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Let me explain that "one-liner" first. Some quick video game history:

As a video game company, Sega had always been something of an also-ran when compared to mighty Nintendo during the 1980s. Nintendo's venerable 8-bit NES absolutely ruled the gaming world at that time, with the company using its incredibly powerful marketing department to tackle and eliminate all potential challengers. When Sega introduced its competing Master System in 1986 (after a trial run of sorts with a variety of arcade games), it was hard to look past Nintendo's immense library of game cartridges and see that Sega had actually crafted a more capable system.

But Nintendo had relied on the NES architecture for too long. This meant that the time was right by 1989 for a competitor to rise, like a cobra, from the mists. Sega took the chance and introduced its groundbreaking 16-bit Genesis system. Critics were impressed - the semi-3D graphics were a huge improvement over the NES' largely one-dimensional images, and the Genesis platform seemed to have been designed with the serious game-player in mind.

Sega's problem, however, was in Genesis games. Mainly, there were not enough of them - and of those, only a few were really very good (Sega relying mainly on lots of blood and gore to pull in older customers). Genesis was popular among gamers who simply wanted a change of pace, but the system needed what is now called the "killer app" - a game that was good enough to sell the systems on its own.

Which brings us, in a roundabout way, to Sonic the Hedgehog.

Introduced for 1991, Sonic was in most ways a typical action platform game - cruise through a variety of interesting places, collect power-ups and score points, and attempt to beat the evil bad guy and save the world at the end of the game. Most people at the time said, "So it's like Mario Bros., then?" Those people hadn't played Sonic yet. Sonic the Hedgehog was a feast for the eyes with beautiful graphics, well-designed levels and a main character (the titular blue Hedgehog) who had more attitude than any chubby Italian plumber could ever achieve.

But of course, Sonic was so named because it (and he) was fast. Faster than any video game most people had ever played on a home system, so fast that one could easily become overwhelmed by the rapidly shifting scenery. And herein lay the challenge: control Sonic's speed while completing the mission (the levels were timed, of course) and you would be rewarded with one of the finest gaming experiences ever digitized.

And graphics and gameplay are only part of the story. Great music, by MIDI master Yuzo Koshiro, both highlights the speed of the game and defines the unique character of each Zone. Replay value is enhanced by the challenge of finding eight Chaos Emeralds, hidden within special stages that get progressively harder to navigate through. Find all eight and there's a very special surprise...which I won't reveal. You figure it out!

The only drawbacks are that once you figure out the secrets of harnessing Sonic's speed, the game is not that tough to complete (aside from the aforementioned Chaos Emerald challenge, which is a bear). And modern gamers who've been spoiled by the ability to constantly save their progress will probably be disappointed at the prospect of (gasp!) starting over anew every time, though there is a continue feature allowing two more tries from the same Zone.

Overall, an excellent game and - as mentioned earlier - the true "killer app" for the Genesis. (Sega eventually figured this out and began to sell the game as the "pack-in" title with the Genesis hardware package.) Eleven years on, I still find it immensely entertaining to pop that cartridge into my dusty old Genesis system and wheel Sonic to glory once again.

Highly recommended.

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The Good old days when Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo went head to head to be the king of home video game systems

Both systems had their own collection of video game titles that remain popular with those who love games.

One Game the Sega Genesis had that got people talking was Sonic The Hedgehog.

Perhaps the fastest video game character ever created as speed is Sonic's best skill as you pick up the game to play you'll going to see that Sonic can do a lot of things a normal character wouldn't do.

You can pick up the game on Sega Genesis as well as on the Sega Collection for Playstation 3 so this game is a must have for any video game fan

The game has you collecting rings to help with your lives, also you can collect power ups to help you in the level.

The game features some of the best graphics in any video and today it is still impressive the level designs are just superb and the attention to the 2D animation is impressive as well as good character art work.

The controls are easy to pick up and play so it is a good sign to the player that the game is simple to master but it takes time to get through the levels.

The Game Play remains fun as you try to prove yourself as the best in score.

However the game is not easy to beat as you must be prepare for anything that the game throws at you but if you are willing to go all the way then you're set.

The game is just a classic and remains one of the most popular games ever.

