Feed Your Need for 3D Speed With Sonic R for PC.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1998--Sega(R) PC released "Sonic R(TM)" today, bringing Sonic the Hedgehog(TM) to the PC in an all-new 3D racing game with a look and feel unlike anything Sonic fans have ever seen. In "Sonic R," gamers take a 3D thrill ride as they race through outer space, an ancient city and a tropical island. Gamers can go off the beaten path to investigate these worlds and uncover hidden power-ups and other surprises along the way.

In "Sonic R" gamers don't have to run this race alone. Now they can race head-to-head with up to four players through a split-screen on one PC, adding a new element of fun and replay value. "Sonic R" is easy enough for the novice to pick-up and play, but full of challenges that'll test the expert gamer's racing skills. "Sonic R" is available in stores nationwide starting this week.

In "Sonic R," gamers can race as Sonic or one of his three pals -- Tails, Knuckles or Amy -- with a goal of collecting gold rings, finding the stolen Chaos Emeralds and making it to the finish line. Gamers can race over the sun-kissed beaches of Resort Island, cruise the streets of the colorful metropolis Radical City, explore the Egyptian maze of the Regal Ruin, speed through "loop 'd loops" and over potholes in the Reactive Factory and soar through space on a hidden track, the Radiant Emerald. Just to keep racers on their toes, random weather effects such as snow and rain cause water to freeze and roads to become slick, adding a new element of challenge to the game.

Gamers are constantly rewarded in "Sonic R" with various hidden elements and power-ups to find along the way. As you race through the levels, you can unlock hidden opponents such as Dr. Robotnik, Metal Robotnik, Super Sonic, Metal Sonic, Teddybear Tails and Mecha Knuckles. To earn these hidden characters, gamers have to be faster than speeding bullets and need to know the short cuts to leave the competition in the dust. Power-ups such as floating stars, spinning shoes, magnetic power-ups or Sonic tokens can give players a winning edge and allow them to get bonus rings, run on water or pick-up relentless speed.