- Sonic Triple Trouble
Infobox VG
title = Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble
developer = Aspect
publisher =Sega
designer =
engine =
released = vgrelease|Japan|JPN|November 11, 1994
vgrelease|Europe|EUR|November, 1994
vgrelease|United States of America|USA|November, 1994
genre =Platform game
modes =Single player
ratings = ESRB: K-A (Kids to Adults)
platforms = Game Gear
media = Cartridge
requirements =
input ="Sonic Triple Trouble" is a
platform game in the "Sonic the Hedgehog" series. It was developed by Aspect and published bySega for theSega Game Gear . Originally released in 1994, the complete title of the game is "Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble". InJapan it is known as "Sonic & Tails 2"."Sonic Triple Trouble" was re-released in 2005 as part of the "
Sonic Gems Collection " for the GameCube andPlayStation 2 . It has also featured as a hidden game inside "" for the GameCube and PC.Storyline
As usual Dr. Robotnik has captured all of the
Chaos Emeralds . Unfortunately for him, an accident in the testing phase of his new ultimate weapon, the Atomic Destroyer, scatters the Emeralds back across the island. While Sonic and Tails are out to retrieve them, they are cut short byKnuckles the Echidna . Robotnik has already reclaimed the yellow Emerald, and he's duped the island guardian into believing Sonic and Tails are out to steal the Emeralds.
Meanwhile, a sneaky treasure hunter named Nack the Weasel (Fang the Sniper in the Japanese version) is taking advantage of the commotion to take the Emeralds. He does not know of the true power of the Emeralds, but he does know the large, pretty gems would fetch a high price on the market. Now it's a mad three-sided race for the Chaos Emeralds.Gameplay
While the first few "Sonic" games for the Game Gear were simply ports of the
Sega Master System versions, and lacked some of the elements found in the Sega Genesis series, this exclusive Game Gear game was a lot larger in size than its predecessors. Gameplay gave an experience very much in keeping with the "Sonic" games of the Genesis.This is the first "Sonic" game in which the player does not lose all of his rings after getting hurt. In this specific case, during any act of Zone 1, 2, or 6, or the first act of any other Zone, each hit will take away 30 rings. In the second act of Zone 3, 4, or 5, 50 rings will be lost.
The choice is given of playing as either Sonic or Tails. Sonic has the ability to do the Strike Dash/Super Peel Out as he does in "Sonic Chaos" that gives him a speed burst and temporary invinciblity. Tails has the ability of flight in this game. The enemies are Dr. Robotnik, a laughing Knuckles and the ambitious treasure-hunter Nack the Weasel, first-introduced in the series, who only appears in the Special Stages to keep aside the Chaos Emeralds.
Zones
There are six stages, each with three Acts. The third Act is merely a short course (with a small cache of Rings to pick up) followed by a boss, one of Robotnik's powerful robot creations. The doctor himself doesn't show up until the final stage. Keeping with tradition, there are 5 unique special stages to access in the game. By collecting 50 rings and breaking open the "Chaos Emerald" item box, a portal appears which leads to the Special Stage.The first, third and fifth stages are giant mazes with a countdown timer. The timer can be boosted with "Stopwatch" item boxes scattered throughout, but it never exceeds one and a half minutes. The second and fourth Special Stages involve flying the Tornado aeroplane to collect rings and avoid bombs. At the end of every Special Stage, Nack shows up and attacks to protect the Chaos Emerald.
Trivia
*In August 1995, a 48-page comic adaptation within the Archie Comics
Sonic the Hedgehog was released.
*Sonic is animated in a more upright position than in "Sonic Chaos".
*The "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog " image of Dr. Robotnik is seen in the front box cover.
*The theme of Sunset Park Act 3 is actually an unused track from "Sonic Chaos" except with a lower pitch.
*In the "special thanks" of the credits, an "H. Kojima" is credited. It is unknown if this refers toHideo Kojima , the famed creator of the "Metal Gear" series.
*"Sonic Triple Trouble" along with 19 otherGame Gear andMaster System games were released on theColeco Sonic .
*Early images of the game showed Nack the Weasel using a gun, but this was removed from the final game.External links
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/portable/gamegear/data/586810.html "Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble" at GameFAQs]
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