Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade Review
It's still Sonic the Hedgehog, and though it's not quite the quintessential Sonic experience, it's still a classic.
It's still Sonic the Hedgehog, and though it's not quite the quintessential Sonic experience, it's still a classic.
Jumpy graphics transform this classic side-scroller into a crushing disappointment.
Sega's classic mascot got his start in this influential platformer, which is still very fast, tough, and fun to play.
Sonic was really the only competition Mario had back in the day and he certainly gave our favourite plumber a run for his money. Fast gameplay, catchy soundtrack and challenging all at the same time. Even for today Sonic... Read Full Review
13 of 13 users found the following review helpful...but for this game, I might as well shove a dog turd into the GBA cartridge slot. Yeah, this is THE biggest let-down of all Sonic games. The original ROCKED, but this sucked through and through. Introduction: The gam... Read Full Review
11 of 12 users found the following review helpful*DISCLAIMER: I always like to do this for transparency, but it should be obvious; this is a review of "Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis," the Game Boy Advance port of the first "Sonic the Hedgehog" game. NOT a review of "Sonic... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulSonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Master System is not the same experience as Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis. This game was not a port, it was a totally different game made with the 8-bit hardware in mind. While So... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulMario's original "rival," Sega's mascot's first game is often seen as one of the most significant titles of the 16-bit era, as it helped push the "platformer with an animal as the star" type of thing that we still see to... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulI'm Going to get this out of the way, i have no problem with sonic's speed cap in this game. Its Just Although the game is still fun to play today, the game that started it all really is dwarfed by its successors but no... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulThe one that started it all. Not the 2006 game, not the gba game, this is the original sonic the hedgehog for the sega genesis. And it is a fantastic start for the blue blur. The graphics are amazing, being very vibrant ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulDr. Ivo Robotnik, a mad scientist, kidnaps innocent animals, turning them into vicious robots! Only one guy is able to stop a series of kidnappings, initiated by a mad professor. This is Sonic, the coolest hedgehog in th... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulMany of you reading this review grew up with video games. You played them, you beat them, you worshiped them; they were not just a hobby, but a passion. Inside of these games were the characters themselves, working as em... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful8-Bit Rework, Rather than PortSonic the Hedgehog is a platforming game on the Sega Master System (SMS). Many consider this one of the best games on the system, it even being programmed into some of the later SMS console... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulIn 1991, Sonic The Hedgehog was conceived in response to Nintendo's successful Super Mario Bros. Although taking inspiration, Sega produced a game vastly different, instead of just making a shallow a copy. The levels ar... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpfulIf there's ever any video-game I remember fondly from my childhood, it's this one, since it was the first game I can remember ever playing. Many people may argue that Sonic's gotten a bit stale over the years, but when i... Read Full Review
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