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Game Boy Advance · Platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2006 as a platformer.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Drill Dozer.
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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis 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 the Hedgehog Genesis cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 330030EE
0003 |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Rings | 830030EC
03E7 |
| Infinite Time | 83002208
0000 |
| Max Score | 830021F0
7F00
830021F2
9896 |
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis 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 the Hedgehog Genesis FAQ
When did Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis come out on the GBA?
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by SEGA.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis multiplayer?
No. Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis 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.
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.