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Sonic Riders


Straightforward and arcadey to the core, Riders offers a lot of Sonic fan service but is just too busted for anyone else.

Available on: Xbox , GameCube, PS2
Genre: Racing
Expected release date: 02/21/2006
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Sonic Team,Sega
Multiplayer Modes:
Offline
4 player VS
5 SO-SO
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ESRB Rating
Sonic Riders is rated:
Everyone
Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief