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MobyRank MobyScore
Genesis
94
4.1
Wii
...
4.2
Xbox 360
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Description

Sonic and Tails must stop Dr. Robotnik from rebuilding his Death Egg, which crash landed on the Floating Island. This island floats because of the power of the Chaos Emeralds. You must get them before Robotnik does. However, Knuckles the Echidna, an inhabitant of the Floating Island tries to prevent you from doing so.

Guide Sonic and Tails through 6 zones, each 3 times bigger than those found in Sonic 2. Collect rings, defeat enemies, look for bonus stages to get all Chaos Emeralds. You can save your game and choose from levels you've already visited. You can also race against the clock in a time trial mode or 2 player mode.

Alternate Titles

  • "Sonic 3" -- European title

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User Reviews

Weakest of the Genesis Sonics Genesis Classic Nigel (145)
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is one of the best Sega Genesis games ever created. Genesis Dark Lord (46)
72% Genesis Liam Dowds (51)
One of the best Sonic games! Genesis Neocube (147)
best sonic game EVER! Genesis marielle goaway (3)
Sonic Can Jump Sharks Too! Wii So Hai Bronze Star Contributing Member (286)
Superb Genesis The Imperial Darkhorse (131)

The Press Says

High Score Genesis Jul, 1994 5 out of 5 100
Official Nintendo Magazine Wii Jan 10, 2008 93 out of 100 93
Game Players Genesis Mar, 1994 92 out of 100 92
All Game Guide Genesis 1998 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Video Games & Computer Entertainment Genesis Apr, 1994 9 out of 10 90
GameSpot Wii Sep 12, 2007 8 out of 10 80
IGN Xbox 360 Jun 11, 2009 8 out of 10 80
Gamestyle Xbox 360 Jun 21, 2009 8 out of 10 80
Objectif-SEGA Genesis Feb 04, 2008 7 out of 10 70
PAL Gaming Network (PALGN) Xbox 360 Jan 28, 2009 7 out of 10 70

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Trivia

Due to time constraints, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 had to be released before it was completed. The extra material that was intended to be in this game became Sonic & Knuckles. By plugging Sonic the Hedgehog 3 into the top of the Sonic & Knuckles cartridge, you can play the full game as it was meant to be.


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