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Sonic the Hedgehog
Sega Saturn · Platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Konami and published by Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog arrived on the Sega Saturn as a platformer. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
Among the 27 Saturn platformers in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series; on the Saturn you can also try Sonic R, Sonic Jam and Sonic X-treme. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic Rush (DS) and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS). Konami also made Policenauts, Snatcher and Suikoden for the Saturn.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sonic the Hedgehog is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Sonic the Hedgehog walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
Sonic the Hedgehog FAQ
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog?
It was developed by Konami and published by Sega.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog multiplayer?
No. Sonic the Hedgehog is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic the Hedgehog take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic the Hedgehog typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic the Hedgehog on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.