List of Games

Chronological

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Drive; 1991)

Sonic the Hedgehog establishes the series' foundation. It introduces protagonist Sonic the
Hedgehog, a speedy blue hedgehog who values freedom above all else, and antagonist
Dr. Ivo Robotnik, a malevolent human scientist who would later take the moniker Dr.
Eggman. When Sonic realizes that his animal friends are in danger, he embarks on a
quest to stop Robotnik. Basic gameplay elements introduced in this game such as video
monitors, Rings, Badniks and Chaos Emeralds have since become a staple of the series.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Master System, Game Gear; 1991)

The 8-bit incarnation of Sonic the Hedgehog follows the same basic storyline, although it
was released later. While the manual takes a modified excerpt from the 16-bit storyline, it
is usually considered a separate title.

Sonic Eraser (Mega Drive; 1991)

Sonic Eraser is a Japanese-only puzzle game that was distributed digitally through
Meganet. There is no known exact release date, so it may or may not predate Sonic's
debut.

Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car (Arcade; 1991)

Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car is a children's Arcade machine that shows Sonic as a hero
cop that chases down Eggman, who is now a common thief.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Master System, Game Gear; 1992)

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 marks Sonic's second appearance on South Island after having
adventures away. In this game, Sonic returns to the island to find it invaded once again by
Dr. Robotnik. Miles "Tails" Prower, a close friend of Sonic's, is kidnapped by Dr.
 Robotnik and used as a bargaining chip in order to make his nemesis collect the six
Chaos Emeralds for him.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mega Drive; 1992)

The 16-bit incarnation of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 introduces a playable version of Tails, as
well as the trademark maneuver known as the Spin Dash. Dr. Robotnik follows Sonic's
plane, the Tornado, to West Side Island on a hunch. While there, he gets a reading that
the six Chaos Emeralds have relocated themselves within the island's depths, along with a
lost seventh Chaos Emerald spoken of in the island's legend. He launches his space
station, the Death Egg, and sets his eyes on the seven Chaos Emeralds to fuel its
weapons. Sonic and Tails set out to find the Emeralds and stop the Death Egg from
threatening the world. While this game was released after the 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog 2,
this game is considered the formal introduction of Miles "Tails" Prower and is thus
usually considered to take place sometime beforehand, as the original manual details how
Tails met Sonic supposedly shortly before the events of the game. As all the Chaos
Emeralds may be collected for the first time, Super Sonic makes his first appearance.

SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Arcade; 1993)

SegaSonic the Hedgehog is an Arcade coin-op which uses a trackball to control Sonic the
Hedgehog, as well as one-time cohorts Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying
Squirrel. It is a side-story in which Eggman specifically targets Sonic.

Sonic the Hedgehog CD

Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Mega CD; 1993)

 Sonic the Hedgehog CD is the first to feature time travel, as Sonic the Hedgehog may
travel to the past in order to ensure a good future for the planet. The mysterious Little
Planet appears over Never Lake for approximately one month every year. Dr. Robotnik
knows that Little Planet contains time-displacing qualities (including the fabled seven
Time Stones), so he chains the planet to a mountain in an artificial metallic sphere
resembling the Death Egg and sets robot generators to manufacture Badniks out of the
planet's miracle seeds. Sonic sets off on a time-traveling adventure to set things right,
pursued by Robotnik's latest creation Metal Sonic and a star-crossed hedgehog girl
named Amy Rose, who came to Little Planet to follow her destiny. The actual placement
of this game's events is much debated, as there is no clear spot for it in the official
timeline outside the fact that it takes place sometime before Sonic the Hedgehog 4:
Episode I and keeping it between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is
slightly improbable.[1]

Sonic Chaos (Master System, Game Gear; 1993)

Sonic Chaos is the first 8-bit title in the series to have a unique name, having an identity
separate from the 16-bit titles. It is also the first time in the series that the player can
control Tails' flight. Dr. Robotnik managed to get the Red Chaos Emerald without Sonic
knowing, but this caused a chain reaction of chaos energy, resulting in South Island
slowly sinking into the ocean. Sonic and Tails must gather the Emeralds on the island to
prevent it from being destroyed.

