Team Sonic Racing

== Overview ==
This game was released in 2019 and was made by the studio Sumo. It is not a game created by Sonic Team, but it is considered a spin-off that is official to the canon timeline like the Sonic Riders series. This is shown by it being mentioned in the character bios from Sonic Channel. The cars that come from the game are also brought up again on occasion in official Sonic materials.
== Summary ==
Sonic, Tails and Knuckles get invited to do some races by a mysterious invitation. When going to the location in the letter, he meets Amy, Big and several Chao having a picnic near the beach. When explaining why he was there, Amy comments on how she was not invited. Dodon Pa then appears and introduces himself. After some explanations, Big wanted to join the races, which Dodon Pa let him do. Hearing this, Omachao and Amy decide to join Big to be a team together. Even after finding him suspicious, everyone agrees to go along with Dodon Pa's wishes and join in the races. Sonic is the most excited about these races and Big is the only one who doesn't think Dodon Pa is a bad person. Dodon Pa also promises the team that wins the tournament being able to keep their car.
After a few dangerous races, Sonic's friends are getting more and more suspicious of Dodon Pa to the point that they think he's working with Eggman. There's no proof of this being true, but they find his word choices, the way he laughs and the mysterious air around him as reasons to find him suspicious. They continue to keep an eye on Dodon Pa as they go through his dangerous races. Tails even goes through the effort to ask for outside help to look into Dodon Pa for him.
Eventually Silver, Blaze and Vector appear due to their own circumstances. Silver and Blaze were invited by Dodon Pa, but Vector was not and says that he knew of the races due to his source. Silver and Blaze were about to refuse to join the races, but decided to join in a team with Vector due to Vector wanting the cash prize. Later it is revealed that Silver and Blaze were invited by Dodon Pa's advanced technology. Silver was given an invitation 200 years in the future and Blaze got one through dimensions. Dodon Pa's technology surprises Sonic's friends and make them more suspicious of him.
== Sonadow Moments ==
In mostly all of the menu screens it has Sonic and Shadow. The screens that have the both of them on it are: the Start-up screen, the Main Menu screen, the Garage selection screen, the Local Play selection screen and the Options screen. For the Main Menu screen, Shadow is hard to see in the background due to being blurred. To notice him, look for a blurred image that shows a car using a Rocket Wisp in the background.
Team Sonic Racing Menu/Selection Screens
		
		
Throughout almost every racetrack are balloons of Sonic and Shadow. The only place they do not appear is on the tracks from Eggman's base. You can also see these balloons in the background during the story with stages that have the balloons.
If you're playing with a friend, you can choose to have both Sonic and Shadow in a team together by each player choosing either Sonic or Shadow. If you don't have a friend to play with, you would have to get either Sonic or Shadow in your team by chance.
Team Sonic Racing Playing with Sonic and Shadow
Getting Sonic or Shadow by Chance on your Team	Getting Sonic or Shadow by Chance on your Team
 	
Playing with a friend 	Playing with a friend
 	
At the beginning of the Wisp Circuit racetrack, there are four electric signs. On two of those signs, Sonic and Shadow are on one of it each.
On some of tips shown on the waiting screen, it shows both Sonic and Shadow on it to demonstrate what mechanic it is explaining.
Team Sonic Racing Sonic and Shadow Interactions
Tip Screens with Sonic and Shadow	Tip Screens with Sonic and Shadow
 	
(Note: The following dialogue scene moments are from the English dialogue. The original Japanese dialogue scenes at times, contain different wording.)
When playing in races, sometimes the characters will say things to other characters. Times this occurs is when a character hits another character, when the character gets hit by another character, when a character helps another character or when a character is doing poorly. In the lines said, there are several lines that Sonic and Shadow say to each other.
Team Sonic Racing Sonic and Shadow Interactions
Lines Sonic and Shadow Say to Each Other	Lines Sonic and Shadow Say to Each Other	Lines Sonic and Shadow Say to Each Other
 	 	
 	 	
When Shadow first appears in the story, Sonic volunteers to go talk with Shadow to figure out why he was there. At first Sonic teases Shadow by commenting on how he showed up and by teasingly asking if he's there to win or do Eggman's bidding again. Shadow responds to Sonic saying that he always tries and always succeeds. He then continues and mentions that he isn't there for Sonic, despite Sonic not mentioning that he was. He also seriously answers Sonic's question by saying that he is not working with Eggman and that he's here to stop his evil plans too. Sonic continues to tease Shadow by taunting him that he can't beat him anyways. He also mentions in a still teasing manner that while he's at it, he will stop Eggman for Shadow. Shadow comments on this saying that as the Ultimate Lifeform, he can't lose to Sonic. Sonic takes on the challenge and suggests that they race to see who is the best. Shadow accepts this challenge and they then go to race each other along with other characters.
* Sonic chose to go talk with Shadow on his own volitation. He also did it with only himself, which made him have some alone time with Shadow.
* Sonic knows that Shadow doesn't work for Eggman anymore and says this just to tease him. Though Shadow takes it seriously and answers him for a straight forward reply that he is not working with him and wants to stop him.
Team Sonic Racing Sonic and Shadow Interactions
Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6
 	 	
