Sonic Rumble reveals new features ahead of global launch
Gotta' go fast!
- Sonic Rumble has revealed new features ahead of its upcoming launch
- This includes additional modes and other tidbits
- As well as the inclusion of distinctive abilities for iconic playable characters like Amy Rose
One of the more interesting up-and-coming takes on the battle royale genre is Sonic Rumble. A race to the finish featuring everyone's favourite dashing series of characters, ranging from the blue hedgehog himself to Dr Eggman. And now, the folks at Sega and Rovio have revealed new details about what you can expect coming up when Sonic Rumble releases!
To start, we've got some expected additions. Quick Rumble lets you jump into Sonic Rumble for a bite-size one-round challenge if you're in the mood to play then and there. Rival Rank meanwhile offers a competitive mode where you can bring out your A game for extra rewards.
Finally, we've got the new Crews feature (essentially, guilds) which allows you to band together with friends and take on the competition for other rewards. All to be expected, but it's the final announced addition that I think will really grab Sonic fans.
Yes, what'll be most interesting for you devout Sonic fanatics out there is the fact that Sonic Rumble's vast roster of famous Sonic faces will include some recognisable special moves and distinct abilities. That means that, yes, Amy Rose will be bopping people on the head with her Piko Piko hammer, and more!
While some of these additions are to be expected, like guilds and competition, the decision to give characters different abilities I think will be a make-or-break one for Sonic Rumble. On the one hand, it could tempt accusations of the game being unbalanced, but on the other, it could also mean that you'll be able to enjoy a more authentic Sonic-inspired experience!
In the meantime, if you're still stuck on what to play this coming weekend why not dig into our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week?
