90
For your 400 points you get an absolute nailed-down classic that is, in many respects, just as much fun today as it was back when it was released.
74
This isn't the best of the side-scrolling Sonic games, but it still plays great. Even after all these years, I get a thrill running through the old, familiar levels. It's a shame that SEGA and Backbone didn't think to add any bonuses for longtime fans.
70
It's still Sonic the Hedgehog, and though it's not quite the quintessential Sonic experience, it's still a classic.
9
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
7
I can't find the version i played to review. I played the SEGA ages port to the switch 2. I really enjoyed so much of this game. It has such a distinct aesthetic, charm and vibe with a decent soundtrack and beautiful to this day visuals. I love 2D scrollers and this is a big enough difference to mario that it feels both familiar and fresh and new. So why so low for such high praise? Well. This has some really, really REALLY awful level design. So you got this character who likes to run fast right? thats like his main thing? I got it! lets make precise slow snail pace jumping sections! lets make the end half of the game underwater where he can drown which makes exploration unnatractive and you constantly have to stop and get air! genius! the level design is pretty consistently awful, despite some really fun gameplay mechanics and such a strong artistic vision. also really good simple boss battles! im excited for the sequel, hope it has better levels and more polish. **** THE WATER LEVELS.
8
A good classic Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh what now?
Sonic the Hedgehog
Released On:
Jul 11, 2007
Metascore
Generally Favorable
77
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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33
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90
With the added bells and whistles of achievements and an online leader board it's an attractive offer for Sonic fans and people interested in platformers alike.
90
For your 400 points you get an absolute nailed-down classic that is, in many respects, just as much fun today as it was back when it was released.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
61% Positive
151 Ratings
151 Ratings
33% Mixed
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Jan 11, 2025
10
Esse jogo Sonic the Hedgehog 1 para o Mega Drive é um dos melhores jogos da franquia e também não foi o primeiro jogo que o Sonic apareceu e também foi meu primeiro jogo onde eu conheci o Sonic e a franquia e o jogo e os personagens e tudo tudo eu descobri tudo sobre esse jogo eu descobri tudo pela internet e eu amo esse personagem foi um dos primeiros jogos de celular dos jogos do sonic que eu já joguei dentro da minha vida ele fez parte na minha infância ️
Jun 22, 2024
10
I don't really care which platform it is, its just Sonic 1. It really was a game about speed. I like fast levels like Green Hill and Star Light, the slowness of Labyrinth and Marble, in between with Spring Yard, it's all good.
89
Super fast, Still beautiful.
80
For 400 points the game's a steal - it's an enjoyable blast of a bygone era that we'll never see again. [Sept 2007, p.110]
75
Though this re-release lacks any of the nifty extras you might be hoping for, you're paying a mere five bucks for a perfect port of an undeniably classic. [Oct 2007, p.78]
74
This isn't the best of the side-scrolling Sonic games, but it still plays great. Even after all these years, I get a thrill running through the old, familiar levels. It's a shame that SEGA and Backbone didn't think to add any bonuses for longtime fans.
60
The most bare-bones port imagineable. [Oct 2007, p.96]
Aug 26, 2022
10
the first game I ever beat the game that made me the tall, handsome, charismatic, gigachad, smart, sexy, kind and loving man I am today
Dec 10, 2025
7
I can't find the version i played to review. I played the SEGA ages port to the switch 2. I really enjoyed so much of this game. It has such a distinct aesthetic, charm and vibe with a decent soundtrack and beautiful to this day visuals. I love 2D scrollers and this is a big enough difference to mario that it feels both familiar and fresh and new. So why so low for such high praise? Well. This has some really, really REALLY awful level design. So you got this character who likes to run fast right? thats like his main thing? I got it! lets make precise slow snail pace jumping sections! lets make the end half of the game underwater where he can drown which makes exploration unnatractive and you constantly have to stop and get air! genius! the level design is pretty consistently awful, despite some really fun gameplay mechanics and such a strong artistic vision. also really good simple boss battles! im excited for the sequel, hope it has better levels and more polish. **** THE WATER LEVELS.
Aug 16, 2025
7
Only 2 or 3 good stages in this game the rest are kinda mid..................
Mar 11, 2024
4
Лучший ли это Соник? Конечно нет. Лучший ли это Соник на SegaMD? Тоже нет.Да, приятная картинка и неплохая музыка обращают на себя внимание игроков. Игра не сильно сложна и довольно быстро проходиться, не успевая надоесть. Но при прохождении бросается в глаза, что качество уровней чередуется. После скоростной и разнообразной Green Hill Zone, идёт скучная и тягучая Marble Zone, и так зоны чередуются по качеству на протяжении всей короткой игры.Это типичная первая часть франшизы со всеми детскими болячками.
Jan 22, 2025
3
Solo se siente lento por momentos pero no es malo solo eso es excelente para la epoca
Summary[Xbox Live Arcade] Sonic, the fastest blue hedgehog on earth, rocket through hair-raising loop-de-loops and take dizzying dives past bubbling lava, waterfalls and more in Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade. Gather up the rings and stop Dr.Eggman's (aka Dr. Robotnik) schemes for world domination. Enhanced version: Newly enhanced graphics bring th... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- 3DS
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- Game Boy Advance
Initial Release Date:Jul 11, 2007
Developer:
- Backbone Entertainment
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