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'''''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island''''' (ソニック３Ｄ フリッキーアイランド), known as '''''Sonic 3D Blast''''' in the US, was released on the Sega [[Genesis]] and [[Saturn]] in 1996, and also released later on the PC. In the opinions of many, this was a fairly mediocre Sonic game, due to the sluggish gameplay and rather boring aspects that haunt the stages of the game. The music in the Genesis version, however, is widely considered to be some of the greatest in the series, and has spawned numerous remixes across the web. Co-composer [[Jun Senoue]] was later brought back to do the music for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', often using arrangements of ''Sonic 3D''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s music.
 
  
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It was the [http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft.html third to last first-party Saturn game released in Japan], where it was a Saturn exclusive until the release of ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' which finally brought the Mega Drive version to Japan. It was also the last Sonic game for the Mega Drive.
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'''''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island''''' (ソニック３Ｄ フリッキーアイランド), also known as '''''Sonic 3D Blast''''' in America, is both the final ''[[Games featuring Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' title released for the [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive]] and the first on the [[sega:Sega Saturn|Sega Saturn]]. Played on an isometric field, the mechanics of the game echo the previous core installments of the series, though the perspective and alternative objectives make it a unique experience in the ''Sonic '' catalog. While conceived and assisted by [[sega:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]], the majority of development was done by UK-based game studio [[sega:Traveller's Tales|Traveller's Tales]], who would go on to collaborate once more on the franchise with ''[[Sonic R]]''.
  
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A [[:File:S3DPlay.zip|player]] for the introductory video of the Genesis version was developed by [[User:sasuke|sasuke]].
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The game would not be released in Japan until the end of the Saturn's life cycle, being the [http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/soft.html third-to-last first party title] for the system, released on the same day as ''[[Sonic Adventure International]]''. The Mega Drive version of the game would remain unseen in the land of the rising sun until its inclusion in the compilation title ''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]''.
  
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==Story==
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Somewhere in the great oceans of the planet lies a mysterious atoll known only as [[Flickies' Island|Flicky Island]]. The home of the [[Flicky]] Bird race, the innocuous winged beings are surrounded by rumor and legend, with whispers that they have some connection to the [[Chaos Emeralds]]. It is these rumors that pique the interest of the nefarious [[Dr. Eggman]], evil genius and arch enemy of a certain blue hedgehog. Reeling from his previous failures at obtaining the gems, the doctor decides to find the island, set up shop and try to discover what lies hidden within.
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During routine surveillance, Eggman spies a giant golden ring hovering over the landscape, where suddenly a flock of Flickies emerge from seemingly nowhere, perching on a nearby tree. After a moment, the entire lot fly back the way they came, through the center of the Dimensional Ring and vanishing once again. Realizing what he just saw, Eggman can barely contain himself. "So they live in another dimension, do they? Ha! I've discovered the secret of the Flickies!"
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Without hesitation, Dr. Eggman puts yet another plan into motion. Capturing the Flickies and placing them into robots, he hopes to harness their power and finally claim the Chaos Emeralds for himself. Unbeknownst to the mad doctor, [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and his friends decide to visit Flicky Island at the same time. Entering the fringes of the [[Green Grove Zone|Green Grove]], Sonic looks for his feathered friends but instead finds a familiar sight: mechanical creatures roaming the countryside.
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With a single [[spin attack]], our hero pops open the first [[Badnik]], and sees a Flicky fly out. It doesn't take long for Sonic to guess that Eggman must be behind this. It's now up to Sonic to rescue the trapped Flickies, transport them safely back to their home dimension, and gather the Chaos Emeralds before Eggman can get his hands on them first.
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"Time to go, Sonic!"
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==Game Mechanics==
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===Gameplay===
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[[File:S3dbmap.png|thumb|190px|The mysterious Flicky Island.]]
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''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island'' is at its core a spiritual sequel to the 1984 Sega arcade title ''[[sega:Flicky|Flicky]]''. Just like the Flicky/Chirp relationship, Sonic's main objective is to find all the Flickies in a designated area and bring them to the goal. Only then can the player continue on to either the next portion of the level or the next Act. As opposed to the traditional two-dimensional game play of the classic ''Sonic'' titles, the playing field is presented in an isometric, 45-degree angle, similar to the visual style of the [[sega:Sega Game Gear|Game Gear]] title ''[[Sonic Labyrinth]]''. Even though everything is still sprite-based, the camera gives the allusion that Sonic is in a 3D world, able to see everything around him instead of just left and right.
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Each [[Zone]] in the game, with the exception of [[Final Fight]], is split up into three Acts. The first two Acts, with the exception of [[Panic Puppet Zone]], present Sonic with the same objective: to collect the Flickies so Sonic can reach the end of the level. Broken up into either two or three sections per Act, Sonic rushes about encountering Eggman's many Badniks. Destroying them is the only way Sonic can rescue the Flickies from being a living battery. Just freeing them isn't enough, the player having to touch the Flicky to make it follow Sonic's every move. No matter where in the game, there are always five Flickies that need to be brought to the goal ring. They can be deposited one at a time, all at once, or any degree in the middle, but only sending five back to their home dimension at once will insure the maximum amount of points available.
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There are four different Flickies that populate the game, each with their own travel behavior once free. The most common and familiar of the group is the Blue Flicky, who make a conscious effort to find Sonic. If they cannot find him, they fly around in a tight circle, making them easy to locate. The second type is the Pink Flicky, which acts largely like blue ones, but fly around in bigger circles if unable to find Sonic. In the Mega Drive's [[Volcano Valley Zone]], the pink Flickies appear bright orange, presumably due to color palette limitations. Red Flickies constantly move between two close points, not making any effort to find Sonic. Their movement range is small, but they jump very high and can thus be hard to catch. Rounding out the bunch are Green Flickies. Perhaps the most frustrating, they wander randomly with no interest in finding Sonic, even sometimes appearing to try and avoid him.
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[[File:Sonic3DFlickies.png|thumb|190px|The four Flickies in flight.]]
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Once a Flicky has made contact and follows Sonic, the player must still be aware of their surroundings. If Sonic takes damage while not wearing a shield, all the Flickies that are currently connected to him will disperse, a mad grab for rings made even crazier while trying to protect the endangered fowl. Even if Sonic doesn't take damage, stray projectiles and other hazards can separate hedgehog from bird, and if one isn't paying attention, it's possible to reach the end of a level, deposit the Flickies one has, and realize that the fifth has gone missing. Once Sonic jumps at the ring, swings through and all five birds are safe and sound, the ring disappears, allowing the player to either continue on in the game if a trap door lights up, or to finish the Act if there is an "X" on the ground.
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Due to the isometric nature of the game, Sonic controls slightly different than he normally does. While left and right on the D-pad still move Sonic in those directions, pressing up and down will move Sonic across the board just the same. The diagonal inputs on the Mega Drive controller finally come in handy, giving Sonic precise movement across each stage. The A and C buttons once again allow Sonic to jump into the air, curling into a ball and performing a [[Spin attack|spin attack]] that can destroy enemies, as long as Sonic doesn't land on spikes. Because Sonic can no longer crouch, the B button has instead become the de-facto method of having Sonic perform his other signature move, the [[Spin Dash]]. Standing still, holding the button down will rev up Sonic, allowing him to burst ahead in any direction, even able to destroy certain barricades. If Sonic is already in motion when B is pressed, he will curl into a ball and roll forward until his momentum is spent.
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Flickies are not the only object collectible within the game. Making its grand return are [[Ring|rings]], a staple of the entire series. Having at least one on you will protect Sonic from damage, though if Sonic is attacked again while his ring count is zero and the brief window of invincibility wears off, he will forfeit a life. Collecting one hundred of the spinning circles will reward the player with an extra life. New to the game are Sonic Medals, which are also hidden throughout each zone. Many times placed above springs that can only be reached if you have a certain amount of Flickies, collecting ten of these spinning Sonic heads will reward the player with a continue.
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[[File:S3D7.PNG|thumb|190px|Sonic the Hedgehog in action.]]
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[[Monitor|Item boxes]] also appear through the game, containing familiar power-ups to assist Sonic in his journey. [[Speed Shoes]] and [[Invincibility|invincibility]] are sprinkled about, allowing Sonic to gain an extra burst of speed or protect him from enemies and hazards, respectively. 1-Up boxes grant the player with their namesake, while the original [[Shield|shield]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic 1]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic 2]]'' returns, protecting Sonic and the Flickies from a hit that would otherwise cause Sonic to lose his rings and the birds that follow. The "[[Fire Shield|Flame Barrier]]" shield from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'' also makes a comeback, appearing in levels that have a fire hazard. Brand new to the game is the [[Gold Shield]], which gives Sonic the new ability called the "Sonic Blast Attack." A primitive version of the [[Homing Attack]] that would become a staple of the 3D games, pressing the jump button twice allows Sonic to home in on a nearby enemy, popping it open without fear. Along with [[Spring|springs]], [[Spikes|spikes]], and [[Bumper|bumpers]], the checkered landscapes of ''Flickies' Island''  fit in with the aesthetics of Sonic's world, even if the controls are vastly different.
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Hidden in each Act are [[Miles "Tails" Prower]] and [[Knuckles the Echidna]], standing about in idle animations. In their NPC role in this game, they are not easily discovered. Sometimes in a secret room, sometimes just off to the side in an uncertain path, they replace the [[Giant Ring]] as the entrance to the Special Stage. After collecting 50 rings and making contact, Sonic is instantly transported to the Chaos Emerald-collecting round. Echoing the goal of the Special Stage from ''Sonic 2'', the player must collect the designated amount of rings in order to continue on. The Mega Drive and Saturn versions differ greatly, [[Special Stage (Sonic 3D MD)|the former]] being an extremely simplified course of Sonic running on a metallic grate suspended over the background. The [[Special Stage (S3D Sat/PC)|Saturn version]], taking advantage of the hardware, is a fully-realized 3D obstacle course, visually similar to the ''Sonic 2'' stages but amped up considerably.
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[[File:TryAgain-Sonic3DMD.png|thumb|190px|Eggman once again taunting the player.]]
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Each Act, starting with Green Grove and continuing through Volcano Valley, has one "Tails" and one "Knuckles" hidden. In the Mega Drive version, if you find both you can collect two Chaos Emeralds per Act. In the Saturn version, however, if you have already collected the emerald in that particular Act, the player will run through the same Special Stage and collect a 1-Up instead of another gem. In both versions of the game, you can still go to Special Stages after having collected all seven emeralds, the reward for both being extra lives.
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Though collecting all the Chaos Emeralds does not grant the player [[Super Sonic]], they are needed to get the good ending of the game. Having all seven will transport Sonic to [[Final Fight]], featuring the final confrontation between Sonic and Eggman in this installment of his never-ending adventures.
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===Music and Sound===
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Utilizing the Mega Drive's sound chip, a group of four musicians including [[sega:Tatsuyuki Maeda|Tatsuyuki Maeda]] and [[sega:Jun Senoue|Jun Senoue]] put together the music for ''Flickies' Island''. Taking a cue from ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'', each Zone's Act has a remix based around a shared theme. A handful of familiar tunes also reappear from ''Sonic & Knuckles'', such as the Act Clear and 1-Up jingles. For the 32-bit version, the synthesized tracks were replaced by RedBook audio composed by [[sega:Richard Jacques|Richard Jacques]], meaning the game's music could be played on any standard CD player, minus the first track which contains only data. The Saturn's ending credits theme, "[[You're My Hero]]," is the first audio theme for the ''Sonic'' series since ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD|Sonic CD]]''. Taking advantage of the media, the song was composed by Richard Jacques with Debbie Morris providing vocals.
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===Scoring===
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Flicky Chains:
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* First Flicky = 100
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* Second Flicky = 200
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* Third Flicky = 400
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* Fourth Flicky = 800
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* Fifth Flicky = 1600
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(A chain refers to the amount of Flickies deposited to a dimensional ring at once)
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Enemies:
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* Standard Enemies = 100
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* [[Green Grove Zone Badnik 2|GG Badnik 2]] = 200
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* [[Green Grove Zone Badnik 3|GG Badnik 3]] = 500
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Flicky Pod: 100 points each
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Dr. Eggman Boss:
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* Standard = 1000
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* Panic Puppet Zone = 2000
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* Final Fight = 3000
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Tails Bonus: 100 points per ring deposited to character
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Knuckles Bonus: 100 points per ring deposited to character
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End Level Ring Bonus: 100 points per ring held
  
