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 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review by: ender44 - 9.3/10
One of the best sonic games to date
Sonic and I have always had a weird relationship. I would go to being in love with the series, like when I played "Sonic adventure 2" and this game, to being all meh, when I played "Sonic R" and "Sonic 3D blast". Though, every time sonic fails me, I can always turn to this game. I will be honest guys, I have played this game much more than I could possibly be proud of. Sonic 3 was released in 1994, it and "Sonic and Knuckles" were supposed to be one game but they were split during development. It is a direct sequel to "sonic the hedgehog 2" and it introduces a character I have changed my thoughts about more times than I can count, Knuckles the echidna. Knuckles the echidna is a red echidna with gloves that have spikes at the knuckles, giving him his nickname.
Our good old friend knuckles makes his first appearance in this game. He lives on angel island and guards the master emerald.
Gameplay: Did you play the first two? You've got your answer. The first two games had controls that could end up a bit awkward. This game simply sports a more polished version of these controls. The controls are very smooth and I enjoy them. Sonic can go forward, backward, and he can jump, now don't get too overwhelmed yet, because the spin dash returns from sonic 2. You have the option to play as sonic, tails, or both. I will break it down for you. I explained sonic just now, so I will do the other two.
Miles "Tails" Prower: Our adorable little friend is back to help sonic. Tails' ability to fly gives you access to some puzzles that sonic himself would not be able to access, though this is short-lived, as Tails can only fly for a short amount of time before coming down. Other than that, he controls similarly to sonic.
Both of those crazy kids: You can have a second player connect to tails and play cooperatively. This player using tails will have the ability to pick up sonic.
Graphics: The game did a bit worse than I expected. I figured it would look quite a bit better. It appeared three years after sonic 1, and it simply sports a more polished environment. I by no means think it looks bad. The environments were beautiful, something that I had never actually seen achieved in a game this old. Even its direct sequel doesn't look as good. There are tons of colors that merge together to make a great zone, and it works out for each. Sonic however, does not look as good as I thought he would. He somehow got shorter than he was in the first games.
Sound: I'm a pretty big fan of this department.. The sound is a bit of a rehash from the first two, but again it is more polished and sounds a bit better. It takes on a sort of catchy tune that you really cant describe until you play it. Though, Sonic also has to make a sound when he jumps, and that sounds like it wouldn't bother you, but it gets really annoying by the second zone. Though, the game could have done some more. Take the angel island zone act 1 for instance. This level has blissful music, and then as it starts to get burned to the ground, you would expect some darker toned music. Nope, this level retains the same music, and while this is not a huge deal, I see it as a flaw.
Addictiveness: Didn't you read what I said in the beginning? I have beat this game so many different times. It holds me like a spell, and I just cant shake it. The classic gameplay and wonderful environments are way ahead of 1994. I have logged tons of hours into this game, and I think you will too.
Story: Starting directly after Sonic 2, Sonic uses the chaos emeralds he has to transform into his super-form. He then flies to angel island where he is ambushed and assaulted by our friend knuckles, who then steals the emeralds, bringing Sonic out of his super-form. Sonic gives chase to knuckles. Knuckles is tricked by Dr. Robotnik into thinking that sonic is going to steal the master emerald, the thing knuckles protects. Robotnik realizes he can use the master emerald to power his ship, the death egg, which was destroyed in sonic 2. Sonic encounters knuckles in almost every level, which will hinder Sonic's progress. At the end of the game, as Sonic fights Robotnik and defeats him. He leaves the ship as it is falling, and he and knuckles become a team, leading into the events of "Sonic and Knuckles". There is also another ending to this game, this ending being accessed by Sonic getting all of the chaos emeralds and transforming into Super Sonic.
Depth: There are six zones in this game, with the addition of seven special stages where you can access the chaos emeralds. There are also. There are also six save files you can use. There are three character choices, each can be used to find special places. There is also multiplayer mode, you can use a computer to play tails, or have a second player play as tails.
Difficulty: This game should not give you too much trouble. There are some cleverly placed enemies and spikes, but its not like you will be given too many game overs. This game is pretty easy, the only times you might get frustrated are when you are trying to get 50 rings to access the special stages. I beat the game in about a week, and I doubt it should take you much more than that.
