Sonic The Hedgehog (1991)

Sonic The Hegehog

Sonic The Hedgehog has 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

Recommended Setup

✔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.

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2013 Port Decomp

Recommended Setup

✔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.

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Sonic 1 Forever

Recommended Setup

✔Multiple Platforms supported

✔Widescreen

✘Requires Data.rsdk