Sonic Rush

Nintendo DS

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These are the emulator defaults. You can remap them from the emulator menu.

PC Keyboard

Game Button

↑

↓

DOWN

←

LEFT

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RIGHT

Enter

START

Shift

SELECT

Game-specific controls

No verified game-specific inputs or combos are available for this version yet.

The game is built around 2D side-scrolling stages where players run, jump, stomp enemies, and maintain momentum through loops, ramps, and vertical paths. Sonic and Blaze have distinct abilities: Sonic uses an air dash, while Blaze attacks with a fiery spin. Collecting rings protects the player, and building the Tension Gauge allows use of the Boost move to break through enemies and terrain at high speed. Each zone usually includes two acts and a boss fight, with special stages used to collect Chaos Emeralds or Sol Emeralds and unlock the final story content.

Sonic

The blue hedgehog hero whose speed and confidence drive the main adventure.

Blaze the Cat

A princess from another dimension who guards the Sol Emeralds and fights alongside Sonic.

Tails

Sonic's trusted friend who supports the heroes during the story.

Cream the Rabbit

A gentle character who helps connect Blaze to Sonic's world.

Dr. Eggman

Sonic's longtime enemy, once again seeking powerful gems for his schemes.

Eggman Nega

A villain from Blaze's dimension who joins forces with Dr. Eggman.

Learn when to save your Boost instead of using it immediately; it is strongest on long straight sections with enemies or when blasting through dangerous terrain quickly. Boss fights reward pattern recognition more than reckless speed. In special stages, small early corrections are safer than sharp late turns. For better stage ranks, balance clear time with ring collection and avoid unnecessary hits or falls.

Collect all Chaos Emeralds and clear Sonic's story, then collect all Sol Emeralds and clear Blaze's story

Unlock the final story and final boss battle.

Earn strong rankings in stages and continue progressing through the game

Gradually unlock additional Time Attack ghost data and related content.

Tips and tricks

Boost works best on open stretches; avoid wasting it in trap-heavy sections.
Blaze's jump timing feels different from Sonic's, so practice her movement separately.
In special stages, reading the route ahead matters more than reacting at the last second.

Sonic Rush

Nintendo DS

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What are the facts about Sonic Rush?

Sonic Rush is an action platformer developed by Dimps and published by Sega for Nintendo DS. The game teams Sonic with newcomer Blaze the Cat against Dr. Eggman and Eggman Nega, focusing on fast side-scrolling stages, trick-based movement, and dynamic dual-screen presentation. Thanks to its strong sense of speed, stylish music, and polished level design, it is often regarded as one of the better Sonic entries on DS.

Game Details

Platform: Nintendo DS
Release Year: 2005
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Dimps
Plays: 1,358

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Before you play Sonic Rush (DS) online

Keep both DS screens in view

Sonic Rush extends its side-scrolling play area across the DS screens and features Sonic and Blaze. Leave space for both displays when arranging the browser player; hiding one can make the route ahead harder to follow.

Check the layout before a fast section

Find movement and the action buttons in the player mapping, then test a short section before building speed. Rotate a phone if the controls obscure the play area. Sonic Advance is a separate GBA game if you prefer a single-screen adventure.