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| title=
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| comment=[['90 Tokyo Toy Show]] coverage.
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{{magrow|egm|13|27
 
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| title=International Outlook: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=International Outlook: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=Very brief coverage from [[Tokyo Toy Show 1990]] in issue #13 ''EGM''. The magaizne claims to be the only US video game publication covering the event.
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| comment=Very brief coverage from [[Tokyo Toy Show 1990]] in issue #13 ''EGM''. The magazine claims to be the only US video game publication covering the event.
 
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| title=Interface: More ''Sonic the Hedgehog!''
 
| title=Interface: More ''Sonic the Hedgehog!''
 
| comment=Colin Rey from Humber Heights, Ohio asks for more ''Sonic'' info from ''EGM''. The magazine gladly obliges with another screenshot from Tokyo Game Toy 1990.
 
| comment=Colin Rey from Humber Heights, Ohio asks for more ''Sonic'' info from ''EGM''. The magazine gladly obliges with another screenshot from Tokyo Game Toy 1990.
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{{magrow|spec|7|48
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| title=Music Galaxy
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| comment=A feature which focuses on [[sonic:Dreams Come True|Dreams Come True]]'s contribution to the game's soundtrack.
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{{magrow|spec|7|76
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| title=
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| comment=More Dreams Come True and an introduction to Sonic, the character. Artwork seems to be based on the Tokyo Toy Show demo.
 
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{{magrow|gen4|30|126
 
{{magrow|gen4|30|126
 
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| title=
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| comment=Preview
 
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| title=Games News: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Games News: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Paragraph about the game's appearance at the [[Winter CES 1991]] at Las Vegas. It mentions the rotating [[sonic:Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Special Stage]], and is accompanied by a early screenshot of [[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble Zone]].
 
| comment=Paragraph about the game's appearance at the [[Winter CES 1991]] at Las Vegas. It mentions the rotating [[sonic:Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Special Stage]], and is accompanied by a early screenshot of [[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble Zone]].
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-04|38
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| title=
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| comment=Preview
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{{magrow|mdfan|15|113
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| title=
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| comment=Preview
 
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{{magrow|sv|4|16
 
{{magrow|sv|4|16
 
| title=Sega Genesis 16 Bit: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Sega Genesis 16 Bit: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=
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| comment=Preview
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|egm|21|46
 
{{magrow|egm|21|46
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| title=Next Wave: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=
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| comment=Short preview.
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}}
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{{magrow|gameplayers|0304|43
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| title=
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| comment=[[Winter CES 1991]] coverage.
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{{magrow|gamepro|21|92
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| title=
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| comment=Brief [[Winter CES 1991]] coverage.
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{{magrow|segapower|18|8
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| title=Consumer Electronics Show
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| comment=Brief mention of ''Sonic'' at [[Winter CES 1991]] at Las Vegas.
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}}
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{{magrow|mdfan|16|132
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| title=
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| comment="Coming Soon" article
 
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{{magrow|raze|8|10
 
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| cover=yes
 
| cover=yes
 
| title=Outpost: Genesis - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Outpost: Genesis - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=
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| comment=Preview
 
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| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page article about the upcoming game, which it states is expected in September. Gameplay is briefly described, though most of the pages are taken up by screenshots, which are from a prototype version. In particular, [[sonic:Spring Yard Zone|Spring Yard Zone]] on the second page is very different. ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is also a cover article on this issue.
 
| comment=Three-page article about the upcoming game, which it states is expected in September. Gameplay is briefly described, though most of the pages are taken up by screenshots, which are from a prototype version. In particular, [[sonic:Spring Yard Zone|Spring Yard Zone]] on the second page is very different. ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is also a cover article on this issue.
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}}
 
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{{magrow|sv|5|24
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{{magrow|mdfan|17|6
| cover=yes
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| title=
| title= ''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Great Moments in Hedgehog History
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| comment=Preview
| comment=
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|cvg|115|122
 
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| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Two-page article about the upcoming game, where many of the images are from an early prototype. It mistakenly says there are 15 levels split into 5 acts, even though 5 zones are shown total. The first page also mentions a power-up which gives Sonic invincibility and Speed Shoes at once, which is probably a reference to the unused S-monitor which has been found in the game. It also mentions that [[U.S. Gold]] has bought the rights to publish home computer versions.
 
| comment=Two-page article about the upcoming game, where many of the images are from an early prototype. It mistakenly says there are 15 levels split into 5 acts, even though 5 zones are shown total. The first page also mentions a power-up which gives Sonic invincibility and Speed Shoes at once, which is probably a reference to the unused S-monitor which has been found in the game. It also mentions that [[U.S. Gold]] has bought the rights to publish home computer versions.
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| reprints={{Reprints
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|cvgit|7|8
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}}
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}}
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{{magrow|sv|5|24
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| cover=yes
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| title= ''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Great Moments in Hedgehog History
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| comment=Description of the game and some level tips.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|gamepro|23|44
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
 
| rating=9
 
| rating=9
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}}
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{{magrow|gpsg|0203|23
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| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': A New Superstar
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| comment=A five page preview, mentioning that ''Game Players Sega Genesis Strategy Guide'' are previewing is a preliminary version. The sunflowers of Green Hill Zone are green, but the rolling ball is still in place.
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}}
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{{magrow|segapower|20|22
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| cover=yes
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| title=
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| comment=Preview
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}}
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{{magrow|videogames|1991-02|86
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| title=Rescue Rings - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=A two page review of Sonic the Hedgehog in the February 1991 issue of the German magazine Video Games. It has a lot of sweet pictures of a prototype version of Sonic the Hedgehog. They wind up giving the game a 80% for graphics, 72% for music, 70% for sound effects, and 79% for gameplay.
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Amusingly, they list Virgin as a developer of the game. It may have meant that they were meant to be a distributor of the game in Germany or was simply a mistake.
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| rating=82
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| ratingcomments=Initially misprinted as 79%, corrected in the following issue{{magref|videogames|1991-03|10}}.
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| awards=classic
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}}
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-07|63
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| cover=yes
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| title=
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| comment=
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}}
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{{magrow|mdfan|18|8
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| cover=yes
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| title=
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| comment=Preview
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}}
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{{magrow|megaforce|1|84
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| title=Zapping: ''Sonic''
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| comment=Preview
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}}
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{{magrow|gamesx|10|14
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| title=
 +
| comment=
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| rating=5
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|nce|138|59-60
 
