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Top 10 best Sonic games

Speed, loops and attitude: from Sonic the Hedgehog to Sonic 2 and Sonic Mania, the blue hedgehog was Sega's standard-bearer. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.

Sonic Mania
1.Sonic Mania
Nintendo Switch
86 "86/100" in 2017
Platformer
Europe
15/08/2017
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$ 39|53|69
USA
15/08/2017
🇬🇧🇪🇸🇫🇷🇮🇹
$ 9|10|16
Japan
15/08/2017
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$ 70|72|120

"A sublime return to roots, handcrafted pixel by pixel by fans turned developers. Blazing speed, ingenious level design and a catchy soundtrack revive the Mega Drive magic, while the multiplayer mode extends the fun."

Sonic x Shadow Generations
2.Sonic x Shadow Generations
Nintendo Switch
86 "86/100" in 2024
Platformer
Europe
25/10/2024
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$ 21|27|31
USA
25/10/2024
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$ 19|20|26
Japan
25/10/2024
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$ 3|25|120

"A remastered double bill: Sonic Generations alongside a brand-new adventure centered on Shadow. The levels blending 2D and 3D race along at full tilt, and the Shadow segment adds fresh powers that energize an already solid formula."

Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog 3
3.Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Compilation
Europe / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 25|52|199
Japan / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 44|141|254
USA / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 30|59|150

"The lock-on combination of Sonic & Knuckles with Sonic 3, forming Sonic 3 & Knuckles. The best 16-bit Sonic adventure, an absolute must."

Sonic The Hedgehog 3
4.Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Platformer
USA
02/02/1994
🇬🇧
$ 30|59|150
Japan / Korea
27/05/1994
🇬🇧
$ 44|141|254

"Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the third entry with Knuckles as antagonist. More narrative, more structured, designed to chain with Sonic & Knuckles."

Sonic & Knuckles
5.Sonic & Knuckles
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Platformer
Europe
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 26|105|607
USA
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 31|90|400
Japan
18/10/1994
🇯🇵
$ 67|243|608

"Sonic & Knuckles, the lock-on expansion adding Knuckles to previous Sonic games. Gorgeous, essential, one of the best 16-bit Sonics with its unique lock-on."

Sonic Compilation
6.Sonic Compilation
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "88/100" in 1995
Compilation
Europe
01/01/1995
🇬🇧
$ 13|63|215
USA
01/01/1995
🇬🇧
$ 13|34|215

"A Sonic compilation gathering the early entries on one cart. Handy as a series intro, no new content for established fans."

Sonic 3
7.Sonic 3
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Platformer
Europe
27/05/1994
🇬🇧
$ 23|72|179

"Sonic 3, an ambitious and more structured sequel. Gorgeous, varied, one of the saga's peaks on Mega Drive."

Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog
8.Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Compilation
Japan / Korea / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 67|243|608
Europe / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 29|15|30
USA / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 29|15|30

"The lock-on combination of Sonic & Knuckles with the first Sonic. A nice technical curio for fans, without revolutionising the original levels."

Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog 2
9.Sonic & Knuckles + Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1994
Compilation
Europe / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 7|15|112
USA / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇬🇧
$ 9|17|385
Japan / Lock-on Combination
18/10/1994
🇯🇵
$ 7|15|112

"The lock-on combination of Sonic & Knuckles with Sonic 2, adding Knuckles to the original levels. Lovely for fans, real bonus replayability."

Sonic The Hedgehog 2
10.Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
84 "90/100" in 1992
Platformer
Europe
24/11/1992
🇬🇧
$ 6|17|111
USA
24/11/1992
🇬🇧
$ 9|17|385
Japan
24/11/1992
🇯🇵
$ 15|40|145

"Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a faster, more generous sequel introducing Tails. Essential, one of the Mega Drive's greatest platformers."