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Knuckles’ chaotix 1995, Sega

Yes, it’s technically the same game, but the traces of what Sonic Crackers was have been almost completely eradicated. What we ended up with was a serviceable platform game, without much in the way of challenge or memorable stage design.

sonic heroes 2003, Sonic Team

in this one, you control a trio instead of a pair and it is 3D instead of 2D. although they’re not linked physically, your characters maintain tight formations and will often pick their partners up and throw one another around a bit.

sonic advance 3 2004, DIMPS

Your tag team partner has a diminished role in this handheld Sonic outing, providing only a unique power at the touch of a button.

There are five on offer but they’re designed to be interchangeable, and are therefore inessential.