Sonic Rush Adventure DS box art

Nintendo DS · Platformer

Sonic Rush Adventure

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperDimps
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 16

Developed by Dimps and published by Sega, Sonic Rush Adventure arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a platformer.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 55 DS platformers in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.

It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series; on the DS you can also try Sonic Rush, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood and Sonic the Hedgehog. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic R (Saturn) and Sonic Jam (Saturn). Dimps also made Crash Boom Bang!, Tales of the Tempest and Draglade for the DS.

Sonic Rush Adventure 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 DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives

What playing Sonic Rush Adventure 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 Rush Adventure gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Sonic Rush Adventure cheats & codes

22 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Infinite Lives221338E0 00000063
Collect Rings From Anywhere52026394 0A00000C 02026394 E1A00000 D2000000 00000000
Disable Death520125C8 1A000003 020125C8 EA000003 D2000000 00000000
Don't Lose Rings When Hit52012600 1A00001C 02012600 EA00001C D2000000 00000000
Max Boost5200FBA8 E1D01FF8 0200FBB0 E3A01D4B D2000000 00000000
Time 00'0062134020 00000000 121338C8 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Sonic Rush Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Sonic Rush Adventure FAQ

When did Sonic Rush Adventure come out on the DS?

Sonic Rush Adventure was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Sonic Rush Adventure?

It was developed by Dimps and published by Sega.

Is Sonic Rush Adventure multiplayer?

Yes. Sonic Rush Adventure supports up to 2 players.

How long does Sonic Rush Adventure take to play?

As a platformer, Sonic Rush Adventure 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 Rush Adventure 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.

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