10 Video Game Buttons You REALLY SHOULD PRESS

8. The Big All-Star Button - Sonic And Sega All Stars Racing

It might not be the best kart racer of its time, but Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing was still damn good fun, especially if you were a fan of the wealth of Sega and Sonic characters crammed into it.

It hit all the beats you'd expect of a game just like it: guest characters, reimagined levels as tracks and, of course, signature power ups to give you an edge in the race.

In a twist though, and in reference to the title, the game has 'all-star' power ups unique to each character that essentially function as ultimate moves which allow you to dominate for a short period.

Eggman has one of these as well, which sees him pressing a button on his racer and transforming it into a formidable tank that fires rockets. Sometimes the announcer will even warn the other racers that everyone's favourite Egg scientist has pressed his 'red button' for added effect.

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