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Sonic The Hedgehog Classic brings retro gaming to your iPhone with its fast-paced arcade action. This free game offers players the chance to control Sonic through various levels filled with rings, enemies, and speed challenges. It stays true to the original 1991 Sega Genesis game, providing nostalgic gameplay that appeals to both new players and seasoned fans. The vibrant graphics and smooth controls contribute to an engaging experience, allowing users to relive Sonic's iconic journey in a mobile format.

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The app requires iOSor above to function properly. With the current version being 3.2.5, it is exclusively available in English. Players can enjoy the classic soundtrack and familiar gameplay mechanics, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a mix of nostalgia and entertainment on their iPhones. Sonic The Hedgehog Classic is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring that even those unfamiliar with arcade games can easily navigate its features.

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3.6.0
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iOS
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iOS 12.1.2
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By Sega
The Sonic game that started it all is now free-to-play and optimized for mobile devices.
The Sonic game that started it all is now free-to-play and optimized for mobile devices. 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. CONTROLLER SUPPORT Sonic The Hedgehog offers exclusive support for the Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers. PLAY OFFLINE - premium users can play Sonic anytime offline. SEGA FOREVER FEATURES. PLAY FREE. LEADERBOARDS - compete with the world for high scores. CONTROLLER SUPPORT - fully integrated wireless Bluetooth controller support. 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 you'll 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 I've 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 SEGA's Mega-Tech and Mega Play systems. Rabbit and armadillo characters were considered for Sonic before settling on a hedgehog design. While "Eggman" is Dr. Robotnik's 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. Privacy Policy: http://www.sega.com/mprivacy. Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/terms. Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic the Hedgehog, SEGA Forever, and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co. Ltd. or its affiliates.
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