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Mega Drive; 1993)

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball is a pinball-centric title created by STI without the creative
input of Sonic Team. Dr. Robotnik takes control of Mt. Mobius, turning it into his new
Veg-O-Fortress which transforms helpless animals into robot slaves at an alarming rate.
Sonic storms the mountain to put a stop to his schemes, retrieving the Chaos Emeralds in
the process. The original game contains cameos of characters from the contemporary
cartoons and Archie comics during the bonus rounds, and the game even takes place on
Planet Mobius.

SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter (Arcade; 1993)

SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter is another children's Arcade machine that features Sonic and
Tails as galactic officers hunting down the space scoundrel Eggman.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Genesis; 1994)

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 greatly expands the 16-bit cartridge limitations of the time,
containing a bigger world than Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and recycling its game engine. It
takes place sometime shortly after the events of the prequel, and it is revealed that the
Death Egg crash-landed on the aptly-named Floating Island (later renamed Angel Island),
making it land in the ocean below. Dr. Robotnik begins to repair the Death Egg and
intends to steal the Chaos Emeralds as an energy source by tricking Knuckles the
Echidna, the guardian of the island, into believing Sonic and Tails are his enemies.
Knuckles believes the scientist and supports his base of operations on his island, initiating
the fued between hedgehog and echidna.

Sonic Drift (Game Gear; 1994)

Sonic Drift is a racing game that includes Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles Tails Prower,
Amy Rose, and Dr. Eggman. Seeing as how this game apparently does not include any
story, it can be seen as pure filler. It was also released between Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and
Sonic & Knuckles, with a noticeable lack of Knuckles.

Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio (Genesis; 1994)

Wacky Worlds Creativity Studio is a Mario Paint-esque title that features Sega characters
such as Sonic and ToeJam & Earl.

Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble (Game Gear; 1994)

Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble is an 8-bit title which follows the formula of Sonic
Chaos. Dr. Robotnik has captured six of the Chaos Emeralds; unfortunately for him, an
accident during the testing phase of his weapons scatters the Emeralds across the island
again. While Sonic and Tails are out to retrieve them, they are repeatedly cut short by
Knuckles the Echidna; Robotnik has already reclaimed the yellow Emerald, and he's once
again duped the guardian into believing Sonic and Tails are out to steal the stones.
Meanwhile, a sneaky treasure hunter named Fang the Sniper is taking advantage of the
commotion in the hopes of getting his own mitts on the Emeralds.

Tails and the Music Maker (Pico; 1994)

Tails and the Music Maker is an edutainment title and Tails' first starring role. It is the
first game in the series to focus on a character other than Sonic.
 Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld (Pico; 1994)

Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld is an edutainment sort of game in which Dr. Robotnik
appears to have constructed an amusement center ("Gameworld") in his own image.
There are Chaos Emeralds hidden on each floor, so Sonic, Tails and Amy set out to clear
the building's minigames and find the Emeralds.

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Sonic & Knuckles

Sonic & Knuckles (Mega Drive; 1994)

Sonic & Knuckles is a direct expansion of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and even boasts a lock-
on system to directly connect with it. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles is considered the
full third entry in the main series, but it may also lock-on to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 to
create Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, as well as other games such as
Sonic the Hedgehog for the Blue Sphere bonus game. The completed game carries over
save files from the standalone first half so players did not have to start from the
beginning, and it also features the first playable appearance of Knuckles the Echidna.
When the launch of the Death Egg ends in failure, Dr. Robotnik sets his sights on the
Master Emerald, which would keep the island afloat if the Death Egg weren't weighing it
down. Within the game, Sonic and Tails' story seems to happen as the Floating Island is
in the ocean and Knuckles is their enemy; in Knuckles' story, the Floating Island is
floating in the sky and Sonic appears to be missing. However, some later supplemental
sources state that they occur at the same time (despite some complications).[2]

Sonic Drift 2 (Game Gear; 1995)

Sonic Drift is another racing game that is most likely pure filler due to the lack of a story.
It added three new playable characters: Knuckles the Echidna, Fang the Sniper and Metal
Sonic. The only thing that resembles a story is the fact that, once again, Chaos Emeralds
are awarded for winning races.