I give Sonic The Hedgehog an 8 out of 10

I vaguely remember playing the Sega Master System version of Sonic the Hedgehog in the 1990s when I was a tot. The game and the system actually belonged to one of my cousins. It was the only Sonic game I ever played in the 1990s. I have also played Mega Drive version of Sonic the Hedgehog on Nintendo GameCube (as Sonic Mega Collection), Sony PlayStation 2 (as Sonic Mega Collection Plus), Sony PSP (as SEGA Mega Drive Collection), Nintendo DS (as Sonic Classic Collection), Microsoft Xbox 360 (SEGA Mega Drive Ultimate Collection), Sony PlayStation 3 (as extra in Sonic Generations), Microsoft Xbox One (as SEGA Mega Drive Classics), IOS, Android phone, PS4 and PS5 (as the digital version of SEGA Mega Drive Classics). I always love that classic 1990s game. It's totally amazing. It's one of my favourite Sonic games in the series of all time. The graphics look brilliant and the music is really catchy especially its theme song. Themes for Green Hill Zone, Marble Zone, Spring Yard Zone and Star Light Zone are my favourite ones as well. It never gets old and it will always be a timeless classic.

I will never forget the snowy Xmas of 1992 when I made the upgrade from the trusty old Commodore 64 to the Sega Genesis. I got about 1 game per week for the Genesis and tried just about everything. My first ever game tho was Sonic the Hedgehog. The gameplay was simple and that's the way I liked it.

The graphics were cute. From bright blue sunshine and tropical landscapes to the cruel mechanical world of Doctor Robotnik (now called the Eggman). The music was great (where are the soundtrack CDs???) and I was never happier.

Sure it was totally easy but I always went back for more. This game had such charm is it any wonder why Sonic is still so popular all these years on?

Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the most famous video game characters in video game history. Well, the famous Hedgehog got his start in this classic game and has been amazing us ever since. As Sonic, you journey through many stages and fight off all kinds of robots in order to defeat archenemy, Dr. Robotnik. The levels get more challenging as the game progresses. Also, look for the bonus levels where you can collect the Chaos Emeralds. This game has been out for years and has been vastly outdated by the recent games, but this is still an awesome game. Thumbs up.

This is obviously the best Sonic title yet. And that's saying something, considering his latest adventures have been nails in his coffin. Which means they sucked. But this game rocks! It introduced the revolution of the 16-bit era. Yet sometimes, it felt challenging. But this game makes up for it with incredible replay. You'll play this for hours to get everything. The only game with Sonic in it that was great was probably Super Smash Bros. Brawl. I can't imagine a better way to relive classic side scrolling action besides Super Mario Bros. So sit back, relax and enjoy the 16-bit era's domination. Sonic lives on forever!

You just knew from the first time you played it that SONIC THE HEDGEHOG would become a timeless classic. Sixteen years later, it's as much fun to run the blue blurball through castles and spaceships as it was back then!

Visually, this Sega Genesis effort is unmatched. It's one of those rare games that you didn't always mind watching your friend play. The gameplay is outstanding and exciting, which is amazing considering all you can do is run and jump. The music is second only to SUPER MARIO BROS. in terms of feel-good repeatability. It's virtually flawless in every respect.

What more can be said? SONIC THE HEDGEHOG is one of the greatest video games ever made. There have been plenty of incarnations of the spiky critter since, but none have matched the original.

