Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing
Game
Game2013
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
Developer Sumo Digital
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is a kart racing game developed by Sumo Digital and published by Sega. It was released for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U in November 2012; for PlayStation Vita in December 2012; for Windows in January 2013; for Nintendo 3DS in February 2013; and for Android and iOS devices in January 2014. The PS3 and Wii U versions of the game were released in Japan on May 15, 2014.… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
223 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
87
LovedLoved
187 positive · 29 negative
95% range 81–90%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 187 | 29 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Lemmy * | 1 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
9,689 of 10,447 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
85% recommend · 179 yes, 31 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 210 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (16,690 of 17,881 positive).
Players praise the game as one of the best kart racers, with fun transforming mechanics and a varied roster of Sega characters. [1][2][3] Many note that the PC version requires manual fixes to run on modern systems, such as deleting files or using DXVK. [4][5][6] Some reviewers compare it favorably to newer Sonic racing games, saying it plays better than Crossworlds. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [6]
It's a good game that shouldn't be sold in this state on Steam. This version isn't playable without spending a lot of time configuring it. Go to the discussion section, which explains how to solve most problems. I bought this game to play online with friends who are casual gamer . I can't imagine having to explain to them that after installing the game, they'll have to delete two files in certain directories just to …
- [1]
One of the greatest Kart Racing games of all time in the genre, up there with classics like Crash Team Racing & Garfield Kart. Get this game if you want a robust PC based Kart Racer. Great game.
- [11]
Although SART is old, it still holds up today, and some consider it the best kart racer out there (especially for us PC players). This game is amazing, and I recommend it for every player, whether you are a sweat or a casual, a Sonic fan or not, or in a party or solo. Pros: - Fun, natural-feeling mechanics - A weird but varied roster - Graphics that hold up well today - Varied gameplay via the transform gimmick …
- [9]
Better than crossworlds. The cars have weight and the drifting feels way better than crossworlds. Not to mention the animations and physics are much better than the £70 crossworlds. Sumo digital knows how to make a great Kart Racer unlike the joke that is crossworlds. Plus this game has a sense of speed unlike trash crossworlds were boosting feels like nothing
- [2]
Fast-paced racing with iconic characters and transformable tracks. Funny racing game.
Summarised from 32 of the 217 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
85% of the 210 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection. The complaint that keeps coming up: requires manual fixes to run on modern PCs. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game has received positive reviews from critics. It holds a Metacritic rating of 82 for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions, 78 for the Wii U version, and 79 for the PC version. IGN gave the game a score of 8.6, calling it "a bright, handsome and thoroughly enjoyable ride." Destructoid gave the game 8/10, saying "Sega has cherry-picked the best elements of kart racers and applied it to the best arcade racing games to create a sleeper hit that’s great fan service and great fun." GameTrailers gave the game a score of 8.7. Empire stated that "Sonic's second turn behind the wheel is a surprisingly complex offering, a kart racer that provides both an immediate surface appeal to newcomers…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 223 · most liked firstSonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection (Steam) is $4.42 on Gamebillet buff.ly/3YFXMKX PS3 $11 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/407b9VA Deck verified
neutral · AI labelView post →KAMGUSTA's REVIEW I know you want to know everything about the "Mario Karts" games on STEAM and how they compare. So here we go! GARFIELD Garfield Kart (2015). Avoid. The first of the franchise, bare-bones and without multiplayer. Poor gameplay. Garfield Kart - Furious Racing (2019). Good enough if really on budget. The remake, with multiplayer and proper joypad support. While it does not have anything fancy nor refined graphics and mechanics, it's a viable subpar clone of the classic Mario…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I boot up Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection and already I can feel it: something’s wrong. Not broken. Not buggy. Wrong. Like the universe slipped on a banana peel and never stood back up. They tell you it’s a Sonic racing game. LIES. PROPAGANDA. DISTRACTION. Because the second I see the Football Manager character, something in my brain snaps like a cheap plastic controller. I don’t pick Sonic. I don’t pick Tails. I don’t pick ANY of these cartoon mascots. No. I pick the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You will have to delete installscript.vdf in the game folder to get the game to run on windows 11 but don't get fooled by this game's age, it looks and plays better than crossworlds. Recommended 8/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Im too broke to buy Crossworlds. But this gives me infinite joy and nostalgia for what i played back on PS3.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First things first: Yes, you’ll need a small fix to make this run, but don't worry, it's super easy. Download the latest DXVK, extract it, grab the d3d9.dll from the x32 folder, and drop it into the game folder (where ASRT.exe is). Before launching the game, right-click Launcher.exe in the same folder → Properties → Compatibility → set it to Windows 7. Then run the launcher and adjust the settings to your liking. Keep V-Sync ON, otherwise the game locks to 57 FPS for some reason and becomes…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a good game that shouldn't be sold in this state on Steam. This version isn't playable without spending a lot of time configuring it. Go to the discussion section, which explains how to solve most problems. I bought this game to play online with friends who are casual gamer . I can't imagine having to explain to them that after installing the game, they'll have to delete two files in certain directories just to launch it. I'll have to explain that they'll need to configure their…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the greatest Kart Racing games of all time in the genre, up there with classics like Crash Team Racing & Garfield Kart. Get this game if you want a robust PC based Kart Racer. Great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In an age where games are made by lazy and incompetent developers, publishing companies have an extreme fetish for DRM, microtransactions spread faster than an STD and the overall cost of games simply isn't justified this game stands out as a true gem. Packed with fun content, iconic characters from SEGA's long history and able to run on a wide range of PC builds without issue, this game is a true gem, a diamond in the rough.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was enjoying this game but it won't run at all after 3 hours play. It give an error that the game is already running even after reinstalling game and restarting PC multiple time. Rubbish, can't get a refund now either