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==Story==
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End Level Flicky Bonus: 5000 points per section with all five Flickies rescued at once
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Following many previous attempts of taking [[West Side Island]] and the [[Floating Island]], [[Robotnik]] finds out of another dimension inhabited by [[Flicky|Flickies]]. The flickies travel between dimensions using [[Giant Ring|large gold rings]]. Robotnik knows that he can use the flickies to do his bidding, and use the Dimension gates to get the [[Chaos Emeralds]] he has been hunting for so long.
 
  
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One day, Sonic visits the Island, only to find that Robotnik has turned his friend's into [[Badnik]]s! It's up to him to free and save his friends!
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End Level Time Bonus:
  
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* 0:59 or less = 10,000
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[[File:TryAgain-Sonic3DMD.png|thumb|right|The "Try Again" screen]]
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* 1:00 to 1:59 = 5000
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The gameplay is vastly different from it's other Genesis counterparts. Gameplay takes place at an isometric perspective, with Sonic having to find the 5 flickies in each section of the Zone's acts. Once found, he has to take them all to the goal ring to transport them back to their own dimension. Once all 5 are transported, the gate opens and Sonic can go to the next area. He must do this numerous times until the warp ring becomes a teleporter instead, warping Sonic to the next act.
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* 2:00 to 2:59 = 2500
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* 3:00 to 3:59 = 1200
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* 4:00 to 4:59 = 600
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* 5:00 to 5:59 = 300
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* 6:00 to 6:59 = 100
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* 7:00 or more = 0
  
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The player must also collect the 7 [[Chaos Emeralds]] in the [[Special Stage (Sonic 3D MD)|special stages]] by meeting [[Tails]] and [[Knuckles]] in the stages. This is the only way to access the last stage, [[Final Fight]] and see the good ending. Otherwise, the game ends in [[Panic Puppet Zone]]'s Act 3, and a "Try Again" screen, quite similar to the one in the original ''[[Sonic 1]]'', is shown.
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==Versions and Release History==
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* Rings = 100
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The game was released in Europe for the [[Sega Mega Drive/Genesis]] in November 1996. The [[Sega Genesis]] version was released in North America later that month.
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* Chaos Emerald = 10,000
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The game was released on the [[Sega Saturn]] in North America in the very same month to make up for the cancellation of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]''; the game was ported less than two months with FMVs, highly spruced up graphics and special effects, such as fog. It also included an all new 3D special stage, which is considered by many fans to be the best special stage in the series, and an entirely new, Red Book audio soundtrack, including the ending song [[You're My Hero]]. It was then released in Europe for the Saturn in February 1997. The game was eventually released for the Saturn in Japan on October 14, 1999, the same day as ''[[Sonic Adventure International]]''.
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==Sound Test==
  
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A PC (Windows 95) port of the Saturn version was released in North America in September 1997, with the videos and soundtrack intact, as well as the notable addition of a save feature, but lacking some of the Saturn's effects (like the fog in Rusty Ruins) and a less graphically complicated special stage, using sprites from the Genesis version but with the basic concept of the Saturn version. The PC version came to Europe on September 25, 1997. It was re-released with Sonic R in the [[Twin Pack: Sonic 3D Blast & Sonic R]] bundle in 2002.
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===Mega Drive Version===
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[[File:S3D Sound Test.png|thumb|190px|The sound test in ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island.]]
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* 01: [[Green Grove Zone]] Act 1<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 02: Green Grove Zone Act 2<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 03: [[Rusty Ruin Zone]] Act 1<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 04: Rusty Ruin Zone Act 2<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 05: [[Volcano Valley Zone]] Act 2<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 06: Volcano Valley Zone Act 1<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 07: [[Spring Stadium Zone]] Act 1<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 08: Spring Stadium Zone Act 2<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 09: [[Diamond Dust Zone]] Act 1<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 0A: Diamond Dust Zone Act 2<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 0B: [[Gene Gadget Zone]] Act 1<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 0C: Gene Gadget Zone Act 2<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 0D: [[Panic Puppet Zone]] Act 2<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 0E: The [[Final Fight]]<br/>Song by M.Sets, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
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* 0F: Ending<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
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* 10: [[Special Stage (Sonic 3D MD)|Special Stage]]<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 11: Intro/Panic Puppet Zone Act 1<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 12: Boss 2<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
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* 13: Boss 1<br/>Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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* 14: Opening<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 15: Staff Roll<br/>Song by S.Okamoto, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 16: Game Over<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 17: Continue<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 18: Act Clear<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 19: 1-Up<br/>Song by H.Drossin, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
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* 1A: Chaos Emerald<br/>Song by Y.Makino, Arrange by Y.Makino<br/>
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* 1B: Invincibility<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* 1C: Menu<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* ??: Unused Song 1 (Bonus Stage)<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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* ??: Unused Song 2 (Boss Theme)<br/>Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets
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The Mega Drive/Genesis [[ROM]] used on both sides of the pond is exactly the same. The title differs depending on the console's region code. In North America, the title is ''Sonic 3D Blast''. In Europe, the title is ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island''. There never was a Japanese release of the Mega Drive/Genesis version, but if the game is played in a Japanese console, it displays the North American title. The Japanese Sega Saturn version, on the other hand, officially uses the European title. The PC version, if minimized (for instance, if a user Alt+Tabs), uses a combination of both names, though the combined name is rarely used, with people generally favoring one region's name over the other.
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While the composers and arrangers aren't listed normally, the information was discovered by Sonic Retro member [[IceKnight]] within the ROM. Additionally, while the final two songs are in the game's code along with the credits, they are not accessible through the sound test. Unused Song 2 was eventually repurposed as the boss theme for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4|Sonic 4]]''.
  