{{magrow|nce|138|59-60
 
| title=
 
| title=
| comment=
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| comment=Review without score.
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}}
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{{magrow|raze|10|14
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| title=Sega City
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| comment=Two-page article about the game. The writer describes the demo cart they played as consisting of only three zones - [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill]], "[[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble World]]" and "[[sonic:Star Light Zone|Star City]]". They also mention the finished game will be on an 8Mb cart (1 megabyte); the final game was actually released on a 4Mb cart. Several of the screenshots are from earlier versions of the game.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|mm|10|42
 
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| comment=Short article describing Sega's efforts to prevent American copies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' being sold in Europe, before the game's official European launch.
 
| comment=Short article describing Sega's efforts to prevent American copies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' being sold in Europe, before the game's official European launch.
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|cvgit|7|8
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{{magrow|megath|49|96
| title=Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog
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| title=
| comment=A two page preview in the July/August 1991 issue, essentially a translation of the English preview seen in ''Computer and Video Games'' above.
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| comment=
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|megath|1991-29|12
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{{magrow|micronews|1991-29|12
 
| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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{{magrow|megaplay|5|22
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| title=Mega Tricks!!
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| comment=
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}}
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{{magrow|megaplay|5|62
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| title=Mega Reviews!!
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| comment=
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| rating=8,9,10,8
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|playerone|11|26
 
{{magrow|playerone|11|26
 
| title=Mega D.: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| title=Mega D.: Sonic the Hedgehog
| comment=A four page review of the game. It received favorable scores in all areas and got an overall score of 96.  
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| comment=A four page review of the game. It received favorable scores in all areas and got an overall score of 96.
 
| rating=96
 
| rating=96
 
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| cover=yes
 
| cover=yes
 
| title=Superjogos
 
| title=Superjogos
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow|megaforce|1|84
 
| title=Zapping: ''Sonic''
 
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
 
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| comment=Brazillian magazine ''VideoGame'' reviews what is seemingly a prototype version of the game, awarding it five stars.
 
| comment=Brazillian magazine ''VideoGame'' reviews what is seemingly a prototype version of the game, awarding it five stars.
 
| rating=5
 
| rating=5
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}}
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{{magrow|joystick|18|164
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| title=
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| comment=
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| rating=98
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|ace|47|54
 
{{magrow|ace|47|54
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| rating=925
 
| rating=925
 
| awards=trailblazer
 
| awards=trailblazer
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}}
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-08|35| printpage=33
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| title=BE-Mega dog race
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| comment=
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| version=NTSC-J
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| rating=9,9,10,9
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}}
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-08|68
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| title=
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| comment=
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{{magrow|mdfan|19|61
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| cover=yes
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| title=
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| comment=
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}}
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{{magrow|spec|7.5|61
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| title=
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| comment=A single page preview, with art drawn by [[Naoto Oshima]].
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|cvg|117|16
 
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| awards=hit
 
| awards=hit
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|raze|10|14
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{{magrow|raze|11|50
| title=Sega City
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| title=Rave: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=Two-page article about the game. The writer describes the demo cart they played as consisting of only three zones - [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill]], "[[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble World]]" and "[[sonic:Star Light Zone|Star City]]". They also mention the finished game will be on an 8Mb cart (1 megabyte); the final game was actually released on a 4Mb cart. Several of the screenshots are from earlier versions of the game.
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| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewer praises the size and complexity of the levels, and the detailed graphics. He compares the game favourably to Nintendo's ''Super Mario World'', though stops short of saying which is better, and speculates it will sell well.
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| rating=95
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| awards=rave
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| reprints={{Reprints
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|consolemania|1|34}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|ag|4|22
 
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| comment=(continues on page 96)
 
| comment=(continues on page 96)
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|raze|11|50
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{{magrow|zero|22|64
| title=Rave: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| title=
| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewer praises the size and complexity of the levels, and the detailed graphics. He compares the game favourably to Nintendo's ''Super Mario World'', though stops short of saying which is better, and speculates it will sell well.
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| comment=
 
| rating=95
 
| rating=95
| awards=rave
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| awards=cc
| reprints={{Reprints
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}}
|consolemania|1|34
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{{magrow|segapower|22|9
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| title=
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| comment=
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| rating=97
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| awards=gold
 
}}
 
}}
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{{magrow|gpsg|0204|57
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| title=Strategy Feature: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|user|17|14
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{{magrow|mz|17|22
 
| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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| rating=92
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|ace|48|16
 
{{magrow|ace|48|16
 
| title=It's Sonic, Guy!
 
| title=It's Sonic, Guy!
 
| comment=Letter regarding the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' review in ''ACE'' #47. The writer points out the "Clockwork Zone" error, and suggests ''Sonic'' has better graphics than ''Super Mario World''.
 
| comment=Letter regarding the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' review in ''ACE'' #47. The writer points out the "Clockwork Zone" error, and suggests ''Sonic'' has better graphics than ''Super Mario World''.
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}}
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{{magrow|bemega|1991-09|123
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| title=
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| comment=The level select code.
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{{magrow|mdfan|20|78
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| title=
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| comment=Walkthrough
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|cvg|118|75
 
{{magrow|cvg|118|75
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Brief description of the [[sonic:Level select|level select]] code. Two screenshots show a prototype [[sonic:Scrap Brain Zone|Scrap Brain Zone]] and [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]], which also has a functioning [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]] (not mentioned in the text).
 
| comment=Brief description of the [[sonic:Level select|level select]] code. Two screenshots show a prototype [[sonic:Scrap Brain Zone|Scrap Brain Zone]] and [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]], which also has a functioning [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]] (not mentioned in the text).
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{{magrow|raze|12|68
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| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': The Hidden Rooms
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| comment=Four-page guide for the game, consisting mainly of the locations of hidden items and rooms in the first five zones (up to [[sonic:Star Light Zone|Star Light Zone]]), and a large map of [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] Act 2. The level select code is also described, with an accompanying screenshot.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|cvgit|8|48
 
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| rating=96
 
| rating=96
 
| awards=hit
 
| awards=hit
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{{magrow|wiz|9|
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| title=Sonic vs Mario
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| comment=
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{{magrow|tilt|93|68
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| title=
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| comment=
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| version=
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| rating=19
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{{magrow|user|17|14
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| title=
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| comment=
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{{magrow|consolesplus|1|6
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| title=
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| comment=
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{{magrow|mdfan|21|62
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| title=
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| comment=''[[Mega Drive Fan]]'' readers voice their opinions on the game.
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{{magrow|mdfan|21|131
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| title=
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| comment=The level select code.
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{{magrow|mdfan|21|134
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| title=
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| comment=Tips on how to beat the boss of Spring Yard Zone.
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
 
| rating=98
 
| rating=98
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{{magrow|egm|26|56
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| title=Tricks of the Trade
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| comment=''EGM'' tells its readers how you can break the demos by pressing {{A}}, {{B}} and {{C}}.
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|egm|26|102
 
{{magrow|egm|26|102
 
| title=Behind the Scenes at Sega of Japan: The Making of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Behind the Scenes at Sega of Japan: The Making of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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{{magrow|egm|26|146
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| title=Game Over
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| comment=The ending of the game.
 
}}
 
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| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Several paragraphs explaining how to beat all six bosses.
 
| comment=Several paragraphs explaining how to beat all six bosses.
}}
 
{{magrow|raze|12|68
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': The Hidden Rooms
 
| comment=Four-page guide for the game, consisting mainly of the locations of hidden items and rooms in the first five zones (up to [[sonic:Star Light Zone|Star Light Zone]]), and a large map of [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] Act 2. The level select code is also described, with an accompanying screenshot.
 
 
}}
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
 
| rating=95
 
| rating=95
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{{magrow|micromania2|41|34
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| title=
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| comment=
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| version=
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| rating=9,9,9,9,8,7
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|ag|6|42
 
{{magrow|ag|6|42
 
| title=Superestratégia Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| title=Superestratégia Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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}}
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{{magrow|egm|27|194
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| title=U.S. National Video Game Team's Super Play: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=A four page strategy guide in the October 1991 issue of the US magazine ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. It features a walkthrough for the first two levels, [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] and [[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble Zone]].
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}}
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{{magrow|gpsg|0205|8
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| title=Free Sonic?
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| comment=It explains how there were two different Genesis pack-in games, Altered Beast and Sonic the Hedgehog. The Altered Beast package comes with a coupon for a free Sonic 1 game. The bottom letter contains a silly mock-up.
 
}}
 
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| rating=5
 
| rating=5
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|ace|50|10
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{{magrow|ace|50s|10
 
| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page guide of the game, explaining how to deal with the features of each zone and going into detail about [[sonic:Scrap Brain Zone|Scrap Brain Zone]]. One page is dedicated to tips for beating all the bosses in the game.
 
| comment=Three-page guide of the game, explaining how to deal with the features of each zone and going into detail about [[sonic:Scrap Brain Zone|Scrap Brain Zone]]. One page is dedicated to tips for beating all the bosses in the game.
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}}
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{{magrow|gz|1|70
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| title=PG Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=Brief section explaining how to access the Level Select and Sound Test.
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}}
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{{magrow|gz|1|97
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| title=Console Countdown: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=
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{{magrow|mdfan|22|63
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| title=
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| comment=More ''[[Mega Drive Fan]]'' readers voice their opinions on the game.
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{{magrow|mdfan|22|126
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| title=
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| comment=Edit mode
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}}
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{{magrow|mdfan|22|129
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| title=
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| comment=Green Hill Zone Act 2 bug.
 
}}
 
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| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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| title=
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| comment=Edit mode
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{{magrow|mdfan|23|123
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| title=
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| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|gamepro|29|133
| title=S.W.A.T.: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''  
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| title=S.W.A.T.: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
| comment=This clip explains how to enable the debug mode. Note the "GP" written with Springs.  
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| comment=This clip explains how to enable the debug mode. Note the "GP" written with Springs.
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}}
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{{magrow|tilt|97|41
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| title=
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| comment=
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| version=
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| rating=19
 
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{{magrow|megatech|1|48
 
| title=''RoboCod'' Review: Alternatives - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=''RoboCod'' Review: Alternatives - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=During ''MegaTech''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s review of ''[[James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]'', they offer ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' as an alternative, and rate it 92%. ''MegaTech'' did not exist when ''Sonic'' debuted earlier in the year, so this also acts as a quick catch-up.
 
| comment=During ''MegaTech''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s review of ''[[James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]'', they offer ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' as an alternative, and rate it 92%. ''MegaTech'' did not exist when ''Sonic'' debuted earlier in the year, so this also acts as a quick catch-up.
| rating=92
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Later in the magazine they rate the game again, this time only giving 83%.
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| rating=92,83
 
}}
 
}}
 
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| title=
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| comment=Tips
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{{magrow|gz|3|69
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| title=PG Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=Brief section explaining the [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]] and how to access it.
 
}}
 
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| comment=Article explaining the [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]] and how to access it.
 
| comment=Article explaining the [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]] and how to access it.
 
}}
 
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| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| rating=83
 
 
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| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short article explaining how to access the [[sonic:Level select|level select]] and [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]].
 
| comment=Short article explaining how to access the [[sonic:Level select|level select]] and [[sonic:Edit mode|debug mode]].
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{{magrow|segapro|6|28
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| title=
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| rating=96
 
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{{magrow|cvg|126|49
 
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| comment=A two page feature of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' in a 1992 issue of ''[[Sega Visions]]'' magazine. The strategy guide gives tips on how to find secrets or pass certain parts of the game. For some reason the first page calls it a review even though no scores are given.
 
| comment=A two page feature of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' in a 1992 issue of ''[[Sega Visions]]'' magazine. The strategy guide gives tips on how to find secrets or pass certain parts of the game. For some reason the first page calls it a review even though no scores are given.
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|pixel|92|10
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| version=PAL
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| rating=89
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{{magrow|wiz|15|
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
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{{magrow|spec|8|8
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| cover=yes
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| title=
 +
| comment=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic, depicted with real animals.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|mega|1|76
 
{{magrow|mega|1|76
 
| title=Top 100: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=Top 100: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=''Mega'' says ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK.
 
| comment=''Mega'' says ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK.
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}}
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{{magrow|pixel|92|10
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{{magrow|wiz|19|
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{{magrow|mdag|2|79
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| comment=
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| version=
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| rating=85
 +
}}
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{{magrow|megablast|1992-01|44
 +
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| comment=
 +
| rating=83
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|segapro|15|66
 
{{magrow|segapro|15|66
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| title=U.S. National Game Team's Super Play: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=U.S. National Game Team's Super Play: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
 +
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{{magrow|segapro|18|67
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| title=
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| comment=
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| version=
 +
| rating=90
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|gamepro|45|163
 
{{magrow|gamepro|45|163
 
| title=S.W.A.T.Pro: Game Genie Codes! ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (Genesis)
 
| title=S.W.A.T.Pro: Game Genie Codes! ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (Genesis)
 
| comment=A few Game Genie codes which affect jumping ability.
 
| comment=A few Game Genie codes which affect jumping ability.
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}}
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{{magrow|excalibur|16|31
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| title=
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| comment=
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| rating=75
 +
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{{magrow|megaaction|1|65
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| title=
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| rating=93
 
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{{magrow|mms|10|108
 
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| rating=76
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|mms|30|47
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{{magrow|576kb|36|
| title=The Complete Sonic Tips Guide
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| title=
| comment=Single paragraph explaining the [[level select]] code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive ''Sonic'' games.
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| comment=
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|mdfan|16|132
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{{magrow|hiscore|1|18
 
| title=
 
| title=
| comment="Coming Soon" article
 
}}
 
{{magrow|wiz|9|
 
| title=Sonic vs Mario
 
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
 +
| version=PAL
 +
| rating=80
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|wiz|15|
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{{magrow|576kb|39|
 
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| comment=
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|wiz|19|
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{{magrow|score|1|41
 
| title=
 
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| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|excalibur|16|31
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{{magrow|megaaction|11|80
 
| title=
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
| rating=75
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| version=
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| rating=87
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|576kb|36|
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{{magrow|guru|1994-07|
 
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| title=
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| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|576kb|39|
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{{magrow|vad|6|
 
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| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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| reprints={{reprints
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|vad|18-2|
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|guru|1994-07|
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{{magrow|vad|8|
 
| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|vad|6|
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{{magrow|vad|12|
 
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| title=
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| comment=Tips
 
}}
 
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| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
| comment=Tips
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}}
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{{magrow|mms|30|47
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| title=The Complete Sonic Tips Guide
 +
| comment=Single paragraph explaining the [[level select]] code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive ''Sonic'' games.
 +
}}
 +
{{magrow|alaabalc|1|22
 +
| title=Review - ''Sonic the Hedgehog CD''
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| comment=A Section of the review is dedicated to detailing the significance of the first two releases of Sonic on The Mega Drive. It recounts the story of ''Sonic 1''.
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| rating=
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| awards=
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{{magrow|ssmjp|1995-09|85| printpage=83
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| title=[[Beep! MegaDrive]] readers final rating
 +
| comment=It continued up until then in [[Sega Saturn Magazine (JP)]].
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| version=NTSC-J
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| rating=8.4979
 
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| comment=Tips
 
| comment=Tips
 
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| comment=Tips
 
| comment=Tips
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| comment=
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|topsecret|48|49
 
{{magrow|topsecret|48|49
 
| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=Tips
 
| comment=Tips
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{{magrow|vd|26|93
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| title=
 +
| comment=Tips
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}}
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{{magrow|secretservice|39|72
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| title=
 +
| comment=
 +
| rating=90
 
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| comment=
 
| comment=
 
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{{magrow|vd|37|86
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{{magrow|tricks16|3|234
 
| title=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
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| ratingsystem=0-100
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| rating=80
 +
| reprints={{reprints
 +
|tricksgold|4|19
 +
|sois|8|166
 +
|tricksgold|7|24
 
}}
 
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{{magrow|gpsg|0203|23
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': A New Superstar
 
| comment=A five page preview, mentioning that ''Game Players Sega Genesis Strategy Guide'' are previewing is a preliminary version. The sunflowers of Green Hill Zone are green, but the rolling ball is still in place.
 
 
}}
 
}}
{{magrow|gpsg|0204|57
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{{magrow|elis1|1|404
| title=Strategy Feature: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
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| title=
 
| comment=
 
| comment=
 +
| ratingsystem=0-10s
 +
| rating=7
 +
| reprints={{reprints
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|elis2|1|396
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|elis3|1|397
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|elis4|1|365
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|elis5|1|367
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|elis6|1|365
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|elis7|1|369
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|elis8|1|365
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|islil101|1|419
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|elis9|1|364
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|elis10|1|359
 
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{{magrow|egm|27|194
 
| title=U.S. National Video Game Team's Super Play: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=A four page strategy guide in the October 1991 issue of the US magazine ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''. It features a walkthrough for the first two levels, [[sonic:Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]] and [[sonic:Marble Zone|Marble Zone]].
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{magrow|cvg|218|64
 
{{magrow|cvg|218|64
 
| title=100 Greatest Games of All Time
 
| title=100 Greatest Games of All Time
 
| comment=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' is placed as the 5th best game of all time.
 
| comment=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' is placed as the 5th best game of all time.
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{{magrow|elis2|1|195
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| title=
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| comment=
 
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{{magrow|edge|101|118
 
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| title=100 Best Games Ever: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| title=100 Best Games Ever: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short paragraph placing the game as the 17th best ever.
 
| comment=Short paragraph placing the game as the 17th best ever.
 +
}}
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{{magrow|vd|58|89|
 +
| title=
 +
| comment=Tips
 +
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{{magrow|576k|49|12|
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| title=
 +
| comment=
 +
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 +
{{magrow|tricksgold|4|181
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| title=
 +
| comment=The entire game guide
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| reprints={{reprints
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|segapod|1|236
 +
}}
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{{magrow|coolgamer|9|193
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| title=
 +
| comment=
 +
| ratingsystem=0-10
 +
| rating=8
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{{magrow|1700igr03|1|280
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| title=
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| comment=
 +
| ratingsystem=0-100
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| rating=70
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| reprints={{reprints
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|eis05|1|215
 +
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}}
 
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==Arcade version==
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{{magtable|format=Arcade|
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{{magrow|raze|8|14
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| title=Sega City
 +
| comment=Short article in ''Raze'' #8, mentioning a conversion of the Mega Drive game to arcades. Presumably this refers to ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' on [[Mega-Tech]] or [[Mega Play]].
 +
}}
 +
}}
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 +
==Others==
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<gallery>
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
<references/>
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File Date Source Title and comments
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-07-07 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "August 1990" '90 Tokyo Toy Show coverage.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "August 1990" "International Outlook: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Very brief coverage from Tokyo Toy Show 1990 in issue #13 EGM. The magazine claims to be the only US video game publication covering the event.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "August 1990" "Outpost Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog"
A second quick look later on in the magazine. The game is grouped with dozens of games from Summer CES 1990, but it's not thought Sonic was on display there.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "September 1990" "International Outlook"
More coverage from Tokyo Toy Show 1990 in issue #14 of EGM.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "November 1990" "Interface: More Sonic the Hedgehog!"
Colin Rey from Humber Heights, Ohio asks for more Sonic info from EGM. The magazine gladly obliges with another screenshot from Tokyo Game Toy 1990.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-11-30 Sega Players Enjoy Club (JP), "Vol. 7 Winter" "Music Galaxy"
A feature which focuses on Dreams Come True's contribution to the game's soundtrack.
Logo-pdf.svg 1990-11-30 Sega Players Enjoy Club (JP), "Vol. 7 Winter" More Dreams Come True and an introduction to Sonic, the character. Artwork seems to be based on the Tokyo Toy Show demo.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Génération 4 (FR), "Février 1991" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-02-01 Mean Machines (UK), "February 1991" "Pricks at the Speed of Sound"
Brief article about the game's appearance at the Winter CES 1991 at Las Vegas.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-02-16 Computer & Video Games (UK), "March 1991" "Animal Magic"
Paragraph about the game's appearance at the Winter CES 1991 at Las Vegas.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-03-08 ACE (UK), "April 1991" "Games News: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Paragraph about the game's appearance at the Winter CES 1991 at Las Vegas. It mentions the rotating Special Stage, and is accompanied by a early screenshot of Marble Zone.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-03-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "April 1991" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-03-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "April 1991" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "April/May 1991" "Sega Genesis 16 Bit: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "April 1991" "Next Wave: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Short preview.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Game Players (US), "Vol. 3 No. 4 April 1991" Winter CES 1991 coverage.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx GamePro (US), "April 1991" Brief Winter CES 1991 coverage.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-04-04 Sega Power (UK), "May 1991" "Consumer Electronics Show"
Brief mention of Sonic at Winter CES 1991 at Las Vegas.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-04-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "May 1991" "Coming Soon" article
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-04-25 Raze (UK), "June 1991" "Sonic the Sega"
Short paragraph about game. The writer compares Sonic's appearance to that of Tom from Tom and Jerry.
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "May 1991" "Outpost: Genesis - Sonic the Hedgehog"
Preview
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-05-01 Mean Machines (UK), "May 1991"
Reprints/translations:Expand
"Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Three-page article about the upcoming game, which it states is expected in September. Gameplay is briefly described, though most of the pages are taken up by screenshots, which are from a prototype version. In particular, Spring Yard Zone on the second page is very different. Sonic the Hedgehog is also a cover article on this issue.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-05-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "June 1991" Preview
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-05-11 Computer & Video Games (UK), "June 1991"
Reprints/translations:Expand
"Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Two-page article about the upcoming game, where many of the images are from an early prototype. It mistakenly says there are 15 levels split into 5 acts, even though 5 zones are shown total. The first page also mentions a power-up which gives Sonic invincibility and Speed Shoes at once, which is probably a reference to the unused S-monitor which has been found in the game. It also mentions that U.S. Gold has bought the rights to publish home computer versions.
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "Summer 1991" "Sonic the Hedgehog: Great Moments in Hedgehog History"
Description of the game and some level tips.
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-xx-xx GamePro (US), "June 1991" "Genesis ProReview: Sonic the Hedgehog"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U
Graphics: 5 Sound: 4 Gameplay: 5 FunFactor: 5 Challenge: 5
96
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-0x-xx VideoGames & Computer Entertainment (US), "June 1991" "Video Game Reviews: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9/10
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Game Players Sega Guide! (US), "Vol. 2, No. 3: June/July 1991" "Sonic the Hedgehog: A New Superstar"
A five page preview, mentioning that Game Players Sega Genesis Strategy Guide are previewing is a preliminary version. The sunflowers of Green Hill Zone are green, but the rolling ball is still in place.
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-06-06 Sega Power (UK), "July 1991" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-07 Video Games (DE), "2/91" "Rescue Rings - Sonic the Hedgehog"
A two page review of Sonic the Hedgehog in the February 1991 issue of the German magazine Video Games. It has a lot of sweet pictures of a prototype version of Sonic the Hedgehog. They wind up giving the game a 80% for graphics, 72% for music, 70% for sound effects, and 79% for gameplay.

