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2001 Classic

A fast-paced 2D Sonic platformer for the Game Boy Advance, the first Sonic game on a Nintendo system. It offers four playable characters, including Amy, and classic speed with a modern look.

What defines Sonic Advance:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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1994 Xbox

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

A fast-paced 2D platformer where Sonic first meets Knuckles on Angel Island, featuring large branching stages packed with hidden routes, special stages and an iconic soundtrack.

Sonic Mania

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A lovingly crafted return to classic 2D Sonic, with blazing-fast pixel-art stages, inventive remixes of beloved zones and a cracking soundtrack that nails the Genesis-era feel.

Ristar

Bright, upbeat tone

A charming 16-bit platformer where a star hero uses stretchy arms to grab enemies, swing from objects and move through colorful worlds. It is short and polished, and known for its distinctive style and music.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A blazing-fast 2D platforming classic where Sonic uses the new spin dash to tear through varied zones, with Tails tagging along as a co-op buddy. Iconic music, tricky special stages and Super Sonic make it a series high point.

Sonic Superstars

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast-paced classic-style 2D Sonic platformer that adds new Emerald powers and supports up to four players in co-op. Colorful stages and high-speed action are the focus.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Gameplay comes before story

A retro revival in classic 2D style: Sonic speeds through loops and ramps with the Spin Dash and Homing Attack, picking up from the Mega Drive era. Short, fast-paced levels and boss fights against Dr. Eggman are the focus.

Sonic CD

Action-packed real-time combat

Sonic CD sends Sonic through time-travel zones where you alter the past and future to thwart Robotnik's schemes. Blistering speed, branching stages and a beloved soundtrack make it a standout in the series.

Sonic 3D Blast

Gameplay comes before story

Sonic goes isometric, rescuing Flickies across colorful levels to stop Dr. Robotnik. The mix of speed, collecting and platforming feels unusual but charming for the series.

Sonic Generations

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A high-speed anniversary platformer where classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic team up to replay reimagined iconic stages from two decades of the series. Blistering speed, remixed music and heavy nostalgia define the experience.

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