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Sonic the Hedgehog

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.

Released: 23 June 1991
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Tec Toy
Perspective: Side view
Age rating: PEGI 3 · ESRB E10+
Platforms: Arcade · PlayStation 3 · Wii · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · Xbox 360
Genres: Platform
Also known as: STH · Sonic 1
Estimated owners: 50,000–100,000 (est.)

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Player rating: 85
Critic rating: 627
Ratings counted: 85.7%
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Sonic the Hedgehog

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Crossplay System requirements 32MB or greater graphics card Download size 0.1 GB

Sonic the Hedgehog

The story

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