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Sonic the Hedgehog

Released Jun 23, 1991 Rating 83/100 Critic score 85 Perspective Side view Rated ESRB: E10+ Developer Sonic Team Publishers Sega, Tec Toy
Arcade PlayStation 3 Wii Sega Mega Drive/Genesis PC (Microsoft Windows) iOS Xbox 360
Platform
Single player
Action Fantasy Science fiction
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In his attempt to steal the six Chaos Emeralds and harness their power, the mad scientist Doctor Robotnik has trapped the animal inhabitants of South Island inside aggressive robots and stationary metal capsules. Sonic the Hedgehog sets out to thwart Robotnik's plans by freeing his animal friends and collecting the emeralds himself.

Sonic the Hedgehog is the iconic platformer that launched the series in 1991, establishing the blue hedgehog as Sega's mascot. The original game and its sequels have since appeared across numerous platforms from the Mega Drive to modern consoles and mobile devices.

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka recently confirmed that a new entry in the franchise is currently in development, describing it as featuring "unprecedented gameplay." However, specific details about the project remain under wraps, leaving fans to speculate on what direction the series will take next.

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