Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)

"This is an article about the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog. For the Master System / Game Gear version see Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)"

Sonic the Hedgehog (ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ) is a 16-bit platformer video game for the Mega Drive, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. It first released collectively in North America and Europe as a pack-in title for the Mega Drive on June 23, 1991. One month later it released in Japan on July 26. It is the first installment in the Sonic the Hedgehog series and would continue with a direct sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2. A port developed by Ancient was released for the Master System and Game Gear.

Trivia

 * It is Sonic the Hedgehog’s first appearance in his own video game.
 * The game was to originally feature a female love interest for Sonic, named Madonna.
 * Sonic originally was in a band. The band had a crocodile who would be later Vector.

Zones

 * 1) Green Hill Zone
 * 2) Marble Zone
 * 3) Spring Yard Zone
 * 4) Labyrinth Zone
 * 5) Star Light Zone
 * 6) Scrap Brain Zone

Playable

 * Sonic the Hedgehog

Non-playable

 * Dr. Robotnik
 * Animal Friends