Amusingly, they list Virgin as a developer of the game. It may have meant that they were meant to be a distributor of the game in Germany or was simply a mistake.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
82%
Initially misprinted as 79%, corrected in the following issue[3].
Classic
82
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-06-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "July 1991"
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-06-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "July 1991" Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-18 Mega Force (FR), "Juillet/Août 1991" "Zapping: Sonic"
Preview
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-27 Games-X (UK), "27th June-3rd July 1991"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
5/55/55/55/55/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-27 New Computer Express (UK), "29th June 1991" Review without score.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-27 Raze (UK), "August 1991" "Sega City"
Two-page article about the game. The writer describes the demo cart they played as consisting of only three zones - Green Hill, "Marble World" and "Star City". They also mention the finished game will be on an 8Mb cart (1 megabyte); the final game was actually released on a 4Mb cart. Several of the screenshots are from earlier versions of the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-29 Mean Machines (UK), "July 1991" "Review: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Three-page review of the game. The reviewers praise the game's graphics, with its large sprites and detailed backgrounds, as well as its speed and gameplay. Overall they give Sonic a glowing review with a score of 92%.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92% Mega Game
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-06-29 Mean Machines (UK), "July 1991" "Sonic Clampdown"
Short article describing Sega's efforts to prevent American copies of Sonic the Hedgehog being sold in Europe, before the game's official European launch.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Mega Play (US), "July/August 1991" "Mega Tricks!!"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Mega Play (US), "July/August 1991" "Mega Reviews!!"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/10   9/10   10/10   8/10
88
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Player One (FR), "Juillet/Août 1991" "Mega D.: Sonic the Hedgehog"
A four page review of the game. It received favorable scores in all areas and got an overall score of 96.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
96%
96
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-07-xx Supergame (BR), "Julho 1991" "Superjogos"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "July 1991" "Review Crew: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Review scores: 9/10, 9/10, 9/10, 9/10

