PlayStation 3 Game Profile: Sonic the Hedgehog
- Title(s)
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Genre
- 3D Platformer
- Developer(s)
- Sega
- Publisher(s)
- Sega
- Release Date(s)
- Dec 2006
- Dec 21, 2006 (Japan)
- Description
- Celebrating 15 years of dashing, and as the title suggests (Sonic the Hedgehog is also the name of the first ever Sonic game), Sega decided to return Sonic to its root with numerous new gameplay elements. Apart from the dynamic environment, one the major differences is some of the characters including the evil Dr. Eggman and princess Elise now actually look like a human. A new character is being introduced, Silver is basically another version of Sonic who come from the future world and command powerful abilities.
- Official Fact Sheet
- The game is set in Soleanna, the beautiful city of water. In his first adventure set in the human world, Sonic meets a beautiful princess named Elise, whom he quickly befriends, but Princess Elise is abducted by none other than the calculating Dr. Eggman who is working under dark and sinister motives,to destroy this special kingdom of hers. In order to restore safety and serenity, Sonic must maneuver his way through a series of adventures and challenges where he will encounter and interact with a bevy of allies and enemies, and ultimately go head to head against the menacing doctor to thwart his malicious plans. Along the way, Sonic encounters a mysterious character named Silver. Blocking him with unique supernatural powers, even the Blue dude with 'tude will find it difficult to out-maneuver the enigmatic Silver! As Sonic speeds through the huge kingdom, the mysteries unravel.
- Ratings
- ESRB: EVERYONE 10+
- CERO: A
- Official Website(s)
- http://www.sega.com/sonic/
- http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic/index.html (Japan)
- Related News
- First Impressions (Eurogamer)