I review this as part of the Sonic Plus Mega Collection, available for the PS2(not the Sega console this was made for... not sure if that's even around anymore, and now the company make titles for the machines of others). It contains much of the series leading up to its release, with added bonuses, such as hints, artwork, and the ability to save your progress at any point(possibly for all of the titles, certainly for most of them, making beating them considerably easier) with a maximum of ten open slots per Memory Card. This is where this franchise begins, and as such, part of the success is due to this. It's the initial impression most of the original fanbase got. And judging it based on that, I am somewhat underwhelmed. Let's compare this to a few of its peers(platformers where you fight evil and rescue good guys that have a light tone and are in general geared towards kids from about the same year), Super Mario Land(a side-scroller) and the second trilogy of Commander Keen(more dynamic, and unlike the other two, you fight using an energy gun). Like the former, enemies are dispatched by you jumping on top of them(in fact, it feels like they stole the idea from that... at least this does have the addition of it only being when you're in a ball, although that can prove annoying as it sometimes doesn't seem willing to do so...), you go to a handful of different worlds with several relatively similar levels to each(in this, they get to be rather repetitive, making it look pretty lazy) ending in a climactic boss battle(one of the few true strong suits of this, every one of them has something special to it), and there are secrets and hidden areas for people who want to spend the time looking for them. Both have fairly little replayability other than last-mentioned aspect(and a score that I'm not sure is listed anywhere, no Top 10 that lead to bragging rights), with one difficulty setting and little, if any, randomization(obviously, you may have to try several times to get good enough to beat it, as you have to do so in one go, or did, back when these came out). And the short, pudgy Italian plumber wins(unbeaten two full years later), and this feels like a plagiarized version of it(what this has on it is color, and that is nicely done in this, bright without being blinding or obnoxious). Moving on to the latter, it has the most AI of all three, its camera follows your movements like in this, there are more varied environments, the story and universe is grander and more memorable than the other two, and with its responsive controls and smooth game-play, it's seldom frustrating and feels more intense and fast(in short, I'd advise you to check out those before this). Isn't that the real kick in the teeth with this? Those last two terms really should apply to it. The image Sonic has always had, what it has on the other icons of this subgenre, is one of speed(part of why particularly his(and not his aforementioned brother, or slightly illegitimate father) rebirth in 3D has been so messy and unsatisfying so far(and will probably remain so), it doesn't allow for that as well as 2D when it comes to this kind of thing). This is pretty slow, and jumping, running and the like come off choppy, with you having to really make an effort to get our lead moving(similar to the Disney Hercules VG, or Mech simulators). Sure, it flies by at times, but those don't tend to be Bluey's fault as much as springs, vaccuums, etc. in his surroundings. To be fair, this does have different situations, something the others do not particularly. You'll go underwater(be sure to keep a lookout for air bubbles, lest you end up drowning in a surprisingly disturbing sequence), you run around in a circle briefly defying gravity(one of the things we love about these, and something that everyone recognizes from them), and there are occasional simple puzzles(push a block or step on a button to enable yourself to proceed). We have the usual moving platforms, and you have to find your way through the places(not something that will keep you up at night). There are a lot of dangers around, and spots where you can't stand still, and this can be challenging. This would be less annoying if you could move faster. There is a fine amount of enemies, and some of them do seem to react to your presence, popping out or doing some scripted attack when you approach(...yeah, that's about the extent of it), and the designs of them are OK(not much that you really remember long after). The audio is nice, with mild, "soft"(not quite cartoonish) sound FX of good quality(the age taken into consideration), and the music is slightly catchy, and certainly not irritating, in spite of being midi *and* intended for people with one digit to their age. This has quite well-done graphics, no colors clash, the locations look distinct from each other and certain things, including our titular hero, look great and you won't forget them anytime soon(you can tell why Mr. S has gone with no face-lifts for two decades). Several of the biggest draws of these don't show up in this, not until the sequels, starting with the next one... Tails, the helicopter-style flying fox, Knuckles the... badass(it's an animal, look it up), and the swiftness. Heck, even the bounce and the additional power to the power-up bubbles(invincibility, protection... oh, yeah, that's it for this one). This is just really basic, and doesn't lift itself beyond its competition in much of any way. Some say that the biggest crime is mediocrity. Perhaps they're right. There is essentially no objectionable, off-putting or offensive content in this, other than a thing or two that look unsettling. I recommend this to fans of classic arcade games, and the primary-colored hedgehog. 7/10

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, in my opinion, is one of the best Sega Genesis games I have ever played. Even though I haven't owned a Nintendo Wii for very long, I enjoy this game very much. In addition, beating the game makes me want to play it even more. When and if you can get a Nintendo Wii, this game should definitely be on your list of downloads Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Sega Genesis know how to keep video game fanatics entertained. Now, in conclusion, if you're a video game fanatic, this is definitely one you'll want to play and own. I can guarantee you that you will become hooked once you start playing.

This game is great! I've played this game since I got it at like, 5 or something, and I've always loved it, but I also always thought it had its flaws. It feels like a Chore to get through Marble Zone and Labyrinth. Some have said "Once you get through Green Hill Zone you should just leave the game" But I say, this game does have much to offer. But since the game was released in the U. S first but worked on in Japan, you should play the Japanese Version, because it fixes many glitches in the original. And I feel like at the Final Boss there should be at least 1 Ring. If I wrote this about a year ago i'd probably give this an 8. But recently I've realized this game has flaws. And Labyrinth Zones Boss is literally just a Chase in the water while dodging traps, But I do really like this game, some of the other problems I didn't list are probably because the newly established "Sonic Team" were still figuring out on how to make a Speedy Plat former. I wish I could give this a 7.7/10.

This game is a solid 7.5/10. It has a fine story but it's so simple it can't be higher that 8. I don't see how this was supposed to compete with Super Mario Bros, but I guess it did, the Sonic franchise still exists today. I know this review sounds like a bad one... but I personally like this game. It just needed to be more complex.

I need to write 249 words still!? About 1991 Sonic The Hedgehog?

I'll try...

