We’re introduced to the Tornado, Tails’ pride and joy through levels like Sky Chase zone. The sequel introduced the bright and eager sidekick Miles “Tails” Prower! 2 players could now play co-op – Tails helping Sonic through a wide array of levels or even racing against him in VS mode! Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was the childhood title for a lot of Sonic fans.
The evolution of Sonic: Two Player & Split-Screen The sections, however, feel very slow and without manual momentum (the original release had no spindash) and the platforming can be very punishing! Emeralds appear but with no real benefit. We see our first instance of our plucky hero smashing badnik, liberating our animal friends and navigating verdant hills, factories, ancient ruins… all to a soundtrack by Masato Nakamura that has held up incredibly well! Ever since 1991, the blue blur has taken over our consoles, TVs, cinema screens, arcades…even t-shirts sometimes! One thing I particularly love about SEGA and the Sonic series (apart from their consistent talent of pumping out amazing soundtracks) is the love and creativity that they put into each title to add something new, even if the polish can vary! So let’s go back in time and trace the evolution of Sonic the Hedgehog! The Sonic the Hedgehog Debut in 1991
