Summary[Xbox Live Arcade] Sonic and Tails are back for another adventure in Sonic The Hedgehog 3 as they again battle the evil Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik), who is desperately trying to collect all the Chaos Emeralds in order to rebuild his Death Egg. Our heroes must find the Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Eggman does, but winning the race won't be easy. A... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Developer:Backbone Entertainment
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Released On:
Jun 10, 2009
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
67% Positive
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33% Mixed
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90
Fantastic stuff. [Issue#48, p.99]
80
For 400 Microsoft points, Sonic 3 is not just a pleasant trip down memory lane, but a welcome return to a series that has gone awry.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.7
85% Positive
183 Ratings
183 Ratings
10% Mixed
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
5% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
Jul 3, 2026
10
Once again another classic Sonic game and this is probably the best classic Sonic Game
Jan 19, 2026
10
un gran juego me encanta un juego que recomiendo muchas zonas god como ice cap noche carnaval
80
Not quite a stone-cold classic, but close enough to make the low asking price a no-brainer.
80
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is a fantastic game, but you can find it elsewhere for cheaper. This package adds a few things you can't find in most other Sonic re-releases, such as online play and leaderboards, but those really don't add much.
70
If all you want is Knuckles' debut, this is a fine $5 deal. [Oct 2009, p.77]
70
Sonic 3 is a fast and entertaining platformer, although it may be worth considering buying it inside of one of Sega's larger collections.
Jan 4, 2026
10
In real, Sonic 3 is one of the BEST Sonic game ever. It’s really smooth and impressive in originality and story. The story is good, is good to see Knuckles for the first time. The game itself is pretty cool. I don’t owe Xbox 360 version but I played the game. Because this version is from Sega Vintage Collection, that is just a official Sega emulator, it’s considered the original version.
Feb 10, 2026
7
Also a really good sonic game, with great levels, music, and final boss level.
Aug 16, 2025
7
Pretty fun game and our introduction to Knuckles.............................
May 28, 2026
4
A massive disappointment, the levels and bosses are too long, and only the first 2 to 3 zones are actually fun, after that it’s a chore to play through.
