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This page has a list of articles for ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and covers short magazine articles not deserving of their own page.
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| file=Generation4 FR 030.pdf
 
| page=126
 
| cover=
 
| source=gen4
 
| issueno=30
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 013.pdf
 
| page=27
 
| cover=
 
| date=1990-08
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=13
 
| type=News
 
| title=International Outlook: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Very brief coverage from [[sega:Tokyo Toy Show 1990|Tokyo Toy Show 1990]] in issue #13 ''EGM''. The magaizne claims to be the only US video game publication covering the event.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
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{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 013.pdf
 
| page=88
 
| cover=
 
| date=1990-08
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=13
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Outpost Genesis: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=A second quick look later on in the magazine. The game is grouped with dozens of games from [[sega:Summer CES 1990|Summer CES 1990]], but it's not thought ''Sonic'' was on display there.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 014.pdf
 
| page=39
 
| cover=
 
| date=1990-09
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=14
 
| type=News
 
| title=International Outlook
 
| comment=More coverage from [[sega:Tokyo Toy Show 1990|Tokyo Toy Show 1990]] in issue #14 of ''EGM''.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 016.pdf
 
| page=12
 
| cover=
 
| date=1990-11
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=16
 
| type=Mail
 
| title=Interface: More ''Sonic the Hedgehog!''
 
| comment=Colin Rey from Humber Heights, Ohio asks for more ''Sonic'' info from ''EGM''. The magazine gladly obliges with another screenshot from Tokyo Game Toy 1990.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 05.pdf
 
| page=13
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-02
 
| source=mm
 
| issueno=5
 
| type=News
 
| title=Pricks at the Speed of Sound
 
| comment=Brief article about the game's appearance at the [[sega:Winter CES 1991|January 1991 CES]] at Las Vegas.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 112.pdf
 
| page=11
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-03
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=112
 
| type=News
 
| title=Animal Magic
 
| comment=Paragraph about the game's appearance at the [[sega:Winter CES 1991|January 1991 CES]] at Las Vegas.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 43.pdf
 
| page=10
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-04
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=43
 
| type=News
 
| title=Games News: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Paragraph about the game's appearance at the [[sega:Winter CES 1991|January 1991 CES]] at Las Vegas. It mentions the rotating [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Special Stage]], and is accompanied by a early screenshot of [[Marble Zone]].
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 04.pdf
 
| page=16
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-04
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=4
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Sega Genesis 16 Bit: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 021.pdf
 
| page=46
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-04
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=21
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 08.pdf
 
| page=92
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-05
 
| source=mm
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page article about the upcoming game, which it states is expected in September. Gameplay is briefly described, though most of the pages are taken up by screenshots, which are from a prototype version. In particular, [[Spring Yard Zone]] on the second page is very different. ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is also a cover article on this issue.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 05.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-06?
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=5
 
| type=Preview
 
| title= ''Sonic the Hedgehog'': Great Moments in Hedgehog History
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 115.pdf
 
| page=122
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-06
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=115
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Two-page article about the upcoming game, where many of the images are from an early prototype. It mistakenly says there are 15 levels split into 5 acts, even though 5 zones are shown total. The first page also mentions a power-up which gives Sonic invincibility and Speed Shoes at once, which is probably a reference to the unused S-monitor which has been found in the game. It also mentions that [[U.S. Gold]] has bought the rights to publish home computer versions.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Raze UK 08.pdf
 
| page=10
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-06
 
| source=raze
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=News
 
| title=Sonic the Sega
 
| comment=Short paragraph about game. The writer compares Sonic's appearance to that of Tom from ''Tom and Jerry''.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 023.pdf
 
| page=44
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-06
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=23
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Genesis ProReview: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VG&CE US 29.pdf
 
| page=32
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-06
 
| source=vgce
 
| issueno=29
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Video Game Reviews: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=88
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 10.pdf
 
| page=42
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=mm
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Review: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewers praise the game's graphics, with its large sprites and detailed backgrounds, as well as its speed and gameplay. Overall they give ''Sonic'' a glowing review with a score of 92%.
 
