I never played this game, and to be honest I'm pretty impressive with the graphics for a Master System game. I will get it, for sure.

This game looks so lame. I like Sonic games, but this just sucks as far as fun factor goes.

"One of the more lesser known Sonic platformers."
And for good reason.

I played the Game Gear version and thought it was pretty fun, maybe I'll actually get this one.

I think this was my first ever game that I completed. I must have been 5, or maybe 6 years old.

Can't wait for this. The 8-Bit Sonics are great and often overlooked. Sonic Chaos and Triple Trouble are the best of them all.

At least this one is one of the more original SMS/GG Sonic games. Still, it would be great to get some other, decent games on the VC from the SMS/GG more frequently that isn't Sonic

Wow, I've never even heard of this one. Sonic, you still manage to surprise me...even in a good way, this time.

Hmm...
This looks better than the other SMS/GG Sonic games, but I don't know if it's worth the 500 points.

Oh My God not another Game Gear game that i still have.It was not the best Sonic Game Gear Game but it was not the worst either that'd have to belong to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Game Gear. So if i had to pick a game for anyone i'd go with this one.

It's a safe bet in my opinion to say that after Chaos, we'll probably get it's sequel, Sonic Triple Trouble. Then Sonic Blast (Not the 3d one on MD or Genesis, this is much more obscure). I'm pretty sure Sega will put most of their old Sonic games on here that are on systems currently compatible with, so afterwards, we'd likely get Sonic Drift/2 and the Tails spin-off's. Then of course, there's the game mentioned below that's so bad i won't even say it's name.

@Wolflink22
You obviously haven't heard of this have you? Believe me, Sonic 2 is nowhere near the badness of it

Folks, this ll be the SMS version for sure, not the GG version.

Anyhoo, unless we see the GG only titles or spin offs like Mean Bean and Spinball, this could be the last SMS Sonic...

I'm stayin' away from this. I heard this game was terrible.

@Mr. Cheez

Actually, this one was pretty good. It's not as good as Triple Trouble, but still it's a good play, and a lot of fun. I played the Game Gear version and like it a lot, the only problem I had was with the small screen, which this version won't have.

@Angelic Lapras King
Sega will try and make as much money as they can on the old sonic games. They are a company after all and need money to finance their new projects. It's a more ideal way to get even more money off them than before without having to remake them for DS or something and end up losing money over a remake no one wants. They couldn't pull it off like Square-Enix has. Because of that, I'd expect the GG only titles and spin-offs at some point. Maybe then, they'll try and push to get the Saturn on the service.

This looks at least decent, guys. Stop saying all these bad things about, cause it may turn out good.

It's worth the 500 points but not getting it since it's on mega collection plus

Worth the 500 points.
Played this one in the old days.
Good MS/GG Sonic game.

Heh, heh heh, gigalopolis, pfffft HA HA HA HAAA!

the game gear version was fun back in the day..I don't know how the Master System version fairs though ..this was my favorite of the Game Gear sonics I must say..sooo..shrugs XD

Wow is this game so bad?

@MrLopez:
Yes, it is pretty terrible.

Ya, never mid, I'm not going near this.

What I like about this game and Sonic Triple Trouble is that unlike the first two SMS Sonics, it's more like the Genesis games.

I've seen fan games of Sonic that look better (or funner) then this

2 out of 5 stars? I didn't think it was that bad,

I played this on Sonic Adventure DX, it was fun, so that'd make it my 3rd fave 2D Sonic, after Sonic 2 (Gen), and Sonic 1 (SMS)

so I read your review thoroughly, and the only reason you give this a 2/5 is a lack of challenge? I guess you'd be extremely harsh to any game with a save feature then? You didn't even mention the music. I'm definitely no hardcore fan of sonic, but I do realize this is a better game than its awful prequel. This is worth playing Especially for newer gamers who can't get into older games because of their difficulty.

This is one of the Sonic MS/GG games that I enjoyed. Here's hoping we'll see more.

Another Sonic game...yay.

