Sonic Advance Classic
Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Sonic Advance 3
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Sonic Advance 3 is a platformer released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Sonic Team and published by THQ.
It landed about 3 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2004 include The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. Among the 170 GBA platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic series; on the GBA you can also try Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2 and Sonic Battle. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis). Sonic Team also made Puyo Pop, ChuChu Rocket! and Puyo Pop Fever for the GBA.
Sonic Advance 3 supports up to 4 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Sonic Advance 3 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 Advance 3 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Rings | 8300094C
03E7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 33000954
0009 |
| Infinite/Low Time | 8300094E
0200 |
| B Button Power Modifier | 330015CC
00?? |
| Jump Power Modifier | 330015CD
00?? |
| 1st Character Modifier | 330015EA
00?? |
Sonic Advance 3 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Sonic Advance 3 FAQ
When did Sonic Advance 3 come out on the GBA?
Sonic Advance 3 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Who made Sonic Advance 3?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by THQ.
Is Sonic Advance 3 multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Advance 3 supports up to 4 players.
How long does Sonic Advance 3 take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic Advance 3 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic Advance 3 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.