Sonic Chaos

Introduction: Sonic Chaos is an official 1993 8-bit Sonic game released for the Game Gear and Master System. Sonic and Tails pursue Dr. Robotnik across six zones, including Turquoise Hill, Gigalopolis, Sleeping Egg, Mecha Green Hill, Aqua Planet, and Electric Egg.

Gameplay & Mechanics: Sonic and Tails are both playable but have different abilities. Sonic can use the Super Spin Dash, while Tails can fly for a limited period using his twin tails. The game also introduces temporary items such as Rocket Shoes and the Pogo Spring.

Key Features:

• Six zones designed specifically for the 8-bit game rather than copied from a Genesis title.
• Sonic's Super Spin Dash and Tails' temporary flight give the two characters different routes and movement options.
• When playing as Sonic, collecting 100 Rings in an Act immediately sends him to a Special Stage.
• Five Chaos Emeralds are obtained from the five Special Stages; the remaining Emerald is obtained through normal game progression.

The Special Stages are standalone platforming challenges with a one-minute time limit, not Giant Ring or checkpoint-based stages.