- June 23, 1991
- Sonic Team
Sonic The Hedgehog
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Sonic The Hedgehog is a single player action game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. It was developed by Sonic Team and was released on June 23, 1991. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.
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.
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Reviews
- Great graphics
- A true 16-bit classic
- Nigh-perfect emulation
- Short playthrough
- No spin-dash
- Crappy 360 d-pad
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe graphics are praised as great, embodying the charm of a true 16-bit classic, with nigh-perfect emulation that enhances the overall visual experience.
“Great graphics, a true 16-bit classic, nigh-perfect emulation.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sonic The Hedgehog is a action game with fantasy, anime and science fiction themes. Common tags for Sonic The Hedgehog include free to play, science, classic and 2d.
Sonic The Hedgehog is available on Nintendo Switch, iPhone, Windows, PC and others.
Sonic The Hedgehog was released on June 23, 1991.
Sonic The Hedgehog was developed by Sonic Team.
Sonic The Hedgehog has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Sonic The Hedgehog for its graphics.
Sonic The Hedgehog is a single player game.
Similar games include Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, Sonic Forces, Sonic 3D Blast and others.