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Sonic the Hedgehog

1991 ★ 83/100 (621 ratings) In the collection
PlayStation 3Xbox 360ArcadeSega Mega Drive/GenesisWiiiOSPC (Microsoft Windows)

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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Science fictionActionFantasy

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