Sonic Advance 3

{{Bob|bobscreen=SonAdv3.gif|publisher=Sega|developer=Sonic Team]] / [[Dimps|system=Game Boy Advance|europe=June 18, 2004|usa=June 7, 2004|japan=June 17, 2004|genre=2D Platform|seealso=Sonic Advance 2}} Sonic Advance 3 is the third game in the Sonic Advance series released for the Game Boy Advance. Unlike the first two games in the series, SA3 features ability to play two characters in a partner setting.

Game Play

The gameplay of this game is similar to that of Knuckles' Chaotix, with its 2 character team-ups and ring-dropping enemies, though the actual ring bands are gone. Like Sonic Advance 2, this game's merit is the subject of a lot of debate. It really comes down to personal taste - this isn't really a bad game, but many people don't like the gameplay.

Abilities with Sonic as a Partner

With Sonic as a partner, the lead character

• When Tails is the leader,
• When Knuckles is the leader,
• When Amy is the leader,
• When Cream is the leader,

Abilities with Tails as a Partner

With Tails as a partner, the lead character can use Tails as a spring for a boost jump or have Tails carry them while flying.

• When Sonic is the leader,
• When Knuckles is the leader,
• When Amy is the leader,
• When Cream is the leader,

Abilities with Knuckles as a Partner

With Knuckles as a partner, the lead character can use Echidna Volley to attack enemies. The leader can also ride him while gliding.

• When Sonic is the leader, he can use a homing attack.
• When Tails is the leader, he can use his tails to glide instead of Knuckles. Tails, however, cannot climb walls.
• When Amy is the leader,she gets a larger hammer.
• When Cream is the leader, Cheese will glow with power.

Abilities with Amy as a Partner

With Amy as a partner, the lead character will gain use of a hammer. Amy can also use her hammer to extend the leader's jump.

• When Sonic is the leader,
• When Tails is the leader,
• When Knuckles is the leader,
• When Cream in the leader,

Abilities with Cream as a Partner

With Cream as a partner, the lead character can use Cheese to take form of the lead character and use Chao Attack by pressing B for a short time.

• When Sonic is the leader,
• When Tails is the leader,
• When Knuckles is the leader,
• When Amy is the leader,

Levels

• Route 99 Zone
• Sunset Hill Zone
• Ocean Base Zone
• Toy Kingdom Zone
• Twinkle Snow Zone
• Cyber Track Zone
• Chaos Angel Zone

Resources

Box Art

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  US cover

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  EU cover

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  JP cover

Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems

2001  Sonic Advance | Tiny Chao Garden     2002  Sonic Advance 2     2003  Sonic Pinball Party | Sonic Battle     2004  Sonic Advance 3 | Sonic X: A Super Sonic Hero     2005  Sonic Advance & Sonic Pinball Party | Sonic Advance & ChuChu Rocket! | Sonic Advance & Sonic Battle | Sonic Battle & ChuChu Rocket! | Sonic Pinball Party & Sonic Battle | Sonic Pinball Party & Columns Crown     2006  Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis      Demos  Sonic Advance 3  Prototypes  Sonic Advance | Sonic Advance 2 | Sonic Advance 3  Unreleased  Sonic X: Chaos Emerald Chaos | Sonic Riders