SEGA brings original Sonic the Hedgehog to Android

SEGA has just announced that they are launching Sonic the Hedgehog to the Play Store sometime today. It follows in the footsteps of Sonic 4 Episode I and II, along with Sonic CD and Sonic Jump. Being a long time fan of the side scrolling platformer, I am pretty excited for the original game to finally make an appearance.

Sonic the Hedgehog will set you back $2.99/£1.99/€2.69/AUD$2.99. It will also let you unlock Tails and Knuckles as playable characters for the first time ever in the game that launched the franchise. It will also feature a remastered sound track, new leader boards and achievements and an all new Time-Attack mode.

 

 

Looking through the Play Store, we don’t see it available just yet. We will keep our eyes peeled for when it finally does hit. You can always take a look by checking out all the SEGA of America games in the Play Store though.

 

Press Release

SEGA DEBUTS SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ ON ANDROID

 

Plus A Free Update For Existing iOS Players

 

SAN FRANCISCO & LONDON – May 16, 2013– SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced debut of Sonic The Hedgehogâ„¢ for Android. The SEGA Genesis favorite will be available today on Google Play for $2.99/£1.99/€2.69/AUD$2.99. This release gives fans a whole new look at Sonic’s world, optimized with widescreen support and exclusive features for mobile phones. Additionally, the all-new update allows gamers to unlock Sonic’s pals Tails and Knuckles as playable characters for the very first time. Sonic The Hedgehog is currently available for iOS through the App Store and this all-new content will be offered as a free update for gamers already playing on their iPhone ®, iPad ® and iPod ® touch.

Following in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed Sonic CD in 2011, Sonic The Hedgehog has received an equally robust overhaul. Through widescreen support, fans will see the game better than ever on their mobile devices and will be able to zoom through Zones at a smooth 60 frames per second. In addition to playing as Tails and Knuckles, Sonic enthusiasts will also enjoy a remastered original soundtrack, new leaderboards and achievements, and an all-new Time Attack mode.

In Sonic the Hedgehog, Dr. Eggman has used his wicked ways to turn all of the animals of Mobius into mechanical monsters – and it’s up to Sonic to save the world! Players can sprint, run and spin their agile blue hero through electrifying loop-de-loops to gather rings, navigate challenging Special Stages, and collect the fabled Chaos Emeralds in order to stop Dr. