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Sonic The Hedgehog

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78%Game Brain Score
graphics
82% User Score Based on 732 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

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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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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 732 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
  • Great graphics
  • A true 16-bit classic
  • Nigh-perfect emulation
  • Short playthrough
  • No spin-dash
  • Crappy 360 d-pad
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The 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.”

85%Critics’ scoreBased on 3 critic reviews

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