That's all for now you guys. I will be reviewing the sequel to this sometime this month, as I am deeming this month "Sonic month". This game is one of the best of its times, and I hope you have tons of fun with it.
See ya
Graphics 9 Addictive 8 Depth 6 Story 6 Difficulty 5
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Description: Swing from vines, launch new attacks, survive deadly traps and summon Tails to airlift Sonic out of danger. Discover hidden rooms and passageways in the mega-sized Zones. Transform into Super Sonic and experience the ultimate in speed and ultra-sonic power. Save your progress using the new Game Save Feature.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 User Submitted videos
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 User Submitted Screenshots
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dumlink2305-28-12 10:25 AM 4.7/5
YOUR TOO SLOW!!! | mike34510-26-10 04:16 AM 4.6/5
S.SHADOWmj | Daemonhawk10-15-11 11:27 AM 4.5/5
Wishing on a falling Death Egg. | | Dr_Perez06-21-12 06:45 PM 4.2/5
Got any idea how to get past here? | damian01-26-13 09:50 AM 4/5
sexy sonic | mrhello07-04-12 08:37 AM 4/5
ya for tails! | mrhello07-04-12 08:34 AM 4/5
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! | damian01-26-13 09:50 AM 4/5
secret | mrhello07-04-12 08:36 AM 4/5
you suck eggman.booooo!!! | mrhello07-04-12 08:34 AM 4/5
NOT KNUKLES AGAIN | mrhello07-04-12 08:36 AM 3.7/5
TAKe that eggman! | mrhello07-04-12 08:35 AM 3.7/5
PHEW... MADE IT TO HYDRO CITY. | iamzero12307-28-11 06:27 PM 3.6/5
stop looking at me | ryangom03-11-11 04:48 AM 3.6/5
i am still super sonic | damian01-26-13 09:47 AM 3.5/5
tails?!?!!? | damian01-26-13 09:45 AM 3.5/5
wow! | damian01-26-13 09:43 AM 3.5/5
shadow walking | damian01-26-13 09:46 AM 3.3/5
??? water | damian01-26-13 09:44 AM 3.3/5
no | | mrhello07-04-12 08:34 AM 3/5
I POO POOD TAILS! | | damian01-26-13 09:50 AM 3/5
glitch 2 | damian01-26-13 09:48 AM 3/5
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Highscores Table
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bombchu link
1. 9,614,580
TimeTrial: 02:15:52
10-11-12 03:09 PM
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Not bad, Ishtar87
2. 2,022,240
TimeTrial: 01:43:15
09-30-12 09:00 AM
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my scoregarb420
3. 727,250
TimeTrial: 02:21:07
11-22-12 02:46 AM
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aaawwwwwyyyyeeeaaaa!danielbelitch
4. 613,240
TimeTrial: 02:16:19
08-11-12 06:25 PM
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FINALLY took forevergameover13
5. 491,770
TimeTrial: 01:35:30
06-30-12 11:02 PM
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not bad of a score adamseecbrown
6. 431,210
TimeTrial: 03:11:56
05-19-12 06:51 PM
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Best In The WorldItachi9695
7. 390,960
TimeTrial: 01:18:45
05-09-12 09:29 PM
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umm...ownage?bratmatt101
8. 95,450
TimeTrial: 00:58:30
01-22-13 10:03 PM
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oh well i did goodNES59
9. 87,600
TimeTrial: 00:17:41
12-13-11 05:31 PM
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I got 4 emeraldsMechus
10. 44,400
TimeTrial: 00:21:32
12-07-11 12:56 AM
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 User Reviews
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9.1 Graphics 9.3 Sound 9.1 Addictive 8.9 Story 7.8 Depth 8 Difficulty 6.7
9.3 - One of the best sonic games to date - ender44
Sonic and I have always had a weird relationship. I would go to being in love with the series, like when I played "Sonic adventu...
Graphics 9 Addictive 8 Story 6 Depth 6 Difficulty 5
Review Rating: 5/5
Submitted: 05-04-13
Review Replies: 1
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9.6 - Sonic 3 review. Sega Genesis/mega drive - SuperCrash64
Alright Continuing from Sonic 2 and 1 which were great classics at the time. Sonic Team Really kicked it up to the next le...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 6 Depth 10 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 4/5
Submitted: 03-22-13
Updated: 03-22-13
Review Replies: 8
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9.4 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3,Good or bad? - Shard_Flame132
This game is pretty good. Its got a new special stage,A new character,And it has more depth.
