Product Overview
- Product Name: Sonic Rush
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras: Also included; Nintendo Power Subscription Form, Nintendo DS Health & Safety Precautions Booklet
Game Description
Hold on tight, because Sonic is about to break the speed limit on BOTH screens! In Sonic Rush, Sega's legendary blue hedgehog races into an explosive new adventure when a mysterious visitor named Blaze the Cat arrives from another dimension. With Dr. Eggman and his sinister counterpart Eggman Nega threatening the balance between two worlds, Sonic and Blaze must recover powerful emeralds before their universes collide. This high-speed 2D action platformer for Nintendo DS combines the lightning-fast excitement of classic Sonic games with dazzling 3D characters, spectacular boss battles, and a fresh storyline starring two heroes with very different abilities.
Run faster, jump higher, and turn every stage into a spectacular stunt show! The innovative dual-screen level design sends Sonic and Blaze rocketing between the Nintendo DS displays as they race through enormous loops, towering ramps, steep drops, and gravity-defying obstacles. Perform midair tricks to build your Tension Gauge, then unleash the Sonic Boost or Blaze's Fire Boost to smash through enemies and accelerate across the landscape. Race through colorful environments such as Leaf Storm, Water Palace, and Night Carnival, collecting rings and discovering alternate routes along the way. With responsive controls and exhilarating momentum-based gameplay, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers an unforgettable burst of old-school Sonic action.
Two heroes mean twice the adventure! Play through separate Sonic and Blaze storylines, each featuring different stage progression, unique abilities, and encounters that gradually reveal the connection between their worlds. Challenge enormous 3D bosses, hunt down Chaos Emeralds in Sonic's stylus-controlled Special Stages, and revisit completed levels to improve your performance in Time Attack. Blaze brings her own fiery techniques and acrobatic movement, making her adventure feel distinct from Sonic's trademark speed. There's even a two-player Battle Mode where nearby friends can race against each other through local wireless communication, including Single-Card Download Play. For longtime Sonic fans and Nintendo DS collectors, Sonic Rush delivers an energetic combination of classic platforming, inventive handheld features, and tremendous replay value.
Gameplay Features
- Race as Sonic the Hedgehog and Blaze the Cat through two interconnected adventures with distinct abilities.
- Blast through dual-screen stages featuring giant loops, towering jumps, steep drops, and alternate paths.
- Perform aerial tricks to charge the Tension Gauge, then unleash powerful Boost attacks at incredible speeds.
- Battle Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega in dramatic 3D boss encounters across seven action-packed zones.
- Collect Chaos Emeralds in touchscreen Special Stages and replay levels to improve your Time Attack records.
- Challenge a friend in two-player local wireless races, including Single-Card Download Play with one game.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Sonic Rush launched in North America on November 15, 2005, marking Sonic the Hedgehog's first original adventure on Nintendo DS. Developed through a collaboration between Sonic Team and Dimps, the game introduced Blaze the Cat, who would become a recurring character in the Sonic franchise, while pioneering the high-speed Boost gameplay that later influenced major Sonic releases. Its distinctive soundtrack was composed primarily by Hideki Naganuma, celebrated for his work on Jet Set Radio, giving the game an energetic blend of electronic beats, funk-inspired rhythms, and unmistakable arcade attitude.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Platformer
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Sega
- Developer: Sonic Team, Dimps
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 010086670011
- SKU: 4144
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
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