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Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic is Sega's flagship mascot — a speed-first platformer hero whose feud with Dr. Eggman (Robotnik) has lasted for decades across dozens of releases.
Fan consensus clusters around two highs: tight Genesis-era entries (roughly 1991–1994) and standout modern releases such as Sonic Mania or Sonic Frontiers. The stretch in between is debated endlessly — which is itself a franchise tradition.
Key games featuring Sonic (release order)
- Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) — Mega Drive debut
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992), Sonic CD (1993), Sonic 3 & Knuckles (1994)
- Sonic Adventure (1998) — Dreamcast 3D pivot
- Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
- Sonic Generations (2011)
- Sonic Mania (2017)
- Sonic Frontiers (2022)
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