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! System | ! System | ||
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| ''[[sega:Alien Front Online|Alien Front Online]]'' | | ''[[sega:Alien Front Online|Alien Front Online]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-08-07 |
| [[Sega Dreamcast]] | | [[Sega Dreamcast]] | ||
| Sonic appears on a billboard. | | Sonic appears on a billboard. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Aliens: Colonial Marines|Aliens: Colonial Marines]]'' | | ''[[sega:Aliens: Colonial Marines|Aliens: Colonial Marines]]'' | ||
− | | 2013 | + | | 2013-02-11 |
| PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | | PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | ||
| A locker contains a checkered sphere and smaller red and blue spheres, a reference to the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)|Special Stage]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. | | A locker contains a checkered sphere and smaller red and blue spheres, a reference to the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)|Special Stage]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II|Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II]]'' | | ''[[sega:Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II|Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II]]'' | ||
− | | 1992 | + | | 1992-07-17 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic runs across a menu screen. | | Sonic runs across a menu screen. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Bayonetta|Bayonetta]]'' | | ''[[sega:Bayonetta|Bayonetta]]'' | ||
− | | 2009 | + | | 2009-10-29 |
− | | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U | + | | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Switch |
| During the game's beginning sequence, Bayonetta and Enzo conduct a funeral for a man named Eggman, with Enzo stating, "Even old Eggman the Destroyer gets scrambled in the end, right?" Originally, game designer Hideki Kamiya did not intend this line to be a reference to the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' franchise, recalling, "I had just randomly decided to use the word "Eggman". Then I found out it was the name of a character in another famous game. I figured if the fans get a kick out of it, then it is fine to leave it as it is."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20100417211134/http://platinumgames.com/2010/04/14/platinum-twilight-and-bayonetta-developer-commentary/}} | | During the game's beginning sequence, Bayonetta and Enzo conduct a funeral for a man named Eggman, with Enzo stating, "Even old Eggman the Destroyer gets scrambled in the end, right?" Originally, game designer Hideki Kamiya did not intend this line to be a reference to the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' franchise, recalling, "I had just randomly decided to use the word "Eggman". Then I found out it was the name of a character in another famous game. I figured if the fans get a kick out of it, then it is fine to leave it as it is."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20100417211134/http://platinumgames.com/2010/04/14/platinum-twilight-and-bayonetta-developer-commentary/}} | ||
| [[File:References Bayonetta PS3 Eggman.jpg|{{#var:screenshotsize}}px]] | | [[File:References Bayonetta PS3 Eggman.jpg|{{#var:screenshotsize}}px]] | ||
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| ''[[sega:Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball|Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball]]'' | | ''[[sega:Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball|Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-07 |
| Arcade, [[Nintendo GameCube]] | | Arcade, [[Nintendo GameCube]] | ||
| A giant inflatable Sonic floats above one of the volleyball courts. | | A giant inflatable Sonic floats above one of the volleyball courts. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg|Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg]]'' | | ''[[sega:Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg|Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg]]'' | ||
− | | 2003 | + | | 2003-09-23 |
| Nintendo GameCube | | Nintendo GameCube | ||
| Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and a Chao feature as hidden egg animals. | | Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and a Chao feature as hidden egg animals. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Blue Stinger|Blue Stinger]]'' | | ''[[sega:Blue Stinger|Blue Stinger]]'' | ||
− | | 1999 | + | | 1999-03-25 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| The game's Toy Shop area is occupied with various real and fictional [[Sega]] products, including copies of ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. Additionally, the minigame Stamp Rally features a character with a very [[Sonic]]-like face and eye design. | | The game's Toy Shop area is occupied with various real and fictional [[Sega]] products, including copies of ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. Additionally, the minigame Stamp Rally features a character with a very [[Sonic]]-like face and eye design. | ||
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| ''Buck Up And Drive!'' | | ''Buck Up And Drive!'' | ||
− | | 2022 | + | | 2022-01-10 |
| PC | | PC | ||
| One of the random environments in the game is Green Hilltop, which is based on [[Green Hill Zone]] and similar levels in the ''Sonic'' series. | | One of the random environments in the game is Green Hilltop, which is based on [[Green Hill Zone]] and similar levels in the ''Sonic'' series. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Burning Rangers|Burning Rangers]]'' | | ''[[sega:Burning Rangers|Burning Rangers]]'' | ||
− | | 1998 | + | | 1998-02-26 |
| [[Sega Saturn]] | | [[Sega Saturn]] | ||
| Lead Phoenix's hockey stick has a Sonic logo on it. Stage 3 contains areas called Greenhill Lounge and Starlight Lounge. Rescuing Naoto Ohshima a second time yields a picture of Sonic. | | Lead Phoenix's hockey stick has a Sonic logo on it. Stage 3 contains areas called Greenhill Lounge and Starlight Lounge. Rescuing Naoto Ohshima a second time yields a picture of Sonic. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Bug!|Bug!]]'' | | ''[[sega:Bug!|Bug!]]'' | ||
− | | 1995 | + | | 1995-07-28 |
| Sega Saturn, PC | | Sega Saturn, PC | ||
| [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes two cameo appearances in the stage Reptilia; once in a bonus level where the player competes against him in a footrace, and another in a secret area as a visual-only cameo. By enabling the cheat which makes Bug able to move anywhere, you can actually walk up and kill him like a regular enemy.{{ref|https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ReferencedBy/SonicTheHedgehog}} | | [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] makes two cameo appearances in the stage Reptilia; once in a bonus level where the player competes against him in a footrace, and another in a secret area as a visual-only cameo. By enabling the cheat which makes Bug able to move anywhere, you can actually walk up and kill him like a regular enemy.{{ref|https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ReferencedBy/SonicTheHedgehog}} | ||
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| ''[[sega:Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams|Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' | | ''[[sega:Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams|Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-11-22 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| One of the unlockable presents is ''Sonic into Dreams'', which sees the player control [[Sonic]], on foot, complete Spring Valley in a similar means to Claris or Elliot in the main game. Additionally, a Christmas-themed [[Dr. Eggman]] is fought in place of the boss Puffy. | | One of the unlockable presents is ''Sonic into Dreams'', which sees the player control [[Sonic]], on foot, complete Spring Valley in a similar means to Claris or Elliot in the main game. Additionally, a Christmas-themed [[Dr. Eggman]] is fought in place of the boss Puffy. | ||
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| ''[[sega:ChuChu Rocket!|ChuChu Rocket!]]'' | | ''[[sega:ChuChu Rocket!|ChuChu Rocket!]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1999-11-11 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Clear all 25 puzzles in the Stage Challenge mode, and you can have the normal ChuChus replaced with [[Chao]] (Dreamcast version only). | | Clear all 25 puzzles in the Stage Challenge mode, and you can have the normal ChuChus replaced with [[Chao]] (Dreamcast version only). | ||
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| ''[[sega:Clockwork Knight 2|Clockwork Knight 2]]'' | | ''[[sega:Clockwork Knight 2|Clockwork Knight 2]]'' | ||
− | | 1995 | + | | 1995-07-28 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| In a hidden movie, a Sonic toy can be seen sitting on a shelf. | | In a hidden movie, a Sonic toy can be seen sitting on a shelf. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Cool Riders|Cool Riders]]'' | | ''[[sega:Cool Riders|Cool Riders]]'' | ||
− | | 1995 | + | | 1995-04 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| When a player finishes a race and reaches the high score table, there are mini-Sonic and Tails head icons that can be used for a player's initials. | | When a player finishes a race and reaches the high score table, there are mini-Sonic and Tails head icons that can be used for a player's initials. | ||
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| [[sega:Crusader of Centy|''Crusader of Centy''/''Ragnacenty''/''Soleil'']] | | [[sega:Crusader of Centy|''Crusader of Centy''/''Ragnacenty''/''Soleil'']] | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-06-17 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic lays in a lawn chair on Anemone Beach. Talk to Sonic and he says: "Tsk, tsk. I'm a gallant hedgehog. Don't mess or you'll get burned." He says this in the Japanese verison as well (「チッチッチッ!オレは、イナセなハリネズミ。さわると、ヤケドするぜ。」) | | Sonic lays in a lawn chair on Anemone Beach. Talk to Sonic and he says: "Tsk, tsk. I'm a gallant hedgehog. Don't mess or you'll get burned." He says this in the Japanese verison as well (「チッチッチッ!オレは、イナセなハリネズミ。さわると、ヤケドするぜ。」) | ||
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| ''[[sega:Daytona USA|Daytona USA]]'' | | ''[[sega:Daytona USA|Daytona USA]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-08 |
| Arcade, Sega Saturn | | Arcade, Sega Saturn | ||
| Sonic appears carved in a stone mountain on the Three-Seven Speedway course. | | Sonic appears carved in a stone mountain on the Three-Seven Speedway course. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax|Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax]]'' | | ''[[sega:Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax|Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax]]'' | ||
− | | 2014 | + | | 2014-03-18 |
| Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | | Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | ||
| [[Green Hill Zone]] appears as a stage. Sonic appears in the background of another stage, along with a Chao, NiGHTS, Opa-Opa and various pieces of Sega hardware. | | [[Green Hill Zone]] appears as a stage. Sonic appears in the background of another stage, along with a Chao, NiGHTS, Opa-Opa and various pieces of Sega hardware. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Derby Owners Club|Derby Owners Club]]'' | | ''[[sega:Derby Owners Club|Derby Owners Club]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1999-10 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| The track G1 Sega features a large inflatable Sonic balloon surrounded by spinning rings. | | The track G1 Sega features a large inflatable Sonic balloon surrounded by spinning rings. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Dirt Devils|Dirt Devils]]'' | | ''[[sega:Dirt Devils|Dirt Devils]]'' | ||
