Sonic Rivals 2 - Sony PSP

by Sega

• The Chao seem to be disappearing and all eight rivals must work fast to find out who is behind it!
• Players will select from six ways to thrash their rival buddies - Knockout, Ring Battle, Race, King of the Hill, Capture the Chao, and Tag.
• Two players will easily access the Multiplayer challenge with just a single disc using the Wi-Fi function.
• Three new playable characters, Miles Tails Prower, Espio the Chameleon, and Rouge the Bat round out the cast of eight rivals.
• Free from rivalry, the player can experience the challenging old-school Sonic-style map at their own pace!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SMCCOC
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 4 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 13, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,051 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Sony PSP

The gloves are off and Sonic and his rivals are gearing up for an intense new head-to-head competition exclusively on the PSP(PlayStation Portable) system. This sequel to Sonic’s 2D action platformer features all-new "jostling" controls for tighter competition and a brand-new Battle mode that allows two players to jump into six different Multiplayer challenges by sharing one disc. With three new characters, 12 new stages, and upgraded signature moves for each character, the enhanced Rivals experience will bring a whole new level of handheld fun to the PSP system.

Features:

• Battle Mode: players will select from six ways to thrash their rival buddies: Knockout, Ring Battle, Race, King of the Hill, Capture the Chao, and Tag.
• Single Disc Game Sharing: two players will easily access the Multiplayer challenge with just a single disc using the wireless function.
• Intriguing New Storyline: the Chao seem to be disappearing and all eight rivals must work fast to find out who is behind it.
• Three New Playable Characters: Miles "Tails" Prower and two other new characters round out the cast of eight rivals.
• Free Play Mode: free from rivalry, the player can experience the challenging old-school Sonic-style map at their own pace!
• Expanded Card Collection: players can now collect 150 new cards for loads of new options to customize their playable characters.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Clean Racing Fun July 13, 2009

By Lisa Shea HALL OF FAMETOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

Sonic Rivals 2 lets you play as different teams through a story mode, or enjoy free play. You get to experience the familiar Sonic world on your PSP in casual adventure fun.

Be Sonic & Tails, Shadow & Metal Sonic, Knuckles & Rogue, or Silver & Espio. Each character has her or her own personality, special abilities and look. You can test them all out in free play mode to get the hang of their talents and see which one is the best fit for you.

People new to the Sonic world might find this game a bit challenging. where most games have an easy ramp-up level or two where they say "press X now to attack", this game simply drops you into a level and expects you to know everything. The plot comes at you staccato with references to people and places you might not recognize at all. Really, the plot means nothing - but again it might be frustrating to a newcomer. They feel like they're missing what is going on in more than one way.

Still, once you get the hang of the buttons and accept the plot problems, the game is arcade fun. The maps have a lot of tiny details that add interest, far more banners and mossy areas and ivy trails than were necessary. The graphic designers obviously had some fun here. There are high roads and low roads and hidden roads - there's a lot of incentive to play and replay a level. the first few times through a level are just to get the sense of its general layout. It's only after a number of times through a level that you really start to explore all its paths.

The sound is what you'd expect from an arcade style game. Upbeat, stereotypical voices, jazzy pop music, appropriate brrrrings! and "Yeah, let's do this!" calls. It adds a boost of fun to your zooming around in loop-de-loops.

The controls are responsive and get you where you need to go. They've really got that aspect of Sonic games down.

Highly recommended for Sonic fans who want yet another handheld way to spend some time in mindless fun while they ride a bus or wait in line. There's no multi-hour RPG puzzles here, nothing to tie you up if you have to hit pause. It's perfect for filling in the quiet times of day with something fun and engaging. If you're new to the Sonic series, though, I'd recommend starting with Sonic Rivals 1. That way you get at least some grounding in what is going on.

For parents, this is good clean fun. Little characters are racing along roller coaster style racetracks and trying to gather gold hoops. It's rated E for everyone. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars More of the same crappiness August 16, 2013

By Ryan Sil. (Gamer & PC/Android indie dev)

Platform for Display:Sony PSP

Fun: 2.0 out of 5 stars   

So, you'd think with a sequel in mind that Sega/Backbone would improve upon all the mistakes that they have done in the first Sonic Rivals game. Unfortunately, Sonic Rivals 2 doesn't do anything to help that, but instead just offers more of what we've already experienced before in Rivals 1. Except this time, there's little more to do than run and jump. There are several level-based gimmicks such as rolling in a barrel, climbing, pinball flippers, etc. However, those things really do not make the game, rather are they just incredibly minor tweaks to make the overall formula less monotone.

You're still racing in super-linear, poorly structured levels against very stubborn AI across a 2D plane (Frontier Canyon Act 3 is the biggest offender thanks to Silver..again). Once again, there are 6 zones with a few Acts in each. This time, however, after finishing the first Act, you fight the rival you were racing head-on. These battles are usually pathetic, and the bosses at the end of the zones are utterly boring, if not annoying, and it's not because of the rivals' AI, but rather the bosses themselves. It's a little interesting that you play as a different character in a zone's 3rd Act, but that's only because you get to use a different special power. Otherwise, you still just...race.

Admittedly, there are a few positive aspects I can think of. First off, it's nice to see they've tried changing the pace a bit. Second, the story is better than in Rivals 1, which revolves around disappearing Chao. And third, the final boss is actually a final boss this time.

Unfortunately, the execution of those things are still awful. The final boss is a mess, the story is laughably bad thanks to dialogue (Which, by the way, is now fully voiced this time. Wish your ears good luck), certain situations, and the lack of any Chao even appearing in-game, and the pace was changed by the level-based gimmicks, which not only doesn't say a lot, but the gimmicks themselves are not exactly that well-executed.

If you want some good handheld Sonic action, get ANY portable Sonic game BUT the Rivals series! This series was a train-wreck all the way through. Read more ›

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as expected April 9, 2014

By cassidy gage

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

All I got was a game.. no case. I thought it came with a case., and the game was scrached.x

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars August 30, 2014

By Deborah Cozier-Bertrand

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

My son was especially pleased with this game. It is now one of his favorites.

5.0 out of 5 stars He liked it. September 28, 2014

By Luh

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

gave this as a xmas gift to my grandson. He liked it.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad service. August 2, 2013

By Cary M. Scott

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

I bought this as a birthday gift for someone. It did not work when it was eventually tried. Seller would not refund/replace because it was past 30 day return window. Leaves me with a worthless game. Buyer beware I guess. Lesson is when you buy something, check return policy and don't buy too far in advance.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Super fun!!! January 9, 2013

By Foxx

Platform for Display:Sony PSP|Verified Purchase

My son loves the game I bought him a psp and now he is complete I like that the game it is not to violent its fun it came in good time and it was packaged very nicely....Good job....