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1997 Classic

An arcade racer where Sonic and friends run on foot through colorful tracks full of shortcuts and hidden secrets. Its vocal-heavy techno soundtrack is still fondly remembered.

What defines Sonic R:

  • Lots to discover
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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Sonic 3D Blast

89 %

1996 PC free

  • Bright, upbeat tone
  • Gameplay comes before story
  • Focus on a single character

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 Robo Blast 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A huge free fan project that brings Sonic to life as a fast 3D platformer on a modified Doom Legacy engine. Alongside classic speed-focused levels it offers multiplayer modes and a large modding scene.

Hydro Thunder

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

An over-the-top arcade powerboat racer with turbo boosts, huge jumps and wild tracks from the Arctic to a flooded New York. Hidden shortcuts and raw speed matter more than realism.

LEGO Racers 2

Focus on a single character

A colorful LEGO-themed arcade racer where you race through varied worlds and hunt for hidden Golden Bricks. Light, kid-friendly and made more varied by its exploration element.

Sonic Rivals 2

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 2.5D Sonic platformer where you race a rival to the finish of each stage, using power-ups to attack them. Boss fights are also races against your rival, and collectible cards add extra goals.

Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure

Focus on a single character

A Tony Hawk-style skateboarding game where Disney and Pixar characters like Buzz Lightyear, Simba and Tarzan skate through movie-themed levels, pull off tricks and complete light objectives.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4

Lots to discover

An arcade skateboarding game with large free-roaming levels and around 190 goals with no time limits. Trick combos, stat upgrades and a punchy soundtrack make it easy to pick up and hard to master.

Super Kiwi 64

Lots to discover

A charming 3D collect-a-thon platformer in a low-poly late-90s style that revives the spirit of Nintendo 64 classics. You hop through colorful levels as a kiwi bird hunting for collectibles.

Hot Lava

Lots to discover

A first-person platformer built on the childhood game where the floor is lava. You climb, slide and leap through school halls, kitchens and imaginative worlds without touching the ground, with fluid movement at its heart.

Jumping Flash!

Lots to discover

An early PlayStation title that brings platforming to a first-person view: as robot rabbit Robbit you triple-jump high into the air, explore colorful 3D worlds and hunt for hidden Jet Pods.

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