
Sonic Team
Sonic the Hedgehog
Released on 23 June 1991 ()
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.
anime16-bit1990srobotsdolphinaction-adventuremultiple protagoniststalking animalsboss fightdigital distribution
83.23/100
Average rating based on 636 scores
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.
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Sonic the Hedgehog is rated 85.00/100 by 2 critics, and 81.45/100 by 634 renowned gamers.
Sonic the Hedgehog is a platform game. The game features action, fantasy and science fiction.
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.
Sonic the Hedgehog was first released in 1991.
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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- Arcade
- PlayStation 3
- Wii
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- iOS
- Xbox 360
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