Knuckles The Echidna is a good ad...
Graphics 8 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Depth 10 Difficulty 6
Review Rating: 3.7/5
Submitted: 05-19-12
Review Replies: 9
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10 - Sonic The Hedgehog 3 - gamefreak0814
Overall - 10
This game was one of my favorites when I was a kid and it still is. Though if you've played this game for as long ...
Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 7 Depth 7 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3.6/5
Submitted: 02-03-12
Review Replies: 2
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9.3 - Michael Jackson? In my Sonic? ...AWESOME! - Itachi9695
In case you hadn't figured it out yet, I'm doing Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles separately, I might do Sonic 3 & Knuckles ...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 9 Story 9 Depth 9 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3.5/5
Submitted: 11-17-12
Review Replies: 0
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10 - sonic the hedgehog 3 - joshtpw
I am back with another review sonic the hedgehog 3. ...
Graphics 10 Sound 10 Addictive 8 Story 10 Depth 8 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 11-02-12
Updated: 11-09-12
Review Replies: 8
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- Sonic the Hedgehog 3. - G@mehe@d
Sonic 3 was released in 1994 and sold 1.02 copies. This game was actually one of the first games I played and I have i...
Graphics 9 Sound 8 Addictive 7 Story 8 Depth 6 Difficulty 6
Review Rating: 2.5/5
Submitted: 06-05-12
Updated: 06-05-12
Review Replies: 5
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9.8 - Sonic 3-4th best from sega - dumlink23
Graphics-10
i gave it a ten because i looked at it as if i was looking at the game from the year it was made and the grah...
Graphics 10 Sound 8 Addictive 10 Story 7 Depth 7 Difficulty 8
Review Rating: 2.5/5
Submitted: 05-24-12
Review Replies: 1
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- MegaRevolution1
sonic the hedgehog 3 is one of the few games that are any good. this game features sonic (obviously), tails,Dr. robotnik AKA. Dr eggman and knuckles.this is the 3rd game of sonic and you can use the chaos emeralds and go as super sonic. and like sonic 2, in each zone, there is 2 parts to it. and, this is the first sonic game with the fire, water, and electric power up. i rate it 9.8 because of how awesome it is, but its not 10 cause it goes a little slower than i expected it.
Review Rating: 3.7/5
Submitted: 08-03-10
10 - elegalams
Here’s how to defeat the Barrel of Doom with Sonic & Tails together in Carnival Night Zone Act 2:
The only way to proceed is to always press Up and Down on the D-Pad button repeatedlyto reach the bottom while standing on the red-&-white spinning barrel just until it goes totally low enough for Sonic & Tails together to go jump right off at the bottom, which is very easy as 1, 2, 3.
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 03-17-11
10 - KingKobra21
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 was one of the most anticipated games in the 1990's. The Sonic franchise still lives on. Hopefully, people here at vizzed.com hopes to agree with me.
Review Rating: 2.6/5
Submitted: 01-08-11
- Sonicrulez
Sonic 3 is one of the best sonic games made. It is also the first Sonic game that lets the player take control of tails. (able to fly). If you play with Sonic & Knuckles, you can attach it to Sonic 3 and also play as Knuckles. In conclusion, I think Sonic 3 is Awesome; Five stars out of 5, And SEGA, good job.
Review Rating: 2.5/5
Submitted: 10-03-09
10 - housechef1.5
This is my favorite Sonic the Hedgehog game. My reasons: you can be super sonic, you can play as Tails, and new powerups.
Review Rating: 1.7/5
Submitted: 11-02-10
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theironhide 04-15-13 - 09:19 AM is this week sonic week or something? since last week was mario week, if it is: i guess i'll enjoy this week more
sonic323 03-18-13 - 02:41 PM
SONIC AND DARKSONIC
garb420 02-23-13 - 07:36 PM
dude what happened to all of my videos showing sonic getting emeralds 2 through 7 with perfects!?!? for some reason I don't see them on this page but I can still access them through my gamer profile.
nyannyannyannya. 12-31-12 - 07:14 AM
I found a glitch where when you are going to marble garden zone with sonic and tails tails will walk while going up
garb420 12-06-12 - 12:15 PM
I have to agree with bombchu, this is by far the easiest game to get all the emeralds in. Although you could make an argument for the original Sonic the Hedgehog based on the fact that you only have to get six emeralds for that game. But Sonic 3 is still e
kanta 11-20-12 - 11:58 AM
No it is not
bombchu link 10-16-12 - 11:55 AM
This is the easiest game to get all the chaos emeralds in.
