We've been bombarded by Sonic Rivals screenshots for the past few days. While some have expressed their dislike for the game graphics and gameplay, there are those who have already bought a copy and enjoyed playing for hours. Those who've been disappointed with past Sega">Sonic video game incarnations might still be on the fence and thinking of holding off buying until they find a reason to head to the retail shop.

This writer happens to be a big fan of games that involve racing to the finish line, or in Sonic Rivals' case, scrambling to reach the end of a level. So, it's pretty obvious what this writer has to say about the game. But ultimately, the decision to buy would depend on whether you still think that the Blue Blur can give you hours of fun running around in circles, getting those rings, and showing Knuckles who's the speed demon.

Check out the gameplay video. Might help you decide.