When comparing Riptide GP2 vs Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, the Slant community recommends Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed for most people. In the question“What are the best local multiplayer (shared/split screen) racing games on PC?” Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is ranked 4th while Riptide GP2 is ranked 7th. The most important reason people chose Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is:
As each lap is run the levels in game will transition and change, which makes learning and adapting to the tracks something each player needs to consider.
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Pros
Pro Accessible gameplay that is great for quick play sessions
Being that this is a port of a mobile game, it lends itself well to quick play sessions, as that is what it was designed for. It is also pretty accessible to newcomers, as it is not all that entirely tough and the controls are pretty intuitive. All in all a solid game for those looking game is short bursts or introduce to non gaming players.
Pro Interesting, futuristic tracks
Many of the tracks in the game are over the top and futuristic looking. Racing through them can be pretty exhilarating.
Pro Immersive mode
Riptide GP2 has built in immersive mode for Android devices on 4.4+.
Pro Online multiplayer
Riptide GP2 has built in online multiplayer support for races of up to four players.
Pro SHIELD games support
Riptide GP2 has built in SHIELD games support.
Pro MOGA support
Riptide GP2 has built in MOGA controller support.
Pro Levels change as laps progress
As each lap is run the levels in game will transition and change, which makes learning and adapting to the tracks something each player needs to consider.
Pro Great selection of tracks
There's a ton of different tracks to race on, each with their own unique hazards and tricks to learn.
Pro Vehicle transformations offer gameplay variety
Vehicles change shape at various points in the race with each variant of the vehicle behaving slightly differently offering more variety in each race.
Cons
Con Has in app purchases
Despite being an upfront paid game Riptide GP2 has in app purchases that range from $1.99 - $99.99 per item.
Con Visuals can sometimes obstruct view
The game has bright levels with colorful visual effects that can sometimes get in the way of actually driving.