So, Sonic Advance 3—it's the one where they finally let you pair up characters, and honestly, that changes everything. You pick two from Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and the rest, then swap between them mid-level to use their abilities. Tails can fly you over gaps, Knuckles punches through walls—you get the idea. Feels way more dynamic than the first two games.

Weirdly, the story ties into Sonic Battle (yeah, the GBA fighting game), and you’ll recognize some of the same sound effects and music tracks. The levels are classic Sonic—speed sections, loops, the occasional "how did I fall into that pit?" moment—but the tag mechanic keeps you experimenting. Some pairs just click better than others, though. Tails and Cream? Surprisingly OP.

If you’ve played the other Advance games, this one’s faster, a bit messier, but way more fun to mess around in. Just don’t expect a deep narrative—it’s still a GBA Sonic game at heart.