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Sonic the Hedgehog

You run and jump through side-scrolling zones as a speedy blue hedgehog, rolling through loops and slopes while smashing robots that hold small animals captive. Each zone ends in a boss fight against the scheming doctor. This is the original 16-bit platformer that started the series, and it is short. Is it your kind of game?

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IGDB

83%

636 ratings

Steam:

85%

42 reviews

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you want a classic 2D platformer built around momentum and flowing level design.

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you want depth, a long campaign or modern checkpoints.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox
Release date: June 23, 1991
Length: About 2 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Platform
Themes: Action · Fantasy · Science fiction
Perspective: Side view
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 1 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Unknown
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Sonic the Hedgehog?: About 2 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Sonic the Hedgehog on?: Sonic the Hedgehog is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog have co-op?: No, Sonic the Hedgehog is single-player only.
Does Sonic the Hedgehog run on Steam Deck?: Unknown