If you've been itching for a new adrenaline rush, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is currently 13% off on Fanatical. If you have been wanting to hit the track with your favorite blue hedgehog, or were looking for a great racing game, now is a good time to get it - and it runs brilliantly on Steam Deck.
Is Sonic's latest outing just another lap around the track? Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds brings some welcome freshness to the kart racing formula (you'll have to admit it can be a bit same-y at times). The game introduces an expansive online mode where players race across interconnected "zones" inspired by classic Sonic locations, each with unique hazards and shortcuts. And don't we love it when we can have both the comfort of nostalgia and familiarity, along with the excitement of the new?
Gameplay-wise, CrossWorlds brings a satisfying mix of drift-heavy cornering and strategic item use. You'll have the chance to play as twenty-three different Sonic universe characters, from Tails and Shadow to even Dr. Eggman, of course, each with unique vehicles and special boosts. Races feel slick and fast, with vibrant visuals that really pop on the Steam Deck's screen.
The real magic, though, lies in its "CrossWorlds" campaign. It's part racing, part adventure: you can unlock new routes, challenge rival teams, and uncover story threads that tie together Sonic's multiverse. It's a nice evolution of what Team Sonic Racing started, giving fans more reason to keep racing long after the podium finish.
If you're a fan of Mario Kart or Crash Team Racing and want to spice things up, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is an easy recommendation -especially with this limited-time discount. Right now, you can grab it for just $60.89 / £56.54 at Fanatical, grabbing one of our favorite racers for the best handheld console.
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