Knuckles' Chaotix (32X; 1995)

 Knuckles' Chaotix takes place on an carnival-themed island that Dr. Robotnik dubs
Newtrogic High Zone, and introduces Vector the Crocodile, Charmy Bee and Espio the
Chameleon to the game series, as well as returning Mighty the Armadillo. It also
introduces the concept of tethering two characters together for combo-style gameplay,
which was reused in Sonic Advance 3. Takashi Iizuka has stated that he considers the
characters of Chaotix to be re-imagined as of Sonic Heroes,[3] although he did not go into
detail whether he meant they were entirely rebooted characters or just in terms of design
and personality.

Tails' Skypatrol (Game Gear; 1995)

Tails' Skypatrol is Tails' first side-scrolling solo title, taking advantage of his flight
capabilities to offer gameplay unique from the rest of the series. While flying, Tails spots
a solitary island which he initially believes is a new base of Dr. Eggman, but it instead
belongs to Witchcart. Wanting to be the hero, he propels into action.

Tails Adventure (Game Gear; 1995)

Tails Adventure is a Tails solo adventure with RPG elements. The Battle Bird Armada
invades Tails' home, Cocoa Island, in search of the six known Chaos Emeralds. Tails has
not yet met Sonic in this game despite power-ups named after Sonic, Knuckles and even
Fang, firmly placing the storyline of this game sometime before the backstory of Sonic
the Hedgehog 2. It is also stated in the original manual that it is thought that these Chaos
Emeralds have been resting on the island since ancient times; if true, it must also predate
other appearances of the Emeralds, which would take the event further back than even the
original Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sonic Labyrinth (Game Gear; 1995)

Sonic Labyrinth is an isometric title in which Sonic is robbed of his running speed and
must navigate several labyrinths while finding keys to the exit. Dr. Robotnik finally
realizes that Sonic's speed is key to his failures, so he creates the Slow-Down Boots with
chaos energy to replace his trademark sneakers. While imprisoned within his artificial
labyrinth on South Island, Sonic discovers that he can still Spin Dash, so he uses that to
his advantage to stop the bad doctor once again.

Sonic the Fighters (Arcade; 1996)

Sonic the Fighters is a 3D fighting title for Arcades based on the gameplay of Virtua
Fighter. It establishes certain elements seen later in Sonic Adventure, such as Amy Rose's
Piko Piko Hammer, Tails' Workshop and his tail whip attack. Dr. Robotnik has built the
Death Egg II, and the only thing that can reach it, Tails' Lunar Fox, is a single-seater.
Therefore, the heroes hold a tournament to see who is worthy of going to space to foil
Robotnik's plans. This game also introduces Bark the Polar Bear and Bean the Dynamite,
as well as Tails' reconnaissance robot Mecha Sonic Model No.29. It should be noted that
this game features eight Chaos Emeralds; this can be explained by one of them being the
 Master Emerald, as it was described as a large Chaos Emerald in earlier material and can
also change size in later games.

Sonic 3D Blast (Mega Drive, Saturn; 1996)

Sonic 3D Blast is another isometric title loosely based on the gameplay of the Arcade
game Flicky. Dr. Robotnik discovers that the Flickies of Flicky Island can travel between
dimensions via large rings. He theorizes that he can use their abilities to locate the Chaos
Emeralds, so he turns them into robots to resume his search for the Emeralds. Sonic
travels through the island, freeing every single Flicky he comes across. Along the way,
Tails and Knuckles help him find the Chaos Emeralds.

Sonic Blast (Game Gear; 1996)

Sonic Blast is the first and only appearance of a playable Knuckles the Echidna in an 8-
bit platformer, replacing Tails from previous titles. Sonic and Knuckles join together to
investigate the mysterious floating platform which appeared near South Island, and stop
him from collecting five Chaos Emeralds. While this game was released at the end of
1996 in conjunction with the similarly named Sonic 3D Blast, it should be noted that both
games have little in common.

Sonic's Schoolhouse (PC; 1998)

Sonic's Schoolhouse is an edutainment title using Sonic's sprite asset from the cancelled
Sonic X-treme.

Sonic R (Saturn; 1997)

Sonic R is a 3D racing game and the sole original title for the Sega Saturn. Sonic joins the
World Grand Prix in a race for the seven Chaos Emeralds. Knuckles and Amy, knowing
of Robotnik's plans, join in as well. The game featured a few new characters to the series:
Metal Knuckles and Tails Doll. These two never made another appearance, except as
look-alike target practice dummies in Sonic Adventure. Additionally, Eggrobo, a robotic
version of Dr. Robotnik from Sonic & Knuckles, is a playable character as well.

