Sonic the Hedgehog
Released: 1991
Players: 1
Type: Licensed
Developer: Ancient, SEGA
Bust the video game speed barrier wide open with Sonic The Hedgehog. Blaze by in a blur using the Super Sonic Spin Attack. Plummet down tunnels and spin through space. Bounce around till you're dizzy in a pinball machine. You've never seen anything like it!
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This game might have been a port of the Sega Genesis version but it holds its own on the SMS. The difficulty is just right, there are bonus stages and even emeralds to collect for some replay value. The graphics are also some of the fastest moving and most vibrant of any SMS game.
I would say part of the reason Sonic became so popular wasnt only the Sega Genesis, it was the millions of SMS owners that used Sonic as an example of why the SMS was better than the NES.
I had to save up for months to buy this game but it was worth it.
User review by MarshMellow
Sonic the Hedgehog Cheats, Hints, Tips and Walkthroughs
Goal Sign tricks
Clearing the stage with 0, 10, 20, 30 or 40 rings, gives you 10 extra rings. Clearing the stage with 50 or more rings will send you to a bonus stage. The number of rings you need to get an extra life varies from stage to stage:
Green Hill Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with anywhere between 11-19 rings.
Green Hill Zone Act 2: Clear the stage with 21-29 rings.
Bridge Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with 41-49 rings.
Bridge Zone Act 2: Clear the stage with 11-19 rings.
Jungle Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with 31-39 rings.
Jungle Zone Act 2: Clear the stage with 41-49 rings.
Labyrinth Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with 21-29 rings.
Labyrinth Zone Act 2: Clear the stage with 31-39 rings.
Scrap Brain Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with 11-19 rings.
Scrap Brain Zone Act 2: Clear the stage with 21-29 rings.
Sky Base Zone Act 1: Clear the stage with 41-49 rings.
Sonic the Hedgehog Trivia
CREDITS
Programmer: Shinobu Hayashi
Graphic Designer: Ayano Koshiro, Takefuni Yunoue
Sound Producer: Masato Nakamura
Re-arranging: Yuzo Koshiro
Are emulators like RetroCopy breaking the law?
No! The cold hard facts are there are numerous laws in place that make emulators 100% legal - as they should be! In the past a few companies have unsuccessfully threatened and taken other companies that have made emulators to court , trying to bully them out of their way. They have always lost because it is illegal to force a monopoly.
The only gray area in regards to emulators are when people pirate the games to use in emulators.
However in this day and age you can cheaply and easily buy the original games online (EBAY) or at markets and legally use them in emulators.
Not only that but there are also plenty of 100% free software/games (homebrew) available.
Some companies may want you to believe you have to keep buying the same game over and over again to legally play it but this is not true. These companies are laughing all the way to the bank as they slug their loyal fans multiple times for the exact same product.
How do I play this game in RetroCopy?
If you already own the original cartridge/disk/etc then you can look to Download Sonic the Hedgehog
If you purchase it on Wii Virtual Console (VC) or XBOX Live Arcade (XBLA) you can still legally download it. The reason for this is due to laws which allow you to backup software that you purchase.
Is this game available on Wii Virtual Console?
If you want to play classic games you should choose the most accurate emulator available to ensure you get an authentic experience.
In this case RetroCopy is a lot more accurate than Virtual Console so we recommend using RetroCopy when you can.