Sonic Riders/Characters

Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic hates evil as much as he loves freedom. Sonic can be short tempered at times but will always show a gentle side to those in trouble. He's normally carefree and easy going, even when the going gets rough; but when it comes to a showdown he's aggressive and focused like a hedgehog possessed!

Sonic has always been known as the world's fastest, but inexperienced with Extreme Gear, he will have to fight to hold onto his reputation.

Type: Speed Default Gear: Blue Star

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: "Here I Come" Level 2: Spin Dash Level 3: Super Spin Dash

My Rating: 8.0/10

Miles "Tails" Prower
His real name is "Miles," but his friends just call him "Tails." He's a little kid fox with two tails and a heart of gold. He loves tinkering with machinery and has made various devices to help Sonic. This time he's pitching in as the team mechanic, fixing up the Extreme Gear.

Type: Flight Default Gear: Yellow Tail

Dash: **** Limit: *** Power: ** Cornering: ***

Attacks: Level 1: Electric Plug Level: Swinging Electric Plug Level 3: Stronger Electric Plug

My Rating: 8.1/10

Knuckles the Echidna
Born on Angel Island, Knuckles spends his days guarding a precious stone called the Master Emerald; for reasons he himself doesn't understand. His hard headed demeanor makes him gullible, and he has been tricked by Eggman on more than one occasion. Bringing his inherent aggression to the race, he plans to show Eggman that this time he means business!

Type: Power Default Gear: Red Rock

Dash: **** Limit: *** Power: **** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Beast Roar Level 2: Punch Level 3: Fist Screw

My Rating: 8.2/10

Jet the Hawk
Known as the "Legendary Wind Master," Jet leads the Babylon Rogues, a talented group of thieves. Jet's Extreme Gear skills are revered far and wide, earning him an impressive reputation. He carries a mysterious "control box" said to have been passed down from the ancient Babylonians.

Did you know? If you play through the Babylon Storyline, you'll hear Eggman talk about how the story of a young boy who, because of his skill on an Extreme Gear, was given wings which granted him the power of flight. He later ruled the world (the legend went something along those lines. My deepest apologies if the translation is off).

Legend has it the boy, with his newfound wings, was granted the ability to not just fly, but to also control wind and create monsoons, typhoons, tornadoes, hurricans, etc just by flapping these special wings. He, like any person chosen to rule at a young age, eventually became brash and reckless with his powers and the responsibilities that came with it and went mad with power. To that end...well...he lost the wings and therefore, his power. Legend has it he's the reason Babylon Garden disappeared in the first place. This young man, when compared to Jet's personality (which most have found to be a perfect match (e.g. they both have such great reputations as excelled Extreme Gearists, they both have that sort of connection and syncronization with the wind, they doesn't really expects and want sympathy when he loses.) might actually be Jet's ancestor.

Now this may be untrue as this is only a guess based on the connection betwixt Jet and the young king from the story. But one can't help but wonder.

Type: Speed Default Gear: Type J

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Sneeze-Jet gets close to his opponent and literally sneezes on them.

Level 2: Leaves-Jet closes in and hit his target with a giant leaves.

Level 3: Screw Attack-Jet gets in close and hits the enemy with a spin attack that causes the opponent to spin out of control.

My Rating: 7.6/10

Wave the Swallow
A superb mechanic, Wave takes care of all of the Babylon Rogues' Extreme Gear. While she's capable of fixing many things, Extreme Gear is her specialty, and her knowledge and experience surpass both Tails and Eggman in this area.

Type: Flight Default Gear: Type W

Dash: **** Limit: *** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Scold-Wave approaches her victim and, as the name of the attack suggests, talks smack to the target, slowing them down.

Level 2: Wrench-Wave closes in, wielding a rather large wrench and smacks her prey with it, really slowing them down.

Level 3: Dynamite-Wave catches up with her target and hands them an actual stick of dynamite! This is an attack that will blow away Wave's compteition, literally!!

My Rating: 8.0/10

Storm the Albatross
Storm is the muscle behind the Babylon Rogues' nefarious schemes and Jet's right-hand man. While he appeears to have no smarts (or lacks thereof), he makes up for all that with raw power. Anytime Jet and Wave need something to be broken down or someone to be taken out, Storm is the Babylon Rougues' go-to guy! Unfortunately, he has a quick temper and is slow in movement. He tends to start stuttering when he gets excited or flustered.

Type: Power Default Gear: Type S

Dash: *** Limit: *** Power: **** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Tornado Clap-Storm attacks with a clap of his hands that have the force of a tornado. Level 2: Wind Clap-Storm strikes with a handclap imbued with the power of the wind.

Level 3: Hammer Slam-Storm slams his opponent with both fists clenched together.

My Rating: 8.2/10

Amy Rose
Wherever Sonic is, Amy Rose is never far behind. She uses her Speedy talents to stay hot on the heels of her favorite hedgehog.

Type: Speed Default Gear: Pink Rose

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: "Out of My Way!" Level 2: Piko Piko Hammer (Horizontal) Level 3: Stronger Piko Piko Hammer (Vertical)

My Rating: 7.5/10

Cream the Rabbit
Not only is she cute, but this talented bunny can fly using her ears. She can also use Cheese, her constant sidekick Chao, to attack other racers.

