Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix

Sonic the Hedgehog Megamix
Version: 3.0
Last release: 06/30/07
System: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Original game: [[]]
Credits: Tweaker, StephenUK, JohnnyUK, Robjoe1107, Stealth, jman2050, Cinossu, ChimpoMcCrazypants, Yuski, Upthorn, GrandMasterGalvatron, JcFerggy

Sonic 1 Megamix is a multiperson assembly hack headed up by Tweaker of Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. The game features the ability to play as three different characters—Sonic, Mighty, and Shadow—and features extensive reworking of the original game with new art, music, abilities and layouts, among other things.

Story

South Island. A magnificent land; one that is not bound by restrictions such as time.

15 years have passed since Sonic the Hedgehog's first plight against the nefarious Dr. Eggman (formally known as Dr. Ivo Robotnik). Ever since, the two forces have clashed nonstop in a variety of settings, with the eventual outcome always resulting in Sonic's victory. Both sides have gained both new allies and new enemies; some helpful, others... not so much. Naturally, throughout this time, Sonic has learned a few new techniques, in which he uses to further stifle Eggman's plans of world domination. And so, the world is safe - but always just out of Eggman's grasp.

Some say South Island before; he had heard things about it, certainly, but never saw it for himself. So, he figured, why not?

And so, the three begin their trek of South Island, each taking their own unique abilities with them, and going their separate ways, each in search of the remaining Chaos Emeralds, and of Eggman, in hopes that once he is defeated, he will finally abandon his plans of world domination. But, then again, that's not very likely to happen.

We can all dream, I suppose.

Characters

During Sonic Megamix, you have the choice to play through the game as one of 3 characters in a single game - Sonic the Hedgehog, Mighty the Armadillo, or Shadow the Hedgehog. Each character has their own specific abilities, while some share common abilities.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic is a blue, 15-year-old hedgehog who lives on the planet Earth. He has the ability to run at supersonic speeds, hence his name. He is always running all over the world, rarely stopping for anything. He is carefree and you're facing in a burst of speed.

• Up+Jump with a lightning shield: Lightning Jump. Double your jump height by executing another jump in midair!
• Down+Jump with bubble shield: Bubble Bounce. Bounce off the ground repeatedly by pressing jump in midair.

• A button with normal shield: Super Killall. Destroy all enemies currently on screen with a ring cost per enemy. Cost is lessened depending on how many shields you currently have equipped.

• S monitor ability: When Mighty collects an S monitor, he automatically receives all possible shields, and they are also added to his current shield storage when you de-transform.

Shadow

Shadow's gameplay is mostly centered around exploration, as well as taking advantage of ring-powered speed boosts to even things out. While he isn't very fast in his normal form, his Super form really brings out his true power.

• Double jump: Double Jump. Double your jump height by executing another jump in midair!
• A button: Speed boost. Shoot off in a burst of supersonic speed! Costs 5 rings per boost.

While Super...

• A button: Boost Mode. Shadow shoots off at hyper speed, continue tapping A for extra acceleration or hold A button to keep hyper speed! Can only be initiated on the ground, but lasts in air as long as the A button is held and there are rings to fuel it. Hextuples your ring loss.

• Jump+A (with S monitor): Super Killall. Destroy all enemies on screen instantly! (no cost)