The levels all felt the same, somehow. I felt like I was playing through the same thing over and over again. Still, overall, great game, props to Sega for creating this. I know it was probably hard to make a nowadays- complex- style game in the 1990's... see ya.

I have this game for my Sega Genesis. Plug the cassette in and the choir sings "SEGA!" That part was so cool. I love this game. Sonic looked so cute in his old style. Yuji Naka created the adorable and cute and speedy little hedgehog sporting sneakers. I love the Green Hill Zone theme. Sonic really put Sega on the map. His arch nemesis is a scientist who kidnapped animals and robotized them. The Scientist's name is Dr. Eggman. Every time you defeat Dr. Eggman, he gets away. You have got to find all six Chaos Emeralds and put an end to Eggman's conundrums. Sonic is much faster then Speedy Gonzalez and cuter than an Italian plumber.

"SONIC THE HEDGEHOG" (1991) is one of the greatest games of all time. It's beautiful to look at, the soundtrack is wonderful, and it's exceptional to play. A simple game that, when mastered, only gets better.

I could imagine being a 90s kid growing up with Sonic, being an 2000s kid, I did grow up with Sonic, but it must've been the biggest gift to be there when it all happened.

Everything about this classic is perfect, down to the last pixel, the soundtrack, the simplicity, the speed.

I've loved Sonic ever since I was born, this is truly one of the greatest video games of all time. Sonic, since '91 has grown to be one of the biggest video game icons in history, and his legacy is going to be remembered for hundreds of years to come.

Every zone is such a blast to play, Labyrinth Zone was a bit rough for me but other than that, just amazing.

Sonic the Hedgehog isn't just a game-it's the launchpad of a cultural icon. This is the title that introduced the world to Sonic, the blue blur with attitude, and it laid the foundation for one of gaming's most beloved franchises. Without this game, Sega wouldn't be the same-and honestly, it might've faded into obscurity without Sonic leading the charge.

From the moment you hear the opening notes of Green Hill Zone, you know you're in for something special. The character designs, vibrant backgrounds, and fluid animation are stunning, especially for the era. And the music? Pure nostalgia. It's catchy, energetic, and still holds up decades later. A lot of classic low-pixel games can't match the polish and personality packed into this cartridge.

What makes this game timeless is its simplicity paired with speed. It's easy to pick up, hard to master, and endlessly replayable. And seeing Classic Sonic pop up in later games always brings a smile-he and Modern Sonic make a great team, and I wish Sega would pair them up more often.

The franchise has grown so much since 1991, with a massive cast of characters and expanded worlds, but it all started here. This game is a must-play for anyone who loves video games, platformers, or just wants to experience the birth of a legend.

Sonic wouldn't be a legend without this start-and gaming wouldn't be nearly as fun without him.

It was kind of Sega's Mario wasn't it? At least if Mario was an Animorph on crack.

The real draw was the speed... and the graphics that, for a moment, put Sega in the lead of the home videogame wars. At least where I grew up people went from Atari to NES to Sega Genesis to N64.... and Sonic was one of the main reasons why...

... that and the multiplayer sports games.

But the draw was speed, the uncontrollable speed that made you feel like you were on the edge of your seat. It was the game where you could beat a level in seconds, and that was cool.

The first game I played in the Sega Genesis Collection for the Xbox, this is a great way to start your classic game journey, as it's definitely peak 2d side scrolling. It's definitely hard though, but luckily this game collection allows you to rewind so I was able to rewind mistakes I made, which was the only reason I was able to beat this game on my first try. It's got some good level design, and can completely understand how this game spawned the huge franchise it did. Getting all the chaos crystals was the tricky part of the game, but because this emulator game collection allows you to do cheat codes, I was able to just get these crystals pretty quick. I definitely recommend for nostalgic game fans if you haven't played this game yet. It's a must play!

This video game is totally worth the play. The action is great! The music keeps you occupied, the characters are funny and daring. This video game shows you a fun and great time with Sonic and his friends. Good Job!

I'm a huge fan of Sonic. I think it is largely due to nostalgia. Unfortunately "back in the day" I owned a Master System and Gameboy as my consoles, so I was limited to playing Mega Drive, SNES and NES at my friend's houses. Without a doubt the number 1 platformer for me is Super Mario Bros 3 which pushed the NES to its limit. This is probably my second favourite. You can see the level of the skill put into the game as Sonic Clones from the 90s often play like absolute garbage: Bubsy the Bobcat (slippery and annoying to boot), Awesome Possum (plays too fast, messy backgrounds), Socket (just plain weird game mechanics and unlikeable character).

