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Game Gear version

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File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-06-30 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "August 1993" "News: Sonic Chaos Blasts Game Gear!"
Short article describing Sonic Chaos's appearance at the Summer CES 1993. The writer mentions the game's storyline, which is said to involve Dr. Eggman using a Chaos Emerald to build a nuclear weapon, as well as Tails as a playable character.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-07-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "August 1993" "Sweet Home Chicago: Sega"
Short article mentioning the game at Summer CES 1993.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-0x-xx Mega Force (FR), "Ete 1993" "The Sega Villiage: Sonic Chaos"
Brief coverage from Sonic Chaos's appearance at Summer CES 1993.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "August 1993" "Sonic & Tails GG"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-07-22 Sega Master Force (UK), "September 1993" "News & Previews: Chaotic times ahead for Sonic"
A small news report of Sonic Chaos, highlighting the Rocket Shoes and pogo stick power-ups.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "October/November 1993" "Sneak Peak: Game Gear - Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos"
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg 		1993-xx-xx GamePro (US), "November 1993" "Game Gear ProReview: Sonic Chaos"
GamePro gives the Game Gear version a favorable review.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U
Graphics: 4.5 Sound: 4 Gameplay: 4.5 FunFactor: 5
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-1x-xx Game Players (US), "Vol. 6 No. 11 November 1993" "Sonic Chaos"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "November 1993" "Sonic Chaos"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-1x-xx VideoGames (US), "November 1993" "Video-Game Previews: Sonic Chaos"
Freak 13 IL Sega News.jpg 1993-xx-xx Freak (IL), "11/93"
1993-10-30 Sonic the Comic (UK), "October 30th 1993" "Review Zone"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 85%
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-08-07 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "September 1993" "Beep! Game Gear"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-10-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "November 1993" "Beep! Game Gear"
1993-11-02 Hippon Super (JP), "December 1993" "TV game･broad-way"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 6/10
60
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1993" "BE-Mega dog race"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8/10   5/10   6/10   7/10
65
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1993" "Beep! Game Gear"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-12 Famitsu (JP), "1993-11-26" "Cross review"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8/10   8/10   7/10   5/10
70
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-22 Video Games (DE), "12/93"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 78%
78
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-24 Mega Fun (DE), "12/93" "Test: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 71%
71
[Info]
1994-xx-xx Joker (SI), "December 1993"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "December/January 1993/1994" "Sega Game Feature: Game Gear - Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-02 Sega Power (UK), "January 1994" "Game Gear Review: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 94% Gold
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-10 Sega Magazine (UK), "January 1994" "Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-16 Sega Force Mega (UK), "January 1994" "Review: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-21 Electronic Games (1992-1995) (US), "January 1994"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 89%
89
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-23 Sega Zone (UK), "January 1994"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 93%
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "January 1994" "Review Crew"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 9/10   8/10   8/10   8/10 Gold
83
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-30 Sega Pro (UK), "February 1994" "Game Gear Review: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 72%
72
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Joypad (FR), "Janvier 1994"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 84%   80%
82
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-01-21 Gamers (DE), "Februar/März 1994" "Master System/Game Gear Test: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 4-
27
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-01-26 Power Unlimited (NL), "Jaargang 2, Nummer 2, Februari 1994"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9.3/10
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-04-13 Sega Magazin (DE), "Mai 1994" "Sonic Chaos"
Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-05-16 Sonic Mag: B.D. & Jeux-Video! (FR), "Juin 1994" "Round Test: Sonic Chaos"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 85%
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-06-15 Sega Magazin (DE), "Juli 1994" "Sonic Chaos"
Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx VideoGames (US), "January 1995" "Tips & Tricks: Sonic Chaos"
1994-xx-xx Joypad (HU), "2/1994"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
85%
85
[Info]
1995-xx-xx Tricks (RU), "1/95" Tips with Game Genie
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx 576 KByte (HU), "Március 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-08-08 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "September 1995" "Beep! MegaDrive readers final rating"
It continued up until then in Sega Saturn Magazine.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 7.3202/10
73
[Info]

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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Console Mania (IT), "Ottobre 1993" "Sonic Chaos ovvero Sonic and Tails ovvero Sonic 3"
The 1993-06-30 prototype appears to have been used for review as the game's working title (Sonic 3) is used in conjunction with both regional titles, and screenshots showing the prototype's features are used (early Special Stages and free movement).
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 94%
94
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg 		1993-10-14 Sega Master Force (UK), "November 1993" "Preview: Sonic Chaos"
1993-10-30 Sonic the Comic (UK), "October 30th 1993" "Review Zone"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 85%
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-10-xx Mean Machines Sega (UK), "December 1993" "Master System Review: Sonic Chaos"
Two-page review of the Master System version by Lucy Hickman and Gus Swan. The reviewers criticise the game as too short, having unsubstantial levels with few enemies. Overall the game receives a mediocre score of 71%.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 71%
71
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-1x-xx Consoles + (FR), "Novembre 1993" "Master System Review: Sonic Chaos"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 93% Mega Hit
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx Hobby Consolas (ES), "Noviembre 1993" "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic Chaos"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 88%
88
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-1x-xx Joypad (FR), "Novembre 1993" "Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 75%   65%
-12 ans / +12 ans
70
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg 		1993-1x-xx Todo Sega (ES), "Noviembre 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
94% Recomendado
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-03 Megazone (AU), "November 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 94%
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-03 Sega Magazin (DE), "November/Dezember 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
90% Get It!
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-04 Sega Force (SE), "7/93" As Sonic 3

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92%
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-10 Mega Force (FR), "Novembre 1993" "Zapping: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 70%
70
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-xx Sega Power (UK), "December 1993" "Master System Review: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 93% Gold
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-22 Video Games (DE), "12/93" "ROM Test: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 78%
78
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-24 Mega Fun (DE), "12/93" "Test: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 71%
71
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-11-25 Sega Zone (UK), "December 1993"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 88%
88
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-10 Sega Magazine (UK), "January 1994" "Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-16 Sega Force Mega (UK), "January 1994" "Review: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-12-30 Sega Pro (UK), "February 1994" "Master System Review: Sonic Chaos"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 69%
69
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-01-10 Aktueller Software Markt (DE), "Februar 1994"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/12
67
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-01-21 Gamers (DE), "Februar/März 1994" "Master System/Game Gear Test: Sonic Chaos"
Reviews both versions.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 4-
27
[Info]
1994-xx-xx The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Yearbook (1994) (UK), "" "Sega Reviews"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]

All versions

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Logo-pdf.svg 1993-09-28 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "November 1993" "News: Master Sonic"
Short article about both Master System and Game Gear versions of the game. Rocket shoes and pogo stick power-ups are mentioned.
120x120px 1993-11-27 Sonic the Comic (UK), "November 27th 1993" "Sonic's Triple Whammy"
This is a small clip which mentions the game, both ports.

References


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