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Detailed Reviews

  1. 8
    Some subtle changes in style, but Sonic hasn't been messed up yet. By BigCj34, updated 07/10/2007
  2. 9
    What can I say about my favorite Sonic game of all time? (part 1) By CaliGamer25850, updated 06/10/2014
  3. 10
    It's better. It's perfect. Why the good attitude? Come and see why! By Chunkey Simmons, updated 08/01/2008
  4. 5
    Sonic 3 and Knuckles - just too sloppy of a sequel to be ignored By DullahansXMark, updated 10/21/2014
  5. 7
    Yo, Sega! How about actually FINISHING the games you release? By Emptyeye, updated 01/20/2002
  6. 9
    Three, the perfect number... or almost By Jotun, updated 06/10/2003
  7. 9
    Another big thick slice of Sonic the Hedgehog goodness ... By Mister Sinister, updated 08/21/2007
  8. 9
    This is surprisingly the longest of the first three Sonic games. By nastynate3118, updated 12/05/2012
  9. 5
    This is where the Sonic series took a wrong turn. By Psycho Penguin, updated 01/03/2002
  10. 10
    And so, the first half to the greatest Sonic storyline of ALL TIME. By reddragonflame, updated 08/22/2004
  11. 8
    Best graphics so far, more powers, and a faster game, but is it the best Sonic? By Retro, updated 05/20/2002
  12. 8
    Three is not quite the magic number. By Ryan Harrison, updated 01/23/2014
  13. 9
    The pinnacle of hedgehog evolution By Samurai Tigger, updated 01/10/2005
  14. 5
    Half a game deserves half a score By SethBlizzard, updated 01/14/2013
  15. 10
    In an interstellar burst, Sonic's back to save the universe By Team_Opeth, updated 04/02/2007
  16. 10
    The Quintessential Sonic the Hedgehog Game... And Along With Knuckles, The Best! By Truck_1_0_1_, updated 08/03/2009

Full Reviews

  1. 9
    A Gem That's Worth Finding By aoefreak9229, updated 01/07/2013
  2. 8
    Deadlines keep it from being better, but nonetheless still a great game. By Azuro, updated 02/21/2006
  3. 7
    Better than the first? Maybe. Better than the second? HECK, NO!!!! By Computerbug8, updated 08/29/2005
  4. 7
    Oh no, I've got to keep on moving... By discoinferno84, updated 09/06/2005
  5. 6
    S3: The Beginning of the End? By FrenZy, updated 11/03/2001
  6. 9
    Another great title from Sonic Team By GavLuvsGA, updated 07/20/2005
  7. 9
    A little bit of a downgrade from Sonic's last adventure but still great. By Iinky winky, updated 02/27/2006
  8. 8
    Second Best Sonic By Lord-Spencer, updated 02/15/2018
  9. 7
    Lose all our rings, did we, Sonic? By LordAtomic, updated 10/06/2002
  10. 10
    8 years old, and still the best Sonic game ever! By nintendomasta2002, updated 08/11/2002
  11. 10
    The greatest Sonic game ever made when combined with Sonic and Knuckles! By peach freak, updated 12/05/2003
  12. 10
    Truly a masterpiece to remember By Platinum Sonic 10, updated 03/19/2004
  13. 7
    Sonic slows down a bit in the third Genesis installment. By ShadowGuardian9, updated 09/26/2007
  14. 6
    Sonic Can Jump Sharks Too. By so_hai, updated 10/27/2008
  15. 10
    One of the best games EVER By Sonic Sphere, updated 08/22/2002
  16. 9
    Sonic returns again, but leaves any real degree of difficulty behind him By stonedwal, updated 03/12/2001
  17. 3
    There's usually no such thing as a BAD climax, but this is a BAD climax to the Sonic series on Genesis. By Vertabreaker, updated 12/12/2001
  18. 9
    You don't need Sonic & Knuckles to enjoy this game. By Zylo the wolf, updated 04/27/2007

Quick Reviews

  1. 10
    Best 2D Platformer Ever! By BladeBlur, updated 03/15/2003
  2. 4
    Dull By Brak, updated 08/12/2000
  3. 9
    Sonic is back in his third series with the 'Save Game' feature! By CChan, updated 01/22/2000
  4. 10
    Sonic is obviously the best mascot out there. By Da Jerk, updated 03/25/2002
  5. 9
    A great overall game, with few flaws. By DarkerBeing, updated 10/10/2005
  6. 9
    First half of a great saga By DCPS2Tails, updated 10/07/2003
  7. 10
    One of the greatest games for Sega Genesis By EmPlaya34388, updated 10/07/2004
  8. 9
    Grab your rings and emeralds(and friend!).... because this is the best one yet. By firebrigade13, updated 02/27/2006
  9. 10
    One really cool game By gamester199, updated 09/27/2002
  10. 9
    Excellent installment in the main series By irrewonderful, updated 05/03/2013
  11. 10
    A masterpiece, the Crowning achievement of the Hog! By Mage, updated 09/28/2001
  12. 10
    The Blue Blur is Back to kick Eggmans big butt again! By MegaSonic Hedgehog, updated 12/18/2001
  13. 10
    The best 2D Sonic, and one of the greatest retro platformers ever made. By nominturddaddy, updated 04/06/2018
  14. 10
    A very rare game in which Sega should actually be quite proud of. By NTrucks, updated 09/28/2001
  15. 10
    Sonic's Greatest Adventure By nwowwe723, updated 02/11/2013
  16. 6
    Wont the Dr Robitnik ever learn? By roadkill, updated 02/27/2002
  17. 8
    Good, but not as good as I remember... By roadtosalvation, updated 10/18/2011
  18. 7
    It's the "Modest Sonic" By Rooster349, updated 03/26/2003
  19. 6
    Differing from the other Sonic games, this is pretty mediocre By Sonic Zoid 2K2, updated 07/25/2002
  20. 10
    Excellent Game, Cool Classic! By Undrtakr, updated 03/21/2000
  21. 9
    God, I love how Tails never seems to die. By WhiteZer0, updated 03/03/2008
  22. 10
    Sonic 3 is the best of the 2D Sonic games By Writer, updated 10/15/2001

Video Reviews

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Critic Reviews

  1. GameSpot
    GameSpot: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Review: 8 / 10

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