| writer=Paul Glancey, Richard Leadbetter
 
| score=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 10.pdf
 
| page=103
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=mm
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=News
 
| title=Sonic Clampdown
 
| comment=Short article describing Sega's efforts to prevent American copies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' being sold in Europe, before the game's official European launch.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG IT 07.pdf
 
| page=8
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=cvgit
 
| issueno=7
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Preview: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=A two page preview in the July/August 1991 issue, essentially a translation of the English preview seen in ''Computer and Video Games'' above.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Mega_TH_1991-29.pdf
 
| page=12
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=megath
 
| issueno=1991-29
 
| type=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=PlayerOne FR 011.pdf
 
| page=26
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=playerone
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Mega D.: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=A four page review of the game. It received favorable scores in all areas and got an overall score of 96.
 
| writer=
 
| score=96
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Supergame BR 01.pdf
 
| page=14
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=supergame
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Superjogos
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaForce FR 01.pdf
 
| page=84
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=megaforce
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Preview
 
| title=Zapping: ''Sonic''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 024.pdf
 
| page=24
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=24
 
| type=Review
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=90
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=VideoGame BR 05.pdf
 
| page=51
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-07
 
| source=vg
 
| issueno=5
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Sistema Sega Mega Drive: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Brazillian magazine ''VideoGame'' reviews what is seemingly a prototype version of the game, awarding it five stars.
 
| writer=
 
| score=100
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 47.pdf
 
| page=54
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=47
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Screentest: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewer compares it favourably to the recent ''Super Mario World'', praising the game's graphics and speed, as well as the level design and overall size. [[Scrap Brain Zone]] is referred to as "Clockwork Zone", its working title before the game was finished.
 
| writer=Gary Whitta
 
| score=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 117.pdf
 
| page=16
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=117
 
| type=Review
 
| title=CVG Hit: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Four-page review of the game. The article is poorly written, as incorrect names are used and there is even an upside down image in between pages 3 and 4. They give the game a 96 for graphics, 93 for sounds, 94 for playability, and 91 for "lastability", with a 94 for the overall score.
 
| writer=
 
| score=94
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Raze UK 10.pdf
 
| page=14
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=raze
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=News
 
| title=Sega City
 
| comment=Two-page article about the game. The writer describes the demo cart they played as consisting of only three zones - [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]], "[[Marble Zone|Marble World]]" and "[[Star Light Zone|Star City]]". They also mention the finished game will be on an 8Mb cart (1 megabyte); the final game was actually released on a 4Mb cart. Several of the screenshots are from earlier versions of the game.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=AcaoGames BR 004.pdf
 
| page=22
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=ag
 
| issueno=4
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Select: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=100
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 025.pdf
 
| page=92
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-08
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=25
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tricks of the Trade: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=(continues on page 96)
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 48.pdf
 
| page=16
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=48
 
| type=
 
| title=It's Sonic, Guy!
 
| comment=Letter regarding the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' review in ''ACE'' #47. The writer points out the "Clockwork Zone" error, and suggests ''Sonic'' has better graphics than ''Super Mario World''.
 
| writer=Adrian Hopson
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 118.pdf
 
| page=75
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=118
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Brief description of the [[level select]] code. Two screenshots show a prototype [[Scrap Brain Zone]] and [[Green Hill Zone]], which also has a functioning [[debug mode]] (not mentioned in the text).
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Raze UK 11.pdf
 
| page=50
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=raze
 
| issueno=11
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Rave: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page review of the game. The reviewer praises the size and complexity of the levels, and the detailed graphics. He compares the game favourably to Nintendo's ''Super Mario World'', though stops short of saying which is better, and speculates it will sell well.
 
| writer=Julian Boardman
 
| score=95
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG IT 08.pdf
 
| page=48
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=cvgit
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=Review
 
| title=CVG Hit: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=Two page review from the Italian ''Computer + Video Giochi''.
 
