Sonic the Hedgehog

After several wayward missteps, could this really be the return of solid, fast-paced Sonic platforming?

Genre: Action
Release date: Jan 30, 2007
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Sonic Team, Sega
Franchise: Sonic the Hedgehog
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Screenshots updated Oct 19, 2006
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ESRB Rating
Sonic the Hedgehog is rated:
Everyone 10+
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