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Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Sonic Chaos
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Aspect |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Developed by Aspect and published by SEGA, Sonic Chaos arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1993 as a platformer.
It landed about 2 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1993 include Tom & Jerry: The Movie, Power Strike II and Star Wars. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #3 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 the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble. 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.
Sonic Chaos 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 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 Game Gear's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Sonic Chaos 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 Chaos cheats & codes
103 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 008-3BD-E6E |
|---|---|
| Each Ring Worth 2 | 022-1EC-E6E |
| Each Ring Worth 4 | 042-1EC-E6E |
| Each Ring Worth 6 | 062-1EC-E6E |
| Each Ring Worth 8 | 082-1EC-E6E |
| Each Ring Worth 10 | 0A2-1EC-E6E |
Sonic Chaos walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic Chaos.
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Sonic Chaos FAQ
When did Sonic Chaos come out on the Game Gear?
Sonic Chaos was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1993.
Who made Sonic Chaos?
It was developed by Aspect and published by SEGA.
Is Sonic Chaos multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Chaos supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sonic Chaos take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic Chaos 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 Chaos 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.