Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)

Sonic The Hedgehog

Sonic The Hedgehog had numerous ports over the years as well as countless fan projects. The purist approach to playing Sonic The Hedgehog would be via the original genesis release, which has been ported to various systems and collections over the years. Many of said re-releases have emulation inaccuracies, and it is recommended to use a genesis/mega drive emulator or original hardware to play.

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Genesis/Mega Drive Release
Multiple Platforms supported
Sonic Origins release is buggy Avoid


Alternatively there is a decompilation of the 2013 android port, which has since been ported to various platforms. Including backporting of Sonic's new moves. Widescreen, and other basic QoL.

Multiple Platforms supported
Widescreen
Requires Data.rsdk
Minor sound inaccuracies
QoL is untogglable


Additionally there is a fan made edit of this decomp that adds further QoL, A seventh chaos emerald, Super Sonic and a laundry list of other features.

Multiple Platforms supported
Widescreen
Requires Data.rsdk