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    Sonic the Hedgehog

    Game » consists of 32 releases. Released Jun 23, 1991

    The inaugural game in Sega's flagship series starring Sega's most iconic character the blue hedgehog known as Sonic. Sonic the Hedgehog infused conventional platforming with thrilling speed.

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    Dr. Ivo Robotnik, a mad scientist, kidnaps innocent animals, turning them into vicious robots! Only one guy is able to stop a series of kidnappings, initiated by a mad professor. This is Sonic, the coolest hedgehog in the universe, eclipsed by its popularity, even "Hedgehog in the fog." He has a radical "sharp" hairstyle and special sneakers, which allow him to run at supersonic speeds. We need to help Sonic fight the hordes of metal maniacs, and he's also eager to try out his special rotating attack Super Sonic.Sonic is a swift response to the Mario Brothers, and the games with his participation are first of all speed, a sea of ​​drive and pleasure. Yes, Sonic the Hedgehog is undoubtedly revolutionary, it's a pleasure to play. The game has bright graphics, great music and lightning-fast gameplay. Even by today's standards, it does not lose its attractiveness. No wonder that since 1991, Sonic is the official mascot of Sega, succeeding Alex Kidd. Already there is no Sega Saturn and Dreamcast, Sega has not released the console for a long time, but Sonic is still popular and appears regularly in new games. The game has 7 huge levels: Green Hill, Marble, Spring Yard, Labyrinth, Star Light, Scrap Brain and Final Zone. The first 6 zones are divided into 3 acts. At the end of each waiting for Robotnik with another devil's machine of his own production.

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    • To activate "Control Mode" screen while typing: up + down + C + C + C + left + right. As an input validation beep sounds. Mode "Control Mode" allows you to make changes to the game by pressing buttons during pause: A - Reset the game, (keep a few seconds) - to slow down the movement, - the ability to expand the animation frame, and (keep a few seconds) - mode "Debug Mode".
    • To choose the level, pause: up + down + left + right. When you hear a beep, press A + start time.
    • Type in the name of the game screen: up + down + up + down + up + up + up + up. Starting the game, you will find that the number of lives is 40.

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