$29.99Sonic Origins
Four classic Sonic platformers plus twelve Game Gear titles in one colorful bundle. You run, spin and chase Chaos Emeralds through remastered zones in widescreen, then poke around Game Gear curios and museum extras. A friendly way to replay the 16-bit years or meet them for the first time.
Is Sonic Origins worth it?
Sonic Origins is worth it if…
- you like fast 2D platforming with rings, springs and secret paths
- you want several retro Sonic games in one tidy package
- you like replaying zones for Emeralds and better runs
- you enjoy pixel art, bright colors and a strong soundtrack
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Four remastered 16-bit platformers
You get Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD, rebuilt in high definition with new opening and ending animations for each title.
You spin dash through zones, grab rings, hunt Chaos Emeralds in special stages and outrun Dr. Robotnik's machines. Classic mode keeps the original resolution and limited lives, while Anniversary Mode gives you revamped widescreen and unlimited lives. It is fast, bright and easy to pick up in short sessions.
Twelve Game Gear games on the side
The Plus bundle adds twelve Game Gear titles, from Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Chaos to Sonic Drift 2, Tails Adventure and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine.
These are smaller, older and stranger than the main four, with tiny sprites and short levels made for a handheld. You can sample a maze puzzler one minute and a racing spin-off the next. Think of them as a shelf of pocket-sized curios next to the main collection, best enjoyed in short bursts.
What else is in the bundle?
Can you play as someone other than Sonic?
Yes. You can play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Amy Rose in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles and Sonic CD. Amy is playable in those four for the first time here, and Knuckles can also take on Sonic CD in the Plus version.
What is the difference between Classic and Anniversary Mode?
Anniversary Mode uses revamped widescreen HD and gives you unlimited lives, so you can keep practicing tricky zones and bosses without starting over.
What are coins for?
Coins replace the old life system in Anniversary Mode. You spend them to retry special stages for Chaos Emeralds, and you can also use them to unlock extras in the museum.
What can you do besides the main stories?
You can take on Extreme Missions with new rules for familiar stages, race bosses in Boss Rush, flip levels in Mirror Mode, or chase fast times in Time Attack. Story Mode strings the games together back to back in story order.
What is in the museum?
A music player, animated shorts, production art, videos and behind-the-scenes content, plus extra tracks from other Sonic titles through the Classic Music Pack. More stages, challenges and borders unlock as you play.
