Sonic Wings Special

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Released Jul 5, 1996

By: Video System, HAMSTER, Mediaquest, MonkeyPaw Games, Phoenix Games

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Sonic Wings Special is a 1996 vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that combines the features in Sonic Wings, Sonic Wings 2, and Sonic Wings 3. It was ported to arcade as Sonic Wings Limited. The home console version adds new characters and endings, new bosses, updated graphics and unlockable planes. There are also Time Attack and 2-player modes. The game uses a branching stage system, so it is impossible to see all levels in one sitting. There is a total of 14 playable characters and many different endings (some of which are reused from previous games in the series). Overall the game has a comic feel. As of Summer 2012, the Android version of Sonic Wings Special has only 4 playable characters with 4 endings and 9 stages. However, the publisher is planning to add further elements of the original version.

Genres: Shooter
Platforms: Android PlayStation PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable Sega Saturn
Themes: Action
Collections: Aero Fighters
Game modes: Co-operative Single player Split screen
Perspectives: Bird view / Isometric
Keywords: backwards compatibility digital distribution high score playstation network playstation tv support psone classics shared screen shmup shoot 'em up
Languages: English · Interface Japanese · Interface
Age ratings: ACB PG CERO A PEGI 7 USK 12
Multiplayer: Campaign co-op Offline co-op Split screen

Complete release history (14)

Sega Saturn · Jul 5, 1996
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PlayStation · Aug 30, 1996
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PlayStation · Aug 12, 2004
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PlayStation 3 · Aug 30, 2007
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PlayStation Portable · Aug 30, 2007
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PlayStation 3 · Nov 16, 2010
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PlayStation Portable · Nov 16, 2010
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PlayStation 3 · 2011
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PlayStation 3 · 2011
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PlayStation 3 · 2011
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PlayStation Portable · 2011
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PlayStation Portable · 2011
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PlayStation Portable · 2011
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Android · Sep 26, 2013
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