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SEGA's behind-the-back edition of their infamous running franchise showcasing iconic characters and Temple Run mechanics

SEGA's behind-the-back edition of their infamous running franchise showcasing iconic characters and Temple Run mechanics

Vote: (96 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: SEGA

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(96 votes)

Free

Developer

SEGA

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • Crisp controls
  • Beautiful graphics and sounds

Cons

  • Some features cost additional money
  • Repetitive gameplay

Sonic Dash is an endless runner game that puts you in control of the iconic racing hedgehog.

Even though Sonic Dash was originally developed for mobile devices, it has recently been ported over to Windows. This endless runner game is one of the best additions to the genre, and it is going to be a must-have download if you are a fan of the Sonic universe. While this game doesn’t have any groundbreaking features, the beautiful scenery and fast-paced stages make it one of the most addictive endless runners around.

Getting used to the controls in Sonic Dash should only take you a few minutes, and the goal of this game is very straightforward. In each course, you are going to run into a wide variety of obstacles ranging from spikes in the ground to moving enemies. To bypass those obstacles, you must change lanes, jump, or perform a dash. Each area primarily has three lanes that you can move between, but the width of the course does change in a few places throughout the game.

As you make your way through the various environments, you must collect as many coins as possible if you want to stay alive. The coins that you collect in your journeys can be used to purchase many different cosmetic and mechanical upgrades. If you fall off the map, then you will need to use some of your coins to revive yourself. When you run out of coins, the game is over and you must restart the course.

Even though Sonic Dash is going to be monotonous at certain points, there are a few unique features that help this game stand out from the competition. In addition to playing as Sonic, you can also upgrade to Knuckles, Amy, and other characters in the Sonic universe. Those characters can either be unlocked through gameplay or purchased directly in the app store. There are also many different upgrades to choose from that add some new tactics to the game. You can unlock or purchase everything from coin magnets to improved dash speeds.

Sonic Dash is one of the most eye-catching and addictive endless runners on the market, but the freemium purchases are going to turn some players off. You can collect coins in the game and will occasionally be gifted coins when you complete certain missions, but the average gamer will need to spend a little extra money if they plan on playing for more than a few hours.

Pros

  • Crisp controls
  • Beautiful graphics and sounds

Cons

  • Some features cost additional money
  • Repetitive gameplay