Sonic Rush

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A purple-clad character runs across wooden vine platforms suspended in a lush green jungle environment with layered parallax background showing sky and distant foliage. The HUD displays 283 rings in the top-left corner, a timer showing 4:19:20, and a lives counter in the bottom-left showing 09. Additional UI elements include a character portrait indicator in the lower-right. The sprite-based art features colorful 16-bit style graphics with detailed vegetation in the foreground and mid-ground layers creating depth.

Sonic Rush

索尼克:Rush

4.8 (2.1K)
NDS Action 834 plays

Sonic Rush is a 2D side-scrolling action game developed by Dimps in 2005 for Nintendo DS. Players control Sonic the Hedgehog or Blaze the Cat through fast-paced levels using the handheld's dual screens. The game emphasizes speed and momentum, with controls focused on running, jumping, and special moves to defeat enemies and navigate obstacles. Each level features multiple paths and shortcuts rewarding exploration and skill. The touch screen provides alternative controls alongside button inputs. Boss battles test players' movement mastery throughout the campaign. A competitive 2-player mode enables simultaneous racing and combat between players. With energetic music and colorful visuals optimized for DS hardware, Sonic Rush delivers action specifically designed for portable play.

Developer
Released
Platform
NDS
Genre
Action
Players
2P
Rating
4.8 / 5 (2.1K)
Last updated

Sonic Rush Controls — NDS Keyboard Keys

Default keyboard bindings for Sonic Rush on our in-browser NDS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.

Keyboard Console button Typical use
D-Pad Up Move up
D-Pad Down Move down
D-Pad Left Move left
D-Pad Right Move right
X A Primary action (jump / confirm)
Z B Secondary action (attack / cancel)
S X Tertiary action
A Y Quaternary action
Q L Left shoulder
W R Right shoulder
Enter Start Start / Pause
Shift Select Select / Mode

Touch-screen input on Nintendo DS games uses the mouse on desktop or finger tap on mobile. The default thumbstick mapping is the same as the D-Pad on Lite/DSi titles.

Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.

Sonic Rush Longplay & Gameplay Videos

Watch a full playthrough of Sonic Rush on NDS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.

Watch longplay on YouTube

"Sonic Rush" NDS longplay 2005

Sonic Rush Cheat Codes

30 community-curated cheats for Sonic Rush. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.

  • Max/Infinite Lives

    222C45A4+00000009222C468E+00000063222C46E6+00000063 +6
  • Max/Infinite Rings

    9209190A+00000000+6236AC60+00000000+B236AC60+00000000+100003AE+000003E7+D2000000+00000000120AFFCC+000003E7620907B4+00000000+5207B8A4+FFFFFFFF+12090B6E+000003E7+D2000000+00000000 +4
  • Max/Infinite Boost Energy

    9209190A+00000000+6236AC60+00000000+B236AC60+00000000+10000350+000012C0+D2000000+00000000620907B4+00000000+5207B8A4+FFFFFFFF+12090B10+000012C0+D2000000+000000009209192A+00000000+6236AC80+00000000+B236AC80+00000000+10000350+000012C0+D2000000+00000000 +2
  • Max/Infinite Time

    122C4580+00000000120AFFC4+00000000620907B4+00000000+5207B8A4+FFFFFFFF+022C4580+00000020+D2000000+00000000 +4
  • Moon Jump v1

    94000130+FFFC0000+9209190A+00000000+6236AC60+00000000+B236AC60+00000000+10000030+0000FBE7+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFFC0000+9209192A+00000000+6236AC80+00000000+B236AC80+00000000+10000030+0000FBE7+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFFC0000+920788BA+00000000+6229F568+00000000+B229F568+00000000+10000030+0000FBE7+D2000000+00000000
  • Moon Jump v2

    94000130+FFFD0000+6236AC60+00000000+B236AC60+00000000+1000002A+0000FB9E+10000030+0000FB9E+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFFD0000+6236AC80+00000000+B236AC80+00000000+1000002A+0000FB9E+10000030+0000FB9E+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFFD0000+6229F568+00000000+B229F568+00000000+1000002A+0000FB9E+10000030+0000FB9E+D2000000+00000000
  • Invincible

