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Sonic Generations

In the 3DS version of Sonic Generations, Modern Sonic's gameplay is similar to that of Sonic Rush and the DS version of Sonic Colors. He has the Boost, the ability to slide under obstacles, jump off walls, and…

24 November 2011

Sonic Generations is an adventure developed by Dimps, released 24 November 2011 on Nintendo 3DS.

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What Sonic Generations is

Sonic Generations is an adventure game developed by Dimps and released in 2011. It was published by Sega. It is available on Nintendo 3DS only. It runs on Modified Internal Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The story begins with Classic Sonic in Green Hill. After completing Act 1, a purple vortex in the sky appears and surprises Classic Sonic. After that, it goes all the way to the present day and Sonic is invited to a birthday party by Tails. However, Sonic arrives early, so Tails tells him to wait. But then a vortex sucks Tails into it. Sonic jumps in but is "attacked," though he manages to get in anyway. Sonic sees a white world and wonders what's going on. Modern Sonic rescues Tails after restoring Green Hill, and Tails tells him that he sees a big city in nighttime and a giant mushroom, so Sonic decides to go check those places out, being followed by Classic Sonic, who is believed by…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action, kids and science fiction. It supports multiplayer for up to 2 players online, and includes co-op. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Sonic The Hedgehog series

Sonic Generations is the 258th of 407 entries we hold in the Sonic The Hedgehog series. The next entry was Arcade Blast in 2011.

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What it launched against

Sonic Generations launched on 24 November 2011, within three weeks of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Minecraft: Java Edition, Assassin's Creed Revelations and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Released around the same time: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Minecraft: Java Edition, Assassin's Creed Revelations, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Sonic Generations — frequently asked questions

When did Sonic Generations come out?
Sonic Generations was released on 24 November 2011 for Nintendo 3DS.
Does Sonic Generations have multiplayer?
Yes. Sonic Generations supports multiplayer, including co-op for up to 2 players online.

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