Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.

Classic Game Characters Run a Race

This article is over 14 years old and may contain outdated information

A who’s-who of classic videogame characters square off to find out who’s the fastest in a fun fan-made video starring Mario, Mega Man, Cool Spot, Sonic the Hedgehog and many others.

Who’s the fastest videogame character on the planet? Is it Sonic? Is it Mario? Is it that fat pink blobby guy? I won’t tell you that but I will tell you this: Whoever wins, we lose!

Actually, that’s not true. This very cool video, made by a pair of Australian brothers and multimedia designers who work together as Mass Panic Media, includes a pile of game characters, some instantly recognizable and some rather obscure, is an awesome homage to classic, old-school gaming and even features a surprise ending. Cool music, too.

My shameful admission is that as a long-time PC guy, there are an awful lot of runners in this race who I just don’t recognize. The plumber’s there, and the rodent, and I think I know the duck and a few others, but that’s a long way from catching them all. Somebody needs to come up with a program for these players.

Recommended Videos

The Escapist is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission.Ā Learn more about our Affiliate Policy