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Sonic the Hedgehog

STH, Sonic 1, Sonic The Hedgehog

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.

Ratings:

IGDB

8.3

HowLongToBeat

7.2

HowLongToBeat:

Main story
2h
Main + extra
2h
Completionist
2h

Achievements:

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RetroAchievementsGenesis/Mega Drive
35

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Release dates

Jun 23, 1991: Unknown platform (North America)

Jul 24, 1991: Unknown platform (Europe)

Jul 26, 1991: Unknown platform (Japan)

1991: Unknown platform (Brazil)

Jan 01, 2000: Unknown platform (Brazil)

May 2007: Unknown platform (Worldwide)

Aug 04, 2008: Unknown platform (North America)

Aug 05, 2008: Unknown platform (Japan)

Sep 19, 2008: Unknown platform (Europe)

May 20, 2009: Unknown platform (Worldwide)

Oct 26, 2010: Unknown platform (Worldwide)

Mar 02, 2011: Unknown platform (Worldwide)