Team Sonic Racing – Review

Team Sonic Racing was our very first Nintendo Switch game along with Hello Kitty Kruisers which we got at the same time. We’ve had lots of fun with this game and our Switch, in my review you’ll find out more about Team Sonic Racing.

Why Team Sonic Racing?

Team Sonic Racing takes the high-speed thrills of kart racing and mixes in a unique cooperative twist that sets it apart from other entries in the genre. Instead of every racer competing purely as an individual, the game emphasizes teamwork, making your performance tied to how well you and your partners support each other on the track.

The core racing feels solid, with the familiar Sonic speed flair—loop-de-loops, boost pads, and colorful tracks inspired by locations from the franchise. The big differentiator is the team mechanic. Each race has twelve players split into teams of three. You don’t just race for yourself—you share boosts, items, and strategies with teammates. For example, driving in a teammate’s slipstream gives you speed, passing items lets everyone benefit, and pulling off coordinated actions builds up a powerful Team Ultimate move that can turn the tide of a race.

This makes the game feel less about selfishly getting first place and more about making sure your whole team finishes strong, which can be refreshing but also tricky if you prefer solo-focused play.

The tracks are colorful, creative, and capture Sonic’s charm—from casino-themed speedways to nature-filled circuits. The character models and karts are well-designed, with customization options for performance and looks. The soundtrack, composed by long-time Sonic music veterans, is a highlight—fast, catchy, and perfectly matched to the action.

There’s a story-driven Team Adventure Mode, which introduces the mechanics and offers a lighthearted plot with voice-acted dialogue between Sonic and friends. Beyond that, there’s local multiplayer, online play, time trials, and single races. While fun, the content can feel a bit lighter compared to other kart racers.

How We Test Games

For testing games we use a Nintendo Switch firmware version 2H. Hardware includes Joy-con and Pro controller on a large screen TV. Tests are done with up to 5 players. We take turns playing and evaluating games.

Whenever possible we play multiple players. We also use a Nintendo 2DS, DS XL, and for PC games we use a Ryzen 7 1700x CPU, AMD RX580, running on Win 10. This game is up to 4-players on Xbox, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Pros

Unique team-based mechanics.

Fun, fast-paced racing gameplay.

Colorful tracks and great soundtrack.

Lots of customization options.

Cons

Team focus may not appeal to solo-minded players.

Story mode is light and a bit repetitive.

Smaller content roster compared to some competitors.

Summary

Overall, Team Sonic Racing is a fun spin on the kart racing formula, offering solid controls, great music, and a unique teamwork system. It may not have as much variety as competitors like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but for Sonic fans and players who enjoy cooperative play, it’s an exciting and stylish racer.