| writer=
 
| score=96
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaForce FR 02.pdf
 
| page=11
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=megaforce
 
| issueno=2
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=MegaDrive: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=A 22 page walkthrough in the September/October 1991 issue of the French magazine ''Mega Force. The issue has a hand-drawn map of [[Green Hill Zone]].
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=TheGamesMachine IT 034.pdf
 
| page=85
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=gamesmachineit
 
| issueno=34
 
| type=Review
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=98
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US 026.pdf
 
| page=102
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-09
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=26
 
| type=Special
 
| title=Behind the Scenes at Sega of Japan: The Making of ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 119.pdf
 
| page=72
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-10
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=119
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Several paragraphs explaining how to beat all six bosses.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Raze UK 12.pdf
 
| page=68
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-10
 
| source=raze
 
| issueno=12
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': The Hidden Rooms
 
| comment=Four-page guide for the game, consisting mainly of the locations of hidden items and rooms in the first five zones (up to [[Star Light Zone]]), and a large map of [[Green Hill Zone]] act 2. The level select code is also described, with an accompanying screenshot.
 
| writer=Robin Wyles
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ConsoleMania IT 001.pdf
 
| page=34
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-10
 
| source=consolemania
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Review
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=95
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=HobbyConsolas ES 001.pdf
 
| page=18
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-10
 
| source=hobbyconsolas
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Lo Más Nuevo: ''Sonic''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=95
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=AcaoGames BR 006.pdf
 
| page=42
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-10
 
| source=ag
 
| issueno=6
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Superestratégia Mega Drive: Sonic the Hedgehog
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 50.pdf
 
| page=128
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-11
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=50
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Reviews Directory: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short recap of the review from ''ACE'' #47. The previous score of 94% is rounded up to 5 stars out of 5.
 
| writer=
 
| score=100
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 50 Supplement.pdf
 
| page=10
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-11
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=50
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Three-page guide of the game, explaining how to deal with the features of each zone and going into detail about [[Scrap Brain Zone]]. One page is dedicated to tips for beating all the bosses in the game.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 120.pdf
 
| page=78
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-11
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=120
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Paragraph describing an exploit to get all six [[Chaos Emeralds]] by repeatedly entering the [[Special Stage (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Special Stage]] via the [[level select]] menu.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 121.pdf
 
| page=73
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-12
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=121
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Cheat Mode: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short article explaining the code for, and how to use, [[debug mode]]. The code given is protracted, with additional inputs that aren't actually required.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 029.pdf
 
| page=133
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-12
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=29
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=S.W.A.T.: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=This clip explains how to enable the debug mode. Note the "GP" written with Springs.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaTech UK 01.pdf
 
| page=48
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-12
 
| source=megatech
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Review
 
| title=''RoboCod'' Review: Alternatives - ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=During ''MegaTech''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s review of ''[[sega:James Pond II: Codename RoboCod|James Pond II: Codename RoboCod]]'', they offer ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' as an alternative, and rate it 92%. ''MegaTech'' did not exist when ''Sonic'' debuted earlier in the year, so this also acts as a quick catch-up.
 
| writer=
 
| score=92
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MegaTech UK 01.pdf
 
| page=58
 
| cover=
 
| date=1991-12
 
| source=megatech
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Technique Zone: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Later in the issue, a half-page spread for ''Sonic'' tips and cheats.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=AcaoGames BR 008.pdf
 
| page=42
 
| cover=yes
 
| date=1991-12
 
| source=ag
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Especial Top Secret
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachines UK 16.pdf
 
| page=37
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-01
 
| source=mm
 
| issueno=16
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tips: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Article explaining the [[debug mode]] and how to access it.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Megablast DE 1992-01.pdf
 
| page=44
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-01
 
| source=megablast
 
| issueno=1992-01
 
| type=Review
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=83
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=ACE UK 55.pdf
 
| page=76
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-04
 
| source=ace
 
| issueno=55
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Tricks 'n' Tactics: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short article explaining how to access the [[level select]] and [[debug mode]].
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 126.pdf
 
| page=49
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-05
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=126
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Special
 
| comment=Four-page pullout consisting of cheat codes and tips for beating all the bosses. [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|The sequel]] is mentioned, as well as a [[Sonic the Hedgehog CD|Mega-CD ''Sonic'']] game.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SegaVisions US 08.pdf
 
| page=18
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-05
 
| source=sv
 
| issueno=8
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=Reviews-Genesis: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=A two page feature of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' in a 1992 issue of ''[[sega:Sega Visions|Sega Visions]]'' magazine. The strategy guide gives tips on how to find secrets or pass certain parts of the game. For some reason the first page calls it a review even though no scores are given.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Mega UK 01.pdf
 
| page=76
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-10
 
| source=mega
 
| issueno=1
 
| type=
 
| title=Top 100: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=''Mega'' says ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' is the third best Mega Drive game available in the UK.
 
