Sonic the Hedgehog™ Classic

Players control Sonic, a super-fast hedgehog, on his mission to stop the evil Dr. Eggman (also known as Dr. Robotnik) from turning the innocent animals of South Island into robotic badniks and collecting the powerful Chaos Emeralds. The core gameplay loop revolves around:

• Blazing Speed: Sonic’s primary attribute is his incredible velocity. Levels are designed with slopes, loop-de-loops, springs, and corkscrews that allow Sonic to build and maintain momentum, encouraging players to find the fastest routes.
• Ring Collection: Rings are Sonic’s lifeline. Collecting them provides a layer of protection; if Sonic is hit by an enemy or obstacle while holding rings, they scatter, giving him a chance to recollect some before he loses a life. Without rings, a single hit means losing a life.
• Spin Attack & Spin Dash: Sonic’s main offensive maneuver is the spin attack, where he curls into a ball, damaging enemies and breaking through certain obstacles. While the original Sonic the Hedgehog didn’t feature the Spin Dash (which debuted in Sonic 2), the mobile “Classic” version often includes this quality-of-life improvement, allowing players to charge up speed from a standstill.
• Boss Battles: Each of the game’s seven zones culminates in a unique boss battle against one of Dr. Eggman’s elaborate mechanical contraptions, testing players’ pattern recognition and timing.
• Special Stages and Chaos Emeralds: At the end of each act (except for the third act of each zone), if Sonic has 50 or more rings, a giant ring appears. Jumping into this ring transports Sonic to a vibrant, rotating special stage where the goal is to collect a Chaos Emerald. Collecting all six Chaos Emeralds is necessary to achieve the “good” ending.