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Cover art for Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog, European cover

Sonic the Hedgehog, Japanese cover

Default, 1 of 3

Available Physical + digital

Cover: Default; 1 of 3 · Swipe; Default, 1 of 3
Released: Jun 23, 1991
Studio: Sonic Team
Platforms: 7

Sonic the Hedgehog

Jun 23, 1991 Sonic Team 7 platforms

Platformer Action Fantasy Science fiction

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.

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Released

June 23, 1991North America
July 24, 1991Europe
July 26, 1991Japan
1991Brazil
May 2007Worldwide

Also known as

Sonic 1 STH ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ

Versions

Sonic the Hedgehog Original · 1991 · Arcade, iOS, PC +4
Sonic the Hedgehog Port · 1991 · Arcade
Sonic the Hedgehog Expanded release · 1997 · SAT
Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis Port · 2006
3D Sonic the Hedgehog Port · 2013
Sonic the Hedgehog Remaster · 2013 · Android, iOS, PC +5

Standalone expansions

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Languages

2 languages

English interface
Japanese interface

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