As similar as that might sounds, the actual feel of driving in Crossworlds is entirely different from Mario Kart. It’s all looser, with weightless cars flying through corners. It takes me some time to adjust, as it feels a bit unwieldy at first. That doesn’t stop me from eventually mastering its multi-stage drifting and ring collecting hook.

The latest in the Sonic Racing series carves its own path and is doing so in such a way that it could be beyond comparison to gaming's other big kart racer.