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==Archie Comic Adaption==
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===Saturn Version===
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Published in January 1997. Dr. Robotnik roboticizes the Flickies, and instead of helping him track the [[Chaos Emerald|Chaos Emeralds]], they prevent Sonic, Tails & Rotor from heading to the Flickies' Island until they were returned to normal with salt water.
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* 01: Title
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* 02: Boss
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* 03: Green Grove Zone Act 1
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* 04: Green Grove Zone Act 2
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* 05: Rusty Ruins Zone Act 1
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* 06: Rusty Ruins Zone Act 2
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* 07: Spring Stadium Zone Act 1
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* 08: Spring Stadium Zone Act 2
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* 09: Volcano Vally Zone Act 1
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* 10: Volcano Vally Zone Act 2
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* 11: Diamond Dust Zone Act 1
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* 12: Diamond Dust Zone Act 2
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* 13: Gene Gadget Zone Act 1
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* 14: Gene Gadget Zone Act 2
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* 15: Panic Puppet Zone Act 1
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* 16: Panic Puppet Zone Act 2
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* 17: [[Special Stage (S3D Sat/PC)|Special Stage]]
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* 18: The Final Fight
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* 19: Speed Up
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* 20: Invincibility
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* 21: Act Clear
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* 22: Continue
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* 23: [[You're My Hero]]
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* 24: You're My Hero
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* 25: You're My Hero
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* 26: You're My Hero
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==Manuals==
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* [[Sonic 3D Blast (Genesis) US Manual]]
 
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* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Mega Drive) EU Manual]] (no manual scan)
 
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* [[Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn) US Manual]]
 
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* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Saturn) EU Manual]]
 
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* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Saturn) JP Manual]]
 
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* [[Sonic 3D Blast (PC) US Manual]]
 
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* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (PC) EU Manual]]
 
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==Also Released On==
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==Production Credits==
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*''[[Arcade Collection]]'' for PC (2000)
 
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*''[[Twin Pack: Sonic 3D Blast & Sonic R]]'' for PC (2002)
 
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*''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[Nintendo GameCube]] (2003)
 
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*''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[Sony PlayStation 2]] and [[Microsoft Xbox]] (2004)
 
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*''[[Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' for the [[Sony PlayStation 2]] (2009)
 
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* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 4|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 4]] (2010)
 
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==Other Related Titles==
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===Mega Drive Version===
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*''[[Sonic 3D Blast (LCD game)|Sonic 3D Blast]]'' for [[Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] LCD (1997)
 
  
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==Production Credits (Mega Drive Version)==
 
 
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'''Program Design and Implementation:''' [[sega:Jon Burton|Jon Burton]] (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Head Artist:''' James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Head Artist:''' James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)<br/>
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'''Head Designer:''' [[Takao Miyoshi]] (Sega)<br/>
+
'''Head Designer:''' [[sega:Takao Miyoshi|Takao Miyoshi]] (Sega)<br/>
 
'''Producer:''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]] (Sega)<br/>
 
'''Producer:''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]] (Sega)<br/>
−
'''Senior Producer:''' [[Yutaka Sugano]] (Sega)
+
'''Senior Producer:''' [[sega:Yutaka Sugano|Yutaka Sugano]] (Sega)
  
 
: '''Travellers Tales'''
 
: '''Travellers Tales'''
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: '''Sega'''
 
: '''Sega'''
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[[Sega|Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]<br/>
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[[sega:Sega|Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]<br/>
 
[[sega:Sega of Europe|Sega Europe Limited]]<br/>
 
[[sega:Sega of Europe|Sega Europe Limited]]<br/>
 
[[sega:Sega of America|Sega of America, Inc.]]<br/>
 
[[sega:Sega of America|Sega of America, Inc.]]<br/>
  
−
'''Game Concept Design (SOJ):''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]], [[Takao Miyoshi]], [[Kenichi Ono|Kenji Ono]], [[Takashi Iizuka]]<br/>
+
'''Game Concept Design (SOJ):''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]], [[sega:Takao Miyosh|Takao Miyoshi]], [[sega:Kenichi Ono|Kenji Ono]], [[sega:Takashi Iizuka|Takashi Iizuka]]<br/>
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'''Playfield Design (SOJ):''' [[Takao Miyoshi]], [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]]<br/>
+
'''Playfield Design (SOJ):''' Takao Miyoshi, [[sega:Hirokazu Yasuhara|Hirokazu Yasuhara]]<br/>
 
'''3D Modelling (SOJ):''' Toshiyuki Mukaiyama<br/>
 
'''3D Modelling (SOJ):''' Toshiyuki Mukaiyama<br/>
−
'''Music and Sound Effects (SOJ):''' [[Tatsuyuki Maeda]], [[Jun Senoue]], [[Masaru Setsumaru]], [[Seirou Okamoto|Seiroh Okamoto]]<br/>
+
'''Music and Sound Effects (SOJ):''' [[sega:Tatsuyuki Maeda|Tatsuyuki Maeda]], [[sega:Jun Senoue|Jun Senoue]], [[sega:Masaru Setsumaru|Masaru Setsumaru]], [[sega:Seirou Okamoto|Seiroh Okamoto]]<br/>
 
'''Document Translations (SOA):''' Osamu Shibamiya<br/>
 
'''Document Translations (SOA):''' Osamu Shibamiya<br/>
 
'''Lead Tester (SOE):''' Jason Cumberbatch<br/>
 
'''Lead Tester (SOE):''' Jason Cumberbatch<br/>
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'''Marketing (SOE):''' Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOE):''' Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOA):''' Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOA):''' Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick<br/>
−
'''Advisors (SOJ):''' [[Yuji Naka]], [[Naoto Ohshima|Naoto Oshima]]<br/>
+
'''Advisors (SOJ):''' [[sega:Yuji Naka|Yuji Naka]], [[sega:Naoto Ohshima|Naoto Oshima]]<br/>
−
'''Producers (SOJ):''' [[Yoji Ishii]], [[Yutaka Sugano]]<br/>
+
'''Producers (SOJ):''' [[sega:Yoji Ishii|Yoji Ishii]], [[sega:Yutaka Sugano|Yutaka Sugano]]<br/>
 
'''Producers (SOE):''' Kazutoshi Miyake, [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]]<br/>
 
'''Producers (SOE):''' Kazutoshi Miyake, [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]]<br/>
−
'''Producers (SOA):''' Manny Granillo, [[Mike Wallis]]<br/>
+
'''Producers (SOA):''' Manny Granillo, [[sega:Mike Wallis|Mike Wallis]]<br/>
−
'''Executive Producer:''' [[Shoichiro Irimajiri]]<br/>
+
'''Executive Producer:''' [[sega:Shoichiro Irimajiri|Shoichiro Irimajiri]]<br/>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Production Credits (Saturn Version)==
+
===Saturn Version===
 +
 
 
{{multicol|
 
{{multicol|
 
'''Program Design and Implementation:''' Jon Burton (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Program Design and Implementation:''' Jon Burton (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Head Artist:''' James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Head Artist:''' James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Program Conversion:''' Steve Harding, Neil Harding (Travellers Tales)<br/>
 
