New zones like Sky Chase gave us our first look at the Tornado (Tails' Biplane), and the Death Egg zone pitted us against an early version of an enemy that eventually became Metal Sonic. Sonic 2 also introduced the Super Sonic transformation into the franchise by having players collect all seven chaos emeralds in a new and welcomed improvement to bonus stages. Sonic 2 is still one of the best sequels with its lengthy list of improvements and additions that still holds up to this day for both newcomers and veterans. 7. Sonic CD a b c d e f Forster, Winnie (2005). The Encyclopedia of Game.Machines: Consoles, Handhelds, and Home Computers 1972-2005. Variant Press. p.139. ISBN 3-0001-5359-4. Plunkett, Luke (June 2, 2020). "Sega Is Releasing A Game Gear Micro". Kotaku . Retrieved June 2, 2020.

Plans for a 16-bit successor to the Game Gear were made to bring Sega's handheld systems into the fifth generation of video games, but a new handheld system never materialized for Sega, leaving only the Genesis Nomad, a portable version of the Genesis, to take its place. [13] Moreover, the Nomad was intended to supplement the Game Gear rather than replace it; in press coverage leading up to the Nomad's release, Sega representatives said the company was not dropping support for the Game Gear in favor of the Nomad, and that "We believe the two can co-exist". [14] Though the Nomad had been released in 1995, Sega did not officially end support for the Game Gear until 1996 in Japan, and 1997 worldwide. [8] Taking the baton from Sonic Advance, the Sonic Rush duology upped the ante and doubled down on the Boost-focused gameplay that would define console titles in a similar manner. a b "Sonic the Hedgehog for Genesis". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 12, 2021 . Retrieved November 20, 2010. Romano, Sal (September 16, 2020). "Aleste Collection announced for PS4, Switch". Gematsu . Retrieved September 20, 2020. a b "Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing for Wii". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010 . Retrieved January 16, 2011.a b "Sonic Battle for Game Boy Advance". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 1, 2009 . Retrieved November 7, 2010. a b Mirabella, Fran (November 12, 2002). "Sonic Mega Collection". IGN. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012 . Retrieved October 23, 2010. a b c d e f g h i j Kapa, Damien (2005). "Sega Game Gear". Retro Gamer. Live Publishing (17): 26–35 – via Internet Archive. Fletcher, JC (March 14, 2012). "Game Gear emulation outclasses the other 3DS Virtual Console games". Engaget. AOL. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015 . Retrieved December 11, 2015.

a b "Sonic Mega Collection for GameCube". GameSpot. Archived from the original on June 27, 2009 . Retrieved October 23, 2010. Created by Game Boy inventor Gunpei Yokoi, the Wonderswan was a powerful rival to the Game Boy series, with its 16-bit NEC V20 chip, excellent monochrome screen and 40-hour battery life. Players could also rotate the device and play it vertically to get the best out of scrolling shooters. There was decent software support from Namco, Capcom and Squaresoft, and a colour version arrived a year later, but Bandai never garnered international interest in the console and the Game Boy Advance demolished it. 12. Atari Lynx (1989)The difference between handhelds and home consoles has almost disappeared with the introduction of the Nintendo Switch but there are still plenty of fantastic experiences that can only be played on handhelds. For the purpose of this list, Nintendo Switch games are included because they can be played exclusively in handheld mode, making them handheld games. Fans would be well served by access to this arguably superior and undeniably different take on the Colors world. I for one, want to find out if it really can rank as one of the best handheld Sonic games with a proper remaster. Sonic Generations (3DS, 2011) Photo Credit: Abram Buehner / Sega / Boss Level Gamer a b "Sonic Advance 2 for Game Boy Advance". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 23, 2006 . Retrieved November 24, 2010.

The Real Cost of Gaming: Inflation, Time, and Purchasing Power". October 15, 2013 . Retrieved August 28, 2020. Admittedly, there was not a huge amount of developer support for Dreamcast’s amazingly idiosyncratic memory card/handheld console hybrid, but the fact that it even exists warrants it a place on the list. Despite its teeny 48 × 32 dot LCD screen, the VMU did support a range of mini games including a Chao pet sim in Sonic Adventure and Zombie Revenge’s surreal Zombie Fishing. 18. Tapwave Zodiac (2003) It’s so unfortunate as this trio is perhaps the most deserving of modern access. These titles are considered true hidden gems and the essential design link between classic 2D Sonic and the DS era. Given the enthusiasm around the Advance games, they’d certainly be fun to (re)visit in 2022. Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2 officially unveiled". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on August 28, 2016 . Retrieved December 19, 2011. Sonic Jam Release Information for Game.com". GameFAQs. Archived from the original on January 21, 2011 . Retrieved December 2, 2010.Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Release Information for Master System". GameFAQs. Archived from the original on April 17, 2012 . Retrieved November 20, 2010. In Japan only, the Game Boy Advance is tied with the Nintendo GameCube for the first Nintendo system to have a Sonic game released for it ( Sonic Advance and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, respectively), with both games being released on 20 December 2001.