Like everyone else, we sort of assumed it was going to be a bit shit after playing the first level for five minutes so ignored it.

BUT!

NiGHTS Riders!

It’s got NiGHTS in it!

CREAM Riders!

It’s got CReAM in it!

ULALA Riders!

It’s got ULaLA in it! Apparently because the game was developed by the part of Sonic Team that used to be United Game Artists (the Space Channel 5 heroes) before they were merged into Sonic Team’s division.

MONKEY BALL Riders!

It’s the Sega A-Team! We’d have sex with all three of them and their monkey. Screenshots tomorrow*.

OFFICIAL CHARACTER BIOS HERE, AS IF YOU DIDN’T ALREADY KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THEM:
SONIC RIDERS

*Or in six months, if there isn’t a cheat to unlock everything.