Sonic the Hedgehog

85 - Sonic the Hedgehog

Year: 1991
Platform(s): Genesis
Designer(s): Hirokazu Yasuhara
Developer: Sonic Team
Publisher: Sega

"Easily the most recognizable member of the Sega canon, “Sonic the Hedgehog” was the first and only rival to Nintendo's Mario. While the dorky Italian slid on concrete and used husky weight to crush non-threatening turtles, Sonic blazed through colorful levels at breakneck speeds with the help of spring-inducing gadgetry, all while collecting shiny rings, doing loop-de-loops, and somersaulting "badniks" into oblivion. Fast isn't for everyone." - Blake Snow, MSNBC

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