Sonic Rivals 3

Sonic Rivals 3 is a 2020 racing video game developed by Backbone Entertainment and supervised by Sega Studio USA. It is the sequel to Sonic Rivals and Sonic Rivals 2. The game was released exclusively for the Nintendo handheld video game console in North America on 13 November 2020 and in Europe and Australia on the following month and like its prequel, the game was not released in Japan.
A large number of Chao have disappeared, leading Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower to immediately adventure out to find them. It turns out that Eggman Nega (once again masquerading as Dr. Eggman) has kidnapped the Chao and hidden them inside a haunted mansion. Upon learning of an interdimensional beast known as the "Ifrit" from Gerald Robotnik's journals, he discovers that it becomes more powerful after consuming Chao and plans to unleash it to destroy the world. However, to open the portal to the Ifrit's world, all seven Chaos Emeralds are required, so Eggman Nega secretly hires Rouge the Bat to collect the Emeralds. The Master Emerald has also gone missing again, and Knuckles the Echidna teams up with Rouge to find it.
Amy and Cream are relaxing at a beach. when they saw a note saying that Eggman Nega had kidnapped Big and Froggy and took him to the Egg Carrier. So they head out to save him.
Meanwhile, Silver the Hedgehog has returned from a now ruined future caused by the Ifrit. In order to make a better future, he collects the remaining Chao and hides them. Vector orders Espio to observe Silver, believing Silver to be the culprit behind the missing Chao. After working with him for some time, Espio discerns Silver is trying to save the world and helps him on his mission.
The real Dr. Eggman sends Metal Sonic to find Shadow to tell him of Nega's plans. Shadow and Metal Sonic then set out to retrieve the Chaos Emeralds before he does, Eggman continuing communication through Metal Sonic.
All of the teams gather at the haunted mansion where the portal to the Ifrit's world is located. Despite Rouge only collecting six of the Emeralds, the portal opens. Nega dispatches his upgraded version of Metal Sonic, Metal Sonic 3.0, to awaken the Ifrit. Despite possessing the minds of Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Rouge (depending on who the player plays as), the Ifrit is defeated by the heroes. Shadow and Metal Sonic destroy the Ifrit and close the portal, but trap themselves, along with Eggman Nega, in the Ifrit's dimension. However, Metal Sonic tears his chassis open, revealing the 7th Chaos Emerald. Shadow uses the Emerald to teleport Metal Sonic and himself back to their dimension, leaving Nega behind.
Sonic and Tails rescue all of the Chao and bring them to a Chao Garden.
Knuckles finds the Master Emerald using the Emerald Detector that he and Rouge stole from Eggman Nega. Rouge steals the Master Emerald and runs away, with Knuckles giving chase.
Silver returns to what he hopes is a happy future while Espio has to answer to an angry Vector, who had spent their client's advanced payment on late rental fees.
== Characters ==
Sonic Rivals 3 has the original five characters from the prequel game and adds five new ones. All characters utillize the Homing Attack and Spin Dash manuevers. Each character can also use a "Signature Move" by collecting Rings, Boosting, or defeating enemies to fill the "Signature Meter" (formerly the Star Power-Up in the first game).
=== Playable characters ===
Character	Description		Sonic the Hedgehog - The world's fastest supersonic hedgehog unrivaled in speed returns. His action and attitude are legendary and he possesses many high-speed offensive and defensive abilities. When Sonic hears that the Chao have gone missing, the race is on to catch up with his old nemesis, Dr. Eggman (Eggman Nega in disguise). With his speed and Tails, the two are a force to be reckoned with.
Sonic's Signature Move is "Sonic Boom". This allows him to break the sound barrier in an instant and take off at high speeds. This move also destroys enemies and damages other opponents.
 	Miles "Tails" Prower - Tails is Sonic's best friend and a master mechanic. This two-tailed fox excels at building things and flying machines. He is Sonic's sidekick; the two of them will do whatever it takes to stop Eggman. Tails has teamed up with Sonic to locate Dr. Eggman (Eggman Nega in disguise) and get to the bottom of the missing Chao. With the combined speed of Sonic and Tails, they are a force to be reckoned with.
Tails' Signature Move is "Tail Copter". He can quickly go through places that others cannot by flying.		
 	Amy Rose - An energic go-getter who always chases Sonic around. She and her partner Cream are part of Team Rose teaming up to save Big the Cat and Froggy who had been kidnapped by Eggman Nega.
Amy's Signature Move is "Piko Party". She does a Hammer Spin Dash with her Piko Piko Hammer leaving a trail of hearts behind.		
 	Cream the Rabbit - A cute little girl rabbit with a chao friend named Cheese. She is a member of Team Rose with Amy going to the Egg Carrier to save Big and Froggy.
Cream's Signature Move is "Chao Bloomer". Cream gets a speedy dash while Cheese leaves a trail of flowers behind them.		
 	Shadow the Hedgehog - Created as the ultimate life form in a lab by Professor Gerald Robotnik, Shadow believes Sonic to be his rival in all aspects of his life. Unlike Sonic, however, Shadow's speed comes from his Hover Shoes, which allow him to glide just above the surface. This time around Shadow answers the call of...Dr. Eggman?!
Shadow's Signature Move is "Chaos Control". This slows down the other player's movement for a few seconds.		
 	Metal Sonic- Sonic's robotic doppelganger, Metal Sonic is sent by Eggman to work with Shadow.
Metal Sonic's Signature Move is "Copycat". This allows him to copy the Signature Move of the other player. In the event that Metal Sonic is playing against Metal Sonic 3.0, or there is no opponent, Metal Sonic's Signature Move defaults to "Sonic Boom".		
 	Knuckles the Echidna - Not quite as fast as Sonic, though what Knuckles lacks in speed he more than makes up for in strength. He often uses his rock-hard knuckles to his advantage to smash up his enemies. As guardian of the Master Emerald, Knuckles is going to have to reluctantly team up with the sly Rouge to track down Eggman and his Master Emerald.
Knuckles' Signature Move is his "Knuckle Slam". Knuckles punches the air and surrounds himself with a Flare Force Area Barrier .		
 	Rouge the Bat - Rouge is a professional treasure hunter, forever in search of the world's most precious stones. Fearless, bewitching and overflowing in feminine charm, Rouge is dedicated to her work and never leaves a task empty handed. In this adventure, she's looking for a certain kind of Emerald....
Rouge's Signature Move is "Bat Guard". A swarm of bats circle her and act as a damaging shield to other players. She can also launch the bats one by one to attack enemies and players.		
 	Silver the Hedgehog - A mysterious young hedgehog, Silver is equipped with psychic powers that allow him confuse rivals with the power of his mind. All that is known about Silver is that he comes from the future. For unknown reasons he also seems to be looking for Chao.
Silver's Signature Move is "ESP". He temporarily alters the other player's controls (often causing them to go backwards or look around).		
 	Espio the Chameleon - Espio is an opinionated and obsessed chameleon at the Chaotix Detective Agency. He has militaristic discipline despite being quiet and calm. Thanks to his extensive ninja training, he faces trouble head-on and uses his stealth camouflage to render him invisible. Going deep undercover by order of Vector, Espio is trying to get to the bottom of the missing Chao disappearances.
Espio's Signature Move is "Chroma Camo". He cannot be seen by enemies or other players, is momentarily transparent and gains a speed boost.