Sonic Advance 3
↗ 7.1%
😊 7.8/10
(GameBoy Advance - US, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Dimps Corporation
Published_By:
Sega
Released On:
01 Jan 2004
On a quest to save the world, Sonic Advance 3 's hero must gather the seven Chaos Emeralds. Dr. Eggman's evil plans have shattered the globe into seven pieces, leaving it up to Sonic to set things right.
The game is a classic Sonic experience with an added twist: it offers local co-op play for a friend and various multiplayer modes, including ring races. Another new feature is the option to choose between two playable characters in story mode, each with their own role.
eBay Product ID:
30582706 (United States)
UPC-A:
785138321585 (United States)
Nintendo Media PN:
AGB-B3SE-USA (United States)
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Multiplayer Game Modes:
Team
Number of Players Supported:
1-4 Players
Miscellaneous Attributes:
Multi-Link Cable
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this action-adventure game, Sonic and Tails must unite to stop Dr. Eggman from dividing the world into seven separate parts. Players control the heroes as they race through these fractured landscapes to collect all seven Chaos Emeralds. Their ultimate goal is to use Chaos Control to reunite the world and defeat Eggman's ultimate fighting robot.
Story
The World's Division
Dr. Eggman has used Chaos Control to break the world into 7 parts. He plans to rain confusion by turning each part into a Dr. Eggman Empire.
Sonic and Tails' Mission
Sonic and Tails, having been separated from their friends, are teaming up to return the world to its original state. To do this, they must find all 7 Chaos Emeralds and use Chaos Control to undo Dr. Eggman's mischief.
The Ultimate Threat
Eggman isn't resting on his laurels. He has used his engineering genius to perfect the ultimate fighting robot. This robot will do all in its power to stand in Sonic's way.
Controls
B Button
Cancel
Control Pad
Select Mode, Menu Items
SELECT
View Chao Map
SELECT Upper Items
Menu controls
SELECT Lower Items
Gameplay controls
R Button
Adjust Color Settings
A Button
Enter Selection
START
Pause
Control Pad ◄ ►
Move left or right
Control Pad ◄ ► hold
Increase speed
Control Pad reverse direction
Brake quickly
Control Pad ▲ ▼
Look up/down
R Button hold
Charge Tag Action
R Button release
Perform Tag Action
Enemies & Characters
Amy Rose
Sonic's self professed girlfriend that he can't seem to escape from. She never leaves home without her trademark Pikopiko Hammer.
How to Play
Getting Started
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Ensure the power is switched OFF before inserting the Game Pak. Never insert or remove a Game Pak when the power is ON.
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Insert the *Sonic Advance™ 3* Game Pak into the Game Boy® Advance slot as described in the instruction booklet.
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Turn the POWER switch ON.
Initial Setup
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Select Language: Use the Control Pad ▲▼ to choose and the A Button to select.
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Enter User Name: Select up to 6 characters using the Control Pad. Press the A Button to enter and the B Button to delete the last character. Use the arrow marks on the right to move the cursor, and select END to finish.
The name you enter will be displayed on record and ranking screens. User Name and language settings can be modified later via OPTIONS at the Title Menu.
Title Menu
From the Title Screen, press START to access the Title Menu. Use the Control Pad ▲▼ to choose from the following options and press the A Button to select.
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MAIN GAME: The main story mode for 1-2 players.
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BATTLE: Multi Player Battle mode for 2-4 players.
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TIME ATTACK: Retry previously opened Zone Acts for the fastest possible time.
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OPTIONS: Change various game settings.
Main Game Modes
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SINGLE PLAYER: Play with a CPU partner.
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MULTI PLAYER: Connect 2 Game Boy® Advance systems for a second player to control the partner character.
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MULTI-PAK MODE (Battle): Team Race. 1 Game Pak required for each player.
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SINGLE-PAK MODE (Battle): Find Chao. 1 Game Pak required.
Exploring the Zone Map
Once characters are selected, you are transported to the Zone 1 Map. The map contains Act Rings and Transporters that lead to Action Stages, gameplay areas, and features.
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Starting Play: Search for and jump through the Act Ring marked “1” to enter Act 1.
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Progression: Clear all 3 Acts (in any order) to challenge the Boss and move to the next Zone.
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Walls: Certain walls look different; use character combinations and techniques to break through them.
Zone Features
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Hidden Chao: Found at various locations in each Zone. Pick them up to transport them to the Chao Playground.
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Omochao: Friendly Omochao are positioned around the course. Press Control Pad ▲ for a gameplay hint.
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Special Keys: Earned by clearing each Act after finding 10 Hidden Chao. Use 1 Special Key to unlock the Special Stage Transporter in the Zone Map. Each key is single-use.
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Mini-Games: Each Zone has 2 mini-games accessed via Transporters in the Zone Map. Stand beneath a transporter to be tracked in. These can only be entered once per game.
Special Stage
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Each Zone has 1 Special Stage accessed via a transporter in the Zone Map.
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You must hold a Special Key to enter. Each Key is used once; earn another to re-enter.
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Use the Control Pad and A Button to fly through a 3D environment.
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Collect the required amount of Rings before reaching the end of the course to obtain one of the 7 Chaos Emeralds.
Boss Area
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Accessible only after clearing all 3 Acts.
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Find the Boss Transporter in the Zone Map and stand beneath it to enter.
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Defeat Dr. Eggman's boss robot to proceed.
Sonic Factory & Chao Playground
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Sonic Factory: Located at the start of each Zone Map. Accessible via a Ring.
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Change player characters (lower level pipe).
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Transport to previously cleared Zones (numbered pipes).
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Check game progress.
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Chao Playground: Accessed via the Sonic Factory (middle left exit).
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View Hidden Chao collected per Zone.
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Check for obtained Chaos Emeralds.
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Press SELECT on the main Chao screen to view the Chao Map for all Zones.
Multi Player Main Game
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Connect up to 2 systems via Game Boy® Advance Game Link® cable.
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2 Game Paks are required for MULTI PLAYER mode. Game data is saved only on Player 1's Game Pak.
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Gameplay: Partner character is chosen and controlled by Player 2.
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Player 1's system controls entry to boss areas, Sonic Factory, and Act Rings.
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Both characters can perform Tag Actions and suffer damage/lose rings if attacked.
Battle Modes
There are two BATTLE modes available for 2 to 4 players. The aim is to race through a MAIN GAME Act and jump through the Goal Medal first. The game ends after 10 minutes if no winner is decided.
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SINGLE-PAK MODE:
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Requires 1 Game Pak (inserted in Player 1's system).
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Player 1 selects BATTLE, then SINGLE-PAK MODE.
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Other systems connect without Game Paks.
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Player 1 confirms character selection and presses START to begin.
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MULTI-PAK MODE:
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Requires 1 Game Pak per player.
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All players select BATTLE, then MULTI-PAK
Items & Weapons
Invincibility
Keeps you safe from traps and enemy attacks for a limited period of time.
Shield
Protects against damage by traps and enemy attack once only.
Ring Magnet
Protects against damage by traps and enemy attack once only and draws Rings towards you.
5 Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by 5.
10 Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by 10.
Random Ring Bonus
Increases your Rings by a random amount.
Maximum Speed
Increases running speed to maximum.
1-Up
Increases remaining lives by 1.
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