Play Sonic Rush on Nintendo DS! Race at blazing speeds as Sonic & Blaze the Cat in this action-packed platformer. Experience thrilling dual-screen gameplay and multiplayer fun. Classic Sonic adventure!
Sonic Rush is a high-octane platformer developed for the Nintendo DS, featuring Sonic the Hedgehog and newcomer Blaze the Cat in a dimension-hopping adventure. This multilingual release supports English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Players race through gravity-defying levels across two interconnected screens, using speed boosts and tricks to thwart Dr. Eggman's latest scheme while collecting Chaos Emeralds. The game is celebrated for its blazing-fast gameplay and innovative dual-screen design.
• Dual-Character Campaigns: Play as both Sonic and Blaze, each with unique abilities, storylines, and seven vibrant zones to conquer
• Boost Gauge System: Build momentum by performing mid-air tricks to unleash devastating speed bursts
• Touch Screen Special Stages: Use stylus controls in 3D half-pipe challenges to collect Chaos Emeralds
• Tension Mode: Triggered during boss fights, this mechanic splits action across both DS screens for intense showdowns
• Local Wireless Multiplayer: Race head-to-head against friends in split-screen competition
• Dynamic Soundtrack: Features energetic, genre-blending music by Hideki Naganuma (Jet Set Radio)
As an NDS platformer/action game, Sonic Rush uses both screens for gameplay. Here's how to control the action:
How do I fill my boost gauge quickly?
Perform consecutive tricks during jumps by pressing Q/E keys and defeat enemies. Landing tricks without interruption grants massive gauge bonuses.
Can I play the entire game as Blaze?
Yes! After completing Sonic's first zone, Blaze's campaign unlocks. Her unique hover ability and burning attacks offer different gameplay challenges.
What are Special Stages, and how do I access them?
Special Stages are 3D half-pipe challenges where you collect Chaos Emeralds. Enter them by finding hidden Giant Rings in levels, then use touch/mouse controls to steer.
Do Sonic and Blaze share the same levels?
Zones are visually similar, but each character faces