Sonic the Hedgehog


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

Available on: PS3 , Xbox 360
Genre: Action
Release date: November 14, 2006
Published by: Sega 
Developed by: Sega Sonic Team 
Franchise: Sonic the Hedgehog
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ESRB Rating
Sonic the Hedgehog is rated:
Everyone 10+