Sonic the Hedgehog Director Criticizes Mario Kart

Summary

So here’s the scoop, right? Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is doing some wild stuff. They offer cross-platform play. Yup, unlike Mario Kart World, where you’re pretty much stuck on the Switch. And, get this, CrossWorlds is packed with characters from Sega and, wait for it — other companies too! No kidding.

Now, the whole free roam mode? Sonic Racing is pulling that off big time and their character lineup is seriously competing with the likes of Mario Kart World. Everyone’s super hyped. It’s like a showdown of epic proportions.

Picture this — Takashi Iizuka, you know, the guy who’s been the brains behind Sonic since, like, forever? He totally had some zingers about Mario Kart World at this Summer Game Fest. While everyone’s just getting comfy with their Nintendo Switch 2s, Iizuka’s already diving deep into comparisons with Mario Kart World.

Okay, so Mario Kart World’s all shiny new, adding this free roam thing — where you can just go cruising with your buds. Neat, huh? Plus, you can now have up to 24 players in the chaos! But, and here’s the kicker, it’s stuck on the Nintendo Switch 2. Some folks aren’t thrilled about that. Can’t blame them.

Now, why did Iizuka poke the Mario Kart hive? He drops this bomb: Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is rolling out on multiple platforms. Yep, no console left behind. So, you could be on the Switch and your friend on something else — doesn’t matter, you can still race together! Pretty rad, right?

Mario Kart and Sonic Racing: The Big Character Gig

Let’s rewind a bit to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the original Switch. It was a blast partly because, guess what? You could race as characters not even from the Mario universe! There’s Link, Isabelle, heck, even the Inklings joined the party. But now with Mario Kart World? Back to basics. It’s Mario, and, well, more Mario.

Contrast that with Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. It’s like a character festival! Persona 5’s Joker? Check. Like a Dragon’s Ichiban? Yep. And, seriously, even Hatsune Miku and Minecraft’s Steve! They’re pulling out all stops.

Of course, we all know a kart game isn’t just about who’s behind the wheel, it’s about the action on the track. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds drops on September 25, so maybe by then, Mario Kart World will have mellowed out a bit, leaving room for Sega to swoop in and steal the thunder. Guess we’ll wait and see, huh?

All over this video game world, it’s like a clash of the titans. Sonic fans are chomping at the bit, and Mario fans — well, who knows, maybe they’re curious too. Whether you’re team Sonic or team Mario, one thing’s for sure: the kart racing world just got a whole lot more interesting.