List of Sonic the Hedgehog video games facts for kids
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| First release | Sonic the Hedgehog June 23, 1991 |
| Latest release | Sonic Dream Team December 5, 2023 |
| Spin-offs | Sonic Boom |
The Sonic the Hedgehog series is a super popular collection of video games starring a speedy blue hedgehog. Sega publishes these games, and many different companies, including Sonic Team, help make them. The very first Sonic game came out in 1991 for the Mega Drive console.
At first, most Sonic games were platform games, where you run and jump through levels. They were mainly for Sega consoles like the Genesis and Sega Dreamcast. Over time, some of these classic games were updated for newer game systems. The Sonic series has sold over 89 million copies worldwide!
While platform games are the most famous, the series also includes other types of games. You can find Sonic racing games, fighting games, action-adventure games, role-playing video games, and even sports video games. All these games feature Sonic, a super-fast blue hedgehog. He's joined by a fun cast of characters like Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, and the cute Chao creatures.
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Classic 2D Sonic Platformers
These are the original style of Sonic games, where you play on a flat, 2D screen, running from left to right.
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
- This was the very first game! It came out for the Mega Drive/Genesis. Later, it was released on many other systems like Game Boy Advance and Nintendo 3DS.
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
- This game introduced Sonic's best friend, Tails! You could play as both Sonic and Tails.
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993)
- Known as Sonic CD, this game was special because it came out on the Sega CD, which used CDs instead of cartridges. It had cool animated cutscenes!
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
- This game brought us Knuckles the Echidna, a strong rival to Sonic.
- Sonic & Knuckles (1994)
- This game had a unique "lock-on" feature. You could plug other Sonic cartridges into it to unlock new ways to play!
- Sonic Advance (2001)
- This was the first Sonic game made for the Game Boy Advance. It brought the classic 2D fun to handhelds.
- Sonic Rush (2005)
- Released on the Nintendo DS, this game used both screens for fast-paced action.
- Sonic Mania (2017)
- Fans loved this game because it felt like a true return to the classic 2D style. It had new levels and remixed old ones.
- Sonic Superstars (2023)
- This is the first 2D Sonic game where up to four players can play together at once!
Exciting 3D Sonic Adventures
These games let Sonic explore worlds in full 3D, giving you more freedom to move around.
- Sonic 3D Blast (1996)
- This game tried out 3D gameplay for Sonic's 5th birthday. It was known as Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island in some places.
- Sonic Adventure (1998)
- This was Sonic's first big 3D adventure on the Dreamcast. It let you play as different characters, each with their own story.
- Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
- For Sonic's 10th anniversary, this game let you play as both heroes (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles) and villains (Dr. Eggman, Shadow, Rouge).
- Sonic Heroes (2003)
- In this game, you control teams of three characters, switching between them to use their unique abilities.
- Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)
- This game focused on the mysterious character Shadow, giving him his own story and even weapons!
- Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
- This game celebrated Sonic's 15th anniversary and introduced a new character, Silver the Hedgehog.
- Sonic Colors (2010)
- Sonic teams up with alien creatures called Wisps to gain new powers in this colorful adventure. A remastered version, Sonic Colors: Ultimate, came out in 2021.
- Sonic Generations (2011)
- For Sonic's 20th anniversary, this game brought together classic 2D Sonic and modern 3D Sonic. You got to play through famous levels from his past!
- Sonic Forces (2017)
- In this game, you can create your own custom character to fight alongside Sonic and his friends against Dr. Eggman.
- Sonic Frontiers (2022)
- This game introduced a new "open zone" style of gameplay, letting Sonic explore large areas freely.
Fast-Paced Racing Games
Sonic and his friends also love to race! These games let you speed through tracks using different vehicles and abilities.
- Sonic Drift (1994)
- This was Sonic's first racing game, released on the Game Gear.
- Sonic R (1997)
- A unique racing game where characters run on foot instead of in cars.
- Sonic Riders (2006)
- In this game, characters race on "Extreme Gear" boards, using air currents to go fast.
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010)
- Sonic races against characters from other Sega games in this fun kart racer.
- Team Sonic Racing (2019)
- This game focuses on team-based racing, where you work with your teammates to win.
Sonic and Mario at the Olympics
Sonic and Mario, two of the biggest video game stars, team up for sports!
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007)
- This was the first time Sonic and Mario appeared in a game together! They competed in events from the Summer Olympics.
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009)
- This game brought the two mascots together for winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (2011)
- They headed to London for more Olympic fun!
- Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (2016)
- The duo traveled to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 (2019)
- This game celebrated the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with new events and characters.
Fun Arcade Games
Sonic has also starred in many games found in arcades, from racing to fighting!
- SegaSonic the Hedgehog (1993)
- This arcade game was controlled with a trackball and introduced Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel.
- Sonic the Fighters (1996)
- A fighting game where Sonic and his friends battle it out in a ring.
Other Cool Sonic Games
Beyond platforming and racing, Sonic has appeared in many other types of games.
- Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (1993)
- This game turned Sonic into a pinball, bouncing through levels to collect Chaos Emeralds.
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (1993)
- A puzzle game where you match colored "beans" to clear the screen, based on the Japanese game Puyo Puyo.
- Sonic Battle (2003)
- A fighting game for the Game Boy Advance with a story mode and many characters.
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (2008)
- This was a role-playing game (RPG) for the Nintendo DS, where you build a team and go on quests.
- Sonic Dash (2013)
- An endless runner game for mobile phones, where Sonic runs as far as he can, collecting rings and dodging obstacles.
- Sonic Speed Simulator (2022)
- This game is found on Roblox, letting players explore a 3D world and race against others.
- The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog (2023)
- A surprise visual novel game released on Steam as an April Fools' joke, where you solve a mystery.
Sonic Game Collections
Many classic Sonic games have been put together into special collections, letting new players enjoy them on modern systems.
- Sonic Mega Collection (2002)
- This collection for GameCube included many Genesis Sonic games, like the first three, Sonic & Knuckles, and Sonic 3D Blast. An updated version, Sonic Mega Collection Plus, added even more games for PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC.
- Sonic Gems Collection (2005)
- This collection featured games like Sonic CD, Sonic the Fighters, and Sonic R, plus several Game Gear titles.
- Sonic Origins (2022)
- This modern collection includes remastered versions of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD, and Sonic 3 & Knuckles. It also has many Game Gear Sonic games.
Images for kids
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The official logo for the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Videojuegos de Sonic the Hedgehog para niños
