"Sonic Riders" was released to mixed reviews but was a commercial success and was later re-released under the GameCube and PlayStation 2 bestseller lines. Reviewers criticized its gameplay, controls, and overall design; some praise was directed at the visual style and the sense of speed while racing. Overall, they deemed it a lackluster game—both within the "Sonic" franchise and the racing game medium—that had its highlights but ultimately fell to its shortcomings. Despite the mixed reviews, two sequels, "" (2008) and "Sonic Free Riders" (2010), were developed and released.