What's New

Bug fixes and refinements

App Description

The Sonic game that started it all is now free-to-play and optimized for mobile devices!

Race at lightning speeds across seven classic zones as Sonic the Hedgehog. Run and spin through loop-de-loops as you collect rings and defeat enemies on your mission to save the world from the evil Dr. Eggman.

Sonic the Hedgehog joins the SEGA Forever Classic Games Collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile for the first time!"

FEATURES
- OPTIMIZED FOR MOBILE Sonic The Hedgehog now plays in widescreen at a smooth 60FPS offering unrivalled performance and the game’s legendary soundtrack has been fully re-mastered.
- GOTTA GO FAST - Challenge yourself with an all-new Time Attack mode!
- NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Play as Sonic’s friends Tails and Knuckles for the first time. Use their unique abilities to fly, climb, and glide around levels offering exciting new ways to explore.
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT Sonic The Hedgehog offers exclusive support for the Power A Moga, Nyko, XBOX, and all HID controllers.


SEGA FOREVER FEATURES
- PLAY FREE
- LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores
- CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers
- GAMES RELEASED EVERY MONTH - Download them all!
- INCLUDES iOS 10 STICKER PACKS

RETRO REVIEWS
- "Believe the hype - this is the tidiest, smoothest and most exhilarating game you'll have ever seen." [97%] - Andy Smith, SEGA Power #22 (September 1991)
- “Difficult without being frustrating, addictive without being repetitive, and altogether a joy to play.” [925/1000] - Gary Whitta, ACE #47 (August 1991)
- "One of the best Mega Drive games I've ever played" [92%] - Rich Leadbetter, Mean Machines #10 (July 1991)

TRIVIA
- Sonic Jam contained the first release of Sonic The Hedgehog that gave Sonic his spin dash move, which returns again in this remake
- Sonic The Hedgehog was also released in arcades on SEGA's Mega-Tech and Mega Play systems
- Rabbit and armadillo characters were considered for Sonic before settling on a hedgehog design
- While "Eggman" is Dr. Robotnik's nickname in the West, he has always been known as "Eggman" in Japan

CLASSIC GAME FACTS
- First released in the US on June 23rd, 1991
- It took Yuji Naka almost a year to finish designing Green Hill Zone Act 1
- Spring Yard Zone and Scrap Brain Zone were originally called Sparkling Zone and Clock Work Zone
- Music composed by Masato Nakamura of Dreams Come True fame

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iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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Apple TV Screenshots

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App Changes

  • September 01, 2011 Price decrease: $4.99 -> $3.99
  • November 23, 2011 Price decrease: $3.99 -> $1.99
  • November 30, 2011 Price increase: $1.99 -> $2.99
  • December 20, 2011 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • January 09, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • January 15, 2012 Price increase: $2.99 -> $4.99
  • January 16, 2012 Price decrease: $4.99 -> $2.99
  • June 19, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • June 23, 2012 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • November 09, 2012 New version 1.3
  • December 21, 2012 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • January 05, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • May 16, 2013 New version 2.0
  • June 19, 2013 New version 2.0.1
  • June 20, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • July 01, 2013 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • December 21, 2013 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • January 02, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • February 07, 2014 New version 2.0.2
  • February 19, 2014 New version 2.0.4
  • April 25, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • May 07, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • June 20, 2014 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • June 24, 2014 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • July 22, 2014 New version 2.0.5
  • May 01, 2015 New version 2.0.8
  • March 05, 2016 New version 2.1.2
  • June 22, 2017 New version 3.0.1
  • June 22, 2017 Price decrease: $2.99 -> FREE!
  • June 22, 2017 New version 3.0.2
  • June 24, 2017 New version 3.0.3
  • October 27, 2017 New version 3.0.5
  • November 19, 2017 New version 3.0.7
  • June 06, 2018 New version 3.1.0
  • June 13, 2019 New version 3.2.5
  • August 16, 2019 New version 3.5.0
  • November 11, 2019 New version 3.5.3
  • February 18, 2020 New version 3.5.9
  • July 14, 2020 New version 3.6.5
  • October 22, 2020 New version 3.7.0
  • May 06, 2021 New version 3.7.4
  • April 19, 2022 New version 3.7.9
  • April 30, 2022 New version 3.7.10
  • September 16, 2023 New version 3.9.2.0
  • November 15, 2023 New version 3.10.1.2