GOTTA GO FAST!
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings motion into the ocean. From your first Grand Prix, it is quite clear that this is not your
vanilla kart racer.
Racetracks open portals into new worlds mid-race, Avengers: Endgame style,
with magic portals, cars turn into
planes and boats, the game is
like a doctor withholding meds
from a patient.
CrossWorlds is not just fun, but also deep with its customization reaching almost Forza levels, races branch off different directions and learning a track as you might in normal racing games gets thrown out the window when tracks
drift as much as your wheels.
The game asks you to become a speed
master, not just the car,
master the tracks.
If you gotta go fast, will you go fast?
GAME INFO
Developer:
Sonic Team
Publisher:
SEGA
Genre:
Racing, Multiplayer
Release date:
26 Sep 2025
Reviewed by:
Aiman & Lil Mo
Review date:
January 2026
RATING
Gameplay
Aesthetics
Performance
Feel the Need for speed!
CrossWorlds does not make you feel like you are Lightning McQueen, but it does give you casual racing entertainment. Drifting feels natural, and boosts can
be gained from doing air tricks, drifts,
and driving along the boost arrows
on the floor.
Races feel alive going through worlds, driving your kart through dinosaurs, dolphin jumping your racing boat,
and flying your plane through
rocky valleys.
The game can at times feel unforgiving
if you hit a wall or mistime your drifts.
The punishment can feel harsher
early on, especially when you are
still learning how the karts
and characters play together.
CrossWorlds rewards clean driving,
but it does not always communicate
its expectations clearly when
the driving is not as clean.
SYSTEMS
Customization is where the game rises and shines, differentiating itself from competitor racers. Gadget Plates, parts, character stats let you change
and shape the way that you race.
Some item pick-ups feel stronger than others, and that could either bring you
a big boost in the race or be a big boon.
and Rivals, add a bit more colour to
the game.
A F(e)ast for the Eyes!
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings lots of colour to kart racing. Tracks can go from familiar Sonic worlds to the most unexpected crossovers. There is a lot happening which keeps everything fresh out of the oven.
Character and vehicle designs are visually strong, even with characters like Hatsune Miku included in the mix.
The theme song is a national anthem, leaving you humming after every session, especially when choosing different characters changes the vibe of the theme song.
The tracks keep energy high with
the jukebox letting you choose your own vibe.
The score understands what is needed from a Sonic Racing game that asks you to go fast and plays as if your life depended on it.
Chaos Without Collapse!
The game runs well on PC, with short load times, even if gaming on a potato.
It does not have to juggle much maybe only when transitioning between worlds during races. Even then the transitions do not come with any noticeable stutter.
The game does not fight your hardware, so it keeps performance from becoming a distraction in already busy races.
Online performance may be a bit more mixed; matches can connect quickly
and run fine, but lobbies and options
feel a tad basic.
Fast, Messy, Memorable!
are always on your toes in every
race, in every gameplay session,
and you will not be in a routine.
For others, it may be stimulating rather than exhilarating. The racing is solid, the customization is meaningful, and the presentation is super energetic.
you are ready to keep up.
GAME INFO
Developer:
Sonic Team
Publisher:
SEGA
Genre:
Racing, Multiplayer
Release date:
26 Sep 2025
Reviewed by:
Aiman & Lil Mo
Review date:
January 2026
Reviewed on:
PC
RATING
4/5
HITS
Deep, flexible customization.
Constant visual and mechanical variety.
Strong presentation and soundtrack.
MISSES
Clarity is often lost to chaos.
Unforgiving for newcomers.
Barebones online structure.
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