Sonic Origins Plus Cheats and Tips

Sonic Origins Plus Cheats, Tips, Strategy

Sonic Origins Plus is a compilation of games. It includes the 4 remastered Sega titles from the 2022 release - Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles. It also includes a dozen Game Gear titles available in a special in-game 'museum'. Take a look at our Sonic Origins Plus cheats. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.

Sonic Origins Plus Trailer

Sonic Origins Plus Cheats, Tips, Strategy

Like the original games on the Mega Drive, there are a several cheat codes that can be input in Sonic Orgins Plus. Entering these codes will enable you to use the level select, sound test, start with Super Sonic, and enter Debug mode which will allow you to do things like get power-ups, Super Sonic, Chaos Emeralds, and infinite coins and rings.

Cheat Codes

There are three different cheat codes that work in the Mega Drive Sonic games. Once these codes have been activated you will be able to access more cheats via Debug mode. Below are the three codes, you will know if you have entered them correctly because you will hear the ring sound as confirmation.

At the 'Title' screen when you first see Sonic press Up, Down, Left, Right, and start the game.

On the sound test (bottom-right) play sounds: 01, 09, 09, 01, 00, 06, 02, 03.

On the sound test (bottom-right) play sounds: 04, 01, 02, 06.

Sonic 2 Cheat Codes

The same cheats are available in Sonic 2, though the codes are slightly different. Again if you have inputted the code correctly, you will hear the ring sound. Below is a list of codes that work in Sonic 2 in Sonic Origins Plus.

On the Title screen, when you first see Sonic, press Up x3, Down x3, Left, Right, Left, Right, and start the game.

On the sound test (bottom-right), play sounds 01, 09, 09, 02, 01, 01, 02, 04.

On the Sound Test (bottom-right), play sounds 04, 01, 02, 06

Sonic & Knuckles Cheat Codes

Below are the cheat codes that work in Sonic & Knuckles.

At the 'Title' screen when you first see Sonic press Up x2, Down x2, Up x4, and go to the next menu. Then scroll down past one and two player to the sound test. If you see the save select screen you have gone too far.

On the sound test (bottom-right) play sounds: 01, 09, 09, 04, 01, 08.

On the sound test (bottom-right) play sounds: 04, 01, 02, 06, 04, 01, 02, 06. Hyper Sonic is required in order to get Sonic & Knuckles true ending and access Doomsday Zone.

How to Play as Super and Hyper Sonic

Super Sonic is available in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, and Sonic & Knuckles. In those games he is invincible, runs faster, and jumps further than regular Sonic. There are also Super versions of the other characters, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. In order to play as Super Sonic, you need to collect all the Chaos Emeralds in the Special Stages in a game, and then have at least 50 rings on you. If you then jump and press Up on the face buttons of your controller you will transform into Super Sonic.

What is Debug Mode

Debug mode in Sonic Origins Plus allows you to turn Sonic into an item such as a Chaos Emerald, a Super Sonic power up, and Ring boxes. Another benefit of debug mode is that it will allow you to move through the game obstacles and go straight to the end. Listed below are the controls when using debug mode:

Right on face buttons

Down on face buttons

Up on face buttons

Game Gear and Sonic CD Cheat Codes

Although these games originally came with cheat codes, none of the codes work in Sonic Origins Plus.

How to get Infinite coins

Debug mode can be used to spawn numerous ring boxes, and then smash through them all to take all the rewards for yourself. You can use this method to get 999 rings, and then complete a stage to rack up coins. You can use spend these in the in-game shop to unlock artwork and music. If you want to unlock everything quickly, this is the best way.

How to Enter Hidden Palace Zone

Hidden Palace Zone is a single Act Zone that was originally cut from Sonic 2. This is a fully built level with new enemies and a new boss at the end. You can find it in Mystic Cave Zone Act 2, and it can be reached naturally or from the level select. Once in Mystic Cave Zone you need to follow the bottom path until you come across hanging switches. These hanging switches will allow you to close bridges in order for you to cross them. The third switch you find on the bottom path has an open bridge on the opposite side of the pit. Don't pull the switch and instead jump into the pit to find Hidden Palace Zone.

100% Full Game Walkthrough (Sonic 1, CD, 2 & 3 / No Damage)

The video below is a full walkthrough showcase of the story mode in Sonic Origins Plus. It combines all 4 games for 1 video. This goes through them without taking damage, along with optimal stats. Super/Hyper Sonic was used only in the act it was obtained.

100% Full Game Walkthrough

00:00 - Opening

00:54 - Sonic the Hedgehog 1 Begins / Sonic 1 Intro

01:33 - Green Hill Act 1

02:21 - Special Stage 1

02:45 - Green Hill Act 2

03:31 - Special Stage 2

04:13 - Green Hill Act 3

05:24 - Marble Act 1

06:50 - Special Stage 3

07:13 - Marble Act 2

08:49 - Special Stage 4

09:46 - Marble Act 3

11:43 - Spring Yard Act 1

12:36 - Special Stage 5

13:36 - Spring Yard Act 2

14:31 - Special Stage 6

15:03 - Spring Yard Act 3

17:00 - Labyrinth Act 1

18:13 - Labyrinth Act 2

19:34 - Labyrinth Act 3

21:26 - Star Light Act 1

22:17 - Star Light Act 2

23:10 - Star Light Act 3

24:52 - Scrap Brain Act 1

25:57 - Scrap Brain Act 2

27:23 - Scrap Brain Act 3

27:52 - Final Zone

29:13 - True Ending & Credits

31:33 - Sonic 1 Outro

31:58 - Sonic CD Begins / Sonic CD Intro

32:35 - Sonic CD Opening

34:05 - Palmtree Panic Act 1

35:11 - Time Stone 1

35:59 - Palmtree Panic Act 2

37:03 - Time Stone 2

37:48 - Palmtree Panic Act 3 (EGG-HVC-001)

