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Sonic the Hedgehog

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Dude, I thought you said there was gonna be speed at this party?Aussie2B7/10
Great game, but Sonic 2 is way better.Chunkey Simmons9/10
Nearly perfect...cutiepie9/10
A true Jump & Run all-time classic!darthjulian10/10
Faster then a speeding bullet and beloved jewel of Sega. His name is Sonic (the Hedgehog, that is)Dogg9/10
It's Definitely Revolutionary, but not a great start to the series.HisDudeness6/10
In the beginning...Internet Nomad8/10
I want to go, go, go, there's no stopping meMariner7/10
The game that started the highly-rated series on its course, and it is easy to see why !!Mister Sinister9/10
Sonic's legendary debut may be rough on the edges but at the core is brilliant.nastynate31188/10
Zoom into another warped history lesson courtesy of Overdrive....Overdrive8/10
Sonic's first outing was also his finest.psyduck229/10
The game that single handedly saved the video game industry!red soul10/10
The game that put Sega on the mapRetro10/10
If you like it, you shoulda put a ring on it.Ryan Harrison9/10
Rings in His EyesSethBlizzard8/10
Weakest 2D Sonic game, but a strong start to the seriesSniperNightOwl7/10
A Classic Series First Trembling Steps On the Big StageSuprak the Stud5/10
Sonic the hedghog a game that gives me heartache..SweetEternity10/10
Watch out! When he comes through -- Sonic the Hedgehog!ZFS10/10
The beginning of Sonic the Hedgehog.Zylo the wolf9/10

GameFAQs Full Reviews

Where it all started, and when Sonic was GOOD!AntoG869/10
Sega's platforming icon started with a sonicboom, almost.BigCj348/10
A Hedgehog of Blue DistinctionDan_pentagram8/10
Ain't nothing gonna break my stride...discoinferno848/10
The Game That Proved To All That Nintendo Was Only Second BestFRIEDSTRUCK9/10
A classic game that led to a classic seriesGavLuvsGA10/10
The original Sonic the Hedgehog is always a blast!hermitpenguinfrog10/10
Sega's answer to Mario: Blue haired animal versus fat plumber...tough choice...KasketDarkfyre8/10
17 Years Later...key_of_destiny010/10
The Game That Defined Blast Processingleeko_link9/10
One of the best 16bit era games, and one of my favorites.Link16510/10
The legend starts here!Numbuh 128bit9/10
Good but not what it is supposed to beOfisil7/10
Still, ya gotta love it for being classicpeach freak8/10
In hindsight, Sonic 2 was way, way better.Phediuk6/10
The game that made Nintendo cryPlatinum Sonic 1010/10
The original sonic game...reddragonflame9/10
Sonic has taken Megaman's title as the Blue Bomber! A classic game, this is.Scarface10/10
Another great classicShadeix9/10
The first may not be the best, but still darn good!Sinspawn_X9/10
Beginner's luck?SneakTheSnake6/10
A game for all ages that every Genesis fan should play/haveSnerdWilliams10/10
The beginning...Sonic Singularity9/10
What Really Made Sonic Special, And It's More Than SpeedTakuShaya8/10
The beginning of a legend.TKDBoy18899/10
The true mascot for Sega!Webster120910/10

GameFAQs Quick Reviews

I use to think Sonic Adventure 2 was the best sonic game ever until I played Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis.....BenhTheMan10/10
A Great Start To A Great SeriesBlackWarriorX9/10
A decent game, but Super Mario World was a much better betBrak5/10
The beginning of the blue hedgehog's career.Calamity10/10
A fun, original Sonic classic!CChan9/10
Still one of the greatest platformers of all timeChateauNoir10/10
From The Book of Doodleheimer - Spiked superheroes are a necessity in today's world.Doodleheimer7/10
A blue blur in gaming history...FrenZy9/10
Where it ALL started....Goku9/10
The blue bomber's first appearance is worthy of standing against Mario.GSephiroth9/10
And So It Goeshazuki_dojo_988/10
A decent start to one of my favorite seriesirrewonderful7/10
Sega's Mario is not a Human nor Apejoeyissoweird10/10
Super Speed, Super GameJordanM9/10
One of the best games in history.JPeeples10/10
A revolutionary game from back when Sega actually cared about their fansLordAtomic10/10
The Original Sega Speed-side-scrolling Hog!Mage9/10
A Legend is Born; Room for ImprovementMManos8/10
A good start for a classic series.neonreaper8/10
The Introduction of a LegendNTsui9/10
The beginning of a legacy.Orbunaut16967/10
A good classic game, showed off the power of GenesisPsycho Penguin8/10
The great start to a great series. Ah. I love it when that happens!Rick9/10
It's Sonic, what's to say?seebs19/10
Sonic returns, in all his 16-bit glory.ShadowGuardian98/10
A Good Game To Start A Good Franchise!SonicGamer748/10
The first game of Sonic where it all began!SONIC_30510/10
One of the best Genesis gamessonikuu8/10
A platform classic which has earn its place in historystonedwal9/10
A must-haveSuper Mario8/10
The fastest thing alive speeds onto the Genesistheshinerufus10/10
Say "no" to a game like this? I think not.Ultimante Life Form9/10
My first review is dedicated to the classic that bought me into gamingveryhandsome9/10
The platform of a great character and series.Vyse_skies7/10

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