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Sonic the Hedgehog


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

Available on: Xbox 360 , PS3
Genre: Action
Release date: Nov 14, 2006
Published by: Sega
Developed by: Sonic Team,Sega
Franchise: Sonic the Hedgehog
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Screenshots updated Oct 3, 2006
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Sonic the Hedgehog is rated:
Everyone 10+
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