The music is iconic and sticks in your head for days. The sounds for collecting rings or hitting the spikes are as good as anything in Mario. The level design is really good, it plays fast, but you can figure out where everything is after a few playthroughs: where the spikes are, where the hidden boxes are - you can't say the same about Bubsy or Zool which are jumbled messes by comparison.

Classic for me. I think Sonic 2 improved the formula with a two player mode, the character Miles "Tails" Power and better graphics. The boss theme tune was also used in the much loved trance track Wizards of Sonic by Red Jerry and Westbam. For anyone looking for more of the same: Sonic Generations (2011) is great as are the Sonic Advance games and the underrated Sonic Pocket Adventures on the Neo Geo Pocket. I've recently beaten Sonic Mania (2017) and can confirm it is a great tribute to 16-bit Sonic with a tough difficulty and many surprises.

Undeniably, Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the strongest Sega Mega Drive core titles. Nowadays it is very well known and gets ported to new systems almost every generation.

For someone outside of the Sonic craze this game's insane popularity might feel weird. Did this 16-bit platformer from the 90s really managed to become a timeless classic - something that people can enjoy even nowadays, without hours of preparing and consulting manuals?

Well, yes. Mostly.

Sonic 1, as it's also called, offers a fast paced platformer that is very easy to pick up and play. Running, jumping and rolling - that's all you do, really. But at the same time, despite the common belief, here you're not always expected to "go fast". Carelessly blazing through the unfamiliar levels will only lead to frustration, as you will lose a lot of rings and lives on sneakily places enemies and spikes and bottomless pits.

Thinking "How was I supposed to see that coming?" is not that uncommon with the new players.

Due to that it is recommended to conquer this game's levels slowly and carefully. As contradictory as it might seem.

And you don't have to worry about time. Even the most relaxed playthrough will take you about 1-2 hours to get through every level.

In that time you will learn how to handle Sonic properly and how to use the physics of his movement to your advantage. You gain speed when rolling down slopes and lose speed when climbing hills.

It's an idea that is very natural to grasp and, in my opinion, turns this title into almost a physics based puzzle game.

And the game will periodically display new ways to explore this mechanic.

With the mix of simplicity and unique movement mechanics the gameplay here aged surprisingly well - you won't see any annoying gimmicks or blood boiling sections which are so common in video games of that era.

Just take it at your own pace and ignore the folks who speak nonsense about "always holding right".

Aside from the gameplay, Sonic the Hedgehog manages to be an enjoyable experience with the help of its visuals and music. They're memorable and exciting.

Through its presentation the game created a mold for all future Sonic titles: a bit of gameplay and a bit of spectacle. Though, if you don't like when the game takes control away from you to show something cool, then this could be a negative aspect for you. Take that into consideration.

Finally, the level of replayability is not that high by itself. You get another "physics puzzle" between levels in the form of a rotating maze to gather Chaos Emeralds. But they do nothing except altering the ending visuals slightly.

Despite that, if the game manages to capture you with its simplicity, level design and the aforementioned spectacle, then re-experiencing that magical and captivating feeling could be a replay reward by itself.

All in all, this game does deserve its place in the gaming Hall of Fame. It's simple and enjoyable to play, it has amazing presentation and it is short enough to fit into a busy evening or two.

If you enjoy good 2D platformers, then this game is a must have.

Like most of us remember this game from the 90's. Time Flies, when u think at Sonic... The time stops. When u try to play the game again, you will probably be time travelling.. Memories flashing, thats it almost hurt to play, since no1 ever succede to make a better game but most of all because that Golden ages are now in the past. My armhair get stiff, just thinking about it.

Sega had been on the market for 30 years before they released this global phenomenon, but they had everything to prove in an era dominated by Nintendo. But in 1991, the world was introduced to what would later become one of the most prolific video game series ever produced. With inspiration from classic cartoons and level design that was more advanced than anything seen before, the original Sonic the Hedgehog changed the game forever, and , despute not being as memorable as some of its sequels, it has held up very well to this day, and it is as much of a wonder now as it was over 30 years ago.

Its extremely hard. Thats the only reason I gave this game a 9.Other than that the game is awesome.It was the start to a great series with one of the most recognizable famous characters of all time.The game play is amazing along with the music,but what really makes the game take off is the speed power basis.This game is what defines classic sega.When I first heard of this game,I thought it was going to be horrible.I thought it was just going to be a cheap rip-off of Mario and that it was just going to be made to compete.I WAS WRONG!

I recommend this game to anybody and whoever does read this,do NOT get any sonic game after #3 they are horrible.