− | | 1998 | + | | 1998-11 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic's head is seen on the hood of the Euro-Prototype car. | | Sonic's head is seen on the hood of the Euro-Prototype car. | ||
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| ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | | ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | ||
− | | 1995 | + | | 1995-11-21 |
| [[sega:Super NES|Super NES]] | | [[sega:Super NES|Super NES]] | ||
| At the end of the game, Diddy gets rated as a video game hero according to how many of the DK Coins you collect. On the screen is a trash can labeled "No Hopers" with Sonic's shoes next to it (as well as the gun of Earthworm Jim). This was removed in the GBA version. | | At the end of the game, Diddy gets rated as a video game hero according to how many of the DK Coins you collect. On the screen is a trash can labeled "No Hopers" with Sonic's shoes next to it (as well as the gun of Earthworm Jim). This was removed in the GBA version. | ||
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| ''[[sega:F1|F1]]'' | | ''[[sega:F1|F1]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-08-27 |
| [[Sega Master System]] | | [[Sega Master System]] | ||
| Sonic is seen on billboards on some tracks. | | Sonic is seen on billboards on some tracks. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Feel the Magic: XY/XX|Feel the Magic: XY/XX]]'' | | ''[[sega:Feel the Magic: XY/XX|Feel the Magic: XY/XX]]'' | ||
− | | 2004 | + | | 2004-11-18 |
| [[Nintendo DS]] | | [[Nintendo DS]] | ||
| In the 'Paint' mini game, one of the shapes which requires coloring is a Sonic head. You can also unlock a Sonic wig for your girlfriend, when ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is inserted into the GBA cartridge slot. Having ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' in the GBA cartridge slot will unlock a Chao wig. Both wigs can also be unlocked by completing the game on 'Hell mode'. | | In the 'Paint' mini game, one of the shapes which requires coloring is a Sonic head. You can also unlock a Sonic wig for your girlfriend, when ''[[Sonic Advance]]'' is inserted into the GBA cartridge slot. Having ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]'' in the GBA cartridge slot will unlock a Chao wig. Both wigs can also be unlocked by completing the game on 'Hell mode'. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Fighters Megamix|Fighters Megamix]]'' | | ''[[sega:Fighters Megamix|Fighters Megamix]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-12-21 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| [[Bean the Dynamite]] and [[Bark the Polar Bear]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' appear as playable characters, along with the [[South Island (Sonic the Fighters)|South Island]] and [[Aurora Icefield]] stages from that game. | | [[Bean the Dynamite]] and [[Bark the Polar Bear]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' appear as playable characters, along with the [[South Island (Sonic the Fighters)|South Island]] and [[Aurora Icefield]] stages from that game. | ||
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| [[sega:Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit|''Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit''/''Heavenly Symphony'']] | | [[sega:Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit|''Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit''/''Heavenly Symphony'']] | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-04-23 |
| [[Sega Mega-CD]] | | [[Sega Mega-CD]] | ||
| Sonic and Tails' heads can be spotted on billboards on some tracks and the background of a menu. | | Sonic and Tails' heads can be spotted on billboards on some tracks and the background of a menu. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Fighting Vipers|Fighting Vipers]]'' | | ''[[sega:Fighting Vipers|Fighting Vipers]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1995-11 |
| Arcade, Sega Saturn | | Arcade, Sega Saturn | ||
| In the intro movie, Sanman's pile of toys contains the [[Lunar Fox]], [[Honey]] (in her alternative costume) and a transformed [[Rocket Metal]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. [[Bark the Polar Bear]]'s legs and feet are also visible. | | In the intro movie, Sanman's pile of toys contains the [[Lunar Fox]], [[Honey]] (in her alternative costume) and a transformed [[Rocket Metal]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. [[Bark the Polar Bear]]'s legs and feet are also visible. | ||
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| [[sega:Sega Bass Fishing|''Get Bass''/''Sega Bass Fishing'']] | | [[sega:Sega Bass Fishing|''Get Bass''/''Sega Bass Fishing'']] | ||
− | | | + | | 1997-11 |
| Arcade, Dreamcast, PC, [[Wii]] | | Arcade, Dreamcast, PC, [[Wii]] | ||
| After a few courses you receive a Sonic lure. | | After a few courses you receive a Sonic lure. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders|Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders]]'' | | ''[[sega:Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders|Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders]]'' | ||
− | | 1997 | + | | 1997-12 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| At the gate of the mansion in the Beverly Hills stage, Sonic is featured on several stone blocks. | | At the gate of the mansion in the Beverly Hills stage, Sonic is featured on several stone blocks. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA|Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA]]'' | | ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA|Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA]]'' | ||
− | | 2009 | + | | 2009-07-02 |
| PSP | | PSP | ||
| In the Miku's Room feature of the game, one of the obtainable items is a [[Mega Drive]] and an original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' cartridge. | | In the Miku's Room feature of the game, one of the obtainable items is a [[Mega Drive]] and an original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' cartridge. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend|Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend]]'' | | ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend|Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend]]'' | ||
− | | 2011 | + | | 2011-11-10 |
| PSP | | PSP | ||
| In celebration of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Hatsune Miku dressed up as Sonic. An album that was given to those who pre-ordered the game featured Miku singing ''[[Live & Learn]]''. | | In celebration of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Hatsune Miku dressed up as Sonic. An album that was given to those who pre-ordered the game featured Miku singing ''[[Live & Learn]]''. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX|Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX]]'' | | ''[[sega:Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX|Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX]]'' | ||
− | | 2015 | + | | 2015-05-28 |
| [[Nintendo 3DS]] | | [[Nintendo 3DS]] | ||
| A Sonic statue can be bought and placed in your home. His description is "Everyone knows the blue blur. Gotta go fast!". | | A Sonic statue can be bought and placed in your home. His description is "Everyone knows the blue blur. Gotta go fast!". | ||
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| ''[[sega:Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit|Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit]]'' | | ''[[sega:Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit|Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit]]'' | ||
− | | 2012 | + | | 2012-09-25 |
| PS3, Xbox 360, PC | | PS3, Xbox 360, PC | ||
| When Ash is given a radar, he asks "Do I look like I'm trying to collect 7 magic emeralds or something?" | | When Ash is given a radar, he asks "Do I look like I'm trying to collect 7 magic emeralds or something?" | ||
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| ''[[sega:Illbleed|Illbleed]]'' | | ''[[sega:Illbleed|Illbleed]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-03-29 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| A boss named Zodick the Hellhog resembles Sonic the Hedgehog (albeit in Demon form) and even spouts rings when hit and Spin Dashes as an attack. | | A boss named Zodick the Hellhog resembles Sonic the Hedgehog (albeit in Demon form) and even spouts rings when hit and Spin Dashes as an attack. | ||
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| ''[[sega:The Incredible Hulk (2008)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' | | ''[[sega:The Incredible Hulk (2008)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' | ||
− | | 2008 | + | | 2008-06-05 |
| PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | | PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | ||
| If the player jumps to random buildings, they can find a billboard with assorted illustrations of Sonic on it. | | If the player jumps to random buildings, they can find a billboard with assorted illustrations of Sonic on it. | ||
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| ''[[sega:J. League Pro Striker|J. League Pro Striker]]'' | | ''[[sega:J. League Pro Striker|J. League Pro Striker]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-04-23 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic is seen at the Sega logo. | | Sonic is seen at the Sega logo. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Jet Set Radio|Jet Set Radio]]'' | | ''[[sega:Jet Set Radio|Jet Set Radio]]'' | ||
− | | 2000 | + | | 2000-06-29 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Players can tag various parts of the game's stages with graffiti of [[Sega]] character stock art, including Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, E-102 Gamma, Big, and Chao from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', with Sonic further appearing on a billboard in the game's ending cutscene. Additionally, the character Garam wears a necklace with a peculiarly-shaped skull on it - the game's art director Ryuta Ueda hinted that this is actually the skull of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20121122054656/http://www.gamestm.co.uk/features/behind-the-scenes-jet-set-radio/4/}} | | Players can tag various parts of the game's stages with graffiti of [[Sega]] character stock art, including Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, E-102 Gamma, Big, and Chao from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', with Sonic further appearing on a billboard in the game's ending cutscene. Additionally, the character Garam wears a necklace with a peculiarly-shaped skull on it - the game's art director Ryuta Ueda hinted that this is actually the skull of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20121122054656/http://www.gamestm.co.uk/features/behind-the-scenes-jet-set-radio/4/}} | ||
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| ''[[sega:Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football|Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football]]'' | | ''[[sega:Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football|Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football]]'' | ||
− | | 1991 | + | | 1991-11 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic occasionally appears on the megatron after a touchdown is scored. | | Sonic occasionally appears on the megatron after a touchdown is scored. | ||
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| ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' | | ''Kid Icarus: Uprising'' | ||
− | | 2012 | + | | 2012-03-22 |
| Nintendo 3DS | | Nintendo 3DS | ||
