Sonic Origins Plus
Run and jump through classic Sonic stages, collecting rings that protect against a hit. Plus adds playable Amy, Knuckles in Sonic CD and a selection of Game Gear games to the core collection.
- AI score · out of 10
- 8.6 / 10
About this game
Sonic Origins Plus brings together Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic CD, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Run and jump through their Acts toward the goal, collecting rings that absorb a damaging hit before scattering. The remastered core games retain their pixel-art graphics. Choose Anniversary Mode for unlimited attempts or Classic Mode for rules that end the game when lives run out. Plus makes Amy playable across the core games and adds Knuckles to Sonic CD, providing different character choices for those adventures. It also includes a separate selection of Game Gear titles, which can be saved and loaded through their pause menu.
Collected in series
Sonic the Hedgehog is SEGA’s action franchise starring its speedy blue hero. Running, jumping and learning the terrain connect adventures that range from side-scrolling courses to 3D stages and open islands, with different entries giving speed and exploration their own balance.
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A classic-stage collection for players who want a choice between repeated practice and limited-life play.
Anniversary Mode's unlimited attempts should suit players learning the stages, while Classic Mode preserves a different kind of failure pressure. Added characters and Game Gear titles may appeal to players interested in exploring more of Sonic's older adventures.
Strengths
- The two retry structures let players choose whether limited lives should shape their approach.
- Playable Amy and Knuckles in Sonic CD expand the character options within the core adventures.
Who it is for: Players drawn to pixel-art platform stages, ring-based damage protection and the chance to choose their retry rules.
Play notes: For the documented Japanese physical package, the expansion is delivered by download code and requires an internet connection to download.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension The separate core adventures and Game Gear selection may suit players who prefer choosing an older game to explore rather than following one new campaign. | Reviewed | 9.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension For players who enjoy learning stage routes, reaching the goal while preserving ring protection gives movement decisions a clear consequence. | Reviewed | 8.7 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Retained pixel art may appeal to players who want the core adventures to preserve a visibly classic visual style. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Pause-menu saving and loading in the Game Gear titles may make that part of the collection easier to fit around interrupted play sessions. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- SEGA
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Release date
- Jun 23, 2023
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Adventure · Primary genre
- Tags
- Real-time CombatThird PersonDodgePlatformingFast-pacedSolo-friendlyReplayableMain Story Under 10 Hours3D GraphicsLinear Levels
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- MultiplayerSingle player
- Perspectives
- Side view
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideJun 23, 2023
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com