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Also includes four unlockable Genesis games unrelated to Sonic. [162] Released on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC as Sonic Mega Collection Plus, which added six of the twelve Game Gear Sonic games: Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Chaos, Sonic Drift, Sonic Labyrinth, Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, and Sonic Blast. [163]
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- Sonic The Hedgehog 2. This follow-up to the breakout hit on Genesis had a lot of hype to live up to, given Sega's marketing machine and the build-up to "Sonic 2sday;" the first simultaneous worldwide launch of a video game.
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Believe it or not, this was initially meant to be an isometric romp in the vein of Sonic 3D Blast, but the notion was ditched following time restraints and production costs.
- Sonic The Hedgehog. Despite feeling a touch dated on account of its '91 release - and the absence of Sonic's trademark spin dash, you have to tip your cap to the iconic debut for Sega's blue hedgehog.
- Sonic & Knuckles. Sega added yet another colorful character to its Sonic lineup with the debut of Knuckles the Echidna in 1994's Sonic 3. Taking his place as something of a counterpart to Tails, this echidna brute is a powerful fighter who likes to throw around his spike-laced fists.
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The original Sonic the Hedgehog was released for the Sega Genesis in 1991, introducing the world to the iconic, high-speed protagonist and his arch-enemy Dr. Ivo Robotnik. So much of the franchise’s foundation is established in this opening game, from the level and character design to the overall emphasis on gameplay speed as Sonic races through va...
After the runaway success of Sonic the Hedgehog in North America, Sega immediately began development on a direct sequel, putting a greater focus on upping the gameplay speed and making the overall game more accessible. 1992’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2 offered drop-in multiplayer with the addition of Tails, a multi-tailed fox who joins Sonic in foiling R...
While the Genesis’ CD-ROM peripheral, the Sega CD, was largely a mixed bag, it did include the truly phenomenal Sonic CD. Released in 1993, Sonic CD introduced the villainous Metal Sonic and fan-favorite ally Amy Rose as Sonic traveled through the past, present, and future to battle Robotnik. With its time travel mechanic, faux 3D bonus stages, mul...
Released at the height of the franchise’s ubiquity, 1994’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 began the two-part culmination of series on the console that catapulted it worldwide dominance. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 retains all the major gameplay mechanics from its predecessors and deepens them, giving players the option to play solo as Tails, changing up the bonus s...
Launched eight months after Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Sonic & Knuckles effectively completed the game, providing content intended from the preceding game that was cut due to time and technical constraints. More than offering new levels and a continuation of the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 narrative, Sonic & Knuckles finally gave players the ability to play as...
After lacking any main line games on the Sega Saturn, Sonic leapt onto the Dreamcast in a big way with 1998’s Sonic Adventure, completely reimagining the franchise for full 3D gameplay. When Robotnik unleashes the sinister Chaos from the Master Emerald, the entire world is at risk, prompting Sonic and his friends to race back into action. Sonic Adv...
One of the last major releases for the Dreamcast was 2001’s Sonic Adventure 2, which was remastered and ported to the GameCube later that year. Introducing the antihero Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic Adventure 2 has the dark hedgehog working with Eggman and Rouge the Bat to conquer the world, leaving Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to stop them. Each playab...
After going with more ambitious narratives and varied gameplay modes in the Sonic Adventure titles, Sega brought Sonic back to the basics with the 2003 game Sonic Heroes, released for GameCube, Xbox, and PlayStation 2. Instead of the different play styles present in Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes is a straightforward, linear experience that emphas...
As Sonic struggled to find his way on the Xbox 360 and PS3, the franchise took on a more narrative-driven direction on the Wii in a set of titles known as the Sonic Storybook Series. This began with 2007’s Sonic and the Secret Rings, which reimagined the classic Arabian Nightswith Sonic the Hedgehog racing through the fabled setting thanks to the W...
Sega leaned into more action-oriented gameplay for its 2008 game Sonic Unleashed, with Sonic able to transform into a wild Werehog as he faces Eggman and the new villain Dark Gaia. Sonic Unleashedalternated between the more speed-focused levels the franchise was known for when Sonic was in a normal state while switching up to combat-emphasized game...
This is a list of all lists of games in the Sonic the Hedgehog series on Sonic Wiki Zone. These lists do not include later revisions, demos, downloadable content (DLC), or leaked prototypes of released titles. List of games on Sega platforms List of games on Nintendo platforms List of games on Sony platforms List of games on Microsoft platforms List of PC games List of Steam games List of ...
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- Sonic The Hedgehog. Release Date: June 23, 1991. Platform: Sega Genesis. The Sonic franchise starts with the original Sonic the Hedgehog, released for the Sega Genesis in 1991 with an 8-bit version available for the Master System and Game Gear.
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Release Date: November 21, 1992. Platform: Sega Genesis. A sequel titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was released a year later and bestowed the character with his now-iconic spin-dash ability.
- Sonic The Hedgehog CD. Release Date: September 23, 1993. Platform: Sega CD. One of the lesser-known mainline games, Sonic the Hedgehog CD (also known as Sonic CD) released for the Sega CD add-on for the Genesis.
- Sonic The Hedgehog 3. Release Date: February 2, 1994. Platform: Sega Genesis. The third and arguably best game in the original trilogy, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released for the Genesis in 1994 and saw Sonic and Tails teaming up yet again.
Jan 31, 2024 · Developed for the Sega CD - an add-on for the Genesis that enabled it to play disc-based games - Sonic CD gets a lot right. It introduces fan favourites Metal Sonic and Amy Rose to the cast, and boasts some sublime anime cutscenes that pushed the technical boundaries of the day.
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Jan 23, 2024 · Sonic CD is one of the lesser-known Sonic adventures because it was developed for the Sega CD, an add-on for the Genesis that allowed the console to play disc-based games. Much like the Sega 32X, which similarly bolted haphazardly onto the Genesis, it was a botched attempt to artificially elongate its shelf life.
