Sonic Rush

About

Sonic Rush is a high-speed platformer for the Nintendo DS that lets you play as Sonic or the dimension-hopping Blaze the Cat. Chase stolen Sol Emeralds across levels that stretch across both screens, letting you perform acrobatics that defy the handheld’s usual constraints. Combat and exploration lean into the DS’s buttons and stylus, with some levels requiring precise taps or tilts. A co-op mode lets you team up locally, splitting tasks or combining moves. The game’s 2005 release brought a fresh take on the Sonic formula with its blend of side-scrolling action and 3D environments. The game’s standout is its clever use of the DS hardware, making screen-spanning leaps feel satisfyingly dynamic. While the story leans into familiar Sonic villainy, Blaze’s determined, solitary quest adds a new layer to the series’ usual antics. Players often note the co-op mode’s charm and the way levels balance challenge with creative design. Though it lacks the same cultural grip as earlier Sonic entries, it remains a solid entry for fans looking to see the franchise experiment with form.

Storyline

At the beginning of the story, Blaze the Cat, an antisocial princess from an alternate dimension, appears on Sonic's world. Her world had the seven Sol Emeralds—gems similar to the Chaos Emeralds—which it relies on for survival. However, they were stolen by Dr. Eggman and as Blaze was chasing him, a light brought her to this world. Blaze then makes it her goal to personally retrieve the Emeralds from Eggman. Upon finding Eggman, the doctor flaunts a Sol Emerald, stating that he needs them to access ultimate power. Enraged, Blaze defeats Eggman and regains the Emerald. Though Eggman escapes, Blaze is determined to get the rest. Confused and alone, Blaze ponders how she will get the Sol Emeralds back, and how to return home. She soon spots Cream the Rabbit and Cheese hiding in the bushes, and is surprised by Cream's politeness, the young rabbit eager to make friends with Blaze. Brought to Cream's home for a cup of tea, Vanilla and Cream convince Blaze to have the latter be her local guide after hearing her story. However, Blaze dismisses their advice to seek Sonic's aid, believing she can do this alone. Despite having Cream tag along, Blaze remains mostly indifferent to the young rabbit's efforts to be her friend. Elsewhere, Sonic encounters Eggman during a run, who boasts about how he will soon have ultimate power. Upon defeating Eggman, Sonic finds a Sol Emerald that Eggman dropped, at which point Blaze appears and reclaims it, thanking Sonic for defeating Eggman before leaving. Confused, Sonic teams up with Tails to figure out what is going on while collecting the Chaos Emeralds.