Sonic Riders is a futuristic racing game starring Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends. Sega published the title and Sonic Team USA developed it as part of the wider Sonic franchise. The game brings a fresh spin to the series by trading classic running stages for high speed hoverboard action. Players ride Extreme Gear, a type of air board that glides across tracks filled with ramps, rails, and shortcuts. Each character belongs to one of three styles, including Speed, Fly, and Power, and every type can access different paths through a course. The Speed type grinds on rails, the Fly type soars through rings in the sky, and the Power type smashes obstacles to open hidden routes. Air is the key resource in every race, since boards drain it constantly and run out of fuel when empty. Tricks performed off ramps refill the meter, so smart riders chain stunts to keep moving at top speed during long competitive runs.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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4 MB · GB / GBC ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | GB / GBC ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Racing |
| File Size | 4 MB |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Sonic Riders is a futuristic racing game starring Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends. Sega published the title and Sonic Team USA developed it as part of the wider Sonic franchise. The game brings a fresh spin to the series by trading classic running stages for high speed hoverboard action. Players ride Extreme Gear, a type of air board that glides across tracks filled with ramps, rails, and shortcuts. Each character belongs to one of three styles, including Speed, Fly, and Power, and every type can access different paths through a course. The Speed type grinds on rails, the Fly type soars through rings in the sky, and the Power type smashes obstacles to open hidden routes. Air is the key resource in every race, since boards drain it constantly and run out of fuel when empty. Tricks performed off ramps refill the meter, so smart riders chain stunts to keep moving at top speed during long competitive runs.
The game offers several modes for players who want variety beyond simple races. World Grand Prix is the main competition mode, where racers compete across multiple cups to claim the top spot. Story mode follows two campaigns, one with Sonic and his crew and another with the Babylon Rogues, a new trio of bird thieves introduced in this title. Free Race and Time Attack let solo players practice tracks and chase faster lap times. Local multiplayer supports up to four players in split screen mode, which works great for friendly competition. A shop system lets racers spend rings on new Extreme Gear with different stats for speed, cornering, and air capacity. Sixteen tracks span jungle ruins, sky cities, neon streets, and ancient temples, each packed with hazards and shortcuts. Hidden boards reward skilled players who finish tough missions or beat record times. The mix of speed, character variety, and trick based gameplay gives Sonic Riders a strong identity within the racing genre and the wider Sonic catalog.