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-U 9/10   9/10   9/10   9/10
90
[Info]
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-xx-xx Video Game (BR), "Julho 1991" "Sistema Sega Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Brazillian magazine VideoGame reviews what is seemingly a prototype version of the game, awarding it five stars.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
5/55/55/55/55/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Joystick (FR), "Juillet/Août 1991"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
98%
98
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-08 ACE (UK), "August 1991" "Screentest: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Three-page review of the game. The reviewer compares it favourably to the recent Super Mario World, praising the game's graphics and speed, as well as the level design and overall size. Scrap Brain Zone is referred to as "Clockwork Zone", its working title before the game was finished.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
925 Ace TrailBlazer
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "August 1991" "BE-Mega dog race"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 9/10   9/10   10/10   9/10
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "August 1991"
Cover article
Logo-pdf.svg
1991-07-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "August 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-08 Sega Players Enjoy Club (JP), "Vol. 7.5 1991 Summer" A single page preview, with art drawn by Naoto Oshima.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "August 1991" "CVG Hit: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Four-page review of the game. The article is poorly written, as incorrect names are used and there is even an upside down image in between pages 3 and 4. They give the game a 96 for graphics, 93 for sounds, 94 for playability, and 91 for "lastability", with a 94 for the overall score.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
94% CVG Hit
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-07-25 Raze (UK), "September 1991"
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"Rave: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Three-page review of the game. The reviewer praises the size and complexity of the levels, and the detailed graphics. He compares the game favourably to Nintendo's Super Mario World, though stops short of saying which is better, and speculates it will sell well.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
95% Rave
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-xx Ação Games (BR), "Agosto 1991" "Select: Sonic the Hedgehog"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
Gráfico: Otimo Som: Otimo Desafio: Otimo
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "August 1991" "Tricks of the Trade: Sonic the Hedgehog"
(continues on page 96)
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Zero (UK), "August 1991"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
95% Console Classic
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-01 Sega Power (UK), "September 1991"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
97% Gold
97
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx Game Players Sega Guide! (US), "Vol. 2, No. 4: August/September 1991" "Strategy Feature: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Megazone (AU), "August/September 1991"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92%
92
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-08 ACE (UK), "September 1991" "It's Sonic, Guy!"
Letter regarding the Sonic the Hedgehog review in ACE #47. The writer points out the "Clockwork Zone" error, and suggests Sonic has better graphics than Super Mario World.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "September 1991" The level select code.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-xx Mega Drive Fan (JP), "September 1991" Walkthrough
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "September 1991" "Cheat Mode: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Brief description of the level select code. Two screenshots show a prototype Scrap Brain Zone and Green Hill Zone, which also has a functioning debug mode (not mentioned in the text).
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-08-29 Raze (UK), "October 1991" "Sonic the Hedgehog: The Hidden Rooms"
Four-page guide for the game, consisting mainly of the locations of hidden items and rooms in the first five zones (up to Star Light Zone), and a large map of Green Hill Zone Act 2. The level select code is also described, with an accompanying screenshot.
Cover article
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1991-xx-xx Computer + Video Giochi (IT), "Settembre 1991" "CVG Hit: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Two page review from the Italian Computer + Video Giochi.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
96% CVG Hit
96
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Wiz (IL), "9/91" "Sonic vs Mario"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-xx Tilt (FR), "Septembre 1991"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
19/20
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx User (GR), "Septémvrios 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-04 Consoles + (FR), "Septembre 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-xx Mega Drive Fan (JP), "October 1991" Mega Drive Fan readers voice their opinions on the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-xx Mega Drive Fan (JP), "October 1991" The level select code.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-xx Mega Drive Fan (JP), "October 1991" Tips on how to beat the boss of Spring Yard Zone.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-13 Mega Force (FR), "Septembre/Octobre 1991" "MegaDrive: Sonic the Hedgehog"
A 22 page walkthrough in the September/October 1991 issue of the French magazine Mega Force. The issue has a hand-drawn map of Green Hill Zone.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-0x-xx The Games Machine (IT), "Settembre 1991" "Sonic the Hedgehog"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
98%
98
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "September 1991" "Tricks of the Trade"
EGM tells its readers how you can break the demos by pressing A, B and C.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "September 1991" "Behind the Scenes at Sega of Japan: The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "September 1991" "Game Over"
The ending of the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx User (GR), "Októvrios 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-09-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "October 1991" "Cheat Mode: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Several paragraphs explaining how to beat all six bosses.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Hobby Consolas (ES), "Octubre 1991" "Lo Más Nuevo: Sonic"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
95%
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Micromanía (segunda época) (ES), "Octubre 1991"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
9/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/10
9/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/10
9/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/10
9/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/109/10
8/108/108/108/108/108/108/108/108/108/10
7/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/10
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-10-xx Ação Games (BR), "Outubro 1991" "Superestratégia Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "October 1991" "U.S. National Video Game Team's Super Play: Sonic the Hedgehog"
A four page strategy guide in the October 1991 issue of the US magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly. It features a walkthrough for the first two levels, Green Hill Zone and Marble Zone.
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Game Players Sega Guide! (US), "Vol. 2, No. 5" "Free Sonic?"
It explains how there were two different Genesis pack-in games, Altered Beast and Sonic the Hedgehog. The Altered Beast package comes with a coupon for a free Sonic 1 game. The bottom letter contains a silly mock-up.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 ACE (UK), "November 1991" "Reviews Directory: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Short recap of the review from ACE #47. The previous score of 94% is rounded up to 5 stars out of 5.
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
5/55/55/55/55/5
100
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 ACE (UK), "The Classic Tricks 'n' Tactics Supplement" "Tricks 'n' Tactics: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Three-page guide of the game, explaining how to deal with the features of each zone and going into detail about Scrap Brain Zone. One page is dedicated to tips for beating all the bosses in the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Game Zone (UK), "November 1991" "PG Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Brief section explaining how to access the Level Select and Sound Test.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Game Zone (UK), "November 1991" "Console Countdown: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "November 1991" More Mega Drive Fan readers voice their opinions on the game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "November 1991" Edit mode
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "November 1991" Green Hill Zone Act 2 bug.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-10-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 1991" "Cheat Mode: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Paragraph describing an exploit to get all six Chaos Emeralds by repeatedly entering the Special Stage via the level select menu.
1991-xx-xx Pixel (GR), "Noémvrios 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-11-08 Beep! MegaDrive (JP), "December 1991" Edit mode
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-11-08 Mega Drive Fan (JP), "December 1991" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-11-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "December 1991" "Cheat Mode: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Short article explaining the code for, and how to use, debug mode. The code given is protracted, with additional inputs that aren't actually required.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-xx-xx GamePro (US), "December 1991" "S.W.A.T.: Sonic the Hedgehog"
This clip explains how to enable the debug mode. Note the "GP" written with Springs.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-1x-xx Tilt (FR), "Décembre 1991"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
19/20
95
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-12-06 MegaTech (UK), "Xmas 1991" "RoboCod Review: Alternatives - Sonic the Hedgehog"
During MegaTech's review of James Pond II: Codename RoboCod, they offer Sonic the Hedgehog as an alternative, and rate it 92%. MegaTech did not exist when Sonic debuted earlier in the year, so this also acts as a quick catch-up.

