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Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 1504 ratings )
Games Entertainment Action Arcade
Developer: SEGA
Free
Current version: 3.9.2.0, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 12 May 2013
App size: 39.08 Mb

Race at lightning speeds across seven classic zones as Sonic the Hedgehog. Run and spin through loop-de-loops as you collect rings and defeat enemies on your mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman.

Sonic the Hedgehog joins the SEGA Forever classic games collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time!

FEATURES
- OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE Sonic The Hedgehog now plays in widescreen at a smooth 60FPS offering unrivalled performance and the game’s legendary soundtrack has been fully re-mastered.
- GOTTA GO FAST - Challenge yourself with an all-new Time Attack mode!
- NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Play as Sonic’s friends Tails and Knuckles for the first time. Use their unique abilities to fly, climb, and glide around levels offering exciting new ways to explore.
- PLAY OFFLINE - premium users can play Sonic anytime offline

SEGA FOREVER FEATURES
- PLAY FREE
- LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers
- GAMES RELEASED EVERY MONTH - Download them all!
- INCLUDES iOS 10 STICKER PACKS

RETRO REVIEWS
- "Believe the hype - this is the tidiest, smoothest and most exhilarating game youll have ever seen." [97%] - Andy Smith, SEGA Power #22 (September 1991)
- “Difficult without being frustrating, addictive without being repetitive, and altogether a joy to play.” [925/1000] - Gary Whitta, ACE #47 (August 1991)
- "One of the best Mega Drive games Ive ever played" [92%] - Rich Leadbetter, Mean Machines #10 (July 1991)

TRIVIA
- Sonic Jam contained the first release of Sonic The Hedgehog that gave Sonic his spin dash move, which returns again in this remake
- Sonic The Hedgehog was also released in arcades on SEGAs Mega-Tech and Mega Play systems
- Rabbit and armadillo characters were considered for Sonic before settling on a hedgehog design
- While "Eggman" is Dr. Robotniks nickname in the West, he has always been known as "Eggman" in Japan

CLASSIC GAME FACTS
- First released in the US on June 23rd, 1991
- It took Yuji Naka almost a year to finish designing Green Hill Zone Act 1
- Spring Yard Zone and Scrap Brain Zone were originally called Sparkling Zone and Clock Work Zone
- Music composed by Masato Nakamura of Dreams Come True fame

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Pros and cons of Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic app for iPhone and iPad

Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic app good for

What about the fantastic Shadow of the Beast??? It could be fantastic to have it in our pocket :) Hope someone in the gaming industry will follow me!
Hello friends, i would like to report a bug. When i play using Apple Wireless Keyboard, the controls get frozen on an specific button. P.S. if possible would be nice play with an bluetooth controller or keyboard. Thanks Mazz
This is the EXACT same Sonic as when I used to play it back in 1992 on my Sega Mega Drive. Same graphics, same music, really impressed!
Im living my childhood again. Wonderful app, cant help myself playing it all day long :)
This is original Sonic, very cool! But please, do adaptation for iPhone 6 plus
Please, rename app icon from Sonic 1 to something good looking please! It makes my eyes bleed((

Some bad moments

PEOPLE DONT BUY THIS APP ! DOESNT WORK !!!! DOESNT WORK !!!! DOESNT WORK !!!! DOESNT WORK !!!! DOESNT WORK !!!!
No full screen in my iphone 6 ios 8!!!! Please fix it as soon as possible!!!