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|image=Sonic 3 genesis boxart.jpg
|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 3
|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 3
|image=Sonic 3 genesis boxart.jpg
|developer=[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Technical Institute]]
|developer=[[Sonic Team]] and Sega Technical Institute
|publisher=[[Sega]]
|publisher=[[Sega]]
|year=1994
|systems={{syslist|gen|wii|360}}
|ratings={{ESRB|KA}}{{OFLC|PG}}
|designer=Takashi Thomas Yuda (character design), Hirokazu Yasuhara (lead designer), Yuji Naka (programming)
|designer=Takashi Thomas Yuda (character design), Hirokazu Yasuhara (lead designer), Yuji Naka (programming)
|released={{us|1994|February 2}}{{eu|1994|February 24}}{{rd|1994|May 27}}
|genre=[[Platform]]
|genre=[[Platform]]
|systems=[[Sega Genesis]], [[Sega Channel]], [[Wii Virtual Console]], [[GameTap]]
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|ratings={{ESRB|KA}}{{OFLC|PG}}
|modes=[[Multiplayer]], [[Single player]]
|preceded by=[[Sonic CD]]
|preceded by=[[Sonic CD]]
|followed by=[[Sonic & Knuckles]]
|followed by=[[Sonic & Knuckles]]
|series=Sonic the Hedgehog
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[[Image:Sonic the hedgehog 3 title screen.png|thumb|left|''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'''s title screen.]]
'''Sonic the Hedgehog 3''', often abbreviated and officially known in Europe as '''Sonic 3''', is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series for the Mega Drive/Genesis.
'''Sonic the Hedgehog 3''', often abbreviated and officially known in Europe as '''Sonic 3''', is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series for the Mega Drive/Genesis.


The game is closely tied to its sequel [[Sonic & Knuckles]], as the two games were originally one until time constraints and cartridge costs forced the game to be split into two interlocking parts. Combined, both games have sold over 4 million copies.
The game is closely tied to its sequel [[Sonic & Knuckles]], as the two games were originally one until time constraints and cartridge costs forced the game to be split into two interlocking parts. Combined, both games have sold over 4 million copies.


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File:Sonic the hedgehog 3 title screen.png|''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'''s title screen.
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Box artwork for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Box artwork for Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Developer(s)Sonic Team, Sega Technical Institute
Publisher(s)Sega
Year released1994
System(s)Sega Genesis, Wii, Xbox 360
Preceded bySonic CD
Followed bySonic & Knuckles
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
Designer(s)Takashi Thomas Yuda (character design), Hirokazu Yasuhara (lead designer), Yuji Naka (programming)
Genre(s)Platform
Players1-2
ModesMultiplayer, Single player
Rating(s)ESRB Kids to AdultsOFLC Parental Guidance
LinksSonic the Hedgehog 3 ChannelSearchSearch

Sonic the Hedgehog 3, often abbreviated and officially known in Europe as Sonic 3, is a platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series for the Mega Drive/Genesis.

The game is closely tied to its sequel Sonic & Knuckles, as the two games were originally one until time constraints and cartridge costs forced the game to be split into two interlocking parts. Combined, both games have sold over 4 million copies.

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