Sonic the Hedgehog: Genesis

 Game Boy Advance
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  • Summary: The original Sonic The Hedgehog that busted the speed barrier wide open on the SEGA Genesis is coming to the Game Boy Advance. For the first time, you'll be able to save your high scores and progress as you rocket through the seven gravity-defying stages that started it all. After you outrunThe original Sonic The Hedgehog that busted the speed barrier wide open on the SEGA Genesis is coming to the Game Boy Advance. For the first time, you'll be able to save your high scores and progress as you rocket through the seven gravity-defying stages that started it all. After you outrun Dr. Robotnik and his badniks in Original Mode, race through the famous loop-de-loops even faster with Sonic's trademark Spin Dash in Anniversary Mode which celebrates Sonic's 15th birthday.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 5 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Power
    60
    Considering that "Sonic Mega Collection" for GCN already boasts a perfect version of the original Sonic, this game is a bit of a tough sell, but at least the inclusion of the 'hogs trademark Spin Dash adds some appeal. [Jan. 2007, p.112]
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  2. Play Magazine
    40
    There are a few minor twists in the Anniversary Mode, such as the ability to use the Spin Dash that was introduced later in the series, but none of it matters when the fundamentals are so thoroughly screwed. [Dec. 2006, p.92]
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  3. GameSpy
    30
    To celebrate his fifteenth anniversary with such a lackluster product is upsetting to say the least. For shame, Sega. This doddering version of Sonic the Hedgehog has an appointment with the glue factory for sure.
  4. GameSpot
    25
    Jumpy graphics transform this classic side-scroller into a crushing disappointment.
  5. Modojo
    20
    A piece of garbage port of a fifteen-year old Sega Genesis game with only a battery save and a new spin dash move to spruce it up. That's about it. Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis is a travesty of a game that can't even get up to running speed.
  6. AceGamez
    20
    I truly am blown away by how terrible this port turned out to be.
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 66
  3. Negative: 55 out of 66
  1. WizardMinecraft
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Its awsome ok? its fine its great its everything about sonic 1 put on gba form
  2. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    6
    This version of Sonic the Hedgehog is too easy and the controls are terrible. I especially didn't like the new sound effects which removed theThis version of Sonic the Hedgehog is too easy and the controls are terrible. I especially didn't like the new sound effects which removed the feel of Sonic that I liked from the original.… Expand
  4. VoltronGuy
    Mar 17, 2020
    3
    I hate to be negative here, but Sega did not make a great port of Sonic 1 to the Game Boy Advance. The music is horrible (even for the GameI hate to be negative here, but Sega did not make a great port of Sonic 1 to the Game Boy Advance. The music is horrible (even for the Game Boy Advance), it's laggy, there's many slowdowns and the screen crunch is horrible. It's definitely torturous if you play Marble Zone or Labyrinth Zone. So, I give it 3 out of 10.… Expand
  5. GamecubeLover
    Jul 26, 2016
    1
    SonicDude is 100% WRONG he only gave it a good rating cause he IS a sonic fan. Well people will say to me "I'm a sonic fan and I hate thisSonicDude is 100% WRONG he only gave it a good rating cause he IS a sonic fan. Well people will say to me "I'm a sonic fan and I hate this game." That is because he is not being honest. Well onto the review. The gameplay is bad no not bad HORRIBLE. Controls are bad and the fast paced is never there. Sonic Blast and sonic labyrinth can go faster. The game at least has variety that is the only good thing. And why was this on the GBA again?… Expand
  6. Javidowski
    Jan 29, 2016
    0
    WTF is this? This game completely **** poor graphics, f****n controls and more.... This game decrases sonic's reputation. When i played it onWTF is this? This game completely **** poor graphics, f****n controls and more.... This game decrases sonic's reputation. When i played it on my GBA i said what its one of the worst sonic games ever made, when i played it on emulator, isaid what this is the worst sonic game ever made!!!!… Expand
  7. Drakor
    Jun 9, 2023
    0
    I would rather jump into a pit of snakes than play labyrinth and marble zone again on this trash, play it ANYWHERE else for your own sanity
  8. BassDrop001
    Dec 17, 2017
    0
    This is one of the worst game ever, i don't understand how some people can enjoy it.
    Everything is wrong with it, extreme lag, bad music, bad    This is one of the worst game ever, i don't understand how some people can enjoy it.
    Everything is wrong with it, extreme lag, bad music, bad sound and bad collision detection.    … Expand

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