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Welcome to '''Sonic Retro''', the largest ad-free collaborative online encyclopedia for all things [[Sonic the Hedgehog]]. We currently are working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and have many more that are [[Special:Wantedpages|requested]] to be worked on.
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Welcome to '''Sonic Retro''', the [[Sonic scene]]'s GFDL input and output wiki resource for collecting data about [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], Sega Hardware and general video game history and information that is open to the entire community. We currently are working on [[Special:Statistics|{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}]] [[Special:Allpages|articles]] and have many more that are [[Special:Wantedpages|requested]] to be worked on.
 
  
While this wiki is designed to help the community by providing information, it is also dependent on the community to be updated. Anyone with an account may edit the wiki. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.
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While this wiki is designed to help the community by being the most comprehensive collection of Sonic information on the Internet, it's nothing without the community behind it. Anyone who registers an account can edit the wiki, and help to make it the best it can be. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.
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<center>'''Quick Links''': [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]]&nbsp;| [[Special:Categories|All Categories]] | [[Sonic Retro:FAQ|FAQ]] | [[Sonic Retro:Tutorial|Tutorial]] | [[Sonic Retro:Getting Started|Getting Started]] | [[Help:Contents|Help]] <br/>'''Projects''': [[Sonic Community Hacking Guide]] | [[SCHG How-to:Guide]] | [[:Category:Hidden content|Hidden Content]] | [[:Category:Development|Game Development]] | [[Sonic Physics Guide]]
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==We cover everything related to <div style="display:inline-block; vertical-align:bottom; margin-bottom:-8px;">[[File:Classic logo.svg|80px|link=Sonic the Hedgehog]]</div> ...==
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''[[{{#var:gamepage}}|{{StripBrackets|{{#var:gamepage}}}}]]'' {{#var:noscreen}}</div>}} From the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' to ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]'' and beyond, we focus on where it all began: the video games. We also cover the many [[:Category:Prereleases|game prototypes]] that have to come to light over the years. But we don't stop there. [[:Category:Comics|Comics]], [[:Category:Television|TV shows]], [[:Category:Books|books]], and all things Sonic have a place within... and {{WeirdThings}}.
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[[File:SA1 S d7.png|100px|right]] Sonic Retro is home to one of the largest collections of official ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series artwork, with nearly 6,000 official drawings, illustrations, desktop wallpapers and pieces of concept art. All our artwork is conveniently sorted by game, character and official source it originates from. Check out our [[:Category:Artwork|artwork archive]] to browse around.
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[[File:Takashi Iizuka Sonic Adventure Interview.png|100px|left]] Our collection of [[:Category:Interviews|interviews]] is conveniently available both for archival purposes and to have an easy-to-reach place for reading comments and thoughts by those involved in all aspects of the ''Sonic universe''. [[sega:Category:Interviews|Even more]] are available over at Sega Retro, from members of Sonic Team and beyond! In addition, we host a variety of [[:Category:Magazine articles|magazine articles]] and [[:Category:Promotional material|print advertisement]] for your viewing pleasure. And if you have something we don't, let us know!
  
'''NOTE:''' Several images are presently missing from the wiki. Read {{LinkRetro|topic=17000|title=this topic}} for more information. If you see any missing images on a page, then '''do not attempt to upload a new image unless otherwise stated.'''
 
  
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The Sonic the Hedgehog resource second only to Sega.
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Sonic Scene|Sonic Scene]]</font><br/>The history and current excursions of the Sonic Research scene.<br/>[[:Category:Sceners|Sceners]], [[:Category:Sites|Sites]], [[:Category:ACLA-ATD4|History]], [[:Category:Sonic Scene|More]]...
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Hacking Information|Hacking Information]]</font><br/>The largest compilation of knowledge on the technical aspects of the ''Sonic'' series and the results thereof.<br/>[[:Category:Sonic Community Hacking Guide|Guides]], [[:Category:Hacks|Hacks]], [[:Category:Programs|Programs]], [[:Category:Television Information|Television Info]], [[:Category:Hacking Information|More]]...
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Game Information|Game Information]]</font><br/>A definitive repository of ''Sonic'' game knowledge.<br/>[[:Category:Badniks|Badniks]], [[:Category:Bosses|Bosses]], [[:Category:Characters|Characters]], [[:Category:Items|Items]], [[:Category:Levels|Levels]], [[:Category:Locations|Locations]], [[:Category:Moves|Moves]], [[:Category:Game Information|More]]...
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Games|Games]]</font><br/>Every one of the fifty-plus ''Sonic'' games published are covered here, along with major fan creations.<br/>[[:Category:Prereleases|Prereleases]], [[:Category:Pirate and Unlicensed Games|Pirates]], [[:Category:Manuals|Manuals]], [[:Category:Fan Games|Fan Games]], [[:Category:Games|More]]...
 
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|<font size="4">[[:Category:Television|Television]]</font><br/>Coverage on the various series Sonic and co. have starred in over the years.<br/>[[:Category:Sonic X|Sonic X]], [[:Category:Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM)|SatAM]], [[:Category:Sonic Underground|SoUnd]], [[:Category:Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog|AoStH]],  [[:Category:Television|More]]...
 
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 31 January 2024

Welcome to Sonic Retro, the largest ad-free collaborative online encyclopedia for all things Sonic the Hedgehog. We currently are working on 7,304 articles and have many more that are requested to be worked on.

While this wiki is designed to help the community by being the most comprehensive collection of Sonic information on the Internet, it's nothing without the community behind it. Anyone who registers an account can edit the wiki, and help to make it the best it can be. As you feel more comfortable with the site, please feel free to make any changes or additions that you feel necessary.

Quick Links: Recent Changes | All Categories | FAQ | Tutorial | Getting Started | Help
Projects: Sonic Community Hacking Guide | SCHG How-to:Guide | Hidden Content | Game Development | Sonic Physics Guide

We cover everything related to
Classic logo.svg
...

Games, prereleases, and more

From the original Sonic the Hedgehog to Sonic Frontiers and beyond, we focus on where it all began: the video games. We also cover the many game prototypes that have to come to light over the years. But we don't stop there. Comics, TV shows, books, and all things Sonic have a place within... and the spinning roller coaster.

Artwork archive

SA1 S d7.png
Sonic Retro is home to one of the largest collections of official Sonic the Hedgehog series artwork, with nearly 6,000 official drawings, illustrations, desktop wallpapers and pieces of concept art. All our artwork is conveniently sorted by game, character and official source it originates from. Check out our artwork archive to browse around.

Interviews and magazines

Takashi Iizuka Sonic Adventure Interview.png
Our collection of interviews is conveniently available both for archival purposes and to have an easy-to-reach place for reading comments and thoughts by those involved in all aspects of the Sonic universe. Even more are available over at Sega Retro, from members of Sonic Team and beyond! In addition, we host a variety of magazine articles and print advertisement for your viewing pleasure. And if you have something we don't, let us know!


Today in History

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Sonic Retro

The Sonic the Hedgehog resource second only to Sega.

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Sega Retro

Documenting Sega history from the 1940s to present day.

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NEC Retro

The higher energy computer and video game site for NEC.

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Retro CDN

Press, pics, and the proving ground for what's next.