winding courses, mystery boxes that contain power-ups to either help you speed up your kart or slow down opponents, and even a good online mode. The game has four single-player modes with plenty to unlock, giving it a longevity that's rare in apps, and a good brief tutorial that never wears out its welcome. It's a wonderful addition to the App Store, but we would have preferred it kept its initial $1.99 promotional price instead of the $4.99 charged at the time of this review. 

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This review was written by Chris Morris
Teen, 14 years old
January 3, 2012
AGE
4
 
its good
sonic is in it its not bad
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This review was written by Chris Morris
Category:Racing Games
Platforms:iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Price:$4.99
Size:293.00 MB
Publisher:SEGA
Version:1.01
Release date:June 28, 2011
Minimum software requirements:iOS 3.1.2 or later
This review was written by Chris Morris

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