It's been a while since we last saw Sonic actually get back into doing what he does best (i.e. running ludicrously fast for a hedgehog) and that's exactly what this gameplay montage video of Sega's Sonic Rivals 2 is about - pure, unadulterated speed. Those without razor-sharp reflexes or quick hand-eye coordination need not apply, as this could be the closest thing we could ever get to the grand old days of games such as Sonic and Knuckles.

In this video, we see Sonic and Tails battling it out head-to-head in what seems to be a forest course. It's to note that the action here is ridiculously quick and smooth, with loops, rails and bouncers all over the place. There's rarely a time where the gameplay lets you keep up, barring that of the sections where you have to climb up poles - but other than that, it's pedal-to-the-metal racing through and through. Very nice.

Enjoy the video!