Sonic the Hedgehog
23. June 1991
Combined rating
User + critics
based on 623 ratings
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.
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.
IGDB user rating
621 ratings
Critic rating
2 ratings
Combined rating
User + critics, 623 ratings
Releases
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jun 23, 1991
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jul 24, 1991
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jul 26, 1991
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1991
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Jan 01, 2000
- Xbox 360 May 2007
- Wii Aug 04, 2008
- Wii Aug 05, 2008
- Wii Sep 19, 2008
- iOS May 20, 2009
- PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 26, 2010
- PlayStation 3 Mar 02, 2011
Languages
Interface
Alternative names
- STH (Acronym)
- Sonic 1 (Abbreviation)
- Sonic The Hedgehog (Stylized title)
External links
- Twitch
- GiantBomb 1991
- Steam 2010
- Xbox Marketplace
IGDB ID
3192
Combined rating
623 ratings