METALIAJ 07-01-12 - 08:09 AM
me too
Dr_Perez 06-21-12 - 07:04 PM
keep missing the emeralds
slavery 06-19-12 - 06:33 PM
close it an load again u flids
slavery 06-19-12 - 06:31 PM
im jizzin
ALpacino FTW 06-18-12 - 07:14 PM
thats the problem
ALpacino FTW 06-18-12 - 07:14 PM
my screen's black
daneeeecheek 06-18-12 - 07:13 PM
gunna see if any mortal kombats work
daneeeecheek 06-18-12 - 07:12 PM
nooo it doesnt work
gameover13 06-11-12 - 09:02 PM
best sonic game
pacboy66 06-09-12 - 11:20 AM
its not loading! i wanna play it!
Joey Fairley 06-08-12 - 11:40 PM
TwT
Joey Fairley 06-08-12 - 11:50 AM
TuT I WON!
syahiranrogue10 06-05-12 - 05:12 AM
im failing in special stages XP
syahiranrogue10 06-05-12 - 05:07 AM
my is always loading :D
madxbeast 06-05-12 - 02:31 AM
oh yeah :D
famefortune7 06-03-12 - 01:48 PM
f***
famefortune7 06-03-12 - 01:48 PM
why isnt this s*** loading
dumlink23 05-28-12 - 10:42 AM
game:HEY UR GONNA DROWN GET THE *** ON THE LAND HEY IM GONNA A REALLY BIG BUZZ SOUND AND MAKE U GET ON LAND BEFORE U FREAKKING NOW GET UP TERE NOW
dumlink23 05-28-12 - 10:35 AM
sup
dumlink23 05-21-12 - 11:55 AM
T_T TAKES SO LONG TO PUT THE LEVEL SELECT IN!!!!
howndog 05-19-12 - 08:09 AM
ever herd
howndog 05-19-12 - 08:08 AM
paperbatvg
howndog 05-19-12 - 08:08 AM
HI
damian 05-05-12 - 09:49 AM
hola
im here to play 04-24-12 - 06:04 PM
HAHAHA ADVANCED GAME SEGA HAHA
EarthboundFTW 04-23-12 - 07:57 PM
I love the water levels.
NO MORE AIR~
SONIC'S GOING TO DIE~
SONIC'S GOING TO DIE~
LET IT RIP! 04-21-12 - 10:20 AM
Debug mode = EPICNESS!!!
mmike0889 04-11-12 - 03:28 PM
SEGA!!
kratos mccarthy 04-09-12 - 04:30 PM
i know the secret code
Renez13 04-03-12 - 07:42 PM
came here for the gumball machine music
Lockie1000 04-03-12 - 01:46 AM
Level Select is hard, but debug is not.
classguy12 04-01-12 - 05:56 PM
otimo jogo
Luuciano 03-29-12 - 03:54 PM
hola ñ_ñ
yuseftheman 03-28-12 - 12:35 PM
fg
Retroboy 03-25-12 - 08:15 PM
it's just a black screen!
discoman 03-18-12 - 11:59 AM
good game
LET IT RIP! 03-16-12 - 09:59 PM
Anyone on here?
acam 03-12-12 - 06:28 PM
Reply to "nebula": Get all 7 Chaos Emeralds, collect 50 rings, and then double-jump.
acam 03-12-12 - 05:50 PM
Best. Sonic Game. Ever!
Rayreon 02-24-12 - 04:01 PM
faala gallera do brasil /o/
neizinho01 02-20-12 - 06:33 PM
desculpa pelo spam
neizinho01 02-19-12 - 04:42 PM
chupa gamba
neizinho01 02-19-12 - 04:42 PM
palmeiras brazil
mannyeat 02-18-12 - 10:32 AM
is this live?
