Sonic the Hedgehog was also remastered for iOS and Android devices, and was released in 2013. There's no further reward to collecting the Chaos Emeralds other than an extended ending, making them a challenge solely for experienced players. No 2❝ Special Stages like in most Sonic games, but the entire maze rotates as Sonic tries to avoid hitting the flashing-red 'GOALS.' These ironically-named bumpers evict Sonic from the Stage and cost him a shot at an Emerald. The Chaos Emeralds are obtained via collecting 50 or more rings and leaping into a Giant Ring, which appears at the end of Acts 1 or 2 as Act 3 almost always ends with a boss encounter. The game is comprised of six 'Zones' with three 'Acts' each.

This was by far the best-selling game for the Genesis/Mega Drive with over 15 million units sold worldwide. Sonic the Hedgehog put the Genesis on the map and was a catalyst for the console temporarily dethroning The Big N with a 65% market share over the Super NES during the 16-bit Console Wars, at least outside of Japan. In addition to the touted high-speed gameplay, gamers of the time were astonished by the impressive graphics, as well as the catchy soundtrack by Masato Nakamura of the Japanese pop group, Dreams Come True. It practically re-defined the platforming genre by adding branching paths and physics-based obstacles such as loops and slopes. Not only is Sonic far too fast to be caught, but thanks to his sense of justice, he's made it his mission to free his friends and take the fight to the doctor's doorstep. South Island is also currently home to Sonic: an unusual blue hedgehog who possesses razor sharp quills, the power to run at supersonic speeds, and an attitude. Unfortunately for Eggman, there's one problem. Using this army and South Island's six Chaos Emeralds, he intends to conquer the planet. Ivo Robotnik) is gathering up the intelligent animals that live there and systematically transforming them all into ' Badniks' - an army of Robot Soldiers that obey his every command.

The story begins on the fictional South Island, where the insane scientist Dr.

An 8-bit Master System / Game Gear counterpart was also released in 1991. Released on Jfor the Sega Genesis, it marked the beginning of Sega's beloved Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and is one of the most iconic games of the 16-bit era. If you're looking for the 2006 game of the same name, go here.

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