Sonic the Hedgehog

Platform
Sonic the Hedgehog
Trailer (1/2)
IDs
IDSteam
319271113
77
Critic rating
7.7
User rating
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.

Developers
Sonic Team
Publishers
SegaTec ToySega
Genres
Platform
Platforms
ArcadeiOSPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 3Sega Mega Drive/GenesisWiiXbox 360
Game modes
Single player
Perspectives
Side view
Keywords
16-bit1990saction-adventureadapted to - animeadapted to - tv showanimeboss fightdigital distributiondolphinfan translation - portuguesefan translation - scottishhedgehogmale antagonistmale protagonistmotion blurmultiple protagonistspinball stageplaystation plusprotagonist's name in the titlereal-time combatrobotssame name rebootsega foreversprinting mechanicstalking animalsunderwater gameplayvirtual consolewii virtual consolexbox one backwards compatibility

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