Joey Fairley 02-15-12 - 04:49 PM
jump!
nebula 02-12-12 - 10:29 PM
how do you transform to super sonic when you get enough rings???
Mr.Tasser 01-13-12 - 02:52 PM
and what with the diamonds ??
Demetriusxd 01-07-12 - 11:33 AM
soinc x
Demetriusxd 01-07-12 - 11:32 AM
this game sucks
Demetriusxd 01-07-12 - 11:32 AM
skdjfkrfbhjghr,
dopeydonald362 01-03-12 - 06:58 AM
this game sucks...
likanic 01-02-12 - 09:31 AM
flamengo -brazil
AlexPaulista 12-24-11 - 08:54 AM
Sonic , Tails and Knuckles win of Dr. Eggman
AlexPaulista 12-24-11 - 08:50 AM
go corinthians - brazil
AlexPaulista 12-24-11 - 08:46 AM
sonic win , eggman lose
ricine08 12-12-11 - 10:38 PM
walka
Mechus 12-07-11 - 12:57 AM
First highscore posted, here we go!
Ms carlanguas 10-02-11 - 12:12 PM
i had 2 emeralds in angel island
WireRim 09-23-11 - 10:32 PM
I Cant Get Any Video with Any Sega Games
gasgon 09-19-11 - 11:46 AM
Tails can fly or swim!!!
gasgon 08-19-11 - 03:30 PM
putos
Discobob 08-15-11 - 08:39 PM
finally beat the game!!!!!!!!!!!!
Discobob 08-13-11 - 01:52 PM
cant get past stubborn barrel in carnival
Gamer3214x 08-11-11 - 12:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2fdRIJG2MY for sonic generations!!!!!!!
llepord 08-10-11 - 10:15 AM
me too log head
joaovitor68 08-05-11 - 02:11 PM
how to become super sonic faster
joeyandyoshi111 08-01-11 - 04:22 PM
lol
Lena Kuroimao 07-29-11 - 05:47 PM
i can´t pass the carnival night zone 3 ¬¬
dwayne1115 07-28-11 - 09:43 PM
hi everyone
iamzero123 07-28-11 - 06:28 PM
one thing tails is pointless in this game i am telling you
log head 07-26-11 - 11:23 AM
looks like im having eggs for lunch
Guga2511 07-21-11 - 03:17 PM
]n]
kyle1995 07-10-11 - 04:05 PM
why did they change his name to eggman anyway, robotnik sounds way better
mclovin666 07-03-11 - 01:25 PM
sonic is jesus
bigger_gamer 06-30-11 - 07:56 PM
you use up and down
rikoy 06-23-11 - 06:29 PM
his name is robotnik goddammit
dallen2965 06-17-11 - 09:31 PM
Anyone else hate the carnival level with the drop platform you have to jump on? -.-
KOOL-GAME 06-17-11 - 09:44 AM
@vizzy101 me too!
vizzy101 06-14-11 - 08:43 PM
yeah finaly finish with all chaos emeralds!
johnny729 06-12-11 - 03:47 PM
eggman is making me mad!
KOOL-GAME 06-07-11 - 10:10 AM
YES I BEAT THE GAME!!!! :D
KOOL-GAME 06-07-11 - 09:29 AM
tails is there to annoy sonic in sonic 2
tail68 06-04-11 - 05:08 AM
u cant do tail in the marble garden zone!
tail68 06-04-11 - 05:05 AM
yeh
KOOL-GAME 06-03-11 - 08:54 AM
FINAL ZONE
jediknightui 05-31-11 - 05:54 PM
super sonic has green eyes
jediknightui 05-31-11 - 05:07 PM
tails is the easy mode of the game
KOOL-GAME 05-29-11 - 04:56 AM
yes i done it with sonic but with tails its hard
KOOL-GAME 05-28-11 - 03:50 AM
I AM STUCK ON THE MARBLE GARDEN BOSS WITH TAILS OMG!!!!
laract 05-20-11 - 03:12 PM
get a boyfriend loser-_-
05-20-11 - 08:39 AM
Me too, can't reach orgasm without it...
mazzibello 04-30-11 - 09:12 PM
suca
pjgirl01 04-30-11 - 07:20 PM
ughhh yeah masturbating as i play this.
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