'''Program Conversion:''' Steve Harding, Neil Harding (Travellers Tales)<br/>
−
'''Head Designer:''' [[Takao Miyoshi]] (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)<br/>
+
'''Head Designer:''' Takao Miyoshi (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)<br/>
−
'''Producer:''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]] (Sega Europe Limited.), [[Mike Wallis]] (Sega of America Inc.)<br/>
+
'''Producer:''' Kats Sato (Sega Europe Limited.), Mike Wallis (Sega of America Inc.)<br/>
−
'''Senior Producer:''' [[Yutaka Sugano]] (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)
+
'''Senior Producer:''' Yutaka Sugano (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)
  
 
: '''Travellers Tales'''
 
: '''Travellers Tales'''
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: '''Sega'''
 
: '''Sega'''
−
[[Sega|Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]]<br/>
+
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.<br/>
−
[[sega:Sega of Europe|Sega Europe Limited.]]<br/>
+
Sega Europe Limited.<br/>
−
[[sega:Sega of America|Sega of America, Inc.]]<br/>
+
Sega of America, Inc.<br/>
  
−
'''Game Concept Design (SOJ):''' [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]], [[Takao Miyoshi]], [[Kenichi Ono]], [[Takashi Iizuka]]<br/>
+
'''Game Concept Design (SOJ):''' Kats Sato, Takao Miyoshi, Kenichi Ono, Takashi Iizuka<br/>
−
'''Playfield Design (SOJ):''' [[Takao Miyoshi]], [[Hirokazu Yasuhara]]<br/>
+
'''Playfield Design (SOJ):''' Takao Miyoshi, Hirokazu Yasuhara<br/>
−
'''Saturn Version Enhancement Design (SOJ):''' [[Takashi Iizuka]]<br/>
+
'''Saturn Version Enhancement Design (SOJ):''' Takashi Iizuka<br/>
−
'''3D Modelling (SOJ):''' Toshiyuki Mukaiyama<br/>
+
'''3D Modelling (SOJ):''' [[sega:Toshiyuki Mukaiyama|Toshiyuki Mukaiyama]]<br/>
  
 
: '''Special Stage Development'''
 
: '''Special Stage Development'''
−
'''Game Designers (SOJ):''' [[Takashi Iizuka]], [[Daisuke Mori]]<br/>
+
'''Game Designers (SOJ):''' Takashi Iizuka, [[sega:Daisuke Mori|Daisuke Mori]]<br/>
−
'''Programmers (SOJ):''' [[Tetsu Katano]], [[Yasuhiro Takahashi]], [[Atsutomo Nakagawa]], [[Kazuhiko Hattori]]<br/>
+
'''Programmers (SOJ):''' [[sega:Tetsu Katano|Tetsu Katano]], [[sega:Yasuhiro Takahashi|Yasuhiro Takahashi]], [[sega:Atsutomo Nakagawa|Atsutomo Nakagawa]], [[sega:Kazuhiko Hattori|Kazuhiko Hattori]]<br/>
−
'''Artists (SOJ):''' [[Kazuyuki Hoshino]], [[Yuji Uekawa]], [[Nobuhiko Honda]], [[Shinichi Higashi]], [[You Nishiyama]], [[Sachiko Kawamura]]<br/>
+
'''Artists (SOJ):''' [[sega:Kazuyuki Hoshino|Kazuyuki Hoshino]], [[sega:Yuji Uekawa|Yuji Uekawa]], [[sega:Nobuhiko Honda|Nobuhiko Honda]], [[sega:Shinichi Higashi|Shinichi Higashi]], [[sega:You Nishiyama|You Nishiyama]], [[sega:Sachiko Kawamura|Sachiko Kawamura]]<br/>
  
 
: '''Movie Development'''
 
: '''Movie Development'''
−
'''Movie Creation (SOJ):''' [[Norihiro Nishiyama]]<br/>
+
'''Movie Creation (SOJ):''' [[sega:Norihiro Nishiyama|Norihiro Nishiyama]]<br/>
−
'''Movie Processing (SOJ):''' [[Yuji Sawairi]]<br/>
+
'''Movie Processing (SOJ):''' [[sega:Yuji Sawairi|Yuji Sawairi]]<br/>
−
'''Music (SOE):''' [[Richard Jacques]]<br/>
+
'''Music (SOE):''' [[sega:Richard Jacques|Richard Jacques]]<br/>
−
'''Sound Effects (SOE):''' [[Richard Jacques]], Thomas Szirtes<br/>
+
'''Sound Effects (SOE):''' Richard Jacques, Thomas Szirtes<br/>
  
 
: '''Closing Theme "You're My Hero"'''
 
: '''Closing Theme "You're My Hero"'''
−
'''Music by:''' [[Richard Jacques]]<br/>
+
'''Music by:''' Richard Jacques<br/>
 
'''Voice by:''' Debbie Morris<br/>
 
'''Voice by:''' Debbie Morris<br/>
  
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'''Marketing (SOE):''' Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOE):''' Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOA):''' Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick<br/>
 
'''Marketing (SOA):''' Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick<br/>
−
'''Advisors (SOJ):''' [[Yuji Naka]], [[Naoto Ohshima|Naoto Oshima]]<br/>
+
'''Advisors (SOJ):''' [[sega:Yuji Naka|Yuji Naka]], [[sega:Naoto Ohshima|Naoto Oshima]]<br/>
−
'''Special Thanks to Mega Drive Version Music SFX Composers:''' [[Tatsuyuki Maeda|Taksuyuki Maeda]], [[Jun Senoue]], [[Masaru Setsumaru]], [[Seirou Okamoto|Seiroh Okamoto]]<br/>
+
'''Special Thanks to Mega Drive Version Music SFX Composers:''' Taksuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, Masaru Setsumaru, Seiroh Okamoto<br/>
−
'''Producers (SOJ):''' [[Yoji Ishii]], [[Yutaka Sugano]]<br/>
+
'''Producers (SOJ):''' Yoji Ishii, Yutaka Sugano<br/>
−
'''Producers (SOE):''' Kazutoshi Miyake, [[sega:Katsuhiko Sato|Kats Sato]]<br/>
+
'''Producers (SOE):''' Kazutoshi Miyake, Kats Sato<br/>
−
'''Producers (SOA):''' Manny Granillo, [[Mike Wallis]]<br/>
+
'''Producers (SOA):''' Manny Granillo, Mike Wallis<br/>
−
'''Executive Producer:''' [[Shoichiro Irimajiri]]<br/>
+
'''Executive Producer:''' Shoichiro Irimajiri<br/>
  
−
[[Sega|Sega Enterprises Ltd.]] 1996
+
Sega Enterprises Ltd. 1996
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Music Tracklist for Genesis/Mega Drive ==
+
==Manuals==
−
:''Info found hidden in game by [[IceKnight]].''<br/>
+
 
−
01 Green Grove Zone Act 1: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Mega Drive) US manual|Sonic 3D Blast (Mega Drive) US Manual]]
−
02 Green Grove Zone Act 2: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Saturn) US manual|Sonic 3D Blast (Saturn) US Manual]]
−
03 Rusty Ruin Zone Act 1: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (PC) US manual|Sonic 3D Blast (PC) US Manual]]
−
04 Rusty Ruin Zone Act 2: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Mega Drive) EU Manual]]
−
05 Volcano Valley Zone Act 2: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Saturn) EU Manual]]
−
06 Volcano Valley Zone Act 1: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (Saturn) JP Manual]]
−
07 Spring Stadium Zone Act 1: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (PC) EU Manual]]
−
08 Spring Stadium Zone Act 2: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
* [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (PC) JP Manual]]
−
09 Diamond Dust Zone Act 1: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
 
−
0A Diamond Dust Zone Act 2: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
==Miscellaneous==
−
0B Gene Gadget Zone Act 1: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
 
−
0C Gene Gadget Zone Act 2: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
===Game Revisions===
−
0D Panic Puppet Zone Act 2: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
+
[[File:S3dSaturnSpecial.jpg|thumb|190px|Sega Saturn Special Stage Screenshot.]]
−
0E The Final Fight: Song by M.Sets, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
+
The Mega Drive version of ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island'' was originally conceived as the swan song for Sonic on the system. However, in the wake of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s delay and subsequent cancellation, a Saturn version of the title was hastily commissioned to be ready in time for the holiday season. Completed in only seven weeks, the core gameplay and level layouts remained the same. The biggest differences were instead visual, the game taking advantage of the 2D powerhouse the Saturn was. Redrawn graphics with increased detail and color were complimented with flourishes of new animation in the scenery. Weather effects were also implemented, such as fog and rain in Rusty Ruins. Replacing the bare-bones Special Stage of the original was a brand new, fully three-dimensional half-pipe reminiscent of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', designed and programmed by Sonic Team. Rounding off the upgraded port was a brand new soundtrack by Richard Jacques, along with slick FMVs, a new menu, a map of Flickies' Island appearing during Zone transitions, and a pause screen showing elements missing from the in-game HUB.
−
0F Ending: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
+
 
