Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic debuted in the original game Sonic the Hedgehog for the SEGA Genesis system in June of 1991. In this game begins the struggle between Dr. Ivo Robotnik and our hero, Sonic the Hedgehog. Dr. Robotnik the mad scientist, is snatching innocent animals and turning them into evil robots! Only one tough dude can put an end to the demented scientist's fiendish scheme. It's Sonic, the real cool hedgehog with the spiked haircut and power sneakers that give him super speed. This game was also released for the SEGA Game Gear in December of 1991.
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
"Tails" was introduced in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for Genesis in November of 1992. This game lets you play either the Sonic or Tails character, or play with a friend and each player can be a character. This game also has a split-screen two-player competition mode. Miles "Tails" Power, the fox, can't sit still when Sonic's around. Ever since Miles was a baby fox, he's dreamed of being like Sonic. He loves to run after Sonic, waving his two tails behind him, trying to keep up with his hero! Mostly, Sonic lets him trail along. But sometimes, just to show off, Sonic explodes in a burst of super speed and leaves him behind. But Miles doesn't give up. He whirls his tails like a helicopter rotor and takes off flying until he catches up! All the animals call Miles by his nickname, "Tails", because of his two special tails. And one day they saw an astonishing feat... They were all together in the forest, watching Sonic perform. Sonic would run, spin and jump in his Super Spin Attack. Then "Tails" would whirl like a turbo engine and blast off in his Super Dash Attack. What a showoff! Suddenly, "Tails" just couldn't help himself. He took a running start, curled up his tails, and -- whoosh -- he was spinning like Sonic! But now something frightening is happening. Sonic's friends are disappearing. In their place, nasty metal robots are popping up all over the island. The mad scientist Dr. Robotnik is at it again! This time Robotnik's planning a global disaster. He needs workers to create a doomsday machine that can take over the world. So he's trapping all the animals, turning them into robots, and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! Robotnik now rules the factories, refineries and cities! He's grabbed control of everything -- except the seven Chaos Emeralds. These magnificent gems are believed to hold exceptional powers. With them, Robotnik could have the entire world in his grasp. And he'd never let go! The Chaos Emeralds are buried somewhere on the island. Only one tough dude with spiky hair has the speed to find them first! Sonic must stop the devious scheme of the demented scientist! He spins like a speedball through space, grabs Power Sneakers and loops ‘til he's dizzy, twirls over twisting speedways, rockets through tunnels, and blasts across a bubbling ocean of oil! This game was also released for the Game Gear in October of 1992.
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball
Those who enjoyed the pinball machine play in levels of previous Sonic games were treated to a full game of pinball play in the game Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball, released for Genesis in November of 1993. The evil scientist Dr. Robotnik has unleashed his most diabolical plot yet to turn the animals of Planet Mobius into robots. His monstrous contraption, the Veg-O-Fortress, built on Mt. Mobius, is already transforming happy creatures into mindless slaves! Robotnik's fiendish machine draws its power from the mountain volcano. Fiery lava fuels the lethal Pinball Defense System that protects the fortress. Sonic and his pal "Tails" mount an air assault on the fortress, only to be blasted in mid-flight by Robotnik's cannons. Sonic is knocked into deep waters near the volcano. But he has friends in wet places -- and is saved at the last moment! Sonic sneaks into the Toxic Caves below the fortress. From there, he infiltrates Robotnik's vast and deadly defenses. In no time at all, Sonic starts swiping Chaos Emeralds, freeing the animals of Mobius and dishing out hedgehog justice! Yo, Robotnik! You're in for a mountain of trouble now. Sonic is spinning into action! This game was also released for the Game Gear in August of 1994.
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Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos Sonic made a special appearance on Game Gear in the game Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos in November of 1993. This game allows you to play as either Sonic or "Tails". Could this be the end of South Island? That evil maniac Dr. Robotnik has another twisted idea to take over the world! This time he wants to steal the mystical Chaos Emeralds. The emeralds are the source of vitality for all living things. But in the hands of rotten Dr. Robotnik, they could be turned into nuclear bombs and laser weapons! The evil doctor has already snatched the Red Chaos Emerald, causing the other emeralds to lose balance and fly into a parallel universe. Now South Island is sinking into the ocean. Sonic and "Tails" will have to use all their super speed and super stunts to stop Dr. Robotnik and restore harmony to the universe! "OK, Dr. Robotnik," says Sonic, "You're charged with contempt of hedgehog. There's no time to lose. Gotta slide, Clyde!" |
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Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Read below to learn why Sonic went to A World that Defies Time! "Sonic, where are you going now?" Sonic the Hedgehog looked over his shoulder at Amy, the young hedgehog who was racing hot on his heels. "To Never Lake," he called back. "Why Never Lake?" Sonic slowed down a little so he could explain. "Ever heard of the Little Planet?" "Isn't that the tiny world that orbits around Mobius?" Amy asked. "The one with the special stones that alter time and change everything around them? I heard that the planet's full of places that are completely ignored by the passage of time!" "Yeah. On the last month of every year, the Little Planet appears over Never Lake. It's that time now, and I'm going to check it out. I bet space travel will be exciting!" "With all those Time Stones, I bet you'll try to outrun time itself!" Amy sighed. Sonic didn't reply. He just smiled, eyes gleaming. When they arrived at Never Lake, the Little Planet was there as expected. But something was wrong. Where there should have been tall trees and bright flowers, there was nothing but dry sand and jagged rocks. The Little Planet was tethered to a rock with a huge chain, and its surface was covered with twisted, gleaming