Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Reviews
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a game that effectively blends accessible and dynamic gameplay, capturing the best elements from Sonic’s racing titles of the past 15 years while maintaining the expected chaos of the kart racing genre. The online modes, with active events and crossplay, create a sense of ongoing celebration, while the customization options and the variety of characters and tracks—along with the dynamic lap-switching mechanic—keep the experience fresh and encourage players to constantly rethink their playstyle. Although it lacks a more robust offline mode with additional activities, it stands as one of the best kart racers today and the best entry in the franchise, with great potential for long-term appeal.
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From it’s simple yet dynamic gameplay loop, accessible mechanics, solid roster of characters with more on the way, great selection of tracks to race, a good amount of variety added in especially when playing multiplayer and a nice chunk of unlockables. The blue hedgehog and crew have definitely earned the trophy as one of the most fun games of 2025 and one that I can definitely recommend for Sega fans, kart racer enthusiasts and those who want a game to blast out at parties (locally or online). Don’t skip a lap on this one!
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds embraces speed, energy, and chaos to redefine Sonic as a karting contender - a leap forward for the series.
Playing CrossWorlds, I'm happy to see that it doesn't just carry this title because of the stages' mechanics that change in the middle of the race with portals and crossovers with franchises inside and outside Sega, but it's also a mix that takes and revises several mechanics from previous titles.
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Sonic Racing CrossWorlds doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but with its magical rings it opens a portal to a world of fun that, in both solo and couch multiplayer modes, offers everything a kart racer needs.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a fun and colourful racer that moves the series forward. The CrossWorld mechanic is a clever twist that keeps races unpredictable and exciting. Handling is smooth, tracks are varied, and the different vehicle types make each race feel unique. The soundtrack and visuals give the game plenty of personality, it isn’t perfect as progression can feel slow and items can sometimes create chaotic moments that feel unfair. Occasional visual bugs appear, but none of these issues stop the core gameplay from being fast, fun, and often thrilling. For fans of the series, there is plenty to enjoy and master. Newcomers will find an entertaining ride that captures the chaos and charm of Sonic. In short, CrossWorlds is bold, refreshing, and full of surprises, making it a standout arcade racing game. It fully deserves the Thumb Culture Gold Award, even if it occasionally drops a few rings along the way.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds lacks elements from other Sega franchises to give it more variety. The guest appearances are fun curiosities, but some are paid content and not part of the core offering like Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed. That game had different types of vehicles while adding portal travel during races and rivals as an additional challenge, which are missing from this game. It has several unlockables, speeds to master and has a fair learning curve, which make it an ideal alternative option on older platforms and a more competent option on current multiplatforms.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a spectacular arcade racing game that shines for its customization and brilliant world-switching mechanics. While it requires a brief adjustment period and the chaos on the track can be overwhelming, it's an addictive, fast-paced game, and one of the best options in the genre.
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds achieves its goal in every respect, as it is an incredibly fun and chaotic kart racer.
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Sonic Racing: Crossworlds delivers a refreshing Crossworlds system, addictive gameplay, and a spectacular visual style that brings excitement back to arcade racing. While the absence of a story mode is noticeable, the wealth of content and constant challenges ensure hours of genuine fun.
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After playing many racers in the Sonic series, this is by far one of the best ones yet. Melding widely different racing styles together almost effortlessly, alongside adding its own innovations with the CrossWorld and Gadget mechanic, Sonic Racing CrossWorlds celebrates the Sonic franchise, and rival kart racers look for bananas in their tailpipes. Even some limitations with online play modes can’t slow down this high-speed race.
With a fantastic track selection and an excellent online and offline mode, “Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds” is a must have for both Sonic and arcade racing fans. By far one of the best surprises of 2025.
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Sonic Racing Crossworlds is everything a kart racer should be and the best kart racer of the year.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is the most accessible and engaging kart racing game of the year, and one that has significantly raised the bar for the genre.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is the inevitable result of Sonic Team’s growing ambition and polish combined with years of arcade racing experience. The result is the very best kart racing game I’ve played since the early 2010s, and a massive turnaround after the tepid thud of Team Sonic Racing. The titular CrossWorld mechanic makes for a game that’s bursting with variety and unpredictability, all woven together wonderfully with considered game balance and customization thanks to its gadget system. My few qualms with the game like occasionally spotty visuals and certain grindy elements do almost nothing to detract from how addicting and compelling everything about the core gameplay is, from its gamefeel to strong track design. In the end, I had to be dragged kicking and screaming away from it just to write this review, and I really think that says it all.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is one of my gaming highlights of fall 2025 and easily among the best kart racers I’ve ever played. It’s accessible yet challenging, full of long-term potential thanks to its online modes and festivals, and shows that Team Sonic truly delivered. The only downside is how quickly the current content runs out, though even on the aging Switch hardware, the game runs impressively well—and I’m already looking forward to the upcoming Switch 2 version.
Review in German | Read full review
Sonic Racing CrossWorlds mixes fast-paced racing, world-hopping tracks, and Sonic flair into one wild kart racer. The CrossWorlds gameplay mechanic keeps races unpredictable, and the mix of cars, planes, and hoverboards gives each lap its own rhythm. The game looks great and its energetic soundtrack makes it easy to stay hooked, even when a few tracks feel too familiar.
With the new Crossworlds mechanic really spicing things up gameplay-wise, alongside the Gadget Plate, this might be the best Sonic racing game ever, and it’s definitely the best of 2025, including the moustachioed plumber’s latest offering.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is guaranteed fun and celebrates the legacy of the blue blur in style. Even without impressive graphics on the Switch, the game shines with its multiverse concept, varied roster, and solid gameplay, establishing itself as one of the best racing titles in the franchise.
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To be honest, as much as I had a lot of fun with the game, after this review it'll be a while before I get back to playing it. That's because SEGA announced an upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year. Unfortunately, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds on the Nintendo Switch isn't something I'd recommend; it's a much better game than it is on Nintendo's first hybrid platform. I don't know how big the upgrade will be for the Nintendo Switch 2, but improving the lighting and clarity of what's displayed on screen will go a long way toward ensuring a more enjoyable experience.
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