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Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008)

Sonic Team

PlayStation 2 · Wii

3.05 from 276 ratings

625 members have it in their collection · 6 playing now · 86 backlogged · 86 wish listed

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a hoverboard racing video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. It is the fifth racing game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and the second entry the Sonic Riders trilogy. A port for the Xbox 360 was cancelled during development, while a sequel, Sonic Free Riders, … Read more
Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity is a hoverboard racing video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the PlayStation 2 and Wii. It is the fifth racing game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and the second entry the Sonic Riders trilogy. A port for the Xbox 360 was cancelled during development, while a sequel, Sonic Free Riders, was released exclusively for that system in 2010. Gameplay in Zero Gravity is largely similar to its predecessor, with characters racing on different types of hovercraft called "Extreme Gear". In addition to the mechanics from the previous game, Zero Gravity adds a new gameplay system based around gravity that replaces the predecessor's "fuel" system. During the race, performing tricks and other actions will increase a character's Gravity Points, or GP. If players have accrued enough GP by the time they enter certain areas of the track, they will enter a Zero-Gravity Zone, where they can perform one of two maneuvers. A Gravity Dive will create a small black hole that points gravity forward down the track, giving the player a powerful free-fall boost that is further augmented by striking objects in the vicinity that the hole displaces, such as cars or signs. Alternatively, Gravity Control will alter the gravity of the course, allowing players to reach otherwise-inaccessible areas and shortcuts. Players can also use Gravity Drift to more easily maneuver around sharp corners. Read less
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Details

Developers
Sonic Team
Publishers
Sega
Genres
Racing, Sport
Themes
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Franchises
Nights into Dreams, Sonic The Hedgehog
Series
Sonic Riders

Release dates

  • Jan 08, 2008 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 2, Wii
  • Jan 17, 2008 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 2, Wii
  • Feb 22, 2008 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation 2, Wii
  • Mar 06, 2008 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation 2, Wii
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Rating distribution

5 stars
24
4 stars
64
3 stars
111
2 stars
56
1 star
21
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Community All Reviews Statuses

Jusfei

Status Jusfei Nov 27, 2020

Fully finished story

  • Played through Team Sonic & Team Babylon's Story
  • Defeated the final boss and reached the credits.

Final thoughts: I actually prefer this game over the first Sonic Riders as this game's slower pace + simpler mechanics is easier for me to pick up. Otherwise, the story is on par with the 1st entry so there's not much …

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Fully finished story

  • Played through Team Sonic & Team Babylon's Story
  • Defeated the final boss and reached the credits.

Final thoughts: I actually prefer this game over the first Sonic Riders as this game's slower pace + simpler mechanics is easier for me to pick up. Otherwise, the story is on par with the 1st entry so there's not much more for me to add here. My main grip with the mechanics of this game is the requirement of the Gravity Points to even drift, so if you don't have any you'll just faceplant into a wall.

I do wonder why the setting for this game is very futuristic, as this game felt a bit like F-Zero GX tracks with Sonic characters. 80's/90's Boulevard is a nice nostalgic throwback race though.

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KingEurope

Status KingEurope Jun 2, 2014

Honestly enjoyed this, from a machanics level, more then Mario Kart Wii... couldn't explain why though.

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