 	 	
 	 	
When Sonic gets back to his team after talking with Shadow, Tails asks Sonic if he got anything from Shadow. Sonic replies in a amused manner after a slight laugh that Shadow thinks he's faster than him. Tails gets confused by Sonic's answer and clarifies that he meant that if he got any new information about Eggman from Shadow. Sonic realizes that that's what Tails meant and replies that Shadow is here to stop Eggman too, so no.
* When Tails asked Sonic about Shadow, Sonic's first thought was about Shadow and how he's racing/playing with him. By how Sonic replied when Tails clarified himself, it is shown that Sonic is more interested in racing with Shadow than the "problem" that was going on. 
* The problem was something that Sonic wasn't worried about due to being sure he can fix it whenever, but the rest of his friends were worried about it, which is why they kept on telling him to do something about it. Though because of this, Sonic paid attention more to Shadow and his races with him than the problem concerning Eggman. Therefore, most of his attention throughout the game was on Shadow.
Team Sonic Racing Sonadow Moment
Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6
 	 	
 	 	
After their race, Shadow says to Sonic that he may be useful in helping him stop Eggman. Sonic says that's nice of Shadow to say, but also mentions that Eggman might not be the only one they have to watch out for. Shadow agrees and says that Dodon Pa is a mystery, but he reassures Sonic that if Dodon Pa is working Eggman, he will deal with him too.
Team Sonic Racing Sonic and Shadow Interactions
Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6	Chapter 3 Stage 3-2 or 3-6
 	 	
 	 	
Before they do a Grand Prix for chapter 3, Rouge asks Sonic and Shadow if they were done with their little ego-competition so that they can focus on the bigger issue (Eggman and Dodon Pa). Both Sonic and Shadow reply to Rouge at the same time, "We're far from finish!" Rouge then says to them, "Ugh, you boys."
Team Sonic Racing Sonic and Shadow Interactions
Chapter 3	Chapter 3	Chapter 3
 	 	
