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Contents 1 Starting Characters 1.1 Sonic the hedgehog 1.2 Tails/Miles 1.3 Knuckles 1.4 Amy Rose 2 Unlockable Characters 2.1 Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman 2.2 Metal Sonic 2.3 Tails Doll 2.4 Metal Knuckles 2.5 Egg Robo 2.6 Super Sonic

[edit] Starting Characters

[edit] Sonic the hedgehog

[edit] Tails/Miles

[edit] Knuckles

[edit] Amy Rose

[edit] Unlockable Characters

Most unlockable characters are earned by collecting every coin on a course and then beating it. Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman and Super Sonic are the exceptions.

[edit] Dr. Robotnik/Dr. Eggman

Beat the Radiant Emerald course to unlock this character.

[edit] Metal Sonic

Collect all the coins on the Resort Island course.

[edit] Tails Doll

Collect all the coins on the Radical City course.

[edit] Metal Knuckles

Collect all the coins on the Reactive Factory course.

[edit] Egg Robo

Collect all the coins on the Regal Ruins course.

[edit] Super Sonic

Collect all 7 Emeralds in the game to unlock this character.