From Sonic Colors to Sonic 3, here are the best games in the long-running Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Sonic the Hedgehog has a rocky history in the world of video games.
We’ve rounded up the best Sonic games of all time.
Unsurprisingly, theupcoming Sonic Origins compilationcontains four of the best Sonic games ever.
Sonic Origins releases June 23 for consoles and PC.
All of the other games on this list can be found easily on various modern platforms, too.
See ourSonic Colors review.
One of its best features is the Tension Gauge, which accumulates after slaying enemies or pulling off tricks.
See ourSonic Rush review.
See ourSonic Generations review.
Sonic the Hedgehog
Despite all the subsequent releases, Sonic’s original outing remains one of the best.
You could also wait for Sonic Origins, which, of course includes Sonic’s first adventure.
Sonic Advance
Sonic Advance succeeds by sticking closely to the formula established in the original Sega Genesis titles.
Tails, for example, can fly and swim, while Knuckles can glide over enemies and obstacles.
It received a pair of sequels that are worth playing as well.
See ourSonic Advance review.
See ourSonic Adventure 2 review.
It also boasts plenty of animated cutscenes, a relatively new development for the series.
See ourSonic CD review.
Better levels, faster action, and improved visuals offered more of what fans loved about the original.
See ourSonic 2 review.
Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 took the series to new heights.
It’s a bit like an old-school version of DLC, and Sega pulled it off flawlessly.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 virtually perfected the original Sonic formula.
See ourSonic 3 review.
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