Posted by: Aaron Lockard on August 23, 2006 11:35:35 AM
Fan Favorite on the Consoles Comes to the PC this Fall
SEGA of America, Inc. today announced Sonic Riders is being developed
for the PC and will ship this holiday season. Sonic Riders takes gamers
on an electrifying ride on air boards at break-neck speeds through a
wide variety of tracks. Catching massive air and pulling off insane
aerial tricks will power up players against their opponents in a race
to the finish line.
In Sonic Riders, Sonic and his friends are
on a mission to foil the evil Dr. Eggman and his new henchmen, the
Babylon Rogues. Dr.Eggman has created the Ex World Grand Prix; a
no-holds barred racing series where the fastest "riders" in the world
participate in this tournament. Never one to turn down a challenge to
prove his speed, Sonic and his friends join the tournament and uncover
Dr. Eggman's true intentions. In Sonic Riders, players race on air
boards through 13 amazingly detailed and challenging courses in either
single player or 2 player multi-player mode. The innovatively designed
tracks are filled with collectables, jump ramps for high flying
acrobatic tricks, and long rails for grinding action. Riders will also
ride "Turbulence" “ waves generated from other riders “ to boost their
own speed. "Turbulence" can also be used as a moving half-pipe so
riders can perform aerial tricks while racing past fellow competitors.
"Sonic
Riders adds a new and exciting dimension to PC racing games," said
Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Marketing, SEGA of America, Inc.
"The blending of the action-racing genre and the Sonic franchise has
created a racing game that is appealing and accessible to both Sonic
fans and casual gamers alike."
Sonic Riders is rated "E" for
“Everyone' by the Entertainment Software Review Board, and is available
at retailers nationwide for an MSRP of $19.95.