Sonic the Hedgehog
June 23, 1991·Sonic Team·Single player
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Ratings
81
User Score
638 ratings
85
Critic Score
2 reviews
83
Total Score
640 combined
About
Sonic the Hedgehog is a 2D side-scrolling platformer developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Genesis/Mega Drive. Players control Sonic the Hedgehog, who can run at near supersonic speeds and sets out on a quest to defeat Dr. Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and seeks the powerful Chaos Emeralds.
Storyline
In his attempt to steal the six Chaos Emeralds and harness their power, the mad scientist Doctor Robotnik has trapped the animal inhabitants of South Island inside aggressive robots and stationary metal capsules. Sonic the Hedgehog sets out to thwart Robotnik's plans by freeing his animal friends and collecting the emeralds himself.
Release Dates
| Platform | Date |
|---|---|
| Sega Mega Drive/Genesis | Jun 23, 1991 |
| Sega Mega Drive/Genesis | Jul 24, 1991 |
| Sega Mega Drive/Genesis | Jul 26, 1991 |
| Sega Mega Drive/Genesis | 1991 |
| Sega Mega Drive/Genesis | Jan 01, 2000 |
| Xbox 360 | May 2007 |
| Wii | Aug 04, 2008 |
| Wii | Aug 05, 2008 |
| Wii | Sep 19, 2008 |
| iOS | May 20, 2009 |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Oct 26, 2010 |
| PlayStation 3 | Mar 02, 2011 |
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Game Info
- Developer
- Sonic Team
- Publisher
- Tec Toy, Sega
- Release Date
- June 23, 1991
- Franchise
- Sonic The Hedgehog
- Collection
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Perspective
- Side view
Where to Buy
Platforms
ArcadePlayStation 3WiiSega Mega Drive/GenesisPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSXbox 360
Genres
Platform
Themes
ActionFantasyScience fiction
Game Modes
Single player