Sonic the Hedgehog
A fast blue hedgehog who uses spin attacks, boosts, and aerial tricks to overcome Dr. Eggman’s plans.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move left or right and control character movement. |
|---|---|
A | Jump. |
Control notes
Other controls can vary by context and are omitted here when not certain.
How it plays
How does Sonic Rush play?
The game uses a side-scrolling perspective, with stages extending across both DS screens. The main objective is to reach the goal while collecting Rings, defeating enemies, avoiding hazards, and maintaining momentum.
Sonic and Blaze follow separate campaigns with different abilities and boss encounters. Players progress through themed zones, encounter rivals and bosses, and use ramps, springs, rails, wall-running sections, and aerial tricks to explore alternate routes. Special Stages provide an additional challenge and can lead to Chaos Emerald or Sol Emerald progression.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Sonic Rush?
Learn to control speed instead of holding forward constantly. Brake before blind drops, preserve Rings when approaching boss arenas, and use ramps and rails to maintain momentum through long sections.
Explore alternate routes after learning each character’s movement. Aerial tricks can refill the boost gauge and improve speed, but attempting them near hazards is risky. Replaying earlier stages is useful for collecting Rings and practicing difficult transitions.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Blaze the Cat
A princess from another dimension who controls fire and has a separate campaign with her own movement abilities.
Dr. Eggman
The principal antagonist, who seeks power and causes trouble across Sonic’s world.
Eggman Nega
A dangerous counterpart of Dr. Eggman connected to Blaze’s story and dimension.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Collect all Chaos Emeralds and clear Sonic's story, then collect all Sol Emeralds and clear Blaze's storyUnlock the final story and final boss battle.
Earn strong rankings in stages and continue progressing through the gameGradually unlock additional Time Attack ghost data and related content.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use aerial tricks over safe ramps to build momentum and recover boost.
- 2
Keep at least one Ring before entering unfamiliar hazards or boss encounters.
- 3
Try both characters, since their routes and abilities differ.
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