The format of the trophies remains the same as last, year with a few returning additions to the trophy list from previous contests!
With the obvious exception of the Studiopolis Trophy, attributed once per category by the Media Panel, each Trophy is attributed to up to two entries per category, them now being ROM Hack, Modern 2D, and 3D. One is attributed by the Judges, whereas another is attributed by the general community.
Below are the lists of what game belongs in which category. These lists were determined by the Judges based on their modding methodology. If you believe there are any errors, please let us know!
- Sonic the Hedgehog (MD/Genesis)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 8-bit (GG, MS)
- Sonic Eraser (MD/Genesis)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (MD/Genesis)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 8-bit (GG, MS)
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega CD, Windows 1995)
- Sonic Chaos (GG, MS)
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (MD/Genesis, GG, MS)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (MD/Genesis, GG, MS)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (MD/Genesis)
- Sonic Drift (GG)
- Sonic & Knuckles (MD/Genesis)
- Sonic Triple Trouble (GG)
- Sonic Drift 2 (GG)
- Knuckles' Chaotix (32X)
- Tails' Skypatrol (GG)
- Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld (Pico)
- Tails Adventure (GG)
- Tails and the Music Maker (Pico)
- Sonic Labyrinth (GG)
- Sonic's Schoolhouse (Windows)
- Sonic Blast (GG, MS)
- Sonic 3D Blast (MD/Genesis, Saturn, Windows)
- Sonic & Knuckles Collection (Windows)
- Sonic Jam (Saturn)
- Sonic R (Saturn, Windows)
- Sonic Jam 8-bit (Game.com)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (Neo Geo Pocket Color)
- Sonic Advance (GBA)
- Sonic Advance 2 (GBA)
- Sonic Pinball Party (GBA)
- Sonic Battle (GBA)
- Sonic Advance 3 (GBA)
- Sonic Rush (DS)
- Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis (GBA)
- Sonic Rush Adventure (DS)
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS)
- Sonic Colors DS (DS)
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing DS (DS)
- Sonic Rivals (PSP)
- Sonic Rivals 2 (PSP)
- Sonic Unleashed Mobile (Java)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (PSN, XBLA, Wii, Windows, iOS, Android, Windows Phone)
- Sonic Generations 3DS (3DS)
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD RSDK (iOS, Android, Windows/Steam)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (PSN, XBLA, Windows, iOS, Android)
- Sonic the Hedgehog RSDK (iOS, Android, Windows)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 RSDK (iOS, Android, Windows)
- Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (3DS)
- Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (3DS)
- Sonic Mania (PS4, Switch, Windows)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 A.I.R. (PC, iOS, Android)
- Sonic Origins (PS4, Switch, Steam, Epic)
- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (Steam)
- Sonic Superstars (PS4, Switch, Windows)
- Sonic 1 Forever (Mod of Sonic the Hedgehog RSDK) (Unjudged Only)
- Sonic 2 Absolute (Mod of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 RSDK) (Unjudged Only)
- Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast)
- Sonic Shuffle (Dreamcast)
- Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast)
- Sonic Adventure DX (GameCube, Windows/Steam, XBLA, PSN)
- Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (GameCube, Steam, XBLA, PSN)
- Sonic Heroes (PS2/N, Xbox, GameCube, Windows)
- Shadow the Hedgehog (Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube)
- Sonic Riders (PS2, Xbox, GameCube, Windows)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (PS3, 360)
- Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii)
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (PS2, Wii)
- Sonic Unleashed SD (PS2, Wii)
- Sonic Unleashed HD (PS3, 360)
- Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii)
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (PS3, 360, Wii, Steam)
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing Mobile (iOS, Android)
- Sonic Free Riders (Kinect)
- Sonic Colors (Wii)
- Sonic Generations (PS3, 360, Steam)
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PS3, Vita, 360, Wii U, Steam)
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed 3DS (3DS)
- Sonic Lost World (Wii U, Steam)
- Sonic Lost World 3DS (3DS)
- Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (Wii U)
- Sonic Forces (PS4, Switch, Steam)
- Team Sonic Racing (PS4, Switch, Steam)
- Sonic Colors Ultimate (PS4, Switch, Steam, Epic)
- Sonic Frontiers (PS4, Switch, Steam, Epic)
Sonic Trophy
1st Place
Judged entry voted first place
Tails Trophy
2nd Place
Judged entry voted second place
Knuckles Trophy
3rd Place
Judged entry voted third place
Quartz Quadrant Trophy
Best Visual
Judged entry voted to have the best graphical work
D.A. Garden Trophy
Best Audio
Judged entry voted to have the best sound work
Hexadecimal Trophy
Best Technical
Judged entry voted to have the best technical work
Chemical Plant Trophy
Best Level Design
Judged entry voted to have the best level design work
Radiant Emerald Trophy
Best Special Stage Design
Judged entry voted to have the best special stage design work
Professor Pickle Trophy
Most Entertaining
Judged entry voted the most entertaining
Polygon Jim Trophy
Most "WTF?!"
Judged entry voted the most "what the absolute fuck is this?!"
Chaotix Trophy
Best Team Entry
Judged entry voted best that was made by a team
Rivals Trophy
Best Multiplayer Entry
Judged entry voted to have the best multiplayer functionality
Storybook Trophy
Best Cutscenes
Judged entry voted to have the best newly implemented or edited cutscenes
Emerl Trophy
Best Character Implementation
Judged entry voted to have the best character implementation that doesn't normally exist in the game modified
EggRobo Trophy
Best Boss Design
Judged entry voted to have the best new or modified boss design
Motobug Trophy
Best Enemy Design
Judged entry voted to have the best new or modified enemy design
Mania Trophy
Best Fresh Concept Using Existing Concepts As A Backbone
Judged entry voted to have the best fresh concepts implemented while using previous or pre-existing concepts as a backbone
Spinball Trophy
Best Entry of a Game Not Commonly Modified
Judged entry voted best using a game not commonly modified as a base
Blaze Trophy
Most Potential
Judged entry thought to have the most future potential
Silver Trophy
Most Improved
Judged entry thought to have improved the most since its entry in a previous year
Green Hill Trophy
Plays Most Like a Sonic Game
Judged entry thought to play most like a Sonic game
Chao Garden Trophy
Most Potential Replayability
Judged entry voted to have the most replayability
Eosian Sphere Trophy
Best New Level Object or Gimmick
Judged entry voted to have the best new level object or gimmick
Studiopolis Trophy
Best Voted by Media Panel
Entry voted the best by the Media Panel