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Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (Game Gear, 1991)
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Platform: Game Gear
Release Date: Apr 1991
Rating: Everyone
Genre: Platformer
UPC: 497436562408
Product ID: EPID6990
Description: While others attempted to emulate Miyamoto's platform innovations, Sonic Team brought something new to the genre with the little mascot that could. Faster and prettier than any previous platformer, Sonic also took the genre vertical and ...
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Sonic the HedgehogReview created: 08/20/06
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For the most part, I've liked the other Sonic titles in their various incarnations on the Genesis, so I really had my hopes up for playing it on the Game Gear. Oh what an impossible game to play. The biggest problem I had was that every time you jumped the screen scrolled up and made the ground drop from the visible play area. This little quirk pretty much ruined the game for me since I tend to play Sonic games at full speed... which resulted in me constantly falling into pits and other hazards. So, I then attempted to play the game at pokie speed and even then, I still kept having problems with falling into unseen hazards. The Game Gear screen is just two small for the scale that this game was designed at. They needed to make the characters/environment smaller and I think that would have helped the game about a million percent.
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Quality Game Gear GameReview created: 06/04/07
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This game deserves to be rated excellent as far as Game Gear games go. This was the first videogame I ever owned, and the joy I had playing this game when I was younger has stayed with me through the years.
First off, the graphics in Sonic are stunning. The visuals are crisp, clean and clear, as well as quite colorful and cheerful. Sonic, as well as the enemies in the game, are large and colorful.
The audio is simply awesome for a GG game. The music is some of the best on the system, and the sound effects are fine.
If you have a Game Gear, there's no point in owning one if you don't have this game. Simple as that.
First off, the graphics in Sonic are stunning. The visuals are crisp, clean and clear, as well as quite colorful and cheerful. Sonic, as well as the enemies in the game, are large and colorful.
The audio is simply awesome for a GG game. The music is some of the best on the system, and the sound effects are fine.
If you have a Game Gear, there's no point in owning one if you don't have this game. Simple as that.
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Revisiting Sonic 8 Years OnThe Sonic the Hedgehog game series on Sega systems were my kid's favorite games.
They played them nearly all the time.
That didn't leave Dad much alone-time with the game console. When a recent opportunity to own a Game Gear came, I jumped at the chance.
Of course, no Sega experience would be complete without Sonic the Hedgehog.
This is not your Sega Genesis Sonic, however. The Game Gear's version's graphics are lower resolution (the screen is substantially smaller, too) and the sounds are different; befitting the limited resources the Game Gear was endowed with.
But for sheer play enjoyment it's enough like its bigger brother to make for great game play.
They played them nearly all the time.
That didn't leave Dad much alone-time with the game console. When a recent opportunity to own a Game Gear came, I jumped at the chance.
Of course, no Sega experience would be complete without Sonic the Hedgehog.
This is not your Sega Genesis Sonic, however. The Game Gear's version's graphics are lower resolution (the screen is substantially smaller, too) and the sounds are different; befitting the limited resources the Game Gear was endowed with.
But for sheer play enjoyment it's enough like its bigger brother to make for great game play.
Review ID: 10000000014408792
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A must have classic!Review created: 05/03/09
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Brings back childhood memories, one of the first Sonic games for the Sega Game Gear system. It's becoming rare to find one in good condition so I highly recommend picking one up before they become harder to find.
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Sonic With A TwistSonic The Hedgehog makes its way to the Sega Game Gear. I remember playing this back in '91 and it was quite fun. At that time, I didn't make much progress in the game. Last year I finally beat the game with all of the chaos emeralds. Those of you expecting a Genesis translation for this game, you won't get it. The Game Gear version is in a league of its own(that's a good thing). Sonic has three of the same levels as the Sega Genesis version. They are Green Hill Zone, Labyrinth Zone, and Scrap Brain Zone. I like the fact that there are three different zones in the game. They are Bridge(Zone 2), Jungle(Zone 3), and Sky Base(Zone 6). Bridge is a decent zone that has catchy music. The Jungle Zone is cool too. I actually like fighting Robotnik in Act 3. Sky Base Zone is somewhat tricky at first, but if you managed to keep enough extra lives, you should have no problem completing the level. You will enjoy fighting Robotnik each time because the battle is different in each zone. I played this game almost every day in '95 or '96. With that amount of gaming, it was a breeze for me to complete the game(without all of the chaos emeralds). That holds true today. The graphics are decent for the Game Gear's capabilities and the music is a great addiition as well. If you don't have this game, be sure to pick it up. You should be able to find it for a decent price. This game is fun for all ages. Enjoy.
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Sonic, to take awayReview created: 02/19/05
by: flash-hammer -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
For it's time amazing,graphics,sound,control,fun
For it's time amazing,graphics,sound,control,fun
Cons:
Not the best Sonic title by any means
Not the best Sonic title by any means
When we were kids, both my sibling and I got a handheld gaming system. I got a Game Boy, complete with Tetris and Super Mario Land, and she got a Game Gear with Columns and Sonic The Hedgehog. For those unaware, Sonic became Sega's mascot after his early 90s debut on the company's Megadrive/Genesis console, and quickly earned himself a sequel, as well as a port to Sega's less powerful Master System console. Because it was basically a portable Master System, the Game Gear recieved a port of this version, complete with it's most infamous fault, but an impressive feat for a handheld nonetheless..
Review ID: 10000000000521380
Sonic the Hedgehog : Mediochre at BestReview created: 02/04/04
by: conter7 -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Sound Effects, Graphics for the Time
Sound Effects, Graphics for the Time
Cons:
Difficulty Level and Fun Factor
Difficulty Level and Fun Factor
With the huge rivalry of Nintendo opening up to Gameboy and Sega Genesis opening up to Sega Game Gear, we have the copycats bring out a game that was the exact same idea as Mario. I mean, there are lots of copycats out there in the corporate world, all for the purpose of throwing you anything and everything, the "its been done already before" product to get some cash. The Game Gear was a flaw and did not even come close to Nintendo in terms of sales. They begun by introducing their first game Sonic the Hedgehog that with most purchases came along free with the system. The Character Sonic is a.
Review ID: 10000000000521378
Sonic is the best of the original Sega Game Gear run n' jumpsReview created: 07/06/03
by: ivansinger -- a member of Epinions
Pros:
Clever, original and fast-paced! Easy for kids to learn and play. Powerups, safeties aplenty!
Clever, original and fast-paced! Easy for kids to learn and play. Powerups, safeties aplenty!
Cons:
Cannot save after a level/no level passwords.
Cannot save after a level/no level passwords.
History has a way of repeating itself. Fortunately, there are some great things in this world that set the trends that history repeats and Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog is one of those trendsetters. Classic Run and Jump Action! Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog is a unique little 2-d devil, owing to his clever way of getting around his 2-d world. Sonic cannot fly, but he can jump and turn at the same time, which is vitally important in catching the levels 100 rings. The jumping action is the smoothest that I have seen on the Z-80 powered Game gear and highly controllable. Sonic also has an "always on"...
Review ID: 10000000000521379
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