Sonic Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan by Sega, marking the first Sonic the Hedgehog game on the handheld platform.
Sega released Sonic Advance in North America, bringing the popular Sonic the Hedgehog platformer to the Game Boy Advance in the region.
Sonic Advance was launched in European markets, expanding the availability of the title to a broader audience.
Sonic the Hedgehog begins his journey to stop Dr. Robotnik and reclaim the stolen Chaos Emeralds scattered across various zones.
Amy Rose joins Sonic, contributing her hammer skills to the fight against Robotnik's forces.
Tails appears to help Sonic and provides aerial support throughout the adventure.
Knuckles plays a crucial role by protecting the Master Emerald while assisting his friends against Robotnik's robots.
Sonic and friends collect Chaos Emeralds by defeating Robotnik's robot bosses in different zones.
Sonic confronts Dr. Robotnik inside his mechanized fortress powered by Chaos Emeralds.
After Robotnik's defeat, the stolen emeralds are returned, and peace is restored to the zones.