Sonic the Hedgehog
June 23, 1991
Sonic Team
Tec Toy, Sega
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User621 ratings85
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Total623 ratingsSingle player
Side view
ActionFantasyScience fiction
Summary
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
WiiAug 04, 2008
X360May 2007
Genesis/MegaDriveJun 23, 1991
Genesis/MegaDriveJul 26, 1991
Genesis/MegaDriveJan 01, 2000
iOSMay 20, 2009
PCOct 26, 2010
WiiAug 05, 2008
PS3Mar 02, 2011
WiiSep 19, 2008
Genesis/MegaDrive1991
Genesis/MegaDriveJul 24, 1991
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