Famitsu on TSR (1): Team Sonic Racing - Characters and System

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Famitsu's TSR series: 1st article on Team Sonic Racing by Famitsu!
Translation of previous articles: see tag #Famitsu

"Team Sonic Racing" was revealed at the E3 towards the end of May, and further information was presented at the Sonic Birthday Event 2018 that took place in Tokyo Joypolis.

Here is the summary of those information by Famitsu, together with more details!

『チームソニックレーシング』登場キャラクターや“チームレーシングシステム”などを紹介、チーム対抗で順位を競うレースがアツい https://t.co/GTQn2AYgvR pic.twitter.com/nB0NSmF8Gm

— ファミ通.com (@famitsu) June 27, 2018

Original article:
『チームソニックレーシング』登場キャラクターや“チームレーシングシステム”などを紹介、チーム対抗で順位を競うレースがアツい https://www.famitsu.com/news/201806/27159804.html


Translation:

Team Sonic Racing - Introducing Characters and Team Racing System! An exciting race of team against team

What is "Team Sonic Racing"? 

"Team Sonic Racing" is the first 'Team Racing' title in the Sonic series. With this game, players can enjoy racing at high-speed that is unique to the series.
Players can select characters with different racer types and freely customize machines with various parts. Find you own racing style with the best machine and skillful teamwork!

Team Racing System

The characteristic of this game is the Team System. Either playing alone, locally with friends or online to compete with worldwide users, players form a team of three to race. Teamwork is the key to victory; share the joy of it with your teammates!
*A conventional solo race is also available.

Co-op Skills for the Teamwork

Followings are the skills that can be executed as a team.
By cooperating and using these team skills, the team will fill up the Ultimate Gauge. When this gauge is full, the Ultimate Boost, a powerful boost that speeds up all team members, can be used.

Touch Dash/Skim Boost
Pass by a teammate who is slowing down to give more speed!

Line Boost/Slingshot 
Boost up by driving in a teammate’s slipstream!

Item Box Transfer
Transfer items with your teammates anywhere on the course!

Rival Takedown
Fill up the Ultimate Gauge by taking down your rivals marked with red!

Ultimate Boost
Strong boost for the player and the teammates!

Characters

Many characters from Sonic series will be playable. This time we introduce the characters from Team Sonic, Team Dark and Team Rose. The three characters for a team can be chosen freely, so players can combine any types together.

Team Sonic
Speed Type: Sonic
Power Type: Knuckles
Technique Type: Tails

Team Dark
Speed Type: Shadow
 Power Type: Omega
 Technique Type: Rouge

Team Rose
Speed Type: Amy
 Power Type: Big
Technique Type: Chao

Racing Car Types & Customization

There will be three types of racing cars according to the selected characters. The machines’ appearance and functions can be customized with parts unlocked by playing the game. Cover the weakness or power up the strength; customize the way you want!

Item: “Wisp”

“Wisp” from Sonic series will appear as items to heat up the race. Wisps obtained from item boxes on the course have different abilities: attacking the leading racer, interfering all cars of the race, a very powerful one that makes a victory from behind possible – there will be 14 Wisp types in total.

Various Game Modes

The game will have many offline modes that can be enjoyed even when playing alone. Please look forward to further information.

Team Adventure Mode
Enjoy the story mode with a brand new scenario. Also for local multiplayer.

Grand Prix Mode
Compete to be the best team through 4 courses.

Exhibition Mode
Customize the rules and settings for the race freely.

Time Trial
Beat your own best time.

Challenge Mode
Online Multiplayer with up to 12 players with different rules.

Various Racing Courses 

Starting with Wisp Circuit that was introduced, the game will include many courses inspired from stages of Sonic series but also unique courses.

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That's it for my summary & translation!

Are you excited for this cool new game? Team racing sounds so much fun!

Let's look forward to this winter!

Check out the cool official website of Team Sonic Racing, and don't forget to pre-order the game!

http://sonic.sega.jp/TeamSonicRacing/

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