Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Genesis. It was released in North America in June 1991 and in PAL regions and Japan the following month. The game features Sonic the Hedgehog, who can run at supersonic speeds, as he sets out to defeat Dr. Robotnik.

Platform

Genesis

Year

1991

Genre

Platformer

Developer

Sonic Team

Controls

←→Move

A, B, CJump

StartPause

About This Game

Sonic the Hedgehog was created to provide Sega with a mascot to rival Nintendo's flagship character Mario. After the game's success, Sonic became the company's mascot.

Sonic the Hedgehog is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest video games of all time. It received praise for its visuals, audio, and gameplay, and is often credited for helping establish the Genesis as a popular game console in North America and Europe.

The game has been ported to multiple platforms, and inspired several sequels and spin-offs, creating a long-running franchise.

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