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Sonic Advance
A trilogy of 2D platforming video games developed by Dimps and Sonic Team for the Game Boy Advance handheld console.
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The Sonic Advance series brought classic 2D side-scrolling gameplay to Nintendo's handheld system, consisting of Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, and Sonic Advance 3. Published by Sega, these titles allowed players to control characters like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy through various themed zones.
Developed primarily by Dimps alongside Sonic Team, this era marked Sega's transition into a third-party developer following the discontinuation of the Dreamcast. The initial release of Sonic Advance (2002) featured a landmark collaboration with Nintendo, allowing players to link their handhelds to the Nintendo GameCube to transfer virtual pets to the Tiny Chao Garden.
The franchise expanded with Sonic Advance 2 (2003), which introduced Cream the Rabbit and emphasized high-speed, trick-based mechanics. This sequel was supported by the strategy guide Sonic Advance 2 [Prima] (1993) and saw various regional re-releases, including Sonic Advance [Value Pack] (2002). The trilogy concluded with Sonic Advance 3 (2000), which innovated on the formula by introducing a partner system where players paired two characters to gain unique abilities. These titles, alongside early compilations and promotional versions like Sonic Advance (2000) and Sonic Advance 2 (2000), established a critical and commercial high point for the franchise's handheld presence, influencing the physics and art direction of subsequent portable entries.
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