Sonic Adventure 2 Classic
Sega Dreamcast · Platformer
Sonic Adventure
Certified classic
| System | Sega Dreamcast |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Now Production |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Sonic Adventure |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 34 |
Sonic Adventure is a platformer released in 1998 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Now Production and published by Sega.
It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1998 include Godzilla Generations, Pen Pen TriIcelon and Seventh Cross: Evolution. Among the 13 Dreamcast platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic Adventure series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Sonic Adventure 2.
Sonic Adventure supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Dreamcast's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Sonic Adventure is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Sonic Adventure walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic Adventure.
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Playing Dreamcast games today
Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.
Sonic Adventure FAQ
When did Sonic Adventure come out on the Dreamcast?
Sonic Adventure was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1998.
Who made Sonic Adventure?
It was developed by Now Production and published by Sega.
Is Sonic Adventure multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Adventure supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sonic Adventure take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic Adventure typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic Adventure on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.