Play 2 in 1 - Sonic Advance & Sonic Battle (E)(Rising Sun) Online

I picked up 2 in 1 - Sonic Advance & Sonic Battle for the Game Boy Advance, a dual cartridge that bundles two distinct Sonic experiences from the early 2000s. Published by THQ, this compilation arrived during a period when handhelds were packed with platformers and experimental spin-offs. It's a straightforward package, no frills, just two games that feel very different from one another.

In Sonic Advance, you control Sonic or his friends, dashing through side-scrolling stages filled with loops, springs, and enemy robots. The goal is to reach the end of each act while collecting rings and hunting for Chaos Emeralds. Signature mechanics include the spin dash for sudden bursts of speed and multi-path level design that encourages replayability. Sonic Battle shifts to an isometric arena fighter where you train a customizable robot named Emerl, teaching it moves by battling other characters. You execute combos, block attacks, and use special techniques in one-on-one fights. The pacing in Advance is fast and demanding, while Battle is more strategic but can feel repetitive. Switching between them offers a satisfying change of pace.