Fans of Sonic will be pleased to see the speedy hedgehog land once more on mobile devices. Players race around tracks that shift and change as you move, resulting in your vehicle also doing a bit of transforming – from car to boat, perhaps, or plane, depending on what’s needed.

The game isn’t new in itself (it’s been available for console for some time), but some small tweaks make this racer suitable for mobile gaming. Controls are a choice between an onscreen virtual joystick and tilt to steer.

The latter is far more fun and, once you get the hang of it, can be easier than the onscreen controls. Acceleration is automatic, so you don’t have to concern yourself with picking up the required speed. You do, however, have control over your drift, which is activated with a separate button, breaking and other stunts.

Attacks can be launched as you race, slowing opponents and giving you the competitive edge. A well-placed explosive could mean the difference between winning or losing a race.

In-app purchases aren’t pushed too heavily; for the most part you an buy upgrades and unlock items simply by earning rings and stars as you race and complete challenges.

Among those mobile-friendly tweaks are daily and weekly challenges, and the World Tour mode has been changed for mobile, offering rewards for competing challenges, and allowing you to unlock characters and cups as you go. Unlocking extras makes the game more fun, allowing you to break out of what feels like a very focused single player track for a while.

Although the single player version is a good option, there is lots of fun to be had with the multiplayer modes. You can challenge your friends online and locally, and show them who is No 1 when it comes to Sonic racers. sonicthehedgehog.com/racing