Summary
Sonic Free Riders is a game I've never played, but never wanted to. It doesn't have much going for it. One thing that was not completely skewered, though, is the OST.
Best Song: Final Factory (Metal City doesn't count)
Runner-Up (s): Magma Rift
This energetic track has the right speedy tempo while having some edgier parts to it. The little bit of "Start Up Your Extreme Gear" is more of a complement rather than something it relies on, like some of the other tracks.
Worst Song: Rocky Ridge
Runner Up (s): Forgotten Tomb
Really, really odd voice clips that clash with the Cars wanna-be instrumentation.
Best Vocal Song: Free (Crush 40 Version)
Runner-Up (s): N/a
The original "Free" was more carefree and smoother, so I get why people like it. But CRUSH 40. This song is much more serious, determined, and catchy! The added lyrics and effects really make it crush the original. Maybe the rock-vibe is not as "Riders," but I think the catchy as H-E-double-hockysticks "I'm free/I'm breakin' out," was a solid attempt to give the song that same type of energy.
Worst Vocal Song: Free
Runner Up (s): N/a
As I mentioned, the original is pretty good and probably more "Riders," but it's not as good as the Crush 40 version. Since this game made the mistake of not making another version of "Catch Me If You Can," or any Babylon vocal theme, this is what happens.
Final Ranking: C
There are highlights, yet as a whole it's disappointing. It can be strange at some points, and a rip-off of the original Riders at others. It's a soundtrack that tries too much to copy the mood of the first game, seeming generic, bland, and un-focused rather than better.
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