Also, the Miiverse posts that appeared on the course select screen and when selecting courses disappeared.
It served Miiverse integration, with the game's unlockable stamps that could be used in Miiverse posts and the Ghost Mii functionality that emulates players replaying levels for other players to view however, the service was terminated on November 7, 2017, meaning that players can still collect stamps, but they no longer serve any purpose. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touchscreen in the GamePad and blowing on the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Additionally, players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer, the first 3D title in the Sonic series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal, although not the first game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series in general to do that. The game's plot centers around Sonic, Tails, Sally, and Amy having to rescue the rulers of the Chao Green Hill, the Chao from Dr. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's flagpole.
It is a follow-up game of the Nintendo 3DS installment Sonic the Hedgehog 3D Land, the fifteenth title in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, the seventh 3D Sonic title overall, and the fifth 3D Sonic title on a home console after Sonic Adventure. Sonic the Hedgehog 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, released in November 2013.