Type: Flight Default Gear: Smile

Dash: **** Limit: *** Power: ** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Sad Face Level 2: Cheese Level 3: Stronger Cheese

Unlocked By: Beating Hero Story

My Rating: 7.0/10

Rouge the Bat
This seductress has a mind for jewels and in this race there are Chaos Emeralds to be won! With her powers of Flight, she'll put up a terrific fight for she doesn't like to lose.

Type: Flight Default Gear: Temptation

Dash: **** Limit: *** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Heart Attack Level 2: Kick Level 3: Bat Cracker

Unlocked By: Beating Hero Story

My Rating: 7.5/10

Shadow the Hedgehog
Created in the likeness of Sonic, Shadow has the Speed abilities to lead the pack. He uses Chaos Control to attack opponents.

Type: Speed Default Gear: Darkness

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Energy Ball Level 2: Inverted Roundhouse Kick Level 3: Chaos Control Sphere

Unlocked By: Beating Hero Story

My Rating: 8.5/10

Dr. Eggman
This powerful genius has spent years trying to trip up our blue hero and this time he just might have done it! With this World Grand Prix, he's set the stage for the fastest racers in the world to compete against the legendary Sonic!

Type: Power Default Gear: E-Rider

Dash: *** Limit: *** Power: **** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Loud Party Staff Level 2: Glove Punch Level 3: Sleeping Gas

Unlocked By: Beating Babylon Story

My Rating: 6.5/10

Nights
Nights is from the world of Nightopia where dreams are played out. But what is Nights? A spirit? A memory? Whatever he, she or it is, Nights plays an important part.

Type: Flight Default Gear: Night Sky

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Angry Face Level 2: Star Kick Level 3: Star Spin

Unlocked By: Beating all 100 missions

My Rating: 9.0/10

Aiai
Aiai is the frontman for Super Monkey Ball, but he hasn't let it go to his head. Aiai keeps his focus on the two important tasks at hand, bananas and winning.

Type: Power Default Gear: BANANA

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Yells Level 2: Monkey Ball Level 3: Barrel Rolls

Unlocked By: Beating all 100 missions

My Rating: 9.0/10

Ulala
Ulala is the beautiful heroine of Space Channel 5. An energetic rookie reporter, she has a strong desire to one day become the best reporter in the whole galaxy.

Type: Speed Default Gear: Channel 5

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Fires Gun Level 2: Hip Attack Level 3: Fires Gun (Stronger)

Unlocked By: Beating all 100 missions

My Rating: 8.5/10

E-10000 G
A participating robot with Power, this robot won't let anything stand in its way!

Type: Power Default Gear: E-Gear G

Dash: *** Limit: *** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Blinding Light Bulb Level 2: Spinning Kick Level 3: Guru Guru Punch

Unlocked By: Playing the game for 20 hours or playing in 100 races.

My Rating: 6.5/10

E-10000 R
Another participating robot, E-10000 R uses its Speed abilities to stay ahead of the competition.

Type: Speed Default Gear: E-Gear R

Dash: *** Limit: **** Power: *** Cornering: **

Attacks: Level 1: Head Split Level 2: Double Arm Spin Level 3: Head Bash

Unlocked By: Playing the game for 50 hours.

My Rating: 7.0/10

Super Sonic
The Super Form of Sonic. The only way to play this character is...

Type: All, Speed, Power, and Flight Default Gear: Chaos Emerald

Dash: N/A Limit: N/A Power: N/A Cornering: N/A

Attacks: Level 1: High Speed Dash

Unlocked By: Beat all the Missions with a Gold Emblem and using the gear, Chaos Emerald.

My Rating: 9.5/10

Charater Quotes

 * Sonic the Hedgehog
 * "Alright! Now we're talking!"
 * "Alright! Bring it on."
 * "A magic carpet?! I thought those only existed in fiction."


 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * "Don't worry Sonic! I'll unlock the secret of the extreme gears for us!"
 * "I'll do my best!"
 * "Haha! Did you see that?!"
 * "Sonic! The emerald's over there!"
 * "Wait Sonic, use this!"


 * Knuckles the Echidna
 * "Did she just call me a red mutt?"
 * "I get it okay? It's a board that floats and that's good enough for me."


 * Doctor Eggman
 * "This is an outrage! I hosted the EX World Grand Prix for a piece of cloth!? I can't believe I wasted my time for such a piece of junk!"


 * Amy Rose
 * "I'm not gonna hold back!"


 * Shadow the Hedgehog
 * "Now witness my true power!"
 * "You're so slow!"


 * Rouge the Bat
 * "Hey! Ladies first!"


 * Babylon Rogues
 * Jet: "Anyway, why are you here?"
 * Storm: "Um... Egghead? No, uh... Egg Salad?"
 * Wave: "Some guy named Dr. Eggman..."
 * Storm: "...has a proposition for you."
 * Wave: "No one can tune a Gear like I can! Accept it, buddy, it's not the board, your skills just SUCK!"
 * Storm: "W--wha?! Suck?!"
 * Wave: "Yes. S-U-C-K, suck."
 * Storm: "Su-- Su--"
 * Jet: "STOP IT!"
 * Wave: "You think you can win with that board?"
 * Wave: Eat my dust!
 * Wave: If they don't want it we'll take it. Treasure is treasure.
 * Wave: And that's that!
 * Wave: I never imagined anyone would enter the race with such a piece of junk.
 * Jet: "No way I'm gonna lose!"