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In the grand scheme of arcade kart racers I didn't expect this to be up there but it really is. This surprised me. Especially as I'm not the biggest fan of Sonic (apart from the OG of course!) But it's really well built as a kart racer, and though some of the tropes are familiar, it likes to do things it's own way, with some unique functions like it's hot-start method and various boost-linking being an essential element. And it is really well made, far beyond what I expected for a not-new…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fast-paced racing with iconic characters and transformable tracks. Funny racing game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If it's not working for you anymore, go to the installation folder and delete "installscript.vdf" file.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game really taught me how to drive in real life. that family of 4 never stood a chance once I got my license
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Greatest Sonic Racing Game other than Crossworlds. It's so fun that I'm addicted to it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Although SART is old, it still holds up today, and some consider it the best kart racer out there (especially for us PC players). This game is amazing, and I recommend it for every player, whether you are a sweat or a casual, a Sonic fan or not, or in a party or solo. Pros: - Fun, natural-feeling mechanics - A weird but varied roster - Graphics that hold up well today - Varied gameplay via the transform gimmick (peak) - Low skill floor but high skill ceiling The PC port is the definitive…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →geinuinely the best racing game of all time, i loved it growing up, and still do.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely love this game and wish that Nvidia hadn't somehow broke it with their GPU drivers. To put it simply, the game WILL crash if you own any line of RTX gpu's. There is a problem with tracks that contain water where the shader crashes the game and so far there has been no fix for it since the problem became apparent years ago. I waited for a fix for so long that I nearly forgot to write this review. If your product can't even run on modern machines then why even sell it?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Up until Sonic Racing Crossworlds, this game was the greatest Sonic Racing game there was on Steam! It's still a lot of fun to go back to, plenty of content to keep you occupied for a while!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You’re telling me this is a 2012 video game and it came out on the 7th gen consoles, it is a genuinely funner game in my honest opinion to Crossworlds, and it really doesn’t feel old at all
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hard to believe this is now 13 years old! Still plays better than most other arcade racers, including TSR and Crossworlds. We love this game so much
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better than crossworlds. The cars have weight and the drifting feels way better than crossworlds. Not to mention the animations and physics are much better than the £70 crossworlds. Sumo digital knows how to make a great Kart Racer unlike the joke that is crossworlds. Plus this game has a sense of speed unlike trash crossworlds were boosting feels like nothing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Still my favorite kart racing game. Better than CrossWorlds.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Flows like Water ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☑ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☑ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☑ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very fun racing game with an awesome transforming mechanic and transforming stages on each lap (not all does that but most of them are). Honestly, I think this game is way better than mario kart thanks to the transforming mechanic. However, there is one huge questionable thing about the game: The characters. At first, it feels normal. The game have sonic, shadow, aiai, bd joe, beat, etc. They also have a lot obscure character too like vyse from skies of arcadia, ryo hazuki from…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →significantly better than mario kart
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A good game but is literally unplayable without going through the discussion posts and configure the game yourself to get the game that you paid for to work. I wish this game got the modern day optimization it deserves because it's a gem in the kart racing genre but ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ i never wanted to pull my hair out more than trying to get this game to work.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Risk boosting was never a part of any Sonic racing games since. Risk boosting happens in flight mode, you get a boost for almost flying into something, then tricking away. Also, some of the tracks are amazing and still haven't been repeated in other Sonic racing games, such as Burning Depths. This isn't just Mario Kart, the vehicles feel weightier than that.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bruh, the game doesn't even want to boot up, I've tried in at least 2 PCs and neither my old one or this brand new one wanted to run the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's pretty good I'll give it 50,000 shadow points.... not as fun as Crossworlds but its a pretty good racing game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Better experienced in single-player, Sonic Racing Transformed is a tough but fun arcade racer. Working at unlocking everything is rewarding, and after each failure at completing a challenge makes you want to attempt it again and again. The game teaches you (without annoying and intrusive instructions) to be a better racer. The game isn't perfect, but it is one of my favourites.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My favorite racing game is Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection (2013 version). Arcade racing in the style of Mario Kart, it was the one time where Sega did what Nintendont in that genre. Amazing tracks, amazing wide selection of Sega characters to chose as racers (also ralph from ralph breaks movies for some reason), amazing 3 way modes of racing (by land, by water, by air), amazing replayability due to all the racers and modifications possible to choose from, and good price in…