−
?? Sonic 3 Bonus Stage: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
The original PC version of the game was a scaled down port of the Saturn entry, removing the weather effects and replacing the Special Stage once more with a toned-down recreation of the half-pipe. However, this was the only version to contain a save game feature.
−
10 Special Stage: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
 
−
11 Intro/Panic Puppet Zone Act 1: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
Between regions, the original Mega Drive ROM used is exactly the same. The title differs depending on the console's region code. In North America, the title is ''Sonic 3D Blast'', while if PAL hardware is detected, the alternate ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island'' appears. There never was a Japanese release of the Mega Drive version, but if the game is played on Japanese hardware, it displays the North American title. The Japanese Sega Saturn version, on the other hand, officially uses the European title. The PC version, if minimized or windowed, uses the combined name ''Sonic 3D Blast: Flickies' Island'', though the proper region name will still appear in the title screen.
−
12 Boss 2: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
+
 
−
13 Boss 1: Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda<br/>
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All subsequent rereleases of the game have been the original Mega Drive version, including the downloadable edition through the PC service Steam.
−
14 Opening: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
 
−
15 Staff Roll: Song by S.Okamoto, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
===GoodGen Version Index===
−
16 Game Over: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
 
−
17 Continue: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
* Sonic 3D Blast (UE) [b1] - American and European version, region detection determining what title screen will appear when booting
−
18 Act Clear: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
+
 
−
19 1-Up: Song by H.Drossin, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
+
===Adaptations===
−
1A Chaos Emerald: Song by Y.Makino, Arrange by Y.Makino<br/>
+
[[File:Sonic the Comic - Cover 104.jpg|thumb|140px|''Sonic the Comic'' issue 104.]]
−
1B Invincibility: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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Just like the many titles that came before, ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island'' received graphic adaptations in the pages of [[Archie Comics]] and [[Fleetway]]. Being the first timely adaptation of the source material, ''[[Sonic Blast (Archie)|Sonic Blast]]'' tells the story of Dr. Robotnik stumbling across FLiCKiE Island, immediately robotocizing the birds and going after the Chaos Emeralds. With the Knothole Freedom Fighters intercepting the signal explaining his plan, Sonic, "Tails" and [[Rotor Walrus]] head to the island. Figuring out sea water will transform the birds back into docile creatures, Sonic and Eggman confront in the FLiCKiE Zone, visually similar to Rusty Ruin but Robotnik fighting in the machine used during Final Fight. In his defeat, Robotnik tries once more for a mad grab at the Chaos Emerald, but loses it anyway, becoming stranded on the island.
−
1C Menu: Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno<br/>
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−
?? (1D? In the game but not referenced/used.): Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets<br/>
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''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' adapted the game in issues [[Sonic the Comic 104|104]] through [[Sonic the Comic 106|106]], tying heavily into the ongoing narrative of the strip. In the wake of Dr. Robotnik being usurped as supreme ruler of Mobius, life seems to go back to normal for the Emerald Hill folk, much to the chagrin of the adventure seeking Sonic. His boredom is disrupted when "Tails" tells Sonic of a Flicky bird that suddenly appeared, who seems in distress. Travelling to Flicky Island, the pair discover the new hiding spot of Dr. Robotnik, planning to use the Flickies to power a new breed of Badniks and reclaim the planet as his own. Before things can escalate, a member of the [[Drakon Empire]] appears, asking who activated the Dimensional Ring. Taking Robotnik, Sonic and Tails are left to wonder what this means for the future of Mobius.
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 +
==Rereleases==
 +
{{multicol|
 +
*''[[Sonic 3D Blast (LCD game)|Sonic 3D Blast]]'' for [[sega:Tiger Electronics|Tiger]] LCD (1997)
 +
*''[[sega:Arcade Collection|Arcade Collection]]'' for PC (2000)
 +
*''[[Twin Pack: Sonic 3D Blast & Sonic R]]'' for PC (2002)
 +
*''[[Sonic Mega Collection]]'' for [[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]] (2003)
 +
*''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 2|PlayStation 2]] and [[sega:Xbox|Xbox]] (2004)
 +
*''[[Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Super Monkey Ball Deluxe]]'' for the Xbox (2005)
 +
* ''Sonic 3D Blast'' for [[sega:Virtual Console|Virtual Console]] on [[sega:Nintendo Wii|Nintendo Wii]] (2007)
 +
*''[[Sega Fun Pack: Sonic Mega Collection Plus & Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' for PlayStation 2 (2009)
 +
*''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection|Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection]]'' for [[sega:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and [[sega:Xbox 360|Xbox 360]] (2009)
 +
* ''Sonic 3D Blast'' for the Steam client on PC (2010)
 +
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 4|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Volume 4]] for PC (2010)
 +
* ''[[sega:Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition|Sega Mega Drive Classic Collection Gold Edition]] for PC (2011)
 +
}}
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==
−
===Original Sound Version Recordings===
 
−
See [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island OSV (Mega Drive/Genesis)|Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island OSV (Genesis)]] or [[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island OST (Windows/Saturn)]] for a download page.
 
  
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===Physical Scans===
 
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====Mega Drive====
 
 
{{ratings
 
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| icon=MD
 
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| cvg=80
 
| cvg_source={{num|180|page=74/75}}
 
| cvg_source={{num|180|page=74/75}}
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Sonic 3D FMV Player===
 +
[[:File:S3DPlay.zip|S3DPlay]] - Developed by sasuke, this is a proof of concept program to demonstrate how the Mega Drive version of ''Flickies' Island'' generates video during the opening sequence.
 +
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===ROM Modification===
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| edge=60
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}}
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===Dissasemblies===
 +
 +
[https://github.com/sonicretro/s3ddisasm_git Sonic 3D: Flickies Island disassembly on GitHub]
 +
 +
===Hacking Guides===
 +
 +
[[SCHG:Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island|Sonic Community Hacking Guide/Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]
 +
 +
===Image Galleries===
 +
 +
====Physical Scans====
 +
 +
=====Mega Drive=====
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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====Saturn====
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=====Saturn=====
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{{ratings
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{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
 
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}}
  
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====PC====
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=====PC=====
  
 
{{Scanbox
 
{{Scanbox
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}}
  
−
===Artwork===
+
====Artwork====
 +
 
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Image:Sonic_3DFlickies.jpg
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File:Sonic_3DFlickies.jpg
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Image:Tails_3DFlickies.jpg
+
File:Tails_3DFlickies.jpg
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Image:Knuckles_3DFlickies.jpg
+
File:Knuckles_3DFlickies.jpg
−
Image:Eggman_3DFlickies.jpg
+
File:Eggman_3DFlickies.jpg
 +
File:Flicky_blue.png
 +
File:Flicky_pink.png
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File:Flicky_red.png
 +
File:Flicky_green.png
 +
File:S3DMegaDriveSonic.png
 +
File:S3DSaturnSonic.png
 +
File:S3DEuropeSonic.png
 +
File:S3DFlickyBlue.png
 +
File:S3DFlickyPink.png
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
−
==External links==
+
==External Links==
−
* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_3dblast/ Sega of Japan Virtual Cosole page (Japanese)]
+
 
−
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/34278/ ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on Steam]
+
* [http://web.archive.org/web/19961219232932/http://www.sega.com/features/sonic3d/ BLUE IS BACK!] - Sega of America's product page for both versions of ''Sonic 3D Blast'', as provided by Archive.org
 +
* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_3dblast/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)]
 +
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/34278/ ''{{PAGENAME}}''] on Steam
 +
* [http://www.theghz.com/sonic/3d/son3d.html ''Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]'' on [[The Green Hill Zone]]
  
 
{{S3DOmni}}
 
{{S3DOmni}}
 
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{{SonicPCGames}}
 
 
{{SonicSteamGames}}
 
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{{SonicGenesisGames}}
 
  
 
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Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island
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System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Saturn, Windows PC, Virtual Console, Steam
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
ROM size: 4 Megabytes
Genre: Action
Release Date RRP Code Rating
Sega Mega Drive
EU 		1996-11-05  ? MK-1844-50
Sega Mega Drive
US 		1996-11-30  ? ?
Sega Mega Drive
BR 		?  ? 048300
Sega Mega Drive
KR 		?  ? ?
Template:Sat US 1996-11-30  ? 81062
Template:Sat EU 1997-02-13  ? MK81062-50
Template:Sat JP 1999-10-14 ¥3,800 GS-9143
Windows PC
US 		1997-09-25  ? 85064
Windows PC
EU 		1997-09-30  ? MK 85064
Windows PC
US (Expert) 		1999  ? 6822
Windows PC
EU (Xplosiv) 		7-13-2001  ? EI-1304
Windows PC
EU (Xplosiv) 		2001  ? XP-1304
Windows PC
AU (Valusoft) 		2005  ? THQ70487
Windows PC
NZ 		2005  ? ?
Wii Virtual Console
JP 		2007-10-16 600 points ?
Wii Virtual Console
EU 		2007-11-02 800 points ?
Wii Virtual Console
US 		2007-11-19 800 points ?
Steam
US 		2010-06-01 $4.99 ?
Steam
EU 		2010-06-01 £3.99 ?

Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (ソニック３Ｄ フリッキーアイランド), also known as Sonic 3D Blast in America, is both the final Sonic the Hedgehog title released for the Sega Mega Drive and the first on the Sega Saturn. Played on an isometric field, the mechanics of the game echo the previous core installments of the series, though the perspective and alternative objectives make it a unique experience in the Sonic catalog. While conceived and assisted by Sonic Team, the majority of development was done by UK-based game studio Traveller's Tales, who would go on to collaborate once more on the franchise with Sonic R.

The game would not be released in Japan until the end of the Saturn's life cycle, being the third-to-last first party title for the system, released on the same day as Sonic Adventure International. The Mega Drive version of the game would remain unseen in the land of the rising sun until its inclusion in the compilation title Sonic Mega Collection.

Story

Somewhere in the great oceans of the planet lies a mysterious atoll known only as Flicky Island. The home of the Flicky Bird race, the innocuous winged beings are surrounded by rumor and legend, with whispers that they have some connection to the Chaos Emeralds. It is these rumors that pique the interest of the nefarious Dr. Eggman, evil genius and arch enemy of a certain blue hedgehog. Reeling from his previous failures at obtaining the gems, the doctor decides to find the island, set up shop and try to discover what lies hidden within.

During routine surveillance, Eggman spies a giant golden ring hovering over the landscape, where suddenly a flock of Flickies emerge from seemingly nowhere, perching on a nearby tree. After a moment, the entire lot fly back the way they came, through the center of the Dimensional Ring and vanishing once again. Realizing what he just saw, Eggman can barely contain himself. "So they live in another dimension, do they? Ha! I've discovered the secret of the Flickies!"

Without hesitation, Dr. Eggman puts yet another plan into motion. Capturing the Flickies and placing them into robots, he hopes to harness their power and finally claim the Chaos Emeralds for himself. Unbeknownst to the mad doctor, Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends decide to visit Flicky Island at the same time. Entering the fringes of the Green Grove, Sonic looks for his feathered friends but instead finds a familiar sight: mechanical creatures roaming the countryside.

With a single spin attack, our hero pops open the first Badnik, and sees a Flicky fly out. It doesn't take long for Sonic to guess that Eggman must be behind this. It's now up to Sonic to rescue the trapped Flickies, transport them safely back to their home dimension, and gather the Chaos Emeralds before Eggman can get his hands on them first.

"Time to go, Sonic!"

Game Mechanics

Gameplay

The mysterious Flicky Island.

Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island is at its core a spiritual sequel to the 1984 Sega arcade title Flicky. Just like the Flicky/Chirp relationship, Sonic's main objective is to find all the Flickies in a designated area and bring them to the goal. Only then can the player continue on to either the next portion of the level or the next Act. As opposed to the traditional two-dimensional game play of the classic Sonic titles, the playing field is presented in an isometric, 45-degree angle, similar to the visual style of the Game Gear title Sonic Labyrinth. Even though everything is still sprite-based, the camera gives the allusion that Sonic is in a 3D world, able to see everything around him instead of just left and right.

Each Zone in the game, with the exception of Final Fight, is split up into three Acts. The first two Acts, with the exception of Panic Puppet Zone, present Sonic with the same objective: to collect the Flickies so Sonic can reach the end of the level. Broken up into either two or three sections per Act, Sonic rushes about encountering Eggman's many Badniks. Destroying them is the only way Sonic can rescue the Flickies from being a living battery. Just freeing them isn't enough, the player having to touch the Flicky to make it follow Sonic's every move. No matter where in the game, there are always five Flickies that need to be brought to the goal ring. They can be deposited one at a time, all at once, or any degree in the middle, but only sending five back to their home dimension at once will insure the maximum amount of points available.

There are four different Flickies that populate the game, each with their own travel behavior once free. The most common and familiar of the group is the Blue Flicky, who make a conscious effort to find Sonic. If they cannot find him, they fly around in a tight circle, making them easy to locate. The second type is the Pink Flicky, which acts largely like blue ones, but fly around in bigger circles if unable to find Sonic. In the Mega Drive's Volcano Valley Zone, the pink Flickies appear bright orange, presumably due to color palette limitations. Red Flickies constantly move between two close points, not making any effort to find Sonic. Their movement range is small, but they jump very high and can thus be hard to catch. Rounding out the bunch are Green Flickies. Perhaps the most frustrating, they wander randomly with no interest in finding Sonic, even sometimes appearing to try and avoid him.

The four Flickies in flight.

Once a Flicky has made contact and follows Sonic, the player must still be aware of their surroundings. If Sonic takes damage while not wearing a shield, all the Flickies that are currently connected to him will disperse, a mad grab for rings made even crazier while trying to protect the endangered fowl. Even if Sonic doesn't take damage, stray projectiles and other hazards can separate hedgehog from bird, and if one isn't paying attention, it's possible to reach the end of a level, deposit the Flickies one has, and realize that the fifth has gone missing. Once Sonic jumps at the ring, swings through and all five birds are safe and sound, the ring disappears, allowing the player to either continue on in the game if a trap door lights up, or to finish the Act if there is an "X" on the ground.

Due to the isometric nature of the game, Sonic controls slightly different than he normally does. While left and right on the D-pad still move Sonic in those directions, pressing up and down will move Sonic across the board just the same. The diagonal inputs on the Mega Drive controller finally come in handy, giving Sonic precise movement across each stage. The A and C buttons once again allow Sonic to jump into the air, curling into a ball and performing a spin attack that can destroy enemies, as long as Sonic doesn't land on spikes. Because Sonic can no longer crouch, the B button has instead become the de-facto method of having Sonic perform his other signature move, the Spin Dash. Standing still, holding the button down will rev up Sonic, allowing him to burst ahead in any direction, even able to destroy certain barricades. If Sonic is already in motion when B is pressed, he will curl into a ball and roll forward until his momentum is spent.

Flickies are not the only object collectible within the game. Making its grand return are rings, a staple of the entire series. Having at least one on you will protect Sonic from damage, though if Sonic is attacked again while his ring count is zero and the brief window of invincibility wears off, he will forfeit a life. Collecting one hundred of the spinning circles will reward the player with an extra life. New to the game are Sonic Medals, which are also hidden throughout each zone. Many times placed above springs that can only be reached if you have a certain amount of Flickies, collecting ten of these spinning Sonic heads will reward the player with a continue.

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Sonic the Hedgehog in action.

Item boxes also appear through the game, containing familiar power-ups to assist Sonic in his journey. Speed Shoes and invincibility are sprinkled about, allowing Sonic to gain an extra burst of speed or protect him from enemies and hazards, respectively. 1-Up boxes grant the player with their namesake, while the original shield from Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 returns, protecting Sonic and the Flickies from a hit that would otherwise cause Sonic to lose his rings and the birds that follow. The "Flame Barrier" shield from Sonic 3 also makes a comeback, appearing in levels that have a fire hazard. Brand new to the game is the Gold Shield, which gives Sonic the new ability called the "Sonic Blast Attack." A primitive version of the Homing Attack that would become a staple of the 3D games, pressing the jump button twice allows Sonic to home in on a nearby enemy, popping it open without fear. Along with springs, spikes, and bumpers, the checkered landscapes of Flickies' Island fit in with the aesthetics of Sonic's world, even if the controls are vastly different.