    9209190A+00000000+6236AC60+00000000+B236AC60+00000000+200003B2+00000049+D2000000+00000000620907B4+00000000+5207B8A4+FFFFFFFF+22090B72+0000004A+D2000000+000000009209192A+00000000+6236AC80+00000000+B236AC80+00000000+200003B2+00000049+D2000000+00000000 +2
  • Freeze Time

    5204B998+15901020+0204B99C+12811000+0204B9A0+15801020+D2000000+000000005202F104+1590100C+0202F108+12811000+0202F10C+1580100C+D2000000+00000000
  • Kill Boss in One Hit

    94000130+FFFB0000+22369AC8+00000001+6209121C+00000000+B209121C+00000000+20000038+00000001+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFFB0000+22369AE8+00000001+6209123C+00000000+B209123C+00000000+20000038+00000001+D2000000+00000000
  • Get Rings From Anywhere

    0235BF98+E1A000000235BFB8+E1A00000
  • Lost Rings Never Go Flying in Boss Battles

    6209121C+00000000+B209121C+00000000+20000B59+00000000+D2000000+000000006209123C+00000000+B209123C+00000000+20000B59+00000000+D2000000+00000000
  • Disable Death

    5234940C+1A000003+0234940C+EA000003+D2000000+000000005234942C+1A000003+0234942C+EA000003+D2000000+00000000
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  • Don't Lose Rings When Hit

    5234947C+1A000005+0234947C+EA000005+D2000000+000000005234949C+1A000005+0234949C+EA000005+D2000000+00000000
  • Special Stage Ring Modifier

    94000130+FFEF0000+020907F4+00002300+D2000000+00000000+94000130+FFDF0000+020907F4+0000DCFF+D2000000+0000000094000130+FFEF0000+02090814+00002300+D2000000+00000000+94000130+FFDF0000+02090814+0000DCFF+D2000000+00000000
  • Have All Chaos Emeralds

    222C468F+0000007F222C46E7+0000007F222C46AF+0000007F +1
  • Max Score-All Zones/Acts

    D5000000+000F423F+C0000000+00000014+D6000000+022C4690+D2000000+00000000D5000000+000F423F+C0000000+00000014+D6000000+022C46E8+D2000000+00000000D5000000+000F423F+C0000000+00000014+D6000000+022C46B0+D2000000+00000000 +1
  • Unlock All Levels

    122C468C+0000001A222C46E4+0000001C122C46AC+0000001A +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 1 - Act 1

    022C4690+000F423F022C46E8+000F423F022C46B0+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 1 - Act 2

    022C4694+000F423F022C46EC+000F423F022C46B4+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 1 - VS Boss

    022C4698+000F423F022C46F0+000F423F022C46B8+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 2 - Act 1

    022C469C+000F423F022C46F4+000F423F022C46BC+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 2 - Act 2

    022C46A0+000F423F022C46F8+000F423F022C46C0+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 2 - VS Boss

    022C46A4+000F423F022C46FC+000F423F022C46C4+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 3 - Act 1

    022C46A8+000F423F022C4700+000F423F022C46C8+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 3 - Act 2

    022C46AC+000F423F022C4704+000F423F022C46CC+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 3 - VS Boss

    022C46B0+000F423F022C4708+000F423F022C46D0+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 4 - Act 1

    022C46B4+000F423F022C470C+000F423F022C46D4+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 4 - Act 2

    022C46B8+000F423F022C4710+000F423F022C46D8+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 4 - VS Boss

    022C46BC+000F423F022C4714+000F423F022C46DC+000F423F +1
  • Max/Infinite Score - Zone 5 - Act 1

    022C46C0+000F423F022C4718+000F423F022C46E0+000F423F +1
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sonic Rush released?

Sonic Rush was released in 2005 for the NDS.

Who developed Sonic Rush?

Sonic Rush was developed by Dimps, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.

How many players does Sonic Rush support?

Sonic Rush supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NDS.

What type of game is Sonic Rush?

Sonic Rush is a Action game for the NDS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.

How can I play Sonic Rush for free?

Open this page and click "Play Now" — Sonic Rush runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.

Do I need to download anything to play Sonic Rush in the browser?

No. Sonic Rush streams from a public archive into a browser-side NDS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.

Can I save my progress in Sonic Rush?

Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NDS cartridge supported.

Does Sonic Rush work on mobile devices?

Yes — the NDS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.

Is it legal to play Sonic Rush this way?

RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Sonic Rush. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.

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