− | | One of the weapons in the game is the Hedgehog Claws, which have fast rapid fire, fast charge time and gives the user a large speed boost. | + | | One of the weapons in the game is the Hedgehog Claws, which have fast rapid fire, fast charge time and gives the user a large speed boost. Its idol states they are "inspired by hedgehogs". |
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| ''[[sega:L.A. Machineguns|L.A. Machineguns]]'' | | ''[[sega:L.A. Machineguns|L.A. Machineguns]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1998-12 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic and the ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' logo appear as neon signs in the Las Vegas stage. | | Sonic and the ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' logo appear as neon signs in the Las Vegas stage. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Last Bronx|Last Bronx]]'' | | ''[[sega:Last Bronx|Last Bronx]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-06 |
| Arcade, Saturn, PC, [[PS2]] | | Arcade, Saturn, PC, [[PS2]] | ||
| In Tommy's stage, there is a poster of Sonic on a building in the background. Also, there's a sticker of Sonic on Tommy's outfit. | | In Tommy's stage, there is a poster of Sonic on a building in the background. Also, there's a sticker of Sonic on Tommy's outfit. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Le Mans 24|Le Mans 24]]'' | | ''[[sega:Le Mans 24|Le Mans 24]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1997-09 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic is a hidden racer. | | Sonic is a hidden racer. | ||
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| ''[[Lego Dimensions]]'' | | ''[[Lego Dimensions]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2015-09-27 |
| PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U | | PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U | ||
| Sonic is included in the second series of characters that were released for the game. | | Sonic is included in the second series of characters that were released for the game. | ||
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| ''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' | | ''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe'' | ||
− | | 2014 | + | | 2014-05-29 |
| Wii U, Nintendo Switch | | Wii U, Nintendo Switch | ||
| From v4.0 of the Wii U version onwards, tapping a [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic amiibo]] will unlock a Sonic-themed racing suit for the player's [[Mii]]. | | From v4.0 of the Wii U version onwards, tapping a [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic amiibo]] will unlock a Sonic-themed racing suit for the player's [[Mii]]. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Metal Head|Metal Head]]'' | | ''[[sega:Metal Head|Metal Head]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1995-02-24 |
| Sega 32X | | Sega 32X | ||
| Sonic appears on a neon sign on a building in the stage Downtown. | | Sonic appears on a neon sign on a building in the stage Downtown. | ||
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| ''[[sega:NBA 2K|NBA 2K]]'' | | ''[[sega:NBA 2K|NBA 2K]]'' | ||
− | | 1999 | + | | 1999-11-10 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Players can create a team called the Hedgehogs, which features Sonic holding a basketball as the logo. | | Players can create a team called the Hedgehogs, which features Sonic holding a basketball as the logo. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Neko Dai Suki!|Neko Dai Suki!]]'' | | ''[[sega:Neko Dai Suki!|Neko Dai Suki!]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-07-19 |
| Sega Game Gear | | Sega Game Gear | ||
| Sonic appears as a poster in one room. | | Sonic appears as a poster in one room. | ||
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| ''[[sega:NHL 2K|NHL 2K]]'' | | ''[[sega:NHL 2K|NHL 2K]]'' | ||
− | | 2000 | + | | 2000-02-09 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Sonic appears on the Jumbotron occasionally. | | Sonic appears on the Jumbotron occasionally. | ||
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| ''[[sega:NiGHTS into Dreams|NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' | | ''[[sega:NiGHTS into Dreams|NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-07-05 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| All of the default high scores are set by Sonic characters, with [[Tails]] being listed as "Miles" in every region. | | All of the default high scores are set by Sonic characters, with [[Tails]] being listed as "Miles" in every region. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Omakase! Savers|Omakase! Savers]]'' | | ''[[sega:Omakase! Savers|Omakase! Savers]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-02-23 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| Sonic and Tails plushies appear in the game's opening FMV sequence. | | Sonic and Tails plushies appear in the game's opening FMV sequence. | ||
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| ''[[sega:OutRun 2 SP|OutRun 2 SP]]'' | | ''[[sega:OutRun 2 SP|OutRun 2 SP]]'' | ||
− | | 2004 | + | | 2004-12-21 |
| Arcade, PC, PS2, [[Xbox]], [[PSP]] | | Arcade, PC, PS2, [[Xbox]], [[PSP]] | ||
| Sonic billboards and statue appear in the Casino Town course. | | Sonic billboards and statue appear in the Casino Town course. | ||
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| ''[[sega:OutRunners|OutRunners]]'' | | ''[[sega:OutRunners|OutRunners]]'' | ||
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| Arcade, Sega Mega Drive | | Arcade, Sega Mega Drive | ||
| In the intro Sonic and Tails fly in two versions of their biplane, the Tornado, and sprinkle the Sega logo. In the game, Sonic billboards appear at the side of the track. In the Japanese Mega Drive version they also appear on the Sega logo (the American publishers, Data East, removed it from their release). | | In the intro Sonic and Tails fly in two versions of their biplane, the Tornado, and sprinkle the Sega logo. In the game, Sonic billboards appear at the side of the track. In the Japanese Mega Drive version they also appear on the Sega logo (the American publishers, Data East, removed it from their release). | ||
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| ''[[sega:Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium|Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]]'' | | ''[[sega:Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium|Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1993-12-17 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| In the town of Krup, there is a book in Saya's school called "Run, Hedgehog, Run!".{{ref|https://sega-addicts.com/2011/05/02/sonic-cameos-rpg-edition/}} | | In the town of Krup, there is a book in Saya's school called "Run, Hedgehog, Run!".{{ref|https://sega-addicts.com/2011/05/02/sonic-cameos-rpg-edition/}} | ||
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| ''[[sega:Phantasy Star Online|Phantasy Star Online]]'' | | ''[[sega:Phantasy Star Online|Phantasy Star Online]]'' | ||
− | | 2000 | + | | 2000-12-21 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails have cameoed online numerous times. | | Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails have cameoed online numerous times. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Phantasy Star Universe|Phantasy Star Universe]]'' | | ''[[sega:Phantasy Star Universe|Phantasy Star Universe]]'' | ||
− | | 2006 | + | | 2006-08-31 |
| PC, PS2, Xbox 360 | | PC, PS2, Xbox 360 | ||
| Lobbies are decorated with Sonic statues and rings on Sonic's birthday (23rd June). | | Lobbies are decorated with Sonic statues and rings on Sonic's birthday (23rd June). | ||
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| ''[[sega:Popful Mail|Popful Mail]]'' | | ''[[sega:Popful Mail|Popful Mail]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-04-01 |
| Sega Mega-CD | | Sega Mega-CD | ||
| The main character Mail examines a notice board in the game, which has a small drawing of Sonic pinned to it. | | The main character Mail examines a notice board in the game, which has a small drawing of Sonic pinned to it. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Premier Manager|Premier Manager]]'' | | ''[[sega:Premier Manager|Premier Manager]]'' | ||
− | | 1995 | + | | 1995-11 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| ''Chaotix'' logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | | ''Chaotix'' logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Premier Manager 97|Premier Manager 97]]'' | | ''[[sega:Premier Manager 97|Premier Manager 97]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-10-31 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| ''Sonic & Knuckles'' logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | | ''Sonic & Knuckles'' logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Pro Yakyuu GG League '94|Pro Yakyuu GG League '94]]'' | | ''[[sega:Pro Yakyuu GG League '94|Pro Yakyuu GG League '94]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-09-30 |
| Sega Game Gear | | Sega Game Gear | ||
| Sonic appears on a billboard. | | Sonic appears on a billboard. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Pro Yakyuu Super League '91|Pro Yakyuu Super League '91]]'' | | ''[[sega:Pro Yakyuu Super League '91|Pro Yakyuu Super League '91]]'' | ||
− | | 1991 | + | | 1991-08-30 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic's name appears on billboards above the stadium. | | Sonic's name appears on billboards above the stadium. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo!|Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary]]'' | | ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo!|Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary]]'' | ||
− | | 2006 | + | | 2006-12-14 |
| PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP | | PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP | ||
| The player can unlock "Sonic-style Puyo" which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | | The player can unlock "Sonic-style Puyo" which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo Tetris|Puyo Puyo Tetris]]'' | | ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo Tetris|Puyo Puyo Tetris]]'' | ||
− | | 2014 | + | | 2014-02-06 |
| PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, 3DS, Wii U, Switch, PC | | PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, 3DS, Wii U, Switch, PC | ||
| The player can unlock "Sonic-style" Puyos and Tetriminos which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | | The player can unlock "Sonic-style" Puyos and Tetriminos which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo Tetris 2|Puyo Puyo Tetris 2]]'' | | ''[[sega:Puyo Puyo Tetris 2|Puyo Puyo Tetris 2]]'' | ||
− | | 2020 | + | | 2020-12-08 |
| PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC | | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC | ||
| As of version 1.1.0, Sonic is a playable character, with [[Jun'ichi Kanemaru]] and [[Roger Craig Smith]] reprising their roles for Japanese and English respectively. Avatars based on various ''Sonic'' characters, ''Sonic''-themed items for Skill Battle, and [[Tropical Resort]] Act 1's music track are also included. | | As of version 1.1.0, Sonic is a playable character, with [[Jun'ichi Kanemaru]] and [[Roger Craig Smith]] reprising their roles for Japanese and English respectively. Avatars based on various ''Sonic'' characters, ''Sonic''-themed items for Skill Battle, and [[Tropical Resort]] Act 1's music track are also included. | ||
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| ''[[sega:R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing|R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing]]'' | | ''[[sega:R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing|R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing]]'' | ||
− | | 2008 | + | | 2008-05-20 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| The cars in the game can be customized, with some featuring a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]-themed paint job. | | The cars in the game can be customized, with some featuring a [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]-themed paint job. | ||
