All-Stars Racing League

All-Stars Racing League is a crossover racing game for the Nintendo Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS The game was released on June 20, 2011 in Japan, the United States, Europe and Australia. for both systems. The game is rated E for Everyone and contains comic mischief, mild violence, and crude humor.

Whoever excluded Europe and Australia before this edit, congratulations, you're a racist bastard.

Gameplay[]

Ten racers compete against each other in an attempt to be the first to reach the finish line. Players choose from courses and characters from the Mario, Sonic, Pac-Man, Klonoa, and Megaman universes. Items and power-ups are available at the player's disposal to use to stay ahead of the pack and hinder their opponents' performance. The game's courses can be played either during the day or at night, and some also have the option of changing the weather effects. Just like in Mario Kart Wii, karts and bikes are selectable. Players can also pull off tricks and stunts, although there are no rewards for doing so. Drifting allows for turbo boosts. One cool element in the game is "Spin-Out". If the player stays behind another player for a certain amount of time, their opponent is more likely to mess up and get off-road, etc.

Game Modes[]

Grand Prix (1 player): Compete for first place in five different cups. This is the main mode of the game where most of the unlockables are obtained.
Time Trials (1 player): See how fast you can complete one lap around a course, and then race against your ghost to see if you can beat that time.
Versus Race (Wii: 1-4 players, DS: 1 player): Set up a quick race.
Battle Mode (Wii: 1-4 players, DS: 1 player): Compete in fun battle mini-games, either alone or in teams.
Tournament Mode (Wii-only): Up to 14 people can participate in this ultimate racing tournament.
Mission Mode (DS-only): Complete specific missions/challenges.
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection: Connect to the Internet to race or battle friends or people from around the globe.
Racing Hall: View your records, trophies, and other collectibles and unlockables here.
Options: Adjust game settings such as audio, music, controls, etc.

Cups & Courses[]

There are five different cups in Grand Prix. Each cup has five courses, making for a total of 25 courses in the game.

Cloud Cup[]

Mario Land: Mario Land is a generic, grassy course with green pipes and Piranha Plants, as well as Goombas that get in the way.
Emerald Zone: A fun but easy course with a big drop and lots of vegetation.
Pac-Man Fields: Navigate through the quiet fields and zig-zagged paths, surrounded by cherry trees and windmills.
Klonoa Gardens: This course features numerous flower beds and fantastic creatures which roam around.
Fast Lane: This track contains many speed boosts and jumps, making racing a bit more tricky.

Playable Characters[]

There are 32 playable characters in the game, excluding the Wii-exclusive Miis. 18 of those characters must be unlocked. Geno and Bomberman both appear as special secret characters in the game, and are unlocked at the same time.

Starting Characters[]

Character	Name/Series	Description
	Mario (Super Mario series)	The famous plumber from the Mushroom Kingdom joins the race! Mario is a generally balanced racer that is perfect for beginners.
	Luigi (Super Mario series)	Luigi joins his brother Mario and the rest of the gang! Luigi has less speed than Mario, but slightly better acceleration and handling.
	Peach (Super Mario series)	The damsel in distress, Princess Peach, shows up for the race! Peach has poor speed and decent acceleration, but almost perfect handling.
	Yoshi (Super Mario series)	It's Yoshi, everyone's favorite and lovable dinosaur! Yoshi has great speed, but decent handling and poor acceleration.
	Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	The fast, blue blur makes an appearance! Sonic has excellent speed, good acceleration, but mediocre handling.
	Tails (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	Sonic's long-time friend Tails is ready to do whatever it takes to emerge victorious! Tails has average speed and acceleration, but his handling is superb.
	Knuckles (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	Knuckles the Echidna bursts onto the racing scene! Knuckles has decent speed, great acceleration, but poor handling.
	Shadow (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	Cocky and competitive, Shadow the Hedgehog is here to win! Shadow has good speed and acceleration, but his handling is poor.
	Klonoa (Klonoa series)	Klonoa, the cat-like hero from the Klonoa series arrives to the all-star race! Klonoa has great speed, but average acceleration and handling.
	Guntz (Klonoa series)	Guntz, Klonoa's rival, is prepared to compete! Guntz is average in all aspects: speed, acceleration, and handling.
	Megaman (Megaman series)	The popular Megaman is here for the race! Megaman has decent speed, great acceleration, but lacks when it comes to handling.
	Zero (Megaman series)	Zero, one of the protagonists in the Megaman series, is participating in the grand prix! Zero has superior speed than Megaman, but inferior acceleration and handling.
	Pac-Man (Pac-Man series)	Everyone's favorite yellow sphere makes his way to the race! Pac-Man has decent speed, average acceleration, and great handling.
	Ms. Pac-Man (Pac-Man series)	Pac-Man's wife enters the race! Ms. Pac-Man has good speed but average acceleration and handling.

