Synopsis
by Scott Alan Marriott
A blue hedgehog with red sneakers attempts to save his ensnared animal friends from the mechanistic mind of Dr. Robotnik in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic distinguishes himself from other mascots with his surge of speed, as the prickly protagonist races across loops, underground tunnels, and more by tucking into a ball and spinning swiftly into the next area. The object is to navigate the hazard-filled regions of six themed zones before time expires. Sonic will be able to release imprisoned animals along the way by jumping and spinning into their robotic captors. Golden rings scattered throughout each stage serve three functions: a means to earn extra lives, a gateway to rotating bonus stages containing coveted chaos emeralds, and a defense against enemies and dangers. As long as Sonic has at least one ring, he can safely absorb a hit.
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Features
Take on Dr. Robotnik in the familiar settings of Green Hill, Spring Yard, and Labyrinth
Spin, jump, run, and pounce your way through enemies and obstacles to reach bonus levels
Explore each level to uncover hidden rings, lives, power sneakers, and more
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Extra Creditsby Brett Alan Weiss
This game was Sega's faster, hipper answer to Nintendo's popular Super Mario series. Released as a pack-in with the Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog established the blue hedgehog with an attitude as Sega's mascot. He went on to appear in numerous sequels and spinoffs, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic Adventure and many more.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Game Boy Advance
Sega of America, Inc.
Sonic Team
2006
iPhone
Sega Mobile
Smashing Studios, LLC
2009
Mobile
Sega Mobile
2007
PlayStation 3
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2011
Sega Game Gear
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
1991
Sega Master System
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
1991
Wii
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2008
Wii
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2006
Xbox 360
Sega of America, Inc.
Backbone Entertainment
2007
Extra credits by Brett Alan Weiss
This game was Sega's faster, hipper answer to Nintendo's popular Super Mario series. Released as a pack-in with the Genesis, Sonic the Hedgehog established the blue hedgehog with an attitude as Sega's mascot. He went on to appear in numerous sequels and spinoffs, including Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic Adventure and many more.
Also Available On
Platform
Publisher
Developer
Year
Game Boy Advance
Sega of America, Inc.
Sonic Team
2006
iPhone
Sega Mobile
Smashing Studios, LLC
2009
Mobile
Sega Mobile
2007
PlayStation 3
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2011
Sega Game Gear
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
1991
Sega Master System
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
1991
Wii
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2008
Wii
Sega of America, Inc.
Sega AM8
2006
Xbox 360
Sega of America, Inc.
Backbone Entertainment
2007
Controls: Joystick/Gamepad
Flags: Historically Significant, Available for download on Wii
Included in Package: 20-page Instruction Manual