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| ''Ratchet & Clank'' | | ''Ratchet & Clank'' | ||
− | | 2016 | + | | 2016-04-12 |
| PlayStation 4 | | PlayStation 4 | ||
| One of the unlockables in the game lets you change the bolts, which is the collectable currency in the game, into currency from other games. One of which being rings (called "Adorable Toruses" in the game). | | One of the unlockables in the game lets you change the bolts, which is the collectable currency in the game, into currency from other games. One of which being rings (called "Adorable Toruses" in the game). | ||
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| ''[[sega:Samba de Amigo|Samba de Amigo]]'' | | ''[[sega:Samba de Amigo|Samba de Amigo]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2008-09-23 |
| Wii | | Wii | ||
| Sonic appears in his own themed stage, and dances with Amigo. | | Sonic appears in his own themed stage, and dances with Amigo. | ||
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| [[sega:Scud Race|''Scud Race''/''Sega Super GT'']] | | [[sega:Scud Race|''Scud Race''/''Sega Super GT'']] | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-12 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic and Tails appear on a billboard in the Beginner (Day) track, and Sonic appears on smaller signs throughout the game. In the Xbox port of ''[[sega:OutRun 2|OutRun 2]]'' (which features the tracks of ''Scud Race''), this billboard has been replaced with a generic Sega logo, but is still present in the Dreamcast development kit track models. | | Sonic and Tails appear on a billboard in the Beginner (Day) track, and Sonic appears on smaller signs throughout the game. In the Xbox port of ''[[sega:OutRun 2|OutRun 2]]'' (which features the tracks of ''Scud Race''), this billboard has been replaced with a generic Sega logo, but is still present in the Dreamcast development kit track models. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Channel|Sega Channel]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Channel|Sega Channel]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-05 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic appears in the intro when booting up the Sega Channel Adaptor. | | Sonic appears in the intro when booting up the Sega Channel Adaptor. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Game Pack 4 in 1|Sega Game Pack 4 in 1]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Game Pack 4 in 1|Sega Game Pack 4 in 1]]'' | ||
− | | 1992 | + | | 1992-12 |
| Sega Game Gear | | Sega Game Gear | ||
| Sonic is the umpire in the tennis game. | | Sonic is the umpire in the tennis game. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Rally Revo|Sega Rally Revo]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Rally Revo|Sega Rally Revo]]'' | ||
− | | 2007 | + | | 2007-09-27 |
| Windows PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | | Windows PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | ||
| The third livery for the Citroën C2 Super 1600 is themed on Sonic the Hedgehog, while the third livery for Toyota Celica VVTi is themed on Shadow the Hedgehog. Each are unlocked by driving their respective cars 50 miles (32km). | | The third livery for the Citroën C2 Super 1600 is themed on Sonic the Hedgehog, while the third livery for Toyota Celica VVTi is themed on Shadow the Hedgehog. Each are unlocked by driving their respective cars 50 miles (32km). | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park|Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park|Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park]]'' | ||
− | | 1998 | + | | 1998-01-29 |
| Sega Saturn | | Sega Saturn | ||
| If a certain Tamagotchi is raised just right it grows up into the super secret "Sonictchi". | | If a certain Tamagotchi is raised just right it grows up into the super secret "Sonictchi". | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Ski Super G|Sega Ski Super G]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Ski Super G|Sega Ski Super G]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-12 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| A Sonic statues appears in the background of the first track. | | A Sonic statues appears in the background of the first track. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Splash! Golf|Sega Splash! Golf]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Splash! Golf|Sega Splash! Golf]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2008-04-23 |
| PC | | PC | ||
| Sonic and Tails are caddies in a course based on [[Green Hill Zone]]. | | Sonic and Tails are caddies in a course based on [[Green Hill Zone]]. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Superstars|Sega Superstars]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Superstars|Sega Superstars]]'' | ||
− | | 2004 | + | | 2004-10-22 |
| PlayStation 2 | | PlayStation 2 | ||
| One of the 12 games is based upon a ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''-style Special Stage. | | One of the 12 games is based upon a ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''-style Special Stage. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Sega Superstars Tennis|Sega Superstars Tennis]]'' | | ''[[sega:Sega Superstars Tennis|Sega Superstars Tennis]]'' | ||
− | | 2008 | + | | 2008-03-18 |
| PS2, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii | | PS2, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii | ||
| Sonic, Tails, Amy, Shadow and Eggman are playable characters. | | Sonic, Tails, Amy, Shadow and Eggman are playable characters. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Segagaga|Segagaga]]'' | | ''[[sega:Segagaga|Segagaga]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-05-31 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Sonic appears in the intro FMV. | | Sonic appears in the intro FMV. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Shenmue|Shenmue]]'' | | ''[[sega:Shenmue|Shenmue]]'' | ||
− | | 1999 | + | | 1999-12-29 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' character figurines are available. | | ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' character figurines are available. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Shenmue II|Shenmue II]]'' | | ''[[sega:Shenmue II|Shenmue II]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-09-06 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Same as ''Shenmue''. | | Same as ''Shenmue''. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Shining Force II|Shining Force II]]'' | | ''[[sega:Shining Force II|Shining Force II]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-10-01 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| There is a secret battle after the ending credits on a playfield shaped like Sonic, from the Sonic Software Planning logo. | | There is a secret battle after the ending credits on a playfield shaped like Sonic, from the Sonic Software Planning logo. | ||
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| ''The Simpsons Game'' | | ''The Simpsons Game'' | ||
− | | 2007 | + | | 2007-10-30 |
| PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | | PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | ||
| Sonic appears in the "Enter the Cheatrix" level as a washed-up has-been, spouting funny lines such as "I miss the 90's, everybody loved me then". He also appears at the end, escaping the video game world with the Simpsons. | | Sonic appears in the "Enter the Cheatrix" level as a washed-up has-been, spouting funny lines such as "I miss the 90's, everybody loved me then". He also appears at the end, escaping the video game world with the Simpsons. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin|Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin]]'' | | ''[[sega:Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin|Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-09 |
| Sega Mega-CD | | Sega Mega-CD | ||
| In the game's ending, a carving of Sonic's head can be spotted on a cave in the background. | | In the game's ending, a carving of Sonic's head can be spotted on a cave in the background. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Spikeout|Spikeout]]'' | | ''[[sega:Spikeout|Spikeout]]'' | ||
− | | 1998 | + | | 1998-09 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| In one of the game's stages, a large statue of Sonic the Hedgehog appears near an elevator (a lower-poly model of his ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' render){{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/767656461635846145}}, and is featured alongside artwork of a previously-unused ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' design concept{{ref|https://twitter.com/kazucrash_/status/1033125073010483201}}{{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/767525725293404161}} - notably depicting Sonic in a style roughly halfway between his classic and modern designs.{{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/854732038531932168}} | | In one of the game's stages, a large statue of Sonic the Hedgehog appears near an elevator (a lower-poly model of his ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' render){{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/767656461635846145}}, and is featured alongside artwork of a previously-unused ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' design concept{{ref|https://twitter.com/kazucrash_/status/1033125073010483201}}{{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/767525725293404161}} - notably depicting Sonic in a style roughly halfway between his classic and modern designs.{{ref|https://twitter.com/tracker_td/status/854732038531932168}} | ||
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| ''[[sega:Spiral Knights|Spiral Knights]]'' | | ''[[sega:Spiral Knights|Spiral Knights]]'' | ||
− | | 2011 | + | | 2011-06-14 |
| PC | | PC | ||
− | | A [[Metal Sonic]] costume was given to those who purchased ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD (2011)|Sonic CD]]'' on Steam before January | + | | A [[Metal Sonic]] costume was given to those who purchased ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD (2011)|Sonic CD]]'' on Steam before January 31, 2012, and later became available for purchase. Tails' tails also appeared as a wearable accessory. |
| [[File:Spiral Knights promotional.png|{{#var:screenshotsize}}px]] | | [[File:Spiral Knights promotional.png|{{#var:screenshotsize}}px]] | ||
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| ''Spyro: Year of the Dragon'' | | ''Spyro: Year of the Dragon'' | ||
− | | 2000 | + | | 2000-10-10 |
| PlayStation | | PlayStation | ||
| If you decline Moneybags' offer in the Crystal Islands level, he will threaten to "turn you into a blue hedgehog or something." | | If you decline Moneybags' offer in the Crystal Islands level, he will threaten to "turn you into a blue hedgehog or something." | ||
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| ''[[sega:Stack Columns|Stack Columns]]'' | | ''[[sega:Stack Columns|Stack Columns]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-05 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| The background for the Las Vegas tournaments depicts a "SegaSonicS" casino, with a statue of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] standing above one of its entrances. | | The background for the Las Vegas tournaments depicts a "SegaSonicS" casino, with a statue of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] standing above one of its entrances. | ||
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| ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' | | ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' | ||
− | | 2015 | + | | 2015-09-10 |
| Wii U | | Wii U | ||
