Play Sonic Online

Play Sonic Online for Free

Two websites where you can play many Sonic games for free are:

• Arcade Games
• Dan-dare

Unfortunately, most online Sonic games are unlicensed, meaning they use copyrighted material without the permission of the original creators of the game.

Sonic Games

Some of the Sonic games you can play online include:

• Ultimate Flash Sonic Game - This is a fast-paced Sonic game where you can choose to play as Sonic, Tails, Cream or Knuckles. To play the game on your computer you will need to use the left and right arrow keys.

• Sonic Angel Island - Sonic the Hedgehog goes on an adventurous trip to Angel Island. You need to guide him through all the levels, keeping him from danger. Destroy his enemies by jumping on them to get points. Use the arrow keys to move and hit both the left and right keys together with the down arrow to roll.

• Sonic the Hedgehog - This is the most well known Sonic game, giving you the option to become any of Sonic's many friends. Use the left and right arrow keys to move. By pressing the space bar, you can make Sonic jump. To spindash, press and hold the down arrow key while pressing the space bar.

• Sonic Trip - Avoid enemies and get coins in this quick-moving game.

• Sonic Heroes - You will stack six different blocks and use power blocks. To make the blocks drop faster, use the down arrow key.

Having a controller helps with your speed.

Characters in Sonic

• Miles "Tails" Prower, which is a spin off on "miles per hour", is a yellow friend of Sonic's. Tails flies quickly by spinning his tails like the rotor of a helicopter. Tails may appear meek and timid at times, but when it comes to helping Sonic he becomes brave and his self-esteem is boosted.
• Metal Sonic is a horrible enemy.
• Knuckles is an ally and a rival of Sonic. He can match Sonic's speed.
• Amy Rose is a pink female hedgehog. Sonic tires of her wanting to marry him, but nevertheless, if she is in danger, he is there to help her.
• Blaze the Cat and Sonic are good friends.
• Doctor Eggman is a scientist who uses his machines and robots in attempts to conquer the world. He is Sonic's enemy most of the time unless he and Sonic feel it is in everyone's best interest for them to join together to save the world.
• Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic often fight for different reasons, and yet, for the most part, are allies.
• Silver the Hedgehog at first thought Sonic was his adversary, but now he has learned more about Sonic's personality and morals, and the two are friends.
• Jet the Hawk is one of Sonic's many rivals.

Purchasing Sonic Games

In addition to being able to play Sonic online, Sonic games can be purchased and played on Wii or PlayStation 2. One of the newest games features the debut of Mario and Sonic together as they compete at the Olympics - Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games can be played on a Wii or Nintendo DS system.

Disadvantages to Sonic Online

Some of the disadvantages to playing Sonic on your computer as opposed to playing the games on a Wii or Nintendo console include:

• The free games don't have all the playing features.
• The sound is not as clear.
• The graphics are not as vivid.
• Using the arrow and space bar on your computer keyboard can slow down your pace. Getting a computer game controller will improve your speed.
• The games may take some time to download.