What is Sega Sonic the Hedgehog?
SegaSonic the Hedgehog is an Arcade game developed by Sega AM3 and released in Japan in June 1993. This game is the first arcade title for Sonic the Hedgehog, hence why it's called 'SegaSonic'.
There was also a limited Western release, with a few cabinets still existing to this day! On top of that, there is also leftover data in the game for a planned English Localization, complete with a SATAM Robotnik Sprite and English translated text having two versions, one with "Robotnik" and one with "Eggman".
SegaSonic is a unique game where the player controls Sonic & co. with a trackball rather than a traditional arcade stick. Players can move in any 9 directions smoothly by rolling the trackball in a direction, with the characters turning almost immediately. Along with the trackball there is a single button that can be pressed to jump. SegaSonic is presented in an isometric view rather than top down or the traditional 2D like in the Genesis game(s).
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Players are also able to collect rings, with a bonus being awarded if a percentage of the stages rings are collected.
For a further deep dive and more technical analysis into SegaSonic the Hedgehog and it's other revisions, check out SUDDEN DESU's website!
Story
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Sonic, Mighty, and Ray are chased by Dr. Eggman in his tank vehicle until they are eventually caught and taken to Eggman Island. The three team up to escape the island together, with Dr. Eggman activating various traps and hazards on the island to stop them.
Playable Characters
Sonic the Hedgehog
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Mighty the Armadillo
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Ray the Flying Squirrel
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SegaSonic the Hedgehog debuts Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel, 2 new characters created specifically for this arcade title.
Mighty would make a later appearance in Chaotix on the 32X. While Ray, wouldn't have another game appearance aside from this one during the years. Finally the two would return as playable characters in Sonic Mania's "Plus" dlc in 2018.
Despite not having many game appearances, Mighty and Ray had frequent appearances in the Archie comics. Pre-Super Genesis Wave had both Mighty and Ray as members of The Chaotix, and were considered adopted siblings. Post-Super Genesis Wave Mighty and Ray were wanderers, currently residing in Rocky Jungle Zone, which is located near the Mystic Ruins.
Currently, the duo appear in IDW's Classic-era comics. They've appeared in both Sonic and Amy's 30th Anniversary Comic Specials, always seen together training or travelling together.