| Using the [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic amiibo]] will spawn a Mystery Mushroom that turns Mario into Sonic. | | Using the [[Sonic (amiibo)|Sonic amiibo]] will spawn a Mystery Mushroom that turns Mario into Sonic. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD|Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD]]'' | | ''[[sega:Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD|Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD]]'' | ||
− | | 2019 | + | | 2019-10-28 |
| PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | ||
| Classic Sonic can be unlocked as a playable character. | | Classic Sonic can be unlocked as a playable character. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania|Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania]]'' | | ''[[sega:Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania|Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania]]'' | ||
− | | 2021 | + | | 2021-10-05 |
| PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | ||
| Both Sonic and Tails can be unlocked as playable characters. | | Both Sonic and Tails can be unlocked as playable characters. | ||
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' | ||
− | | 2008 | + | | 2008-01-31 |
| Wii | | Wii | ||
| Sonic is a playable character. | | Sonic is a playable character. | ||
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' | | ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' | ||
− | | 2014 | + | | 2014-09-13 |
| 3DS, Wii U | | 3DS, Wii U | ||
| Sonic is a playable character. | | Sonic is a playable character. | ||
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| ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | | ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | ||
− | | 2018 | + | | 2018-12-07 |
| Nintendo Switch | | Nintendo Switch | ||
| Sonic is a playable character. | | Sonic is a playable character. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Tom and Jerry: The Movie|Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]'' | | ''[[sega:Tom and Jerry: The Movie|Tom and Jerry: The Movie]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 1992-10-01 |
| Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System | | Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System | ||
| An ad for Sonic appears on the windows of a bookstore in one level. In the Master System version, posters of both Sonic and [[sega:Fantasy Zone|Opa-Opa]] adorn a few walls in the third level. | | An ad for Sonic appears on the windows of a bookstore in one level. In the Master System version, posters of both Sonic and [[sega:Fantasy Zone|Opa-Opa]] adorn a few walls in the third level. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Toy Commander|Toy Commander]]'' | | ''[[sega:Toy Commander|Toy Commander]]'' | ||
− | | 1999 | + | | 1999-10-21 |
| Sega Dreamcast | | Sega Dreamcast | ||
| Sonic appears on a calendar on the floor in some stages. | | Sonic appears on a calendar on the floor in some stages. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Toy Fighter|Toy Fighter]]'' | | ''[[sega:Toy Fighter|Toy Fighter]]'' | ||
− | | 1999 | + | | 1999-09 |
− | | | + | | [[sega:NAOMI|NAOMI]] |
| Sonic appears as a plush in the child's playroom between fights. | | Sonic appears as a plush in the child's playroom between fights. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Two Point Hospital|Two Point Hospital]]'' | | ''[[sega:Two Point Hospital|Two Point Hospital]]'' | ||
− | | 2018 | + | | 2018-08-29 |
| PC | | PC | ||
| Arcade Machine objects sport SEGA logos on their sides, display a loop of the [[Flying Battery Zone (Sonic Mania)|Flying Battery Zone]] on their screens, and play Sonic sound effects and music when used. Patients afflicted with the "8-Bitten" condition express boredom with a leaning-forward foot tap and shake of a finger. | | Arcade Machine objects sport SEGA logos on their sides, display a loop of the [[Flying Battery Zone (Sonic Mania)|Flying Battery Zone]] on their screens, and play Sonic sound effects and music when used. Patients afflicted with the "8-Bitten" condition express boredom with a leaning-forward foot tap and shake of a finger. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Ultimate Soccer|Ultimate Soccer]]'' | | ''[[sega:Ultimate Soccer|Ultimate Soccer]]'' | ||
− | | 1993 | + | | 1993-09 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic is seen at the Sega logo, plus the menus. | | Sonic is seen at the Sega logo, plus the menus. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Cop 3|Virtua Cop 3]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Cop 3|Virtua Cop 3]]'' | ||
− | | 2003 | + | | 2003-02-18 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic appears on the tutorial screen. | | Sonic appears on the tutorial screen. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 2|Virtua Fighter 2]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 2|Virtua Fighter 2]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-11 |
| Arcade, Sega Saturn, PC | | Arcade, Sega Saturn, PC | ||
| When Jacky Bryant and Sarah Bryant fight, a hidden stage called Chicago is chosen. There's a brick wall in the background with graffiti, including a doodle of Sonic. | | When Jacky Bryant and Sarah Bryant fight, a hidden stage called Chicago is chosen. There's a brick wall in the background with graffiti, including a doodle of Sonic. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution|Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution|Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2002 |
| Arcade, PlayStation 2 | | Arcade, PlayStation 2 | ||
| Quest mode includes a "Sonic Cup" tournament, with a logo of Sonic with some rings. Additionally, a shot of [[sega:Sega World Papillon Plaza|Sega World Papillon Plaza]] appears. | | Quest mode includes a "Sonic Cup" tournament, with a logo of Sonic with some rings. Additionally, a shot of [[sega:Sega World Papillon Plaza|Sega World Papillon Plaza]] appears. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 5|Virtua Fighter 5]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter 5|Virtua Fighter 5]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2005-11-26 |
| Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | | Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | ||
| In Quest Mode, various locations based on actual Sega venues (like [[sega:SegaWorld|SegaWorld]] or [[sega:Club Sega|Club Sega]]) can be visited, with most venues decorated with images of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. | | In Quest Mode, various locations based on actual Sega venues (like [[sega:SegaWorld|SegaWorld]] or [[sega:Club Sega|Club Sega]]) can be visited, with most venues decorated with images of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter Kids|Virtua Fighter Kids]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Fighter Kids|Virtua Fighter Kids]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-03 |
| Arcade, Sega Saturn | | Arcade, Sega Saturn | ||
| Same as ''Virtua Fighter 2''. | | Same as ''Virtua Fighter 2''. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Racing Deluxe|Virtua Racing Deluxe]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Racing Deluxe|Virtua Racing Deluxe]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-11-21 |
| 32X | | 32X | ||
| Driving around the Sand Park track in reverse reveals a sign with "KNUCKLES" written on it. | | Driving around the Sand Park track in reverse reveals a sign with "KNUCKLES" written on it. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Striker 2|Virtua Striker 2]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Striker 2|Virtua Striker 2]]'' | ||
− | | 1997 | + | | 1997-06 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| There is a hidden MVP Yuki Chan team, which includes [[Bean the Dynamite]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. | | There is a hidden MVP Yuki Chan team, which includes [[Bean the Dynamite]] from ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Striker 3|Virtua Striker 3]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Striker 3|Virtua Striker 3]]'' | ||
− | | 2001 | + | | 2001-04 |
| Arcade, Sega Dreamcast | | Arcade, Sega Dreamcast | ||
| A hidden team has Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Dr. Eggman, and a [[Chao]] as players, with [[Yuji Naka]] as the coach. | | A hidden team has Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Dr. Eggman, and a [[Chao]] as players, with [[Yuji Naka]] as the coach. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Quest|Virtua Quest]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Quest|Virtua Quest]]'' | ||
− | | 2004 | + | | 2004-08-26 |
| Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 | | Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 | ||
| A Sonic statue appears in the Twin Axis server. | | A Sonic statue appears in the Twin Axis server. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Virtua Tennis 4|Virtua Tennis 4]]'' | | ''[[sega:Virtua Tennis 4|Virtua Tennis 4]]'' | ||
− | | 2011 | + | | 2011-04-29 |
| PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 | | PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 | ||
| You can unlock a tennis racket in the shape of Sonic's head. | | You can unlock a tennis racket in the shape of Sonic's head. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Wacky Worlds|Wacky Worlds]]'' | | ''[[sega:Wacky Worlds|Wacky Worlds]]'' | ||
− | | 1994 | + | | 1994-11 |
| Sega Mega Drive | | Sega Mega Drive | ||
| Sonic and Tails are on the game's cover, Sonic is in a spaceship and is your cursor to select a world to play in, and Tails is a stamp in the jungle area. | | Sonic and Tails are on the game's cover, Sonic is in a spaceship and is your cursor to select a world to play in, and Tails is a stamp in the jungle area. | ||
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| ''[[sega:WaveRunner|WaveRunner]]'' | | ''[[sega:WaveRunner|WaveRunner]]'' | ||
− | | 1996 | + | | 1996-10 |
| Arcade | | Arcade | ||
| Sonic appears on the back of a racer's lifejacket. | | Sonic appears on the back of a racer's lifejacket. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Yakuza 0|Yakuza 0]]'' | | ''[[sega:Yakuza 0|Yakuza 0]]'' | ||
− | | 2015 | + | | 2015-03-12 |
| PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | ||
| The upgrades which increase character run speeds are called "Gotta Go Fast". | | The upgrades which increase character run speeds are called "Gotta Go Fast". | ||
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| ''[[sega:Yakuza 4|Yakuza 4]]'' | | ''[[sega:Yakuza 4|Yakuza 4]]'' | ||
− | | 2010 | + | | 2010-03-18 |
| PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | ||
| Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a SEGA Changer machine in Club SEGA. Also, ''[[Un-gravitify]]'' is used as background music in certain buildings. | | Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a SEGA Changer machine in Club SEGA. Also, ''[[Un-gravitify]]'' is used as background music in certain buildings. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Yakuza 5|Yakuza 5]]'' | | ''[[sega:Yakuza 5|Yakuza 5]]'' | ||
− | | | + | | 2012-12-06 |
| PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | ||
| The same SEGA Changer machine from ''Yakuza 4'' with Sonic artwork appears in Club SEGA. Also, ''[[A New Venture]]'' is used as background music in various M-Stores. | | The same SEGA Changer machine from ''Yakuza 4'' with Sonic artwork appears in Club SEGA. Also, ''[[A New Venture]]'' is used as background music in various M-Stores. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Yakuza 6: The Song of Life|Yakuza 6: The Song of Life]]'' | | ''[[sega:Yakuza 6: The Song of Life|Yakuza 6: The Song of Life]]'' | ||
− | | 2016 | + | | 2016-12-08 |
| PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | ||