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Sonic Adventure

Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast; 1998)

Sonic Adventure marks the first of the "evolved" fully 3D Sonic games, and a grand total
of six unique playable characters with their own gameplay and storyline perspective. Like
Tails Adventure, permanent power-ups and upgrades can be discovered and acquired by
the player character. It also introduces 3D hub worlds ("Adventure Fields"), where
players can interact with NPCs and accomplish goals to reach the next area. Dr. Robotnik
(or Eggman) tries to use Chaos, a water creature he released from the Master Emerald, to
conquer Station Square. Along with the return of supporting characters Tails, Amy and
Knuckles, the game also introduces Big the Cat, E-102 Gamma and Tikal, and is closely
connected to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, as seen by the expanded lore of Angel
Island. It also makes several references to earlier games - Sonic making jokes at
Knuckles' expense about his history with Robotnik; Tails' dream of the time he first met
Sonic; Amy's fantasy of Sonic rescuing her from Metal Sonic; icons of their original
designs in places like slot machines; etc.

Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast; 2000)

Sonic Shuffle is a party game by Hudson Soft which shares a similar design to their other
board-based game, Mario Party. It involves Sonic and company getting caught up in a
mess in a realm called Maginaryworld, which they inadvertently stumble upon one day.
A villain named Void has shattered the Precioustone into many pieces, resulting in chaos
in every part of the world. Lumina Flowlight and the rest of Maginaryworld are counting
on Sonic to restore it and bring Illumina back, who mysteriously disappeared at the time
of the crisis.

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Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast; 2001)

Sonic Adventure 2 introduces Shadow the Hedgehog, a 'look-alike' of Sonic, Rouge the
Bat, a rival treasure hunter for Knuckles, and a playable Dr. Eggman, whose genius is
now up against Tails. Hero begins with Sonic wrongly captured by the GUN military and
making his escape, while Dark begins with Dr. Eggman's assault on one of their facilities
 on Prison Island and unraveling the mystery of his grandfather, Professor Gerald
Robotnik. While the storyline has little in common with its predecessor, it clearly follows
the events of its prequel due to a key mention that Tails was awarded a Chaos Emerald to
celebrate his heroism. In addition, three of the gameplay styles have returned from the
previous entry, now split between two characters each. It also introduces grinding, which
at this point can only be done with Sonic's Hi-Speed Shoes and Shadow's Air Shoes.

Sonic Advance (GBA; 2001)

Sonic Advance is a handheld platformer, and the first original title to be released for a
Nintendo format. Dr. Eggman goes back to his roots and concocts the same old scheme:
keep Sonic distracted with his robots while he tracks down the Chaos Emeralds. This
time, Sonic is joined by his friends Tails, Knuckles and even Amy.

Sonic Advance 2 (GBA; 2002)

Sonic Advance 2 shows that Eggman's strategy is essentially unchanged from the prequel,
but this time he tries kidnapping Sonic's friends (or in the case of Knuckles, tricking him
to join his cause). This marks the official introduction of Cream the Rabbit, her Chao
Cheese and mother.

Sonic Pinball Party (GBA; 2003)

Sonic Pinball Party is a pinball-centric title created by the Sonic Team of the time. The
main mode is set in Casinopolis, where Dr. Eggman turns the gamblers into robots and
brainwashes Miles "Tails" Prower and Amy Rose. Sonic must save his friends by
winning a pinball tournament called the "Egg Cup Tournament."

Sonic Battle (GBA; 2003)

Sonic Battle is a fighting title which introduces the Gizoid, a robotic artifact of an ancient
civilization that Sonic dubs "Emerl". It can be customized to any of the playable
characters' fighting styles. It also shows that Shadow the Hedgehog returns from certain
doom after the events of Sonic Adventure 2.

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Sonic Heroes
 Sonic Heroes (GCN, Xbox, PS2; 2003)

Sonic Heroes is the first title in the series that was released on all the major consoles, and
has team-based gameplay with a speed, flight and power character at once. It continues
sometime after the storyline of Sonic Adventure 2, formally reintroducing Shadow the
Hedgehog since his fall from the ARK, as well as three Chaotix characters who have
formed a detective team. Even though this game was originally released after Sonic
Battle, it takes place beforehand as Shadow is first revealed to be alive here (albeit
without his memory), and Rouge makes a reference to E-123 Omega in that game.