38:39 - Collision Chaos Act 1

40:22 - Time Stone 3

41:10 - Collision Chaos Act 2

42:32 - Time Stone 4

43:25 - Collision Chaos Act 3 (Eggman Casino)

44:08 - Tidal Tempest Act 1

45:44 - Time Stone 5

46:32 - Tidal Tempest Act 2

47:55 - Time Stone 6

48:51 - Tidal Tempest Act 3 (Egg Mobile)

50:10 - Quartz Quadrant Act 1

51:11 - Time Stone 7

52:00 - Quartz Quadrant Act 2

53:10 - Quartz Quadrant Act 3 (Eggman Treadmill)

54:27 - Wacky Workbench Act 1

55:35 - Wacky Workbench Act 2

56:44 - Wacky Workbench Act 3 (Eggman Rocket)

58:12 - Stardust Speedway Act 1

59:09 - Stardust Speedway Act 2

1:00:18 - Stardust Speedway Act 3 (Metal Sonic)

1:01:49 - Metallic Madness Act 1

1:02:37 - Metallic Madness Act 2

1:04:54 - Metallic Madness Act 3 (Eggman Blades)

1:06:34 - Sonic CD Good Ending & Credits

1:10:25 - Sonic CD Outro

1:11:00 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Begins / Sonic 2 Intro

1:11:35 - Emerald Hill Act 1

1:12:05 - Special Stage 1

1:14:20 - Emerald Hill Act 2

1:14:45 - Special Stage 2

1:17:17 - Chemical Plant Act 1

1:17:51 - Special Stage 3

1:20:18 - Chemical Plant Act 2

1:21:04 - Special Stage 4

1:24:01 - Aquatic Ruin Act 1

1:24:28 - Special Stage 5

1:26:51 - Aquatic Ruin Act 2

1:27:23 - Special Stage 6

1:30:36 - Casino Night Act 1

1:31:12 - Special Stage 7

1:34:02 - Casino Night Act 2

1:35:40 - Hill Top Act 1

1:36:54 - Hill Top Act 2

1:38:28 - Mystic Cave Act 1

1:39:27 - Mystic Cave Act 2

1:39:54 - Hidden Palace

1:41:33 - Oil Ocean Act 1

1:42:50 - Oil Ocean Act 2

1:44:20 - Metropolis Act 1

1:45:52 - Metropolis Act 2

1:47:19 - Metropolis Act 3

1:49:52 - Sky Chase

1:52:06 - Wing Fortress

1:54:22 - Death Egg Zone

1:56:04 - Ending & Credits

2:00:02 - Sonic 2 Outro

2:00:16 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles Begins / Sonic 3 & Knuckles Intro

2:01:01 - Angel Island Zone Act 1

2:01:29 - Chaos Emerald 1

2:02:56 - Angel Island Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:04:02 - Angel Island Zone Act 2

2:04:10 - Chaos Emerald 2

2:05:59 - Angel Island Zone Act 2 Continuation

2:08:06 - Hydrocity Zone Act 1

2:08:55 - Chaos Emerald 3

2:10:44 - Hydrocity Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:11:21 - Hydrocity Zone Act 2

2:13:19 - Chaos Emerald 4

2:14:58 - Hydrocity Zone Act 2 Continuation

2:16:02 - Marble Garden Zone Act 1

2:16:45 - Chaos Emerald 5

2:18:05 - Marble Garden Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:19:07 - Marble Garden Zone Act 2

2:20:32 - Chaos Emerald 6

2:22:16 - Marble Garden Zone Act 2 Continuation

2:24:47 - Carnival Night Zone Act 1

2:25:16 - Chaos Emerald 7

2:26:51 - Carnival Night Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:28:05 - Carnival Night Zone Act 2

2:31:37 - Ice Cap Zone Act 1

2:34:15 - Ice Cap Zone Act 2

2:35:46 - Launch Base Zone Act 1

2:38:26 - Launch Base Zone Act 2

2:43:30 - Mushroom Hill Zone Act 1

2:44:10 - Super Emerald 1

2:45:47 - Mushroom Hill Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:47:14 - Mushroom Hill Zone Act 2

2:47:46 - Super Emerald 2

2:49:13 - Mushroom Hill Zone Act 2 Continuation

2:50:57 - Flying Battery Zone Act 1

2:52:28 - Super Emerald 3

2:54:10 - Flying Battery Zone Act 1 Continuation

2:55:08 - Flying Battery Zone Act 2

2:57:15 - Super Emerald 4

2:59:03 - Flying Battery Zone Act 2 Continuation

3:01:25 - Sandopolis Zone Act 1

3:01:51 - Super Emerald 5

3:03:32 - Sandopolis Zone Act 1 Continuation

3:06:07 - Sandopolis Zone Act 2

3:09:27 - Super Emerald 6

3:11:30 - Sandopolis Zone Act 2 Continuation

3:12:48 - Lava Reef Zone Act 1

3:13:52 - Super Emerald 7

3:15:39 - Lava Reef Zone Act 1 Continuation

3:17:04 - Lava Reef Zone Act 2

3:21:40 - Hidden Palace Zone

3:23:23 - Sky Sanctuary Zone

3:27:03 - Death Egg Zone Act 1

3:30:08 - Death Egg Zone Act 2

3:33:18 - Doomsday Zone

3:35:05 - Ending & Credits

3:37:26 - Sonic 3 & Knuckles Outro

3:41:36 - Sonic Origins Ending