Later in the magazine they rate the game again, this time only giving 83%.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
92%   83%
88
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-12-06 MegaTech (UK), "Xmas 1991" "Technique Zone: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Later in the issue, a half-page spread for Sonic tips and cheats.
Cover article
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199x-12-xx Ação Games (BR), "Dezembro 1991" "Especial Top Secret"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-1x-xx User (GR), "Dekémvrios 1991"
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-12-12 Sega Force (UK), "January 1992" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-12-18 Game Zone (UK), "January 1992" "PG Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Brief section explaining the debug mode and how to access it.
Logo-pdf.svg 1991-12-27 Mean Machines (UK), "January 1992" "Tips: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Article explaining the debug mode and how to access it.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-01-23 Sega Force (UK), "Februrary 1992" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-0x-xx User (GR), "Mártios 1992"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-03-08 ACE (UK), "April 1992" "Tricks 'n' Tactics: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Short article explaining how to access the level select and debug mode.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-03-19 Sega Pro (UK), "April 1992"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
96%
96
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-04-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "May 1992" "Sonic the Hedgehog Special"
Four-page pullout consisting of cheat codes and tips for beating all the bosses. The sequel is mentioned, as well as a Mega-CD Sonic game.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Sega Visions (US), "May/June 1992" "Reviews-Genesis: Sonic the Hedgehog"
A two page feature of Sonic the Hedgehog in a 1992 issue of Sega Visions magazine. The strategy guide gives tips on how to find secrets or pass certain parts of the game. For some reason the first page calls it a review even though no scores are given.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-05-20 MegaTech (UK), "June 1992"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 89%
89
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Wiz (IL), "6/92"
Cover article
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1992-xx-xx Sega Players Enjoy Club (JP), "Vol. 8 1992" Sonic the Hedgehog comic, depicted with real animals.
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-09-17 Mega (UK), "October 1992" "Top 100: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Mega says Sonic the Hedgehog is the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK.
1992-xx-xx Pixel (GR), "Októvrios 1992"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Wiz (IL), "10/92"
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-xx-xx Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK), "October 1992"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
85%
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-11-04 Megablast (DE), "Joker Extra Nr. 1" "Sonic the Hedgehog"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
83%
83
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1992-12-10 Sega Pro (UK), "Christmas 1992"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
94% Yo!
94
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 199x-xx-xx Electronic Gaming Monthly (US), "1993 Video Game Buyer's Guide" "U.S. National Game Team's Super Play: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-03-11 Sega Pro (UK), "April 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
90%
90
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx GamePro (US), "April 1993" "S.W.A.T.Pro: Game Genie Codes! Sonic The Hedgehog (Genesis)"
A few Game Genie codes which affect jumping ability.
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-04-10 Excalibur (CZ), ""
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
75%
75
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-05-20 Mega Action (UK), "June 1993"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
93%
93
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-06-30 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "August 1993" "Lookback: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Half-page review, referencing a previous review in Mean Machines #10 (where the game was given a score of 92%). The writers now say the game is too easy, and has aged poorly in comparison to the newer Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
76%
76
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx 576 KByte (HU), "Július-Augusztus 1993"
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-07-15 HiScore (DK), "15 Juli - 15 September"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
PAL 80%
80
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1993-xx-xx 576 KByte (HU), "November 1993"
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-01-03 Score (CZ), "Leden 1994" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1994-02-24 Mega Action (UK), "March 1994"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
87%
87
[Info]
1994-xx-xx Guru (HU), "1994-07" Tips
1994-03-21 Video-Ace Dendy (RU), "xxxx xxxx"
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1994-05-28 Video-Ace Dendy (RU), "xxxx xxxx" Tips
1994-10-28 Video-Ace Dendy (RU), "xxxx xxxx" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx 576 KByte (HU), "Március 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Styczeń 1995" Tips
1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Luty 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-02-28 Mean Machines Sega (UK), "April 1995" "The Complete Sonic Tips Guide"
Single paragraph explaining the level select code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive Sonic games.
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-06-xx Alaab Alcomputtar (SA), "" "Review - Sonic the Hedgehog CD"
A Section of the review is dedicated to detailing the significance of the first two releases of Sonic on The Mega Drive. It recounts the story of Sonic 1.
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-08-08 Sega Saturn Magazine (JP), "September 1995" "Beep! MegaDrive readers final rating"
It continued up until then in Sega Saturn Magazine (JP).

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
NTSC-J 8.4979/10
85
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Marzec 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Maj 1995" Tips
1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Czerwiec 1995" Tips
1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Sierpień 1995" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1995-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Wrzesień 1995" Tips
Cover article
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1995-08-14 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx" Tips
1995-xx-xx Tricks (RU), "5/95" Tips
MickeyMouse 35 LT Sega.jpg 1996-xx-xx Mickey Mouse (LT), "1/1996"
1996-xx-xx Top Secret (PL), "Marzec 1996" Tips
1996-07-01 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx" Tips
Logo-pdf.svg 1996-10-01 Secret Service (PL), "Październik 1996"

Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
90%
90
[Info]
1996-12-01 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx"
1998-02-03 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx"
1998-03-20 Tricks 16 bit (RU), "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr"
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Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
80%
80
[Info]
1999-xx-xx Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 1 (RU), ""
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Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
7/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/107/10
70
[Info]
Logo-pdf.svg 1999-12-15 Computer & Video Games (UK), "January 2000" "100 Greatest Games of All Time"
Sonic the Hedgehog is placed as the 5th best game of all time.
2000-xx-xx Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 2 (RU), ""
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-08-09 Edge (UK), "September 2001" "The making of... Sonic The Hedgehog"
Logo-pdf.svg 2001-10-25 Computer & Video Games (UK), "November 2001" "100 Best Games Ever: Sonic the Hedgehog"
Short paragraph placing the game as the 17th best ever.
2002-03-21 Velikiy Drakon (RU), "xxxx xxxx" Tips
2002-xx-xx 576 Konzol (HU), "Április 2002"
2002-08-23 Tricks Gold (RU), "Sega dlya fantazerov"
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The entire game guide
2002-10-13 Cool Gamer (RU), "9"
Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
8/10
80
[Info]
2001-xx-xx 1700 igr dlya Sega (RU), ""
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Review
Version Rating Awards Calculated score
70%
70
[Info]

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Logo-pdf.svg 1991-04-25 Raze (UK), "June 1991" "Sega City"
Short article in Raze #8, mentioning a conversion of the Mega Drive game to arcades. Presumably this refers to Sonic the Hedgehog on Mega-Tech or Mega Play.

Others

References

  1. Consoles +, "Tilt Hors-Serie" (FR; 1991-07-xx), page 28
  2. Computer + Video Giochi, "Luglio/Agosto 1991" (IT; 1991-xx-xx), page 8
  3. Video Games, "3/91" (DE; 1991-09-06), page 10
  4. Console Mania, "Ottobre 1991" (IT; 1991-09-20), page 34
  5. Video-Ace Dendy, "xxxx xxxx" (RU; 1995-05-28)
  6. Tricks Gold, "Sega dlya fantazerov" (RU; 2002-08-23), page 19
  7. Sega Opisaniy i sekretov, "14000 Opisaniy i sekretov" (RU; 2003-03-11), page 166
  8. Tricks Gold, "Sega dlya strategov" (RU; 2003-01-09), page 24
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