Sonic Advance 3 (GBA; 2004)

Sonic Advance 3 returns and expands upon the team-based gameplay of Knuckles'
Chaotix, giving each character unique abilities depending on the pair. Eggman has torn
the planet into separate dimensional zones, and Sonic and Tails must reunite with their
allies and use teamwork to fight off Eggman and reform the world. While this game is the
last in the Sonic Advance trilogy, its storyline closely follows Sonic Battle, as it features
the look-alike Gemerl.

Sega Superstars (PS2; 2004)

Sega Superstars is a video game designed for the EyeToy that features characters from
multiple Sega franchises.

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Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog (GCN, Xbox, PS2; 2005)

Shadow the Hedgehog is an eponymous solo title which features gun-based gameplay and
multiple storyline paths dependent on the player's actions. This game takes place at some
point between Sonic Heroes and Sonic Battle, showing a Shadow who is reawakened
from his fall but devoid of most of his memories.

Sonic Rush (DS; 2005)

 Sonic Rush is the successor of the Dimps-developed Advance series, pushing the
handheld series to the third dimension. Blaze the Cat, a princess from another dimension
and the guardian of the Sol Emeralds, is introduced. It also introduces Eggman Nega,
who claims to be a counterpart of Eggman from that same dimension.

Sonic Riders (GCN, Xbox, PS2; 2006)

Sonic Riders is a multiplatform racing game which introduces the Extreme Gear and the
Babylon Rogues - Jet the Hawk, Wave the Swallow and Storm the Albatross - who share
a rivalry with the main heroes as they compete in Eggman's EX World Grand Prix.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (360, PS3; 2006)

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is the controversial "next-generation" title of the series which
strove for Sonic Adventure gameplay in a more realistic world. It introduces a version of
Silver the Hedgehog, a psychic hedgehog from the future who believes Sonic is the one
who ruined his world. There is confusion regarding the characterization of Blaze the Cat;
she shows up in Silver's future without explanation, seemingly recognizes Sonic
(apparently not vice versa), and is last seen sealing herself in another dimension with
Iblis (which fails). It has been confirmed that Blaze has always been from another
dimension rather than the future of Sonic's world,[4] which also reflects the official profile
she was given in this game's website,[5] leaving how and why she was ever in Silver's
future a mystery. However, given that some official profiles state she can manipulate the
spacetime properties of the Sol Emeralds,[6] it can easily be assumed she appears in this
game and later titles via her Sol Emeralds.

Sonic Rivals (PSP; 2006)

Sonic Rivals is the first side-scrolling racing platformer title. It also features a collectible
card system, showing character and enemy artwork throughout the series. Silver the
Hedgehog is reintroduced - this time, from a different future.

Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii; 2007)

 Sonic and the Secret Rings is the first exclusive Wii title, developed as a contrast to
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG. Sonic journeys to save the world of Arabian Nights, as well
as his own life and his new friend, Shahra, from the evil genie, Erazor Djinn, from the
story of Aladdin.

Sonic Rush Adventure (DS; 2007)

Sonic Rush Adventure is a follow-up to Sonic Rush, and shows Blaze's world for the first
time. Journeying with Tails, Blaze and headstrong newcomer Marine the Raccoon, Sonic
fends off robots that have appeared in Blaze's territory for unknown reasons.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii; 2007) (DS; 2008)

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games is the first crossover between Mario and Sonic. It
is officially licensed by the International Olympic Committee through exclusive licensee
International Sports Multimedia.

Sonic Rivals 2 (PSP; 2007)

Sonic Rivals 2 is a follow-up to Sonic Rivals, and features similar gameplay with more
variation. Each playable character has their own storyline, forming unlikely alliances
while also competing with each other.

Sonic X (Leapster; 2007)

Sonic X is an edutainment title loosely based on both the Sonic X anime and the 16-bit
games.

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (Wii, PS2; 2008)

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity continues the tale of the Babylon Rogues. The major focus of
the game is the Arks of the Cosmos.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii; 2008)

Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third entry in Nintendo's popular fighting series. After
the announcement of Solid Snake, Sonic is the second and last playable third-party
character. He also uses the seven Chaos Emeralds to turn into Super Sonic for his Final
Smash, and both his Super State and normal form have collectible trophies. Shadow
serves as an Assist Trophy, while he and Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Dr. Eggman, Chao,
Cream, Silver, Blaze, and Jet are all collectible Trophies. In the story, Sonic appears at
the end of The Subspace Emissary to incapacitate the final boss and give everyone a
fighting chance.

