Sonic the Hedgehog
1991
Game Information
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.
Release Date
June 23, 1991
Developer
Sonic Team
Publisher
Sega
Platforms
ArcadePlayStation 3WiiSega Mega Drive/GenesisPC (Microsoft Windows)iOSXbox 360
Genres
Platform
Themes
ActionFantasyScience fiction