Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)
| Sonic the Hedgehog | |
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Master System cover art
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| Developer(s) | Ancient |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Programmer(s) | Shinobu Hayashi |
| Artist(s) | Ayano Koshiro Takefuni Yunoue |
| Composer(s) | Yuzo Koshiro |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Platform(s) | Master System, Game Gear |
| Release | Master System Game Gear |
| Genre(s) | Platform game |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
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| Publication | Score | |
| SGG | Master System | |
| Sega Master Force | N/A | 92% |
Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ Sonikku za Hejjihoggu?) is a platform video game developed by Ancient and published by Sega for the Master System and Game Gear. The game is not a port of the more popular Sega Genesis version, but is instead an original game released for 8-bit Sega platforms.
The Master System version was released for the Wii Virtual Console in 2008. The Game Gear version appeared on compilations such as Sonic Adventure DX and Sonic Mega Collection+. A sequel, titled Sonic the Hedgehog 2, was released in 1992. In addition to its original release as a cartridge, the game was later built into some versions of the Master System II in Brazil and Europe.
The game sees players playing as Sonic the Hedgehog as he travels across South Island to steal it from the evil Dr. Ivo Robotnik. Sonic is able to attack enemies by performing a Super Sonic jump Attack, either by jumping into the air or rolling on the ground, the latter of which can also send Sonic off ramps. By collecting rings, Sonic can protect himself from damage from enemies and obstacles. Sonic will lose a life if he is hit without carrying any rings, or if he drowns or falls into a bottomless pit. Items found throughout the game include extra speed, speed shoes, everlasting invincibility, shields and checkpoints. Throughout the game, Sonic travels through six zones, each consisting of two main acts and a boss battle stage. At the end of each main act, the player hits a Goalpost which can award bonuses depending on how many rings Sonic is carrying. If the player has over 50 rings, they can access a bonus stage where more rings and continues can be collected. In each zone, there is a Chaos Emerald hidden somewhere in one of the acts, with a good ending awarded if the player finds all of them and completes the game.
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