@ Terranigma :

Sega tried walking down the "remake" route. Does anyone remember Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis for the GBA? Blech. Why would you want/need to remake a platformer anyway? Update it with a twist (New Super Mario Brothers being a good example), but don't just rehash it.

"Remakes" of platformers are beyond pointless, whereas RPG always have room for improvement, and remakes can sometimes be deemed as necessary (bad translations, crappy graphics, et cetera).

Anyway, I have this for the GG... pretty mediocre, but worth a look for hardcore Sonic fans.. on Sonic Mega Collection Plus, that is.

Ouch, harsh score(review was fine)! I'm still getting it, though.

I think it's unfair that this game gets a much worse review & score then Sonic 2 8-bit Sega Master System version... (Wich is a much worse game, in my opinion, and isn't anywhere neer as good as 16-bit Sonic 2 for Genesis/Megadrive.)

While I admit the game is a li'l on the easy side (perhaps to easy for some people) compared to most Sonic titles, it isn't a bad game, and it's far from being the worst 2D Sonic game. I found it enjoyable personally, and the graphics & sounds are pretty good for an 8-bit Sonic game. It has unique zones that arn't the cliche "fire & ice worlds" you find it most games out there, including a completelly mechanized version of the classic Greenhill Zone. (My favorite level in the game.) It also has unique items like the spring shoes to bounce to higher places, wich help it stand out a li'l bit. Boss battles are alot less frustrating then previous 8-bit Sonic titles now that you can finally obtain rings in the boss stages. That alone is an improvement.

I don't think it's true that this game has no challenge whatsoever. I've died a few times in later levels. Not to mention, beating the bonus stages and getting the chaos emeralds as Sonic can be a challenge in it's own right. (You might hafta play through the game a few times to get them all.) Being an old Sonic game though, don't expect to get an epic ending for getting them all though.
Tails' flying ability being introduced in this game, offered some better exploration to, and helped make playing as Tails a li'l more different then Sonic.

It's not the most impressive Sonic game, but I say this game isn't bad. Those frustrated with Sonic 2 SMS's rediculouslly higher difficulty might prefer this game. Old-school Sonic fans might also appreciate the old-school quality of the game.

Beau Skunk for Critic!

Yeah the review does seem kinda harsh, given the score of Sonic 2 SMS in comparison. It's certainly not the best Sonic game but it's very fun and admirable in its own way. Each to their own I guess

Sonic's Best Games came on the Sega Genesis plain and simple.But if you like Sonic enough on the SMS Sonic Chaos is the better choice of the 3 Sonic SMS games on the VC right now.

I got it on the SMS, so I won't be getting it here, but even back then when I was younger and a complete Sonic nut (still am a bitthese days), I found it too easy.

It's much better than the first two SMS games, and it seems more like the Genesis games.

Also, you can't just give something a 2/5 just because it's easy.

Don't buy this game, if you do you'll just be throwing your money down the drain. This game is terrible. 1/5 stars.

I disagree: if you want to throw your money down the drain, throw your money down the drain. On the other hand, if you're after some underground platforming excellence...download Dynamite Headdy.

Sonic Chaos falls somewhere in between. At 500 points and just 19 Blocks of memory, I recommend it.

Downloaded it the other day, and I must say I enjoy this title. ^_

It's worth the 500 points I spent on it. It's really short and easy, but it's still fun.

Ah the fun I had playing this on the Game Gear. I just got it, and it's so nostalgic. It works for an 8-bit Sonic. I also downloaded Sonic 1 for the Genesis.

Although it ain't as great as thr 1st two Master System games it's great to play despite the difficulty.

Worth the 500 points, I'd say more then the NES games .

This is why I'm glad they threw in SMS games. I had the Game Gear, so this is like playing them again.

I had never played a Sega Master System game before downloading this one on Virtual Console -- heck I'd never even seen an SMS in person. I think the only Game Gear games I ever played were Sonic the Hedgehog and Columns, so this was an entirely new experience for me.

That said, I agree with the review on most points. The graphics are good for an 8-bit era game; the stages are short; and this is a very, very easy title. Another problem: the music and sound effects are TERRIBLE. 5 out of 10

A fun but short game.7/10