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Sonic the Hedgehog

1991 83 / 100 Platform

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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Platform Genre Single player Mode Side view Perspective
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World design Nicht eindeutig GameplayCombat-focused

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Everything about Sonic the Hedgehog: story and gameplay

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Story & context

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: release, platforms, and facts

Studio, play style, releases, and official sources — compactly prepared from external IGDB data.

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Studios & ownership

Studio & publishing

Developer
Sonic Team
Publisher
Tec Toy, Sega
Franchise
Sonic The Hedgehog
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Wii Aug 04, 2008
  • Xbox 360 May 2007
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jun 23, 1991
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jul 26, 1991
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jan 01, 2000
  • iOS May 20, 2009
  • PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 26, 2010
  • Wii Aug 05, 2008
  • PlayStation 3 Mar 02, 2011
  • Wii Sep 19, 2008
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1991
  • Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jul 24, 1991

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