Hidden in each Act are Miles "Tails" Prower and Knuckles the Echidna, standing about in idle animations. In their NPC role in this game, they are not easily discovered. Sometimes in a secret room, sometimes just off to the side in an uncertain path, they replace the Giant Ring as the entrance to the Special Stage. After collecting 50 rings and making contact, Sonic is instantly transported to the Chaos Emerald-collecting round. Echoing the goal of the Special Stage from Sonic 2, the player must collect the designated amount of rings in order to continue on. The Mega Drive and Saturn versions differ greatly, the former being an extremely simplified course of Sonic running on a metallic grate suspended over the background. The Saturn version, taking advantage of the hardware, is a fully-realized 3D obstacle course, visually similar to the Sonic 2 stages but amped up considerably.

Eggman once again taunting the player.

Each Act, starting with Green Grove and continuing through Volcano Valley, has one "Tails" and one "Knuckles" hidden. In the Mega Drive version, if you find both you can collect two Chaos Emeralds per Act. In the Saturn version, however, if you have already collected the emerald in that particular Act, the player will run through the same Special Stage and collect a 1-Up instead of another gem. In both versions of the game, you can still go to Special Stages after having collected all seven emeralds, the reward for both being extra lives.

Though collecting all the Chaos Emeralds does not grant the player Super Sonic, they are needed to get the good ending of the game. Having all seven will transport Sonic to Final Fight, featuring the final confrontation between Sonic and Eggman in this installment of his never-ending adventures.

Music and Sound

Utilizing the Mega Drive's sound chip, a group of four musicians including Tatsuyuki Maeda and Jun Senoue put together the music for Flickies' Island. Taking a cue from Sonic 3 & Knuckles, each Zone's Act has a remix based around a shared theme. A handful of familiar tunes also reappear from Sonic & Knuckles, such as the Act Clear and 1-Up jingles. For the 32-bit version, the synthesized tracks were replaced by RedBook audio composed by Richard Jacques, meaning the game's music could be played on any standard CD player, minus the first track which contains only data. The Saturn's ending credits theme, "You're My Hero," is the first audio theme for the Sonic series since Sonic CD. Taking advantage of the media, the song was composed by Richard Jacques with Debbie Morris providing vocals.

Scoring

Flicky Chains:

  • First Flicky = 100
  • Second Flicky = 200
  • Third Flicky = 400
  • Fourth Flicky = 800
  • Fifth Flicky = 1600

(A chain refers to the amount of Flickies deposited to a dimensional ring at once)

Enemies:

Flicky Pod: 100 points each

Dr. Eggman Boss:

  • Standard = 1000
  • Panic Puppet Zone = 2000
  • Final Fight = 3000

Tails Bonus: 100 points per ring deposited to character

Knuckles Bonus: 100 points per ring deposited to character

End Level Ring Bonus: 100 points per ring held

End Level Flicky Bonus: 5000 points per section with all five Flickies rescued at once

End Level Time Bonus:

  • 0:59 or less = 10,000
  • 1:00 to 1:59 = 5000
  • 2:00 to 2:59 = 2500
  • 3:00 to 3:59 = 1200
  • 4:00 to 4:59 = 600
  • 5:00 to 5:59 = 300
  • 6:00 to 6:59 = 100
  • 7:00 or more = 0

Special Stage:

  • Rings = 100
  • Chaos Emerald = 10,000

Sound Test

Mega Drive Version

The sound test in Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island.
  • 01: Green Grove Zone Act 1
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 02: Green Grove Zone Act 2
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 03: Rusty Ruin Zone Act 1
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 04: Rusty Ruin Zone Act 2
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 05: Volcano Valley Zone Act 2
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 06: Volcano Valley Zone Act 1
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 07: Spring Stadium Zone Act 1
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 08: Spring Stadium Zone Act 2
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 09: Diamond Dust Zone Act 1
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 0A: Diamond Dust Zone Act 2
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 0B: Gene Gadget Zone Act 1
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 0C: Gene Gadget Zone Act 2
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 0D: Panic Puppet Zone Act 2
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 0E: The Final Fight
    Song by M.Sets, Arrange by M.Sets
  • 0F: Ending
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets
  • 10: Special Stage
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 11: Intro/Panic Puppet Zone Act 1
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 12: Boss 2
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets
  • 13: Boss 1
    Song by T.Maeda, Arrange by T.Maeda
  • 14: Opening
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 15: Staff Roll
    Song by S.Okamoto, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 16: Game Over
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 17: Continue
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 18: Act Clear
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 19: 1-Up
    Song by H.Drossin, Arrange by M.Sets
  • 1A: Chaos Emerald
    Song by Y.Makino, Arrange by Y.Makino
  • 1B: Invincibility
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  • 1C: Menu
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  •  ??: Unused Song 1 (Bonus Stage)
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by J.Seno
  •  ??: Unused Song 2 (Boss Theme)
    Song by J.Seno, Arrange by M.Sets

While the composers and arrangers aren't listed normally, the information was discovered by Sonic Retro member IceKnight within the ROM. Additionally, while the final two songs are in the game's code along with the credits, they are not accessible through the sound test. Unused Song 2 was eventually repurposed as the boss theme for Sonic 4.

Saturn Version

  • 01: Title
  • 02: Boss
  • 03: Green Grove Zone Act 1
  • 04: Green Grove Zone Act 2
  • 05: Rusty Ruins Zone Act 1
  • 06: Rusty Ruins Zone Act 2
  • 07: Spring Stadium Zone Act 1
  • 08: Spring Stadium Zone Act 2
  • 09: Volcano Vally Zone Act 1
  • 10: Volcano Vally Zone Act 2
  • 11: Diamond Dust Zone Act 1
  • 12: Diamond Dust Zone Act 2
  • 13: Gene Gadget Zone Act 1
  • 14: Gene Gadget Zone Act 2
  • 15: Panic Puppet Zone Act 1
  • 16: Panic Puppet Zone Act 2
  • 17: Special Stage
  • 18: The Final Fight
  • 19: Speed Up
  • 20: Invincibility
  • 21: Act Clear
  • 22: Continue
  • 23: You're My Hero
  • 24: You're My Hero
  • 25: You're My Hero
  • 26: You're My Hero

While "You're My Hero" appears four times in the sound test, the song is only represented once in the RedBook audio.

Production Credits

Mega Drive Version

Program Design and Implementation: Jon Burton (Travellers Tales)
Head Artist: James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)
Head Designer: Takao Miyoshi (Sega)
Producer: Kats Sato (Sega)
Senior Producer: Yutaka Sugano (Sega)

Travellers Tales

Programmer: Jon Burton
Background Artist: James Cunliffe
3D Models and Animation: James Cunliffe, Neil Allen, Dave Burton, Will Thompson, Jon Rashid
Sonic Animation: Dave Burton
Bonus Game Implementation: David Dootson
Additional Programs: David Dootson, Gary Vine, Neil Harding
Project Management: Jon Burton
Production Support: Karen Roberts
Moral Support: Helen Musk

Sega

Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Sega Europe Limited
Sega of America, Inc.

Game Concept Design (SOJ): Kats Sato, Takao Miyoshi, Kenji Ono, Takashi Iizuka
Playfield Design (SOJ): Takao Miyoshi, Hirokazu Yasuhara
3D Modelling (SOJ): Toshiyuki Mukaiyama
Music and Sound Effects (SOJ): Tatsuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, Masaru Setsumaru, Seiroh Okamoto
Document Translations (SOA): Osamu Shibamiya
Lead Tester (SOE): Jason Cumberbatch
Assistant Lead Testers (SOE): John Murphy, Dave Thompson
Lead Tester (SOA): Nicole Tatem
Assistant Lead Testers (SOA): Ian McGuinness, Fernando Valderrama, Michale McCollum, Jason Bartholomew
Technical Support (SOE): Colin Carter
Marketing (SOE): Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz
Marketing (SOA): Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick
Advisors (SOJ): Yuji Naka, Naoto Oshima
Producers (SOJ): Yoji Ishii, Yutaka Sugano
Producers (SOE): Kazutoshi Miyake, Kats Sato
Producers (SOA): Manny Granillo, Mike Wallis
Executive Producer: Shoichiro Irimajiri

Saturn Version

Program Design and Implementation: Jon Burton (Travellers Tales)
Head Artist: James Cunliffe (Travellers Tales)
Program Conversion: Steve Harding, Neil Harding (Travellers Tales)
Head Designer: Takao Miyoshi (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)
Producer: Kats Sato (Sega Europe Limited.), Mike Wallis (Sega of America Inc.)
Senior Producer: Yutaka Sugano (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)

Travellers Tales

Program Design and Implementation: Jon Burton
Head Artist: James Cunliffe
Code Conversion: Neil Harding, Steve Harding, Jon Burton
Graphic Conversion + Additional Artwork: Neil Allen, Dave Burton, James Cunliffe, Jeremy Pardon, Jon Rashid, Alex Szeles, Barry Thompson, Will Thompson
Utility Programming: Gary Ireland, Neil Harding, Gary Vine, David Dootson, Andy Holdroyd
Project Management: Jon Burton
Production Support: Karen Roberts
Moral Support: Helen Musk

Sega

Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Sega Europe Limited.
Sega of America, Inc.

