Sega's latest mobile title, Sonic Rumble, has soft launched on Google Play for Android devices, but iOS users have been left out in the cold. The game features multiplayer races pitting famous characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise against each other.
Sonic Rumble, the latest mobile title from Sega, has soft launched on Google Play for Android devices. The game features multiplayer races pitting famous characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise against each other, in a pseudo battle royale format. Unfortunately for iOS users, the game has disappeared from the App Store, leaving them out in the cold.
While Sonic has ebbed and flowed in popularity over the years, this latest release seems to be part of a bigger move towards mobile that Sega has embarked on, particularly since their acquisition of Angry Birds developers Rovio last year. However, it remains to be seen whether Sonic Rumble can stand out in an increasingly saturated mobile multiplayer market.
Sonic Rumble Soft Launches on Android, Leaving iOS Players Out in the Cold
Despite the game's soft launch, it's clear that Sega has high hopes for Sonic Rumble. The game features a variety of characters, tracks, and power-ups, and it has the potential to be a lot of fun for fans of the Sonic franchise. However, it's also clear that Sega faces an uphill battle in trying to make Sonic Rumble a success.
The mobile multiplayer market is becoming increasingly saturated, with both small and big-time players vying for attention. In order to stand out, Sonic Rumble will need to offer something unique and compelling that other games don't. It's too early to say whether Sonic Rumble has what it takes, but we'll be keeping an eye on the game's progress in the coming months.
Personally, I'm not entirely convinced that Sonic Rumble has what it takes to stand out in the mobile multiplayer market. Multiplayer games, in general, struggle to stay relevant these days, despite what you may think. People's time is increasingly limited, and there's a reason so many mobile games boast about having offline modes, to cut down on the amount of data or Wi-Fi time people have to spend.
That said, it's good to see that Sonic Rumble is at least giving it a shot. If you're looking for a new mobile game to play, Sonic Rumble is definitely worth checking out. It's a fun and fast-paced game that's sure to please fans of the Sonic franchise.
If you're not sure whether Sonic Rumble is for you, there are plenty of other great mobile games to try. Check out our latest entry in our regular feature of the top five new mobile games to try this week instead! I'm sure there's something on there for you to enjoy.
And if that's not enough, dig into our other list of the top 25 best free-to-play mobile games on iOS and Android! You're sure to find something you'll love.
