Sonic the Hedgehog
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Sonic the Hedgehog is a 2D side-scrolling platformer developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Genesis/Mega Drive. Players control Sonic the Hedgehog, who can run at near supersonic speeds and sets out on a quest to defeat Dr. Robotnik, a scientist who has imprisoned animals in robots and seeks the powerful Chaos Emeralds.
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- Sonic Team
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- Sega · Tec Toy
- Release · Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Worldwide — 1991
- Worldwide — Jan 01, 2000
- Worldwide — Jul 24, 1991
- Worldwide — Jul 26, 1991
- Worldwide — Jun 23, 1991
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