Sega Superstars Tennis (360, PS3, Wii, PS2, DS; 2008)

 Sega Superstars Tennis is a follow-up to Sega Superstars, and takes on a tennis sports
theme.

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS; 2008)

An RPG title made by BioWare that introduced a number of new characters as well as
explained certain mysteries from previous titles. It is set after Dr. Eggman's seemingly
last defeat, which is an event briefly seen in the game's opening (this also led some
people to believe it took place at the end of the series, although this assumption has never
been officially stated by the developers). The story revolves around the Twilight Cage, a
realm where powerful beings/races who threaten the peace of the world are sealed away
by the god figure Argus. The game was supposedly meant to have a sequel which was
never developed. As a result, the cliffhanger at the end of the game is never mentioned
again, although the next released title incidentally starts at the end of an unseen
adventure. According to Ian Flynn, head writer on Archie Comics, the game takes place a
few years after the main timeline;[7] however, former Sega Europe community manager
Kevin Eva states that fans should consider the game an alternate universe due to its
troubled production, but notes that the canon is essentially in constant flux at any given
time for Sega's convenience.[8]

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Sonic Unleashed

Sonic Unleashed (Wii, PS2, 360, PS3; 2008)

Sonic Unleashed is the first main series title in a while to solely star the main character
(albeit with two play styles as different as night and day). Before he can stop Dr.
Eggman's evil plans once again, Super Sonic is engulfed by the dark energy of Dark
Gaia, a creature that prematurely awakens from the center of the Sonic's world and rips it
into several pieces. As a result, when the day turns to night, Sonic undergoes a
transformation in which he becomes a Werehog. He and his new friend Chip (who broke
Sonic's fall and thus has amnesia) have an adventure around the world. The game also
introduces Orbot, the then-unnamed sarcastic robot helper to Eggman who became a
recurring lackey. It is also the first modern title to be released in totally different versions
around the same time, which is a practice still in use.

Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii; 2009)

 Sonic and the Black Knight is a follow-up to Sonic and the Secret Rings featuring sword-
based gameplay. Sonic is magically summoned by Merlina and armed with Caliburn to
save her Arthurian world from the reign of King Arthur, the Black Knight. Along the
way, he meets fictional characters all with an uncanny resemblance Sonic's real friends
(just like the previous storybook adventure).

Sonic Unleashed (mobile phones; 2009)

Sonic Unleashed is a 2D side-scrolling platformer for mobile devices by Gameloft. It is

unrelated to the 3D console game of the same name other than loosely borrowing
gameplay and plot aspects such as the Werehog.

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii, DS; 2009)

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games is the second title of the Olympic-themed
crossover series.

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (360, PS3, Wii, DS; 2010)

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a kart racing game in which notable SEGA characters
race against each other. The Xbox 360 version was released as Sonic & Sega All-Stars
Racing with Banjo-Kazooie.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (iOS, Wii, PS3, 360; 2010)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I is the much-anticipated direct follow-up to the classic
16-bit trilogy. Dr. Eggman recreates some of his prized older inventions to have revenge
on Sonic. While the game was said to take place after Dr. Eggman lost the Master
Emerald during his last encounter with Sonic,[9] this game uses "modern" rather than
"classic" designs, which are later very strongly implied in Sonic Generations to show an
age difference in the characters rather than a mere art style change.

Sonic Free Riders (360; 2010)

 Sonic Free Riders takes place during the next World Grand Prix, which was hinted at the
end of Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity.[10]

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Sonic Colors

Sonic Colors (Wii, DS; 2010)

Sonic Colors is a high speed action-adventure in which Sonic races through theme park-
inspired worlds to rescue a colorful alien race known as the Wisps, who have a unique
colorful energy. An extraordinary amusement park built by the apparently reformed Dr.
Eggman is orbiting around the home planet of Sonic the Hedgehog. Naturally, Sonic and
Tails investigate and quickly find Eggman's claims to be bogus. The game introduces
Cubot, Orbot's clumsy companion.