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Sega CD · Platformer
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Certified classic
| System | Sega CD |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Sonic Team |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog CD arrived on the Sega CD as a platformer.
Among the 13 Sega CD platformers in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog series; on the Sega CD you can also try Sister Sonic. The series also appears on other systems with Sonic R (Saturn) and Sonic Rush (DS).
Sonic the Hedgehog CD is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Sega CD'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 CD 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 CD cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | FF151F:0001 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Invincibility after Pickup | FFD032:051B |
| Infinite Shields | FF151E:0001 |
| Infinite Lives | FF1508:0009 |
| Infinite Rings | FF1512:03E7 |
| Infinite Speed Shoes after Pickup | FFD034:051B |
Sonic the Hedgehog CD walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
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Playing Sega CD games today
Sega CD games can be hard to find at reasonable prices, so the system is best explored through its top handful of titles rather than its full library.
Sonic the Hedgehog CD FAQ
Who made Sonic the Hedgehog CD?
It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega.
Is Sonic the Hedgehog CD multiplayer?
No. Sonic the Hedgehog CD is a single-player game.
How long does Sonic the Hedgehog CD take to play?
As a platformer, Sonic the Hedgehog CD typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sonic the Hedgehog CD 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.