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Sega Saturn · Platformer
Sonic Jam
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 18 |
Sonic Jam is a platformer released in 1997 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Quake and DoDonPachi. Among the 27 Saturn platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series; on the Saturn you can also try Sonic R, Sonic X-treme and Sonic 3D Blast. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic Rush (DS) and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS). Sonic Team also made Nights into Dreams, Burning Rangers and Sonic 3 & Knuckles for the Saturn.
Sonic Jam 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
What playing Sonic Jam 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 Jam cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker - Reverse Joker P1 | D600373A
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|---|---|
| Joker - Reverse Joker P1 (ALT) | D600379A
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| Joker - Reverse Joker P2 | D6003742
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| Joker - Reverse Joker P2 (ALT) | D60037A2
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| Sonic 1 - Debug (Hold A and press Start at the Title screen) | 360FFFFA
0101 |
| Sonic 1 - Have All Emeralds | 160FFE56
0006 |
Sonic Jam walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic Jam.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Sonic Jam FAQ
When did Sonic Jam come out on the Saturn?
Sonic Jam was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997.
Who made Sonic Jam?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Is Sonic Jam multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Jam supports up to 2 players.
How long does Sonic Jam take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic Jam typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic Jam 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.