Game Concept Design (SOJ): Kats Sato, Takao Miyoshi, Kenichi Ono, Takashi Iizuka
Playfield Design (SOJ): Takao Miyoshi, Hirokazu Yasuhara
Saturn Version Enhancement Design (SOJ): Takashi Iizuka
3D Modelling (SOJ): Toshiyuki Mukaiyama

Special Stage Development

Game Designers (SOJ): Takashi Iizuka, Daisuke Mori
Programmers (SOJ): Tetsu Katano, Yasuhiro Takahashi, Atsutomo Nakagawa, Kazuhiko Hattori
Artists (SOJ): Kazuyuki Hoshino, Yuji Uekawa, Nobuhiko Honda, Shinichi Higashi, You Nishiyama, Sachiko Kawamura

Movie Development

Movie Creation (SOJ): Norihiro Nishiyama
Movie Processing (SOJ): Yuji Sawairi
Music (SOE): Richard Jacques
Sound Effects (SOE): Richard Jacques, Thomas Szirtes

Closing Theme "You're My Hero"

Music by: Richard Jacques
Voice by: Debbie Morris

All Music Recorded and Produced at Sega Digital Studio (SOE)

Technical Support

Additional Programming (SOE): Ed Hollingshead, Thomas Szirtes
Additional Support (SOE): Tamer Tahsin, Colin Carter

Document Translations (SOA): Osamu Shibamiya
Lead Tester (SOE): Jason Cumberbatch
Assistant Lead Testers (SOE): Dave Thompson, Roberto Parraga
Lead Tester (SOA): David Wood
Assistant Lead Tester (SOA): Mark McCunney, Ian McGuiness, Tony Borba
Marketing (SOE): Andy Mee, Jo Bladen, Mark Maslowicz
Marketing (SOA): Chrissie Kremer, Eric Dunstan, Kristin McCloskey, Mark Subotnick
Advisors (SOJ): Yuji Naka, Naoto Oshima
Special Thanks to Mega Drive Version Music SFX Composers: Taksuyuki Maeda, Jun Senoue, Masaru Setsumaru, Seiroh Okamoto
Producers (SOJ): Yoji Ishii, Yutaka Sugano
Producers (SOE): Kazutoshi Miyake, Kats Sato
Producers (SOA): Manny Granillo, Mike Wallis
Executive Producer: Shoichiro Irimajiri

Sega Enterprises Ltd. 1996

Manuals

Miscellaneous

Game Revisions

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Sega Saturn Special Stage Screenshot.

The Mega Drive version of Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island was originally conceived as the swan song for Sonic on the system. However, in the wake of Sonic X-treme's delay and subsequent cancellation, a Saturn version of the title was hastily commissioned to be ready in time for the holiday season. Completed in only seven weeks, the core gameplay and level layouts remained the same. The biggest differences were instead visual, the game taking advantage of the 2D powerhouse the Saturn was. Redrawn graphics with increased detail and color were complimented with flourishes of new animation in the scenery. Weather effects were also implemented, such as fog and rain in Rusty Ruins. Replacing the bare-bones Special Stage of the original was a brand new, fully three-dimensional half-pipe reminiscent of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, designed and programmed by Sonic Team. Rounding off the upgraded port was a brand new soundtrack by Richard Jacques, along with slick FMVs, a new menu, a map of Flickies' Island appearing during Zone transitions, and a pause screen showing elements missing from the in-game HUB.

The original PC version of the game was a scaled down port of the Saturn entry, removing the weather effects and replacing the Special Stage once more with a toned-down recreation of the half-pipe. However, this was the only version to contain a save game feature.

Between regions, the original Mega Drive ROM used is exactly the same. The title differs depending on the console's region code. In North America, the title is Sonic 3D Blast, while if PAL hardware is detected, the alternate Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island appears. There never was a Japanese release of the Mega Drive version, but if the game is played on Japanese hardware, it displays the North American title. The Japanese Sega Saturn version, on the other hand, officially uses the European title. The PC version, if minimized or windowed, uses the combined name Sonic 3D Blast: Flickies' Island, though the proper region name will still appear in the title screen.

All subsequent rereleases of the game have been the original Mega Drive version, including the downloadable edition through the PC service Steam.

GoodGen Version Index

  • Sonic 3D Blast (UE) [b1] - American and European version, region detection determining what title screen will appear when booting

Adaptations

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Sonic the Comic issue 104.

Just like the many titles that came before, Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island received graphic adaptations in the pages of Archie Comics and Fleetway. Being the first timely adaptation of the source material, Sonic Blast tells the story of Dr. Robotnik stumbling across FLiCKiE Island, immediately robotocizing the birds and going after the Chaos Emeralds. With the Knothole Freedom Fighters intercepting the signal explaining his plan, Sonic, "Tails" and Rotor Walrus head to the island. Figuring out sea water will transform the birds back into docile creatures, Sonic and Eggman confront in the FLiCKiE Zone, visually similar to Rusty Ruin but Robotnik fighting in the machine used during Final Fight. In his defeat, Robotnik tries once more for a mad grab at the Chaos Emerald, but loses it anyway, becoming stranded on the island.

Sonic the Comic adapted the game in issues 104 through 106, tying heavily into the ongoing narrative of the strip. In the wake of Dr. Robotnik being usurped as supreme ruler of Mobius, life seems to go back to normal for the Emerald Hill folk, much to the chagrin of the adventure seeking Sonic. His boredom is disrupted when "Tails" tells Sonic of a Flicky bird that suddenly appeared, who seems in distress. Travelling to Flicky Island, the pair discover the new hiding spot of Dr. Robotnik, planning to use the Flickies to power a new breed of Badniks and reclaim the planet as his own. Before things can escalate, a member of the Drakon Empire appears, asking who activated the Dimensional Ring. Taking Robotnik, Sonic and Tails are left to wonder what this means for the future of Mobius.

Rereleases

Resources




Sega Mega Drive
 80 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 1 review
Publication Score Source
Computer & Video Games (UK) 80 №180, p74/75


Sonic 3D FMV Player

S3DPlay - Developed by sasuke, this is a proof of concept program to demonstrate how the Mega Drive version of Flickies' Island generates video during the opening sequence.

ROM Modification




Template:Sat 60 Sonic Retro Average
Based on 2 reviews
Publication Score Source
Computer & Video Games (UK) 60 №184, p78/79
Edge (UK) 60 №43, p90

Dissasemblies

Sonic 3D: Flickies Island disassembly on GitHub

Hacking Guides

Sonic Community Hacking Guide/Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island

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Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems
Sega Saturn
  1996  Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     1997  Sonic Jam | Sonic R    
 Unreleased  Sonic X-treme | Sonic Saturn
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Sega Mega-CD
Sega 32X
  1991  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Eraser     1992  Sonic the Hedgehog 2     1993  Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic Spinball     1994  Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic & Knuckles     1995  Chaotix | Sonic Classics     1996  Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island    

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  2006  Sonic the Hedgehog | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine     2007  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Sonic Spinball | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island     2008  Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit) | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)     2009  Sonic Chaos | Sonic & Knuckles     2010  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I    
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  2010  Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Spinball | Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing     2011  Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles | Sonic Adventure | Sonic Generations     2012  Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I | Sonic the Hedgehog CD | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II | Sonic Adventure 2     2013  Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed     2015  Sonic Lost World     2017  Sonic Mania | Sonic Forces     2019  Team Sonic Racing     2022  Sonic Origins | Sonic Frontiers     2023  Sonic Colours: Ultimate | The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | Sonic Superstars     2024  Sonic X Shadow Generations    
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