Sonic 1 Collection
The full journey through South Island!
This comprehensive documentation project showcases every aspect of the first mainline Sonic game in both its 16-bit and 8-bit releases ranging from boss encounters and level layouts to thematic design and storytelling. This library was created to highlight each element of this first entry individually and offer a visual study of what made Sonic the Hedgehog such an impactful game.
Summary page of a video detailing the history of Sonic the Hedgehog for the SEGA Mega Drive.
Sonic preparing to walk down a grassy hill in the Green Hill Zone with palmtrees and a crystal blue lake in the background, colorful flowers in the foreground, blue skies, and metallic spikes jutting up from the ground.
Sonic curled up in a ball mid-air in the midst of round target bumpers with stars on them and a cityscape at sunset in the background.
Summary page of a video detailing the history of Sonic the Hedgehog for the SEGA Master System and SEGA Game Gear.
The jungle zone from Sonic the Hedgehog's 8-bit version showing blocky brown hills, lush green forests, and dark blue water.
Sonic running on the metallic platforms of an airship against the backdrop of a stormy dark blue sky.
Sonic facing off against Dr. Eggman in his Egg Mobile in the Green Hill Zone of Sonic the Hedgehog's 8-bit version.
Sonic in one of the special stages from Sonic the Hedgehog's 8-bit version featuring a constellation background with a moon and multi-colored springs on the floors with coil shaped bumpers.
Sonic in the Spring Yard Zone of the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog walking inside of a building with chain-link fencing.
Comparison video showing the differences between the ancient and modern themed zones of Sonic the Hedgehog's 16-bit version.
Comparison video showing the differences between the 16-bit and 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Sonic running through the Green Hill Zone at night with the moonlight shining in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog.
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