| writer=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=EGM US BuyersGuide 1993.pdf
 
| page=102
 
| cover=
 
| date=1992-12
 
| source=egm
 
| issueno=bg93
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=U.S. National Game Team's Super Play: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GamePro US 045.pdf
 
| page=163
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-04
 
| source=gamepro
 
| issueno=45
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=S.W.A.T.Pro: Game Genie Codes! ''Sonic The Hedgehog'' (Genesis)
 
| comment=A few Game Genie codes which affect jumping ability.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega10UK.pdf
 
| page=108
 
| cover=
 
| date=1993-08
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=10
 
| type=Review
 
| title=Lookback: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Half-page review, referencing a previous review in ''Mean Machines'' #10 (where the game was given a score of 92%). The writers now say the game is too easy, and has aged poorly in comparison to the newer ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
 
| writer=Julian "Jaz" Rignall, Richard Leadbetter
 
| score=77
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=MeanMachinesSega30UK.pdf
 
| page=47
 
| cover=
 
| date=1995-04
 
| source=mms
 
| issueno=30
 
| type=Tips
 
| title=The Complete Sonic Tips Guide
 
| comment=Single paragraph explaining the [[level select]] code. Part of a retrospective of codes on Mega Drive ''Sonic'' games.
 
| writer=Paul Bufton
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 218.pdf
 
| page=64
 
| cover=
 
| date=2000-01
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=218
 
| type=Review
 
| title=100 Greatest Games of All Time
 
| comment=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' is placed as the 5th best game of all time.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Edge UK 101.pdf
 
| page=118
 
| cover=
 
| date=2001-09
 
| source=edge
 
| issueno=101
 
| type=Special
 
| title=The making of... ''Sonic The Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=CVG UK 240.pdf
 
| page=63
 
| cover=
 
| date=2001-11
 
| source=cvg
 
| issueno=240
 
| type=Review
 
| title=100 Best Games Ever: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=Short paragraph placing the game as the 17th best ever.
 
| writer=
 
| score=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Megadrive Fan 1991-05.pdf
 
| page=132
 
| cover=
 
| source=mdfan
 
| issueno=16
 
| title=
 
| comment="Coming Soon" article
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Wiz 9 IL Sonic vs Mario.jpg
 
| page=
 
| cover=
 
| source=wiz
 
| issueno=9
 
| title=Sonic vs Mario
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Wiz 15 IL cover.jpg
 
| page=
 
| cover=
 
| source=wiz
 
| issueno=15
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=Excalibur_CZ_16.pdf
 
| page=31
 
| cover=
 
| source=excalibur
 
| issueno=16
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
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| file=576kb 36 HU Sonic 1&2.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
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| file=576kb 39 HU Sonic 1&2 Turbo Lotus.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
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| file=VAD 6 RU Sonic.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow|vd|29|
 
| file=VD 29 RU Sonic Games 1-2.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow|vd|29|
 
| file=VD 29 RU Sonic Games 2-2.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=SecretService_39_PL.pdf
 
| page=72
 
| cover=
 
| source=secretservice
 
| issueno=39
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow|vd|37|
 
| file=VD 37 RU Sonic Guide.jpg
 
| cover=
 
| title=
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GPSG US 0203.pdf
 
| page=23
 
| cover=
 
| source=gpsg
 
| issueno=0203
 
| title=''Sonic the Hedgehog'': A New Superstar
 
| comment=A five page preview, mentioning that ''Game Players Sega Genesis Strategy Guide'' are previewing is a preliminary version. The sunflowers of Green Hill Zone are green, but the rolling ball is still in place.
 
}}
 
{{magrow
 
| file=GPSG US 0204.pdf
 
| page=57
 
| cover=
 
| source=gpsg
 
| issueno=0204
 
| title=Strategy Feature: ''Sonic the Hedgehog''
 
| comment=
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Full-length articles==
 
==Full-length articles==
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==Game Players==
 
===Pack-ins===
 
This clip from gameplayers is from the 1991 issue of Gameplayers Sega Genesis Strategy Guide. It explains how there were two different Genesis pack-in games, ''Altered Beast'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. The ''Altered Beast'' package comes with a coupon for a free ''Sonic 1'' game. The bottom letter contains a silly mock-up.
 