| ''[[Dreams of an Absolution]]'' is used as background music in certain buildings. | | ''[[Dreams of an Absolution]]'' is used as background music in certain buildings. | ||
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| ''[[sega:Yakuza Kiwami|Yakuza Kiwami]]'' | | ''[[sega:Yakuza Kiwami|Yakuza Kiwami]]'' | ||
− | | 2016 | + | | 2016-01-21 |
| PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC | | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC | ||
| Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a Sega Changer machine in Club Sega, along with other minor appearances from Sonic on various signage. | | Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a Sega Changer machine in Club Sega, along with other minor appearances from Sonic on various signage. | ||
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| ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'' | | ''Yoshi's Woolly World'' / ''Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World'' | ||
− | | 2015 | + | | 2015-06-25 |
| Wii U, 3DS | | Wii U, 3DS | ||
| Tapping a Sonic amiibo will unlock a Sonic design for Yoshi. | | Tapping a Sonic amiibo will unlock a Sonic design for Yoshi. | ||
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- Back to: References to Sonic.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a very famous character in pop culture, as well as Sega's official mascot, and as such, has appeared in many games, many of which are Sega-published titles, as either cameo, allusion, Easter egg, or playable character(s). The following is a (working) compiled list of appearances by Sonic the Hedgehog, and/or any other character or element related to Sonic the Hedgehog, in non-Sonic video game titles:
Video games
Game | Release date | System | Description | Screenshot |
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A Hard Day's Night | 1995 | PC-98 | A Sonic the Hedgehog-like plushie appears in one of the character's bedrooms. | |
Action Henk | 2015 | PC | There's an unlockable outfit called "Blue Blaze Henk" that's basically a Sonic costume. | |
The Adventures of Quik & Silva | 1991-05-10 | Amiga | Sonic the Hedgehog appears as one of the game's enemies. | |
Alien Front Online | 2001-08-07 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic appears on a billboard. | |
Aliens: Colonial Marines | 2013-02-11 | PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | A locker contains a checkered sphere and smaller red and blue spheres, a reference to the Special Stage in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. | |
Art Alive | 1991 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic appears as "stamps" to be placed. | |
Asterix & Obelix XXL 2: Mission Las Vegum | 2005 | PC, PlayStation 2, PSP | One faction of Roman warriors wears blue headgear that resembles Sonic spines, along with Sonic's trademark red shoes. They carry gold rings. | |
Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II | 1992-07-17 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic runs across a menu screen. | |
Bayonetta | 2009-10-29 | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Switch | During the game's beginning sequence, Bayonetta and Enzo conduct a funeral for a man named Eggman, with Enzo stating, "Even old Eggman the Destroyer gets scrambled in the end, right?" Originally, game designer Hideki Kamiya did not intend this line to be a reference to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, recalling, "I had just randomly decided to use the word "Eggman". Then I found out it was the name of a character in another famous game. I figured if the fans get a kick out of it, then it is fine to leave it as it is."[1] | |
Beach Spikers: Virtua Beach Volleyball | 2001-07 | Arcade, Nintendo GameCube | A giant inflatable Sonic floats above one of the volleyball courts. | |
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg | 2003-09-23 | Nintendo GameCube | Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and a Chao feature as hidden egg animals. | |
Blue Stinger | 1999-03-25 | Sega Dreamcast | The game's Toy Shop area is occupied with various real and fictional Sega products, including copies of Sonic Adventure. Additionally, the minigame Stamp Rally features a character with a very Sonic-like face and eye design. | |
Bryce's Movement Engine¹ | 2020-01-17 | Windows PC | A hidden area contains the words "WHO IS BRY" spelled in Rings atop a Sonic-esque tiled floor, while another features phrases presented through Mega Drive-era Sonic series stage introductions. | |
Buck Up And Drive! | 2022-01-10 | PC | One of the random environments in the game is Green Hilltop, which is based on Green Hill Zone and similar levels in the Sonic series. | |
Bugs Bunny in Double Trouble | 1996-07 | Mega Drive | Bugs Bunny comes across sneakers resembling Sonic's shoes, which seem to have been abandoned. The left shoe impatiently taps up and down similarly to Sonic's iconic waiting pose.[2] | 200px |
Burning Rangers | 1998-02-26 | Sega Saturn | Lead Phoenix's hockey stick has a Sonic logo on it. Stage 3 contains areas called Greenhill Lounge and Starlight Lounge. Rescuing Naoto Ohshima a second time yields a picture of Sonic. | |
Bug! | 1995-07-28 | Sega Saturn, PC | Sonic the Hedgehog makes two cameo appearances in the stage Reptilia; once in a bonus level where the player competes against him in a footrace, and another in a secret area as a visual-only cameo. By enabling the cheat which makes Bug able to move anywhere, you can actually walk up and kill him like a regular enemy.[3] | |
Candy Land | 1998 | Windows PC | The famous Ring collection sound effect is used whenever clicking the next available space on the game board.[3][4] | |
Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams | 1996-11-22 | Sega Saturn | One of the unlockable presents is Sonic into Dreams, which sees the player control Sonic, on foot, complete Spring Valley in a similar means to Claris or Elliot in the main game. Additionally, a Christmas-themed Dr. Eggman is fought in place of the boss Puffy. | |
ChuChu Rocket! | 1999-11-11 | Sega Dreamcast | Clear all 25 puzzles in the Stage Challenge mode, and you can have the normal ChuChus replaced with Chao (Dreamcast version only). | |
Clockwork Knight 2 | 1995-07-28 | Sega Saturn | In a hidden movie, a Sonic toy can be seen sitting on a shelf. | |
Cookie Run: Kingdom | 2021 | iOS, Android | From September 17 to October 16, 2021, a special crossover event was held which allowed players to run through Green Hill Zone in a special story event featuring Sonic and Tails as Cookies teaming up with the Cookies to defeat Dr. Eggman. Collecting the seven Chaos Emeralds would unlock Sonic Cookie and Tails Cookie as team members, and Sonic-themed kingdom decorations could be unlocked. | |
Cool Riders | 1995-04 | Arcade | When a player finishes a race and reaches the high score table, there are mini-Sonic and Tails head icons that can be used for a player's initials. | |
Crazy Faces | Unreleased | Sega Game Gear | The first puzzle is based off the European cover for Sonic the Hedgehog. | |
Crusader of Centy/Ragnacenty/Soleil | 1994-06-17 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic lays in a lawn chair on Anemone Beach. Talk to Sonic and he says: "Tsk, tsk. I'm a gallant hedgehog. Don't mess or you'll get burned." He says this in the Japanese verison as well (「チッチッチッ!オレは、イナセなハリネズミ。さわると、ヤケドするぜ。」) | |
Daytona USA | 1993-08 | Arcade, Sega Saturn | Sonic appears carved in a stone mountain on the Three-Seven Speedway course. | |
Daytona 3 Championship USA | 2017 | Arcade | Sonic appears once again in a stone mountain on the Three-Seven Speedway course, this time in his post-Sonic Adventure design. | |
Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax | 2014-03-18 | Arcade, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita | Green Hill Zone appears as a stage. Sonic appears in the background of another stage, along with a Chao, NiGHTS, Opa-Opa and various pieces of Sega hardware. | |
Derby Owners Club | 1999-10 | Arcade | The track G1 Sega features a large inflatable Sonic balloon surrounded by spinning rings. | |
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided | 2016 | PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC | Boxes of a fictional Knuckles the Echidna spin-off game called Knuckles & Knuckles & Knuckles can be found on a shelf. | |
Dirt Devils | 1998-11 | Arcade | Sonic's head is seen on the hood of the Euro-Prototype car. | |
Disgaea 2 | 2006-02-23 | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable | The character Tink can perform the special ability Sonic Roll, where he curls into a ball to attack in a Spin Dash-like manner. The ability is even accompanied by the corresponding sound effect, although the audio was replaced in the game's subsequent PlayStation Portable release.[3] | |
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest | 1995-11-21 | Super NES | At the end of the game, Diddy gets rated as a video game hero according to how many of the DK Coins you collect. On the screen is a trash can labeled "No Hopers" with Sonic's shoes next to it (as well as the gun of Earthworm Jim). This was removed in the GBA version. | |
Ears of the Killer | 2020-06-30 | Windows PC | ZZ proposes selling an "Orgone Videogame Entity" to increase company profits - which is actually an old Sonic the Hedgehog figurine with a spiral drawn on it. | |
Exponential Idle | 2020 | iOS, Android | The game awards the "Gotta Go Fast" achievement for reaching 2.5x speed with the acceleration button (requiring approximately 7 minutes of holding the button down.)[3] | |
F1 | 1993-08-27 | Sega Master System | Sonic is seen on billboards on some tracks. | |
F1 Pole Position 2 | 1993 | Super NES | As an officially licensed Formula One game, F1 Pole Position 2 includes cars from the 1993 F1 season. This includes Williams, which was the time was sponsored by Sega, and while the in-game sprites are too small to render any text, Sonic's red sneakers can just about be seen below the cockpit. | |
Fall Guys | 2020 | PC, PlayStation 4 | There is an unlockable outfit of Sonic for the player's Fall Guy, costing five crowns to unlock.[5] Later, a Knuckles outfit was also added.[6] | |
Feel the Magic: XY/XX | 2004-11-18 | Nintendo DS | In the 'Paint' mini game, one of the shapes which requires coloring is a Sonic head. You can also unlock a Sonic wig for your girlfriend, when Sonic Advance is inserted into the GBA cartridge slot. Having Sonic Advance 3 in the GBA cartridge slot will unlock a Chao wig. Both wigs can also be unlocked by completing the game on 'Hell mode'. | |
Fighters Megamix | 1996-12-21 | Sega Saturn | Bean the Dynamite and Bark the Polar Bear from Sonic the Fighters appear as playable characters, along with the South Island and Aurora Icefield stages from that game. | |
Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit/Heavenly Symphony | 1994-04-23 | Sega Mega-CD | Sonic and Tails' heads can be spotted on billboards on some tracks and the background of a menu. | |
Fighting Vipers | 1995-11 | Arcade, Sega Saturn | In the intro movie, Sanman's pile of toys contains the Lunar Fox, Honey (in her alternative costume) and a transformed Rocket Metal from Sonic the Fighters. Bark the Polar Bear's legs and feet are also visible. | |
Gale Racer | 1994-12 | Sega Saturn | The Sega Saturn port of Rad Mobile features the return of the original game's Sonic-series air fresheners, and adds a slew of additional characters such as Amy Rose and Metal Sonic. | |
Gem Smashers | 2003-07-01 | Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console, iOS | One of the game's three playable characters is Bom, a blue hedgehog who boasts the fastest speed of any character.[3][7] | |
Gem Smashers | 2017-02-24 | PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Switch, Xbox One | Bom returns in the game's remake, boasting the same superior speed and Sonic-like design.[7] | |