positive · AI labelView post →GOTTA GO FAST Siri, play that Casino Night zone music please! 100 rings/10, will definitely get into this more once I clear my backlog of super long RPGs lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →better than mario kart
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game so much, but the pc port doesn't even boot if you dont change the compability mode to windows 7, and in general it's not stable at all i would just recommend emulating the ps3/xbox 360/wii u version instead tbh
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is pure childhood nostalgia for me. As a kid, I spent tens of hours playing it on iPad, and recently I discovered the Steam version and bought it at full price without regretting it once. One of the best arcade racing games ever made and one of best SEGA games. The transforming vehicles mechanic keeps every race fun and chaotic, and the tracks are still amazing even today. Also, it’s one of the best games for the Steam Deck.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The nostalgic Sonic Racing Crossworlds.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't often actually get mad with a game... This game nearly had me throw my controller though a window. Pros: it's a fine enough car racer. the many game modes can actually be rather fun. A lot of the maps are enjoyable and feel like they're proper places you'd race in the sega world. Love to see the tracks evolve during the laps. Cons: First off screw golden axe and Burning rangers! Worst two courses both adding hours onto my play time... yes out of 6 hours likely a bit under half…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is incredibly fun, my only frustration is that it is hard to optimize on a modern gaming rig to make it work smoothly, which is sad. I tried but gave up...
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →game wont load at all so its now worthless and rotting in my libary just get a steam error code whenever i try to boot do not buy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New one is 10 times better, but this is a great classic that has aged pretty well in terms of gameplay.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you want a challenging kart racer with a huge roster and multiple, challenging modes then look no further. S&ASRT is the pinnacle of the kart racing genre. This game does everything the first game did but better, and so much more (besides all-star moves, they're a lot more balanced here). There's not a single bad thing I can say about this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ITS SO PEAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK The roster is hilarious, the all stars are pretty cool, the music is PEAK, everything about this game is peak you should play it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →REALLY FUN GAME but Tails got put on the roster. thankfully wreck it ralph and BD Joe are in the game so i rate this positively
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am heavy weapons guy... and this... is my vehicle. She's a custom made dynamically transforming vehicle that can cycle through a hovercraft and jet boat. It costs $400,00 to ride this baby for twelve seconds. Some think they can out-speed me... maybe... *sniff* maybe... I have yet to meet one who can out-speed bullet.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →mogs any mario kart
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →just as good as the 360 version. crashes here and there but still a really good game. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →getting caught drinking and driving im on that sonic cherry limeade
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My childhood game. I love it. The racing concept is beyond
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's like SEGA put their heart and soul into making the most bum connected unplayble game in the world
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easily the best kart racer ever, The maps are amazing, music is amazing and we have danica patrick what more could you possibly want? Items in this game are actually quite balanced unlike a certain sonic racing game...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They hit gold once and then never tried to replicate it again. Will always remember you though for your amazing roster like B.D Joe and...Yogscast...and...Danica Patrick- ok I see the issue now.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I thought it was pretty good then I played crossworlds and it just pales in comparison
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →my kids (5 and 4) are learning how to use an Xbox controller on this game. They keep forgetting that the joystick controls the steering, and not pulling the controller to the left and right. They're fans of Sonic, and its a great bonding experience for the family. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun. Run well on my specs.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →SEGA apparently has no problem associating with people who condone political violence, such as emzberry. Don’t give your money to people who hate you.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this takes the previous title and out does it by a million, absolutely love this game, trying to S rank is incredibly anoyying but hey thats exepected it's an S rank, It's incredibly anoyying when all the cpu's are passing you like mad and throwing everything at you every half a second, but once you figure out how to go round the track the fastest way, BOY it is satistfying, i reccomend practicing the tracks your struggling with in time trail mode first try and beat the the exepert ghost, then…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's funny that you have stupid crossovers like TF2, but why does Ristar have to be the ref? Can't it be a Chao like in Mario and Sonic? Anyway the game is extremely bland and slow. Sorry Sega, (hot take alert) I liked Sonic 4, but this sucks. I swear Ill buy Crossworlds.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →never played on pc, nor did i ever buy it, but i can write a review despite only playing this on the 360. amazing game, 10/10, dont think there will be such a unique racing game like this for a good while still
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really don't see the hype with this game. Team Sonic Racing and especially Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds blow this game out of the water and it's not even close. I'm sure that'll upset a few people, and you know what? The truth hurts. Positives: -Great Music This game, for all of it's faults, has an amazing soundtrack. I could listen to the music for Burning Depths, Graffiti City, and Ocean View all day. Even the menu songs are great, and it's a very rare case where this game surpasses…
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