Sonic the Hedgehog 1991

Released: November 8, 1991
Anniversary: Turned 35 on November 8
Genres: Platform · Adventure
Platforms: Wii · Sega Master System/Mark III
Developer: Ancient
Publisher: Sega
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Is it still worth playing?

A 1991 platformer for the Master System and Game Gear, in which Sonic sets out to rescue the animals of South Island from Doctor Robotnik, who plans to turn them into robots. He travels through six zones of two main acts each, jumping between platforms, avoiding obstacles and breaking televisions for shields, speed shoes, invincibility and checkpoints. Rings protect him from a hit. Without any, a hit costs a life, as do drowning, falling into a bottomless pit or reaching an act's 10 minute limit. The game starts with three lives, and continues return you to the start of the act. Zones built for looking around as well as running still make it worth a try today.