Sonic the Hedgehog Guide
Mega Drive / Genesis · 1991 · 9 guides & references
Cheats, locations & unlocks
Key characters
Playable hero
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic uses running speed, a rolling Spin Attack and a Spin Jump to cross stages and destroy robots. The 1991 game rewards momentum but also asks for careful platforming.
Sonic in Green Hill Zone in the original 16-bit game.
Scientist and recurring boss
Dr. Robotnik
Known as Dr. Eggman in Japan, Robotnik traps animals in robots and capsules. His machines supply the major encounters and the final piston battle.
Ground Badnik
Moto Bug
The ladybug-shaped wheeled robot appears in Green Hill Zone. It teaches you to meet an enemy while curled into a Spin Attack rather than running into it unprotected.
Flying Badnik
Buzz Bomber
Buzz Bombers pause in the air and fire diagonally downward. Watch the shot and approach in a Spin Jump when there is a safe opening.
Artwork & pictures
Image gallery