 
{{magthumb|Game Player's Sega Genesis Strategy Guide Vol 2 1991.JPG}}
 
  
 
==[[sega:Mega Play (magazine)|Mega Play]]==
 
==[[sega:Mega Play (magazine)|Mega Play]]==
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==[[sega:Sega Magazine (UK)|Sega Magazine]]==
 
==[[sega:Sega Magazine (UK)|Sega Magazine]]==
 
===Deleted Features===
 
===Deleted Features===
This clip from United Kingdom's ''Sega Magazine'' (which later became [[Sega Saturn]] magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', including his air punch end of level animation, the [[Marble Zone]] UFOs, and the rolling ball from [[Green Hill Zone]].
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This clip from United Kingdom's ''Sega Magazine'' (which later became [[Sega Saturn]] magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', including his air punch end of level animation, the [[Marble Zone]] UFOs, and the rolling ball from [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog 16-bit)|Green Hill Zone]].
  
 
{{magthumb|Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg}}
 
{{magthumb|Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg}}
  
==[[sega:Sega Visions|Sega Visions]]==
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==Wiz==
===Contest (Fall 1991)===
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===Sonic Comic===
This is an article detailing a contest to draw a Sonic Comic book for ''Sega Visions''.
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<gallery>
 +
Wiz 20 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #20 (1992-xx-xx)
 +
Wiz 20 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #20 (1992-xx-xx)
 +
Wiz 21 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #21 (1992-xx-xx)
 +
Wiz 21 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #21 (1992-xx-xx)
 +
Wiz 22 IL Sonic Comic 1-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #22 (1993-xx-xx)
 +
Wiz 22 IL Sonic Comic 2-2.jpg|Print advert in ''Wiz'' (IL) #22 (1993-xx-xx)
 +
</gallery>
  
{{magthumb|S1 SegaVisions Issue6 23-24.jpg}}
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==User==
 +
===Sonic Comic===
 +
{{gallery|
 +
{{galleryPrintAd
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|User GR 22.pdf|user|22|12
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}}
 +
}}
  
 
==Unknown Magazine==
 
==Unknown Magazine==

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Beep!

Preview (August 1990)

A preview with early prototype screenshots.

Translation

Title: Sonic the Hedgehog

Sega/Release Date Unknown/Price Unknown/ACT

Subtitle: “Could it be another Alex Kidd?”

“They are trying to create a new original character with this “Sonic the Hedgehog”. Please stay tuned for further details.”

Main text: “For release next Spring comes an original character action game from Sega.

“We don’t have details on what sort of game this will turn out to be but judging from screens it looks quite different from anything we’ve seen to date from Sega. We think the colorful and bright graphics could turn out to be popular.

“It remains to be seen whether this will turn into another Alex Kidd Osaaru for Sega!”

Left picture caption: “The title screen. Will this become another popular original character for Sega?”

Right picture caption: “Will it be cute character graphics with whimsical action?”

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Electronic Gaming Monthly

Overview (November 1992)

This magazine gives a small overview of the game.

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Games TM

Retrospective

This clip from "Games TM" features a retrospective of Eggman and dwells on what makes him a memorable villian.

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Mega Play

Press Start (Jan/Feb 1991)

MegaPlayJanFeb1991V2N1-1.jpg

May/June 1991

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Sega Magazine

Deleted Features

This clip from United Kingdom's Sega Magazine (which later became Sega Saturn magazine) discusses things which were deleted from the final version of Sonic the Hedgehog, including his air punch end of level animation, the Marble Zone UFOs, and the rolling ball from Green Hill Zone.

Sonic1OfficialSEGAMagazinearticleGB.jpg

Wiz

Sonic Comic

User

Sonic Comic

Unknown Magazine

Madonna

This clip details Sega's business strategy around 1991. It also makes mention of Sonic's scrapped love interest in the original Sonic the Hedgehog, called Madonna. Images of her can be found in the Game Development/Development section.

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