Get Bass/Sega Bass Fishing | 1997-11 | Arcade, Dreamcast, PC, Wii | After a few courses you receive a Sonic lure. | |
Goat Simulator | 2014 | PC | There is a goat called "Blue Streak" that can turn blue and run at great speeds. | |
Gran Turismo 6 | 2013 | PlayStation 3 | On the modern Fuji Speedway tracks (F, GT), there is a Sonic advertisement on the billboard bridge next to the SEGA-Sammy logo right after the start/finish line. | 200px |
Harley-Davidson & L.A. Riders | 1997-12 | Arcade | At the gate of the mansion in the Beverly Hills stage, Sonic is featured on several stone blocks. | |
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA | 2009-07-02 | PSP | In the Miku's Room feature of the game, one of the obtainable items is a Mega Drive and an original Sonic the Hedgehog cartridge. | |
Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Extend | 2011-11-10 | PSP | In celebration of Sonic's 20th Anniversary, Hatsune Miku dressed up as Sonic. An album that was given to those who pre-ordered the game featured Miku singing Live & Learn. | |
Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX | 2015-05-28 | Nintendo 3DS | A Sonic statue can be bought and placed in your home. His description is "Everyone knows the blue blur. Gotta go fast!". | |
Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit | 2012-09-25 | PS3, Xbox 360, PC | When Ash is given a radar, he asks "Do I look like I'm trying to collect 7 magic emeralds or something?" | |
Illbleed | 2001-03-29 | Sega Dreamcast | A boss named Zodick the Hellhog resembles Sonic the Hedgehog (albeit in Demon form) and even spouts rings when hit and Spin Dashes as an attack. | |
The Incredible Hulk | 2008-06-05 | PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | If the player jumps to random buildings, they can find a billboard with assorted illustrations of Sonic on it. | |
J. League Pro Striker | 1993-04-23 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic is seen at the Sega logo. | |
Jet Set Radio | 2000-06-29 | Sega Dreamcast | Players can tag various parts of the game's stages with graffiti of Sega character stock art, including Sonic, Dr. Eggman, Tails, Knuckles, Amy Rose, E-102 Gamma, Big, and Chao from Sonic Adventure, with Sonic further appearing on a billboard in the game's ending cutscene. Additionally, the character Garam wears a necklace with a peculiarly-shaped skull on it - the game's art director Ryuta Ueda hinted that this is actually the skull of Sonic the Hedgehog.[8] | |
Joe Montana II Sports Talk Football | 1991-11 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic occasionally appears on the megatron after a touchdown is scored. | |
Kid Icarus: Uprising | 2012-03-22 | Nintendo 3DS | One of the weapons in the game is the Hedgehog Claws, which have fast rapid fire, fast charge time and gives the user a large speed boost. Its idol states they are "inspired by hedgehogs". | |
L.A. Machineguns | 1998-12 | Arcade | Sonic and the Sonic Adventure logo appear as neon signs in the Las Vegas stage. | |
Last Bronx | 1996-06 | Arcade, Saturn, PC, PS2 | In Tommy's stage, there is a poster of Sonic on a building in the background. Also, there's a sticker of Sonic on Tommy's outfit. | |
Le Mans 24 | 1997-09 | Arcade | Sonic is a hidden racer. | |
Lego Dimensions | 2015-09-27 | PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U | Sonic is included in the second series of characters that were released for the game. | |
LittleBigPlanet | 2008 | PlayStation 3 | Five Sonic-themed skins based on Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Dr. Eggman and Sonic the Werehog, along with a set of Sonic decals were released in 2010. | |
Lost Judgment | 2021-09-24 | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One | A Sonic the Fighters cabinet appears among a number of other Sega arcade classics.[9] | |
Malice | 2004-04-08 | PlayStation 2 | During one of the game's scenes, a bird scolds another bird for worshipping a blue hedgehog.[3] | |
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 2014-05-29 | Wii U, Nintendo Switch | From v4.0 of the Wii U version onwards, tapping a Sonic amiibo will unlock a Sonic-themed racing suit for the player's Mii. | |
Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle | 1993-03 | AS-1 | Numerous references to Sega were included as small cameos in Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle's ride film; most notably, Sonic the Hedgehog appears on a large advertisement for bottled beer. | |
Metal Head | 1995-02-24 | Sega 32X | Sonic appears on a neon sign on a building in the stage Downtown. | |
Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse | 1995-03-31 | Mega Drive, Mega-CD | Both Sonic and Tails' names are featured in the game's credits as nicknames for Tony Parks and Phil Snape. | |
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate | 2014 | 3DS | A Sonic costume for the player's Palico was added to the game as part of free DLC in April 2015. The costume comes with Caliburn as a weapon. | |
Monster Hunter Rise | 2021-03-26 | Switch | A number of Sonic-series cosmetic items and armors have been released which allow players to dress as Sonic, Tails, and more.[6] | |
Motor Raid | 1997-10 | Arcade | One of the game's tracks features a large statue of Sonic the Hedgehog.[10] | |
NBA 2K | 1999-11-10 | Sega Dreamcast | Players can create a team called the Hedgehogs, which features Sonic holding a basketball as the logo. | |
Neko Dai Suki! | 1996-07-19 | Sega Game Gear | Sonic appears as a poster in one room. | |
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden | 1997-07-11 | Windows PC | Sonic appears on a mug in one of the game's settings. | |
NHL 2K | 2000-02-09 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic appears on the Jumbotron occasionally. | |
NiGHTS into Dreams | 1996-07-05 | Sega Saturn | All of the default high scores are set by Sonic characters, with Tails being listed as "Miles" in every region. | |
Ninjala | 2020 | Nintendo Switch | From September 23 to October 21, 2020, a Ninjala x Sonic Collab took place in which various items including costumes, stickers and Gum Utsusemi based on Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Dr. Eggman were available to purchase from the in-game cosmetics shop.[11] | |
Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 - The Official Video Game | 2019-07-24 | PlayStation 4 | A performer wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog sports-mascot costume is prominently featured in many parts of the game.[9] | |
Omakase! Savers | 1996-02-23 | Sega Saturn | Sonic and Tails plushies appear in the game's opening FMV sequence. | |
OutRun 2 SP | 2004-12-21 | Arcade, PC, PS2, Xbox, PSP | Sonic billboards and statue appear in the Casino Town course. | |
OutRunners | 1993-05 | Arcade, Sega Mega Drive | In the intro Sonic and Tails fly in two versions of their biplane, the Tornado, and sprinkle the Sega logo. In the game, Sonic billboards appear at the side of the track. In the Japanese Mega Drive version they also appear on the Sega logo (the American publishers, Data East, removed it from their release). | |
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium | 1993-12-17 | Sega Mega Drive | In the town of Krup, there is a book in Saya's school called "Run, Hedgehog, Run!".[12] | |
Phantasy Star Online | 2000-12-21 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails have cameoed online numerous times. | |
Phantasy Star Universe | 2006-08-31 | PC, PS2, Xbox 360 | Lobbies are decorated with Sonic statues and rings on Sonic's birthday (23rd June). | |
Popful Mail | 1994-04-01 | Sega Mega-CD | The main character Mail examines a notice board in the game, which has a small drawing of Sonic pinned to it. | |
Premier Manager | 1995-11 | Sega Mega Drive | Chaotix logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | |
Premier Manager 97 | 1996-10-31 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic & Knuckles logos are available for decoration of the stadium. | |
Pro Yakyuu GG League '94 | 1994-09-30 | Sega Game Gear | Sonic appears on a billboard. | |
Pro Yakyuu Super League '91 | 1991-08-30 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic's name appears on billboards above the stadium. | |
Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary | 2006-12-14 | PlayStation 2, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP | The player can unlock "Sonic-style Puyo" which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | |
Puyo Puyo Tetris | 2014-02-06 | PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, 3DS, Wii U, Switch, PC | The player can unlock "Sonic-style" Puyos and Tetriminos which resemble the heads of various Sonic characters. | |
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 | 2020-12-08 | PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC | As of version 1.1.0, Sonic is a playable character, with Jun'ichi Kanemaru and Roger Craig Smith reprising their roles for Japanese and English respectively. Avatars based on various Sonic characters, Sonic-themed items for Skill Battle, and Tropical Resort Act 1's music track are also included. | |
Quik the Thunder Rabbit | 1994 | Amiga, Amiga CD32 | In the introductory cutscene, a tiny blue hedgehog is slowly making his way across a desert road before Quik zooms around the corner, causing the rodent to scurry away and leap off a nearby cliff.[3] | |
R-Tuned: Ultimate Street Racing | 2008-05-20 | Arcade | The cars in the game can be customized, with some featuring a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed paint job. | |
Rad Mobile | 1991-02 | Arcade | A cute Sonic the Hedgehog air freshener hangs from the car's rear-view mirror during gameplay. Notably, this is Sonic's first appearance in a game, predating even the first title of his own series.[13] | |
Ratchet & Clank | 2016-04-12 | PlayStation 4 | One of the unlockables in the game lets you change the bolts, which is the collectable currency in the game, into currency from other games. One of which being rings (called "Adorable Toruses" in the game). | |
Reset Generation | 2005-07-25 | Windows, N-Gage 2.0 | Reset Generation stars a parody of Sonic the Hedgehog. | |
Retro City Rampage | 2012-10-09 | PC | One of the game's primary antagonists is named Dr. Von Buttnick (an homage to Dr. Ivo Robotnik), and players can acquire power-ups in the form of "speed shoes" that unlock a quick dash tackle ability (described as being from "the Green Hills".) Additionally, every area in Theftropolis ends in the word "Zone".[3] | |
Samba de Amigo | 2008-09-23 | Wii | Sonic appears in his own themed stage, and dances with Amigo. | |
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game | 2010 | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | There is a powerup in the form of a game called "Speedy the Porcupine". By entering the level select cheat from Sonic 3, enemies will explode into a flurry of woodland creatures when defeated.[3] A later release parodies the cover of Sonic Adventure. | |
Scud Race/Sega Super GT | 1996-12 | Arcade | Sonic and Tails appear on a billboard in the Beginner (Day) track, and Sonic appears on smaller signs throughout the game. In the Xbox port of OutRun 2 (which features the tracks of Scud Race), this billboard has been replaced with a generic Sega logo, but is still present in the Dreamcast development kit track models. | |
Secret of Mana | 1993-08-06 | Super Famicom | The game features enemies called Pebblers - blue-quilled hedgehogs with red feet who attack by curling into balls. | |
Sega Channel | 1994-05 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic appears in the intro when booting up the Sega Channel Adaptor. | |
Sega Game Pack 4 in 1 | 1992-12 | Sega Game Gear | Sonic is the umpire in the tennis game. | |
Sega Rally Revo | 2007-09-27 | Windows PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | The third livery for the Citroën C2 Super 1600 is themed on Sonic the Hedgehog, while the third livery for Toyota Celica VVTi is themed on Shadow the Hedgehog. Each are unlocked by driving their respective cars 50 miles (32km). | |
Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park | 1998-01-29 | Sega Saturn | If a certain Tamagotchi is raised just right it grows up into the super secret "Sonictchi". | |
Sega Ski Super G | 1996-12 | Arcade | A Sonic statues appears in the background of the first track. | |
Sega Splash! Golf | 2008-04-23 | PC | Sonic and Tails are caddies in a course based on Green Hill Zone. | |
Sega Superstars | 2004-10-22 | PlayStation 2 | One of the 12 games is based upon a Sonic Heroes-style Special Stage. | |
Sega Superstars Tennis | 2008-03-18 | PS2, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii | Sonic, Tails, Amy, Shadow and Eggman are playable characters. | |
Segagaga | 2001-05-31 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic appears in the intro FMV. | |
Shenmue | 1999-12-29 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic the Fighters character figurines are available. | |
Shenmue II | 2001-09-06 | Sega Dreamcast | Same as Shenmue. | |
Shining Force II | 1993-10-01 | Sega Mega Drive | There is a secret battle after the ending credits on a playfield shaped like Sonic, from the Sonic Software Planning logo. | |
The Simpsons Game | 2007-10-30 | PS2, PS3, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, DS | Sonic appears in the "Enter the Cheatrix" level as a washed-up has-been, spouting funny lines such as "I miss the 90's, everybody loved me then". He also appears at the end, escaping the video game world with the Simpsons. | |
Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin | 1993-09 | Sega Mega-CD | In the game's ending, a carving of Sonic's head can be spotted on a cave in the background. | |
Spikeout | 1998-09 | Arcade | In one of the game's stages, a large statue of Sonic the Hedgehog appears near an elevator (a lower-poly model of his Sonic Jam render)[14], and is featured alongside artwork of a previously-unused Sonic Adventure design concept[15][16] - notably depicting Sonic in a style roughly halfway between his classic and modern designs.[17] | |
Spikeout: Battle Street | 2005-03-24 | Xbox | The same Sonic the Hedgehog statue appears in Spikeout's expanded Xbox port, this time replacing with a new model sporting his modern design.[14] | |
Spiral Knights | 2011-06-14 | PC | A Metal Sonic costume was given to those who purchased Sonic CD on Steam before January 31, 2012, and later became available for purchase. Tails' tails also appeared as a wearable accessory. | |
Sports Talk Baseball | 1992-05 | Mega Drive | Sonic appears on the stadium's bigscreen.[2] | |
Spyro: Year of the Dragon | 2000-10-10 | PlayStation | If you decline Moneybags' offer in the Crystal Islands level, he will threaten to "turn you into a blue hedgehog or something." | |
Stack Columns | 1994-05 | Arcade | The background for the Las Vegas tournaments depicts a "SegaSonicS" casino, with a statue of Sonic the Hedgehog standing above one of its entrances. | |
Super Mario Maker | 2015-09-10 | Wii U | Using the Sonic amiibo will spawn a Mystery Mushroom that turns Mario into Sonic. | |
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD | 2019-10-28 | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Classic Sonic can be unlocked as a playable character. | |
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania | 2021-10-05 | PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC | Both Sonic and Tails can be unlocked as playable characters. | |
Super Smash Bros. Brawl | 2008-01-31 | Wii | Sonic is a playable character. | |
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Super Smash Bros. for Wii U | 2014-09-13 | 3DS, Wii U | Sonic is a playable character. | |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 2018-12-07 | Nintendo Switch | Sonic is a playable character. | |
Taiko no Tatsujin | 2008 | iOS | Sonic, Dr. Eggman, and other franchise characters appear in the game's iOS port. | |
Tiny Toon Adventures | 1991-12-20 | Family Computer | Stage 3 of Tiny Toon Adventures features a Sonic-like hedgehog enemy which defends itself by performing a spin attack.[3] | |
Tom and Jerry: The Movie | 1992-10-01 | Sega Game Gear, Sega Master System | An ad for Sonic appears on the windows of a bookstore in one level. In the Master System version, posters of both Sonic and Opa-Opa adorn a few walls in the third level. | |
Torarete Tamaruka!? | 1994-06-03 | Game Gear | An in-game store features Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman plushies, alongside boxed Japanese Mega Drive systems. | |
Toy Commander | 1999-10-21 | Sega Dreamcast | Sonic appears on a calendar on the floor in some stages. | |
Toy Fighter | 1999-09 | NAOMI | Sonic appears as a plush in the child's playroom between fights. | |
Two Point Hospital | 2018-08-29 | PC | Arcade Machine objects sport SEGA logos on their sides, display a loop of the Flying Battery Zone on their screens, and play Sonic sound effects and music when used. Patients afflicted with the "8-Bitten" condition express boredom with a leaning-forward foot tap and shake of a finger. | |
Ultimate Soccer | 1993-09 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic is seen at the Sega logo, plus the menus. | |
Uniracers | 1994-12 | Super Famicom | If players attempt to enter their name as either "SONIC" or "SEGA", an error appears stating the name is "NOT COOL ENOUGH". | |
Virtua Cop 3 | 2003-02-18 | Arcade | Sonic appears on the tutorial screen. | |
Virtua Fighter 2 | 1994-11 | Arcade, Sega Saturn, PC | When Jacky Bryant and Sarah Bryant fight, a hidden stage called Chicago is chosen. There's a brick wall in the background with graffiti, including a doodle of Sonic. | |
Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution | 2002 | Arcade, PlayStation 2 | Quest mode includes a "Sonic Cup" tournament, with a logo of Sonic with some rings. Additionally, a shot of Sega World Papillon Plaza appears. | |
Virtua Fighter 5 | 2005-11-26 | Arcade, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | In Quest Mode, various locations based on actual Sega venues (like SegaWorld or Club Sega) can be visited, with most venues decorated with images of Sonic the Hedgehog. | |
Virtua Fighter Kids | 1996-03 | Arcade, Sega Saturn | Same as Virtua Fighter 2. | |
Virtua Racing Deluxe | 1994-11-21 | 32X | Driving around the Sand Park track in reverse reveals a sign with "KNUCKLES" written on it. | |
Virtua Striker | 1995-05 | Arcade | The game's match ball, designed after the Adidas Questra (the 1994 FIFA World Cup ball), has Sonic drawn into its black triskelions. | |
Virtua Striker 2 | 1997-06 | Arcade | There is a hidden MVP Yuki Chan team, which includes Bean the Dynamite from Sonic the Fighters. | |
Virtua Striker 3 | 2001-04 | Arcade, Sega Dreamcast | A hidden team has Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Dr. Eggman, and a Chao as players, with Yuji Naka as the coach. | |
Virtua Quest | 2004-08-26 | Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2 | A Sonic statue appears in the Twin Axis server. | |
Virtua Tennis 4 | 2011-04-29 | PC, PlayStation 3, PS Vita, Xbox 360 | You can unlock a tennis racket in the shape of Sonic's head. | |
Wacky Worlds | 1994-11 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic and Tails are on the game's cover, Sonic is in a spaceship and is your cursor to select a world to play in, and Tails is a stamp in the jungle area. | |
Wally wo Sagase! | 1992-06 | Arcade | The game features a portrait of Sonic the Hedgehog. | |
WaveRunner | 1996-10 | Arcade | Sonic appears on the back of a racer's lifejacket. | |
Wimbledon Championship Tennis | 1993-10 | Mega Drive | One of the game's courts features advertisements for Sega and Sonic the Hedgehog. | |
Yakuza 0 | 2015-03-12 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | The upgrades which increase character run speeds are called "Gotta Go Fast". | |
Yakuza 4 | 2010-03-18 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a SEGA Changer machine in Club SEGA. Also, Un-gravitify is used as background music in certain buildings. | |
Yakuza 5 | 2012-12-06 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | The same SEGA Changer machine from Yakuza 4 with Sonic artwork appears in Club SEGA. Also, A New Venture is used as background music in various M-Stores. | |
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life | 2016-12-08 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC, Xbox One | Dreams of an Absolution is used as background music in certain buildings. | |
Yakuza Kiwami | 2016-01-21 | PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows PC | Sonic, Cream and Cheese appear on a Sega Changer machine in Club Sega, along with other minor appearances from Sonic on various signage. | |
Yoshi's Woolly World / Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World | 2015-06-25 | Wii U, 3DS | Tapping a Sonic amiibo will unlock a Sonic design for Yoshi. | |
Zool | 1992-10 | Amiga | The ending of the original Amiga version of Zool has the eponymous character kicking away a tiny blue hedgehog wearing red shoes. Additionally, one of the game's music tracks is titled "Sonic Basher".[3] |
Hidden and deleted references
Game | Release date | System | Description | Screenshot |
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Mega Turrican | 1994-03 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic and Mario are in the VRAM tiles of the first stage, but never used in actual game. However, they are used and visible in one of the game's prototypes. | 200px |
Streets of Rage 3 | 1994-03-18 | Sega Mega Drive | Sonic appears on a billboard in one of the unused motorbike levels in the Japanese version of the game. | |
Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge | 1998-05 | Arcade | A hidden texture loaded when booting up the game displays a photograph of an unknown Sega developer alongside a crude doodle of Sonic the Hedgehog, the name "Sega Uniparsal Studios" (an Engrish misspelling of "Universal Studios"), and Japanese text saying "Coming Soon" - a reference to the GameWorks chain of arcade-restaurants established by Sega and Universal Studios. This texture was removed in the game's later update, Daytona USA 2: Power Edition.[18] | |
Pocket Monsters Gold / Pocket Monsters Silver | 1999-11-21 | Nintendo Game Boy Color | In leaked development scratchpads for the second generation of Pokémon designs, the Pokémon Sneasel appears with an alternate design which features a distinctly Sonic-like head. |
References
- ↑ http://platinumgames.com/2010/04/14/platinum-twilight-and-bayonetta-developer-commentary/ (Wayback Machine: 2010-04-17 21:11)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.sonicgear.org/Cameos/CameosSonic2.html
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/ReferencedBy/SonicTheHedgehog
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZA9-05Rjbs
- ↑ https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2020/10/13/fall-guys-sonic-hedgehog-costume-how-to-get-cost-crowns-chonk/
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 http://www.sonicgear.org/Cameos/CameosSonic6.html
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://videochums.com/review/gem-smashers
- ↑ http://www.gamestm.co.uk/features/behind-the-scenes-jet-set-radio/4/ (Wayback Machine: 2012-11-22 05:46)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://nintendowire.com/news/2021/05/27/sonic-content-crossing-over-into-two-point-hospital-lost-judgment-official-olympics-game/
- ↑ @egregiousguy on Twitter
- ↑ @playninjala on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2020-10-09 17:32)
- ↑ https://sega-addicts.com/2011/05/02/sonic-cameos-rpg-edition/
- ↑ File:ACE UK 51.pdf, page 8
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 @tracker_td on Twitter
- ↑ @kazucrash_ on Twitter
- ↑ @tracker_td on Twitter
- ↑ @tracker_td on Twitter
- ↑ The Cutting Room Floor: Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge#.22Sega Uniparsal Studios.22