

Sonic's main means of attack is the Spin Attack, in which he curls into a ball and rotates rapidly, damaging enemies and certain obstacles upon collision. The player must also avoid touching rows of sharp spikes, falling into bottomless pits, and being crushed by moving walls or platforms, as well as drowning, which can be circumvented by breathing air bubbles periodically released from vents. Robotnik has trapped animals inside destroying one frees the creature, but is not necessary to complete the game. The levels are populated with hazards in the form of robots (named 'badniks' in the Western game manuals) that Dr. The gameplay centers around Sonic's ability to run at high speed through levels that include springs, slopes, high falls, and loop-the-loops. Sonic the Hedgehog plays as a 2D side-scrolling platformer. The player controls the titular Sonic the Hedgehog, who aims to stop Robotnik's plans by freeing his animal friends and collecting all Chaos Emeralds himself. Eggman' in the original Japanese release) has trapped the animal inhabitants of South Island in cybernetic shells and metal capsule prisons. In an attempt to steal the six Chaos Emeralds and harness their power, the game's antagonist Dr.


Its success led to the development of subsequent games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, as well as the creation of a media franchise of spin-off products featuring the character. It was commercially successful, increasing the popularity of the Mega Drive/Genesis and establishing Sonic the Hedgehog as the company's mascot. Sonic the Hedgehog received positive reviews from critics, who praised the game's visuals and its sense of speed. After a hedgehog was decided on as the main character, the development group was renamed Sonic Team. Robotnik has trapped, and collect six magical emeralds known as the Chaos Emeralds.ĭevelopment of Sonic the Hedgehog began in 1990, when Sega ordered its AM8 development team to develop a game featuring a mascot for the company. Robotnik's plans for world domination, release the animals Dr. The game's story focuses on Sonic's efforts to stop Dr. First released in North America, Europe, and Australia on June 23, 1991, the game is the first installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, chronicling the adventures of the titular character in his quest to defeat the series' antagonist Dr. Sonic the Hedgehog is a platform video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. This game can be played also in a versions for NES, SMS and Game Gear.
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 SSEGA PLUS
Rebuilt from the ground up for mobile, Sonic The Hedgehog 2 offers upgraded graphics, including widescreen display and a smooth 60fps frame rate, plus a re-mastered soundtrack.The following emulators are available for this game: These lost levels feature undiscovered enemies, new hazards and a climatic showdown with Dr. Additionally choose to play the game as Knuckles in addition to Sonic and Tails.įor the first time ever explore the mysterious Hidden Palace Zone. Eggman in epic boss battles or aim for the high score in Sonic 2's iconic half pipe Special Stage.Īn all new 'Boss Attack mode' challenges the player to defeat all of the game's devious bosses in one run. Race as Sonic and Tails through high speed environments such as Casino Night and Chemical Plant. Run through high speed levels packed with enemies and hazards as you zoom along loop de loops in your mission to destroy the devious Dr. Speed back in time and discover the game that first united Sonic the Hedgehog with his amazing flying sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower.
