Difference between revisions of "Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis"
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| − | '''''Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis''''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive|Sega Genesis]], made in celebration of the 15th anniversary of that game, as well as ''[[Sonic | + | '''''Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis''''' is a [[Game Boy Advance]] remake of the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' for the [[Sega Mega Drive|Sega Genesis]], made in celebration of the 15th anniversary of that game, as well as ''[[Sonic]]'' himself. |
| − | + | ==Features== | |
| − | The game | + | * A save system, similar to the version featured in ''[[Sonic Jam]]'' |
| + | * An Anniversary Mode which gives [[Sonic]] the [[Spin Dash]] ability from later ''Sonic'' games | ||
| + | * A zoomed in view to adapt to the GBA's widescreen aspect ratio | ||
| + | * A new level select is available at the title screen; the original level select and debug [[Cheat Codes:Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|cheat codes]] have been removed | ||
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| + | ==Reception== | ||
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| + | The game has been criticized by many, receiving a 33 ("Generally negative reviews") on the aggregate ranking site Metacritic. | ||
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| + | The primary criticisms were: | ||
| + | * Slowdown issues (for example, obtaining [[speed shoes]] causes the game to actually slow down, rather than speed up) | ||
| + | * Poor music renditions and sound quality | ||
| + | * Unfaithfully ported movement physics | ||
| + | * Shortened and unfaithful ending sequences | ||
| + | * Game-breaking bugs and glitches | ||
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| + | Some even refer to this as the worst (Sonic) game ever made. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/gba/sonicthehedgehoggenesis Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis Reviews on Metacritic] | ||
[[Category:Game Boy Advance Games]] | [[Category:Game Boy Advance Games]] | ||
Revision as of 15:30, 6 August 2008
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| Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis |
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| System(s): Game Boy Advance |
| Publisher: Sega |
| Developer: Sonic Team |
| Genre: 2D Platformer |
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Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis is a Game Boy Advance remake of the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis, made in celebration of the 15th anniversary of that game, as well as Sonic himself.
Features
- A save system, similar to the version featured in Sonic Jam
- An Anniversary Mode which gives Sonic the Spin Dash ability from later Sonic games
- A zoomed in view to adapt to the GBA's widescreen aspect ratio
- A new level select is available at the title screen; the original level select and debug cheat codes have been removed
Reception
The game has been criticized by many, receiving a 33 ("Generally negative reviews") on the aggregate ranking site Metacritic.
The primary criticisms were:
- Slowdown issues (for example, obtaining speed shoes causes the game to actually slow down, rather than speed up)
- Poor music renditions and sound quality
- Unfaithfully ported movement physics
- Shortened and unfaithful ending sequences
- Game-breaking bugs and glitches
Some even refer to this as the worst (Sonic) game ever made.
Manuals
Box Art
- Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis.jpg
US Cover (Front)
- Sth genesis us back.jpg
US Cover (Back)
US Cart
| Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems | |
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2001 Sonic Advance | Tiny Chao Garden 2002 Sonic Advance 2 2003 Sonic Pinball Party | Sonic Battle 2004 Sonic Advance 3 | Sonic X: A Super Sonic Hero 2005 Sonic Advance & Sonic Pinball Party | Sonic Advance & ChuChu Rocket! | Sonic Advance & Sonic Battle | Sonic Battle & ChuChu Rocket! | Sonic Pinball Party & Sonic Battle | Sonic Pinball Party & Columns Crown 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis Demos Sonic Advance 3
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