metal. "What happened?" Amy wondered. Before Sonic could reply, something whooshed over them. Amy shrieked as she was snatched up, and she and her captor vanished in a blue streak of light! "What the -- AMY!" It didn't take long for Sonic to realize what had happened. "This has to be one of Dr. Robotnik's tricks!" Indeed it was! Upon discovering the location of the Little Planet, the evil Dr. Robotnik and his robot cronies had immediately set about converting it to a giant fortress. When Robotnik saw Sonic approaching, he had dispatched his prize creation, the Metal Sonic, to grab Amy and lure his archenemy into danger. "How convenient!" Robotnik crowed, bouncing about like a malicious rubber ball. "This time my scientific expertise will crush you! Once all the Time Stones are in my hands, I'll be able to manipulate time and conquer the world! HO, HO, HO, HO!" Sonic stood on a rock and thought. Robotnik had control of the Little Planet. He had Amy, and soon he would have the Time Stones ... but not if Sonic got to them first! His adventure on the Little Planet was going to be more exciting and dangerous than he'd planned. It was time to get a move on! |
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Knuckles the Echidna first appeared in the game Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for Genesis in January of 1994. This game, like Sonic the Hedgehog 2, also allows a single player to choose either the Sonic or "Tails" character, and also includes two-player split-screen competition. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 takes place on the mysterious Floating Island which holds many special powers. The source of these powers are the Chaos Emeralds. In Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic and "Tails" thought that they had destroyed the Death Egg, which was Dr. Robotnik's heavily armored ship. Instead, Dr. Robotnik managed to crash land on the Floating Island. After learning that the island is able to float in the sky by harnessing the power of the emeralds, the Doc decides to steal the emeralds so he can repair his Death Egg ship. To obtain the emeralds, Dr. Robotnik tricks Knuckles, the guardian of the Floating Island's Chaos Emeralds. He also tells Knuckles that Sonic and "Tails" are the ones trying to steal the emeralds. Once Knuckles believes Robotnik's lies, he'll do whatever it takes to stop Sonic and "Tails". Between battling the new types of Badniks and trying to outsmart Knuckles, Sonic and "Tails" have their work cut out for them once they arrive on the Floating Island and search for Dr. Robotnik. Knuckles was born and raised on the Floating Island and he knows all of its secrets. He's strong, athletic and clever. Because Knuckles knows every hidden passageway on the island, it's easy for him to block Sonic's path, create extra obstacles, set traps, and steal Sonic's gold rings. Long ago, an ancient civilization lived on the Floating Island. Before this civilization mysteriously disappeared, it left behind many secrets and mystical powers. Being the only living descendant of this lost civilization, Knuckles has become the guardian of the Chaos Emeralds, which are the source of the island's special floating power. |
Sonic and Knuckles
Knuckles returned in the game Sonic and Knuckles for Genesis in October of 1994. This unique cartridge also allows you to stack on either Sonic the Hedgehog 2 or Sonic the Hedgehog 3 to add the Knuckles character to those adventures! The last time Sonic and Robotnik went head-to-head, Sonic blasted Robotnik's Death Egg to smithereens. The explosion heaved Sonic deep into Floating Island's Mushroom Hills! Sonic knows that many emeralds, including the Master Emerald, are hidden somewhere on Floating Island. He bets this Knuckles character knows where they are! Sonic can't let Robotnik get his hands on the Master Emerald. He'd have Death Egg fuel forever -- and Floating Island would be destroyed! Now Sonic's got two problems. How to protect the Master Emerald? And how to keep Knuckles off his back? He'll have to deal with that wild Echidna right away! Knuckles has problems, too. As guardian of Floating Island and all the emeralds, Knuckles has a mission: to wage war on all invaders. Whoever threw that bomb is in DEEP trouble. Knuckles is ready with tricks, traps, and bare-fisted attacks to keep Floating Island safe. Sonic's not taking any chances. Neither is Knuckles! But while they're going the rounds with each other, who's stopping Dr. Robotnik? Could this be the end of Floating Island?
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Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble Another special episode for Game Gear introduced the new enemy, Nack the Weasel, in the game Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble released in October of 1994. While the evil genius Dr. Robotnik is testing the ultimate destructive weapon, one of his assistants makes a big mistake. The resulting explosion scatters five of the Chaos Emeralds across the planet Mobius and sets off a high-speed emerald hunt! |
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Knuckles Chaotix Knuckles reappeared in the game Knuckles Chaotix for the 32X system in March of 1995. This game introduced us to four new characters. Carnival Island's in chaos! Tomorrow's the big opening day for Carnival Island, a huge amusement resort with the latest in high-tech rides and games. As guardian of the island, it's Knuckles' job to make sure nothing goes wrong before the grand event. Unfortunately, the evil Dr. Robotnik has other plans. He needs fuel for his latest diabolical devices, and the Power Emerald that supplies electricity to the entire island fits the bill perfectly. His awful new invention, the Combi Confiner, should help him get rid of that annoying echidna and his friends. When Knuckles returns from patrolling the far end of the island, he discovers that Dr. Robotnik has imprisoned all of his friends: Espio the Chameleon, Mighty the Armadillo, Vector the Crocodile, and Charmy Bee. After he chases the doctor off, Knuckles discovers that he can rescue one friend at a time by using Ring Power... only the power that sparks between the rings holds the two partners together like a magical rubber band. Never held back for long, Knuckles finds that with a little teamwork, he can use the stretching and snapping action of the Ring Power to double, even triple, the partners' speed. And they need all the speed they can get. As Dr. Robotnik drains the power from Carnival Island, everything on the island begins to break down! Robotnik must be stopped, or by tomorrow morning, the morning of Carnival Island's big opening day, the grand amusement park will lie in ruins! |
