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What would you like to see improved?

DW

I think I can answer that. Mostly, what needs to be improved on is the turning controls. They were way to stiff and uninviting. It practically makes us powerslide around most corners, which costs a huge amount of air on a really long curve. I'd also like to see that we have to move our characters forward I ound my thumb naturally pushing upwards to make the characters go forwards anyways.

I feel your pain sister. rofl I also found jumping to some of the higher shortcuts (especially in the first Babylon level) is next to impossible to accomplish. However, I did catch myself a few times and tried cornering without pushing forwards....Didn't help at all, or it did such little difference it wasn't worth it to compare.

Thanks for the tips on the sharper turns. Now the test is whether I can do it, or if I happen to hit the wall first. rofl

Time for a Sonic review!

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

The sequal to the hit series Sonic Riders has finally come, and it couldn't have come at a better time. I feel the story runs a lot smoother, and it feels like you're watching an episode of Sonic X during the cutscenes in Story Mode. The opening trailer is phenominal (think Mario and Sonic At The Olypic Games opening or Secret Rings) and the graphics are pleasing to the eye. They are by far some of, if not the best graphics on the Wii system. The levels are amazingly designed and have multiple routes to take. While the gravity may replaces the air, it isn't a downfall, because you never end up running without a board or worrying about air supply. There's plenty of rings to collect to level up as well this time. The controls are simple in theory, but takes some getting used to. Corners still need to be handled similarly as it was in the original, but there are way less sharp corners. There is still turbulence included, but it's not the focus. The gravity makes it feel completely different than the first, and gives it a new edge. However, there are some frustrations as there is with any racing game. Some corners are too sharp for their own good. The Wii controls to make these corners comes up at the top of the screen, but you have to act swiftly and accurately to actually make it to the other side of a 180 degree turn and make sure to turn as soon as you see the icon at a 90 degree angle. Also, you have to wait for upgrades to your basic board to use any characters special abilities (ex. Sonic grinding rails or Tails flying). Despite these downfalls, it's still a decent game.

You're welcome. I'll try to post review of other games that come out later on, like Sonic RPG as soon as I get my hands on it.