Unlockable Characters[]

Name/Series	Description	How To Unlock
Bowser (Super Mario series)	Bowser, Mario's arch enemy, crashes the all-star race! Bowser has poor speed, decent acceleration, but excellent handling.	Beat the first two Cups on Easy in Grand Prix.
Wario (Super Mario series)	The mischievous Wario stops by! Wario has average speed, yet good acceleration and handling.	Beat the first two Cups on Intermediate in Grand Prix.
Donkey Kong (Super Mario series)	Donkey Kong, the famous monkey, comes out for the grand prix! Donkey Kong has average speed and acceleration, and good handling.	Beat the first two Cups with two different characters in Grand Prix.
Toad (Super Mario series)	Toad, Peach's sidekick, enters the race with a desire to win! Toad has great speed, but his handling and acceleration are average.	Use Peach in 20 races.
Geno (Super Mario series)	Geno, the unforgettable warrior in Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars makes a stunning comeback! Geno is the only character in the game that has perfect speed, acceleration and handling.	Unlock all the characters.
Amy Rose (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	The bubbly and hyper Amy Rose arrives just in time! Amy has average speed and acceleration, but really good handling.	Beat the first three Cups on Easy in Grand Prix.
Dr. Eggman (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	Sonic's ultimate foe heads down to the race! Dr. Eggman has poor handling, but impressive speed and acceleration.	Beat the first three Cups on Intermediate in Grand Prix.
Silver (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	Silver the Hedgehog teleports his way to the grand prix! Despite Silver's very poor handling, his speed and acceleration are almost perfect.	Get 1st place in the first three Cups on any difficulty in Grand Prix.
Metal Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog series)	The evil, robotic form of Sonic is out for the race, and he certainly can't handle losing! Metal Sonic is a well-rounded racer that is recommended for advanced players.	Beat the first three Cups on Hard in Grand Prix.
Lolo (Klonoa series)	Lolo, the priestess in-training, makes a surprising appearance! Lolo has average speed and acceleration, but it's her handling that makes her an opponent to look out for.	Use Klonoa in 20 races.
Joka (Klonoa series)	The mischievous villain from the Klonoa series takes part in the grand prix! Joka has average speed and handling, but his acceleration is what makes him go a long way.	Get 1st place in the first four Cups on Hard in Grand Prix.
Lephise (Klonoa series)	The Songstress of Cress, Lephise, marks her debut as a playable character! Lephise has decent speed and acceleration, and great handling.	Beat the first four Cups on any difficulty in Grand Prix.
Bass (Megaman series)	Bass, the anti-hero from the Megaman series, is here to prove that he is the best! Bass has above average speed and handling, but his acceleration is below average.	Beat all the Cups on any difficulty in Grand Prix.
Roll (Megaman series)	The kind-hearted Roll rolls onto the racing scene! Roll has good acceleration and handling, but very poor speed.	Use Megaman in 20 races.
Pac-Man Junior (Pac-Man series)	Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man's son, Pac-Man Junior, joins his parents in the grand prix! Pac-Man Junior has really good handling, but his speed and acceleration are both average.	Get 1st place in the first two Cups on any difficulty in Grand Prix.
Professor Pac-Man (Pac-Man series)	The professor of great knowledge joins the race! Professor Pac-Man has poor speed, but at the same time, has great handling and decent acceleration.	Beat all the cups on Intermediate in Grand Prix.
Toc-Man (Pac-Man series)	The main antagonist of Pac-Man World, Toc-Man, lands into the all-star race! Toc-Man has extremely poor speed, yet extremely good acceleration and handling.	Beat all the Cups on Hard in Grand Prix.
Bomberman (Bomberman series)	Bomberman makes an appearance as a special bonus character in the game! Bomberman has average speed and acceleration, and very good handling.	Unlock all the characters.