== Plot ==
In the beginning of the game, Sonic, Tails and Knuckles go to the beach due to an invitation inviting them to partake in a race. When they get there, Amy spots them and waves to Sonic to come join her in her picnic with Big and several Chao. Sonic notices her and tells her that he was invited by a strange invitation calling him to this location. He also mentions how it wouldn't be so bad to eat a chili dog as he waits. As he says this, Amy mentions how she did not receive an invitation. Just then, the one who invited them appears. He introduces himself as Dodon Pa to Sonic and explains that he is the one who invited Sonic and his team. Tails then asks Dodon Pa why the invitation was so vague, but Dodon Pa doesn't give any extra details. This makes Tails, Knuckles and Amy suspicious of him. Sonic then agrees that everything sounds sketchy, but he quickly disregards it because he believes that whatever is going on also sounds intriguing to go along with. So he agrees to go along with Dodon Pa's wishes and quickly reassures his friends by saying that they would be safe as long as he is around anyways. This doesn't ease their suspicion of Dodon Pa, but they end up going along with Dodon Pa's demands as well. Upon hearing this, Big decides that he wants to join in the races, to which Dodon Pa lets him. When Omachao hears this, he suggests that it and Amy should join Big for precautionary measures. With both teams made, Dodon Pa then invites them to board his spaceship so that they can go to the first racetrack, Wisp Circuit.
Once at Wisp Circuit, Dodon Pa gives all racers their own personal cars. He also tells them that whomever wins the tournament can keep their cars. This excites Knuckles, but Tails becomes more suspicious because the prize sounds too good to be true.
After the race between Team Sonic and Team Rose, Dodon Pa comments on how everyone did a good job, but also mentions that some did better than others. He then makes an off comment saying that some might not even survive at all from these races, to which makes him laugh. Upon hearing his laugh, Amy comments on how his laugh sounds similar to Eggman's. Dodon Pa doesn't comment on this and just laughs again.
Amy again expresses how everything seems suspicious to her. She also comments on how she finds it strange that Dodon Pa would get strangers and have them do these dangerous races. Tails agrees with Amy and says that he thinks that Dodon Pa and Eggman are working together. He then focuses on how the cars they received are too highly advanced and sophisticated. Big disagrees with them and thinks that Dodon Pa is nice since he gave them such nice cars. Dodon Pa then comes in and says that if Big likes the cars then he would like them even more with customizations and modifications. Big asks why he doesn't have those now and Dodon Pa answers him that they have to go find it by exploring the world, doing side races and collecting keys. He then adds that while they're exploring they might even find potentially dangerous things and laughs. Amy then makes a comment that even if things are a trap, the modifications made to her car make it look nice.
After a race, Sonic comments on how he's having fun driving, even if he's faster on foot. Big then says that the racing is almost as fun as fishing for him. Knuckles comments that the races are enjoyable, but he also says that things don't add up. Tails agrees with Knuckles and says that the cars are too technologically advanced. He then wonders if Dodon Pa is testing the limits of the cars. Knuckles then wonders if he's testing their limits. Dodon Pa then comes in and says that maybe he's doing both or neither. All he confirms is that whether they win or not depends on how well their teamwork is.
Before going into another race, Amy comments on how her car is crazy fast. Omachao then explains the three different types of cars: Speed, Power and Technician. After the explanation of the Power type car, Amy comments on how the car is like Big. She also comments on how Omachao is good at explaining. Omachao takes the compliment and says that that's what it's all about.
After the race, Tails talks to someone on his communicator and tells the person to get back to him when he has more information. Big then comes in and asks Tails who he's talking to. Tails gets flustered and says that he was talking to no one. Big then misunderstands the situation and says that he understands Tails. He then goes on to explain that sometimes he talks to Froggy (himself) when he's not around and misses him too.
Before their next race, Dodon Pa comes in and says that the easy part of things is over. Omachao confused asking how everything they went through so far was easy. Dodon Pa then continues what he meant by saying that it is time for the survival race. Tails gets shocked from this due to the name of the race. Dodon Pa continues again and explains how the rules of the race go. Whoever is in last place gets eliminated until there is a winner. Upon hearing this, Tails comments on how Dodon Pa uses disturbing words. Sonic then comes in and says that whether it sounds disturbing or not, he is intrigued. He then comments on how he is going to survive this race.
After the survival race, Amy comments on how the race was brutal and asks Dodon Pa why he's making them go through all of this. (Though remember that Amy was not invited and joined the races due to agreeing to team up with Big and Omachao in the beginning.) Dodon Pa then "reassures" her to not worry and that she doesn't need to understand by saying that it's technical. Amy gets offended and says that what Dodon Pa said is the most condescending thing she has heard that day. Sonic then comes in and mocks her by saying that the day is still young. (Sonic says this to mock Amy on how she is upset with what Dodon Pa said so early in the day and that they should expect Dodon Pa to say more like this throughout the day. He is also bringing to attention that she is bound to hear more things she considers condescending later through the day.) Dodon Pa simply laughs at this.
When going to a new set of racetracks, Silver appears and talks to Blaze about getting an invitation and seeing that she got one too. Blaze confirms this and says that the vague invitation interested her. Vector then comes out of no where and says that, though he was not invited, he is also intrigued by these races. He also makes a comment on how he heard about these races due to his source. Dodon Pa then appears and asks them if they are ready to join the races. Blaze at first refuses and says that the reason she doesn't want to join is because tanukis are notorious for being tricksters. Dodon Pa then tells them that there will be a cash prize. This gets Vector's attention and he immediately says that he will join the races. Silver then comes in and says that him and Blaze will join Vector then as a precautionary measure. He then also affirms that he knows for sure that something will happen throughout these races.
After a race, Vector asks Amy if she trusts Dodon Pa. Amy refuses and says that she only trust him as far as she can throw him. She then says that they should keep an eye on Dodon Pa. When hearing this, Sonic makes a comment saying that she needs to keep her eyes on the track. She then snaps back at Sonic saying that she can multi-task. Sonic then provokes her and tells her to prove it.
Before another race, Sonic goes to say hi to Silver and ask him if he came from the future to race. Silver confirms his and says that he received an invitation 200 years in the future. Upon hearing this, Tails gets surprised by hearing that Dodon Pa has such advanced technology to send letters into the future. When hearing this, Big says that Dodon Pa is cool. Knuckles then comes in and says that whether Dodon Pa is cool or not, he's dangerous.
After their race, Dodon Pa says that everyone is doing well and that he should make things more difficult. Amy gets mad at Dodon Pa and says that things are dangerous enough. She also comments on how they could get hurt. Dodon Pa then replies saying that that's the point. Sonic then accepts the challenge and says to bring it on.
Before going into another race, Amy goes to say hi to Blaze. She then asks her if she got an invitation from Dodon Pa. Blaze confirms this and says that Dodon Pa has technology to even send an invitation between dimensions. Amy comments on how Dodon Pa is powerful and she wonders what his plan is. Blaze also wonders and agrees that he is very powerful, but she also doesn't worry about thins due to believing that she can take care of the tanuki if it comes down to it. Amy then asks if Blaze is good at driving due to being a princess that should always be using a chauffeur. Blaze is offended by her mockery and says that driving is one of her skills. Amy then comments on how that's good because she doesn't want to make her look bad on the racetrack. Blaze then scoffs at her and says that they'll see who will make who look bad.
After observing their races for a while, Eggman decides that it is time to ruin whatever Sonic's and his friends plans are. Cubot comments on Eggman's choice of words saying that he left his wrench at the fortress. Eggman then tells Cubot to shut up and that he is a special kind of idiot. Cubot takes this as a compliment thinking that Eggman is calling him special.
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