1991

Sonic the Hedgehog

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Platform

PlayStation 3 PC (Microsoft Windows) Xbox 360 iOS Wii Arcade Sega Mega Drive/Genesis

Developer: Sonic Team

Publisher: Sega, Tec Toy

Game Modes Single player

Themes Action, Fantasy, Science fiction

Perspective Side view

Critics Score 85/100 (2 reviews)

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.