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|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 3
|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 3
|boxart=[[Image:Sonic 3 genesis boxart.jpg]]
|developer=[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Technical Institute]]
|developer=[[Sonic Team]] and Sonic 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)
|releasedates=[[February 2]], [[1994]] (NA)<br />[[February 24]], [[1994]] (EU)<br />[[May 27]], [[1994]]
|genre=[[Platform]]
|genre=[[Platform]]
|platform=[[Sega Genesis]], [[Sega Saturn]], [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox]], [[PC]],
|players=1-2
|players=1-2
|ESRB=KA
|modes=[[Multiplayer]], [[Single player]]
|media=16-megabit cartridge, CD-ROM
|preceded by=[[Sonic CD]]
|input=Game Controller
|preceded by=[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]
|followed by=[[Sonic & Knuckles]]
|followed by=[[Sonic & Knuckles]]
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'''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.
 
==Table of Contents==
{{:Sonic the Hedgehog 3/Table of Contents}}
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File:Sonic the hedgehog 3 title screen.png|''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'''s title screen.
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[[Category:Sonic Team]]
== Bonus Stages ==
[[Category:Sega Technical Institute]]
In Sonic 2 jumping in to the stars above a star post brings you to the special stage, however in Sonic 3 you are brought to a bonus stage instead. The goal is to try and collect as many useful items as possible. The items available are:
To enter a bonus Stage you need to pass a Starpost with 50 or more rings. Stars will appear above the starpost. Jump into the stars to enter the bonus stage.
=== Items ===
{|style="border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gum1up.png]]
|Gives you an extra live.
|-style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#E0E0E0;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumclear.png]]
|Does nothing.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumsolid.png]]
|You bounce off these when hit.
|-style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#E0E0E0;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumrep.png]]
|Replaces the springs at the bottom.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumring.png]]
|Gives you 10 rings.
|-style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#E0E0E0;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumelec.png]]
|Gives you the lightning shield.
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumfire.png]]
|Gives you the flame shield.
|-style="vertical-align:top; background-color:#E0E0E0;"
|[[Image:Sonic 3 - Gumwater.png]]
|Gives you the water shield.
|}
 
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Latest revision as of 15:14, 28 October 2021

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Table of Contents | Gameplay | Walkthrough

Table of Contents

Gameplay
Walkthrough
Appendices
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.

  • Sonic the Hedgehog 3's title screen.

    Sonic the Hedgehog 3's title screen.

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