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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Sonic Blast
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Aspect |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Developed by Aspect and published by SEGA, Sonic Blast arrived on the Sega Game Gear as a platformer.
Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic series; on the Game Gear you can also try Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic Chaos. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis). Aspect also made Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck and Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe for the Game Gear.
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 want to experience one of the Game Gear's defining games
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 Blast 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 Blast cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | ATEA-AA5J |
|---|---|
| Don't Lose Rings When Hit | BL5T-CA2W |
| Once You Collect The First 5 Birds For The First Level, You Won't Need To Collect Anymore | AVSA-AA44 |
Sonic Blast walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic Blast.
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Sonic Blast FAQ
Who made Sonic Blast?
It was developed by Aspect and published by SEGA.
Is Sonic Blast multiplayer?
No. Sonic Blast is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic Blast take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic Blast 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 Blast 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.