Sega Ages – Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog is a re-release of the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) developed by M2 as the first game of the Sega Ages lineup for the Nintendo Switch, released alongside Thunder Force IV. It was first announced in early 2018, and later released worldwide on 20 September 2018. It was followed by Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 2020. Sega Ages: Sonic the Hedgehog includes almost all of the features from 3D Sonic the Hedgehog for the Nintendo 3DS.

Other returning features include the Level Select option, the display filters and the ability to play either the Rev.01 or Rev.00 version (which the interface describes as “Japan” and “International” respectively). Experience the definitive Sonic The Hedgehog experience on Nintendo Switch™! The game includes Mega Play, previously only available in the Sonic the Hedgehog arcade game. Familiar stages will feel new again as you race against time to the finish line. It’s a thrilling challenge for seasoned Sonic fans! With features such as Drop Dash from Sonic Mania, Ring Keep Mode, and stage select, Sonic is a fun and accessible game for all players!

In his attempt to steal the six Chaos Emeralds and harness their power, Dr. Ivo Robotnik has trapped the animal inhabitants of South Island inside aggressive robots and stationary metal capsules. The player controls Sonic, who aims to thwart Robotnik’s plans by freeing his animal friends and collecting the emeralds himself. If the player collects all the Chaos Emeralds and completes the game, an ending sequence is shown. If all the emeralds are not collected, Robotnik taunts the player while juggling any of the Chaos Emeralds not collected by the player.