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First release: Jun 20, 1997
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega
Genres: Platform · Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
Platforms: Sega Saturn

The expanded version of Sonic the Hedgehog present in Sonic Jam. The main change is that Sonic is now able to use the Spin Dash, not present in the original game, changing the gameplay flow.

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Release dates

Sega Saturn: Jun 20, 1997
Sega Saturn: Aug 22, 1997
Sega Saturn: Aug 28, 1997

All 3 release dates

Sega Saturn: Aug 28, 1997

Game modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

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IGDB · recorded 12 Sept 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 12 Sept 2026