Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic 3D Blast — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Sonic 3D Blast on?
- Sonic 3D Blast was released on Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Sega Saturn.
- When did Sonic 3D Blast release?
- Sonic 3D Blast was first released on November 14, 1996.
About Sonic 3D Blast
Sonic 3D Blast is a 1996 platform video game developed by Traveller's Tales and Sonic Team, and published by Sega for the Genesis, Saturn, and Windows. Part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the game abandons previous Sonic games' side-scrolling style in favor of isometric gameplay, making use of some pre-rendered 3D models converted into sprites. The game features creatures known as Flickies, which first appeared in the 1984 arcade game Flicky. Controlling only Sonic himself, the player's goal is to collect Flickies and carry them to safety, periodically sparring with the series antagonist Dr. Robotnik, who is imprisoning them within robots.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Linux, Wii, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Sega Saturn
- Developer
- Traveller's Tales
- Publisher
- Tec Toy
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Sonic The Hedgehog
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | 1996 | $12 | $40 | $183 | Low |
Also released on: Linux · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Sega Saturn. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $21 | $38 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 3 times a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about 3 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.38 in Oct 2007, $12.45 five years ago, and $12.49 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.15 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $1.50 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $1.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $2.87 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.95 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $5.95 | $13.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.62 | $14.43 |
| Jan 2016 | $5.74 | $17.00 |
| Jan 2017 | $5.50 | $18.50 |
| Jan 2018 | $7.60 | $24 |
| Jan 2019 | $8.49 | $20 |
| Jan 2020 | $8.09 | $17.64 |
| Jan 2021 | $10.84 | $33 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.00 | $34 |
| Jan 2023 | $13.97 | $40 |
| Jan 2024 | $10.50 | $44 |
| Jan 2025 | $9.95 | $46 |
| Jan 2026 | $13.00 | $45 |
| Oct 2026 | $12.49 | $40 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| North America | 7 November 1996 | 010086018448 |
| Europe / PAL | 14 November 1996 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1996
- Authenticity
- Low
A pre-rendered isometric Sonic that closed out the Genesis era, and an easy cart to pick up.
This is the Genesis version of Sonic 3D Blast, known in Europe as Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island. It came out in North America on 7 November 1996 and in Europe on 14 November 1996. You guide Sonic through isometric levels, built from pre-rendered 3D models turned into sprites, to rescue Flickies from Doctor Robotnik. Most of the programming was done by the British studio Traveller's Tales, with the Genesis soundtrack composed mainly by Jun Senoue and Tatsuyuki Maeda. It was the final Sonic game for the Genesis.
GamePro in December 1996 called it the best Genesis game in ages, praising its clever level design and good 3D-rendered graphics, though it found the angled overhead view frustrating early on. Mean Machines Sega reviewed the Mega Drive game in issue 49 and called it the finest 16-bit title in many months.
What the press said at the time
“Cleverly designed levels and good 3D-rendered graphics make Sonic 3D Blast the best Genesis game in ages.”
Also on other platforms
Sega Saturn · Windows
- Sega Saturn. The Saturn version was seen by critics as too similar to the Genesis version.
- Sega Saturn. Before release, Sega announced the Saturn version would add climate effects, an enhanced color palette, a Redbook Audio soundtrack, two 3D bonus rounds and CG movies.
- Windows. A Windows port followed in 1997.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits about at the median. The European cart usually costs more than the US one loose, but about the same complete. The Saturn game is a different version, so check that a listing is the Genesis cartridge.
Sonic 3D Blast screenshots
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