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Platform
Game Boy
Genres
Action · Adventure · Platformer
Release date
January 1, 1998

Summary

Sonic 6 (Unl) is a curious piece of Game Boy history – an unlicensed “pirate” title that never saw an official release. It turns out the game is essentially a graphical overhaul of Sunsoft’s 1993 Speedy Gonzales cartridge, swapping out the cartoon mouse for Sonic the Hedgehog while keeping the underlying code intact. The hack was likely chosen because Speedy’s side‑scrolling platform mechanics line up surprisingly well with the fast‑paced feel of early Sonic games. Every sprite, tile and text reference to Speedy was replaced, giving the familiar levels a completely different visual identity. For collectors and retro enthusiasts, Sonic 6 offers a quirky glimpse into the DIY spirit of the late‑90s handheld scene.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Single