Sega Game Gear · Action / Platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
Certified classic
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Aspect |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Developed by Aspect and published by SEGA, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1994 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1994 include Sonic Drift, Shining Force: The Sword of Hajya and Samurai Shodown. Among the 24 Game Gear action games in our database, it ranks #1 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 fight, blast and test your reflexes
- 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble cheats & codes
52 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00D1-4009 |
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Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble walkthroughs & guides
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Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble FAQ
When did Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble come out on the Game Gear?
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1994.
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble?
It was developed by Aspect and published by SEGA.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble multiplayer?
No. Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble take to play?
As an action game, Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble 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.
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