Sonic Battle (U)(Rising Sun)

Sonic Battle overview and version notes

Sonic Battle is an arena fighting game that landed on the Game Boy Advance back in 2003. Developed by Sega, this fast-paced brawler shook up expectations by dropping Sonic and friends into isometric combat arenas, blending tag-team fighting with light RPG progression. I've played loads of GBA fighters, but this one's unique in how it translates Sonic's speed into its own chaotic combat language. Sonic Battle includes Rising Sun, which helps separate this page from nearby ports, regional releases, and similarly named entries.

• Sonic Battle platform notes
  Sonic Battle includes Rising Sun, which helps separate this page from nearby ports, regional releases, and similarly named entries. The listed tags point to Action, Adventure, Fighting, giving the page a clearer fighting play style search intent. Emulator core: gba.
• Signature Moves and Combat Arenas
  Each character retains iconic moves like Sonic's Homing Attack or Knuckles' punches, now implemented as special attacks usable within fully traversable 2D and 2.5D spaces. Moving off-screen can actually reposition you unexpectedly.
• Emerald Town's Story Progression
  The main narrative unfolds by controlling five different characters, with Sonic as your avatar, to unlock Rouge, Shadow, and finally unlock Emerl. Character relationships and the story of Gerald Robotnik told here directly complement the Sonic timeline.
• Character Training and Deck Building
  Battling isn't just about brawling. Gaining levels allows your character, especially Emerl, to acquire new moves called Skill Parts within four deck categories, which you can customize in different fighting styles.