Should you happen to find someone who's interested in playing a round with you, you can choose from a variety of options, including: ring-collecting, straight-out racing, Hot Potato and King of the Hill. The multiplayer mode is no slouch, either. For what it's worth, the music is actually varied and somewhat engaging, serving to provide a driving soundtrack to the fast-paced action. Still, the developer can't be blamed for this the characters simply sound a little too enthusiastic at all times, so as aggravating as the voices may be, they're entirely accurate. Sounds are also clear and crisp, whether you want them to be or not the sound effects are quite faithful, but the voice acting is equally faithful to the older titles in the Sonic franchise, with irritatingly saccharine voices. Characters are readily identifiable even at a distance, and some of the backgrounds are visually stunning, even if you'll have precious little time to enjoy them. As fast as the action sometimes gets, there is little to no flicker or slowdown, thanks to the PSP's processing power. Sonic Rivals 2's saving graces are its audio/visual accomplishments and its multiplayer mode. Is this sequel good enough to stand up to the originals on the 15-year-old system? In a word.
After several forays into the world of 3D with results ranging from "mediocre" to "atrocious," Sonic Rivals 2 brings the series back to its 2D roots in an attempt to recapture the glory once held by the world-renowned series. And so, in a flurry of inspiration and graphical finesse, Sonic the Hedgehog was born. What if Sega could be the "fast" system, the one that left the plumber in the dust? Maybe it was time for some re-imagining of Sega's image. As if out of the blue, someone had an idea: Mario was seen as slow and plodding at times, according to some polls. Their attempt to claim Alex Kidd as their mascot had met with abysmal failure, and Sega was in desperate need of one that could sell systems for them. The Nintendo Entertainment System had the lion's share of the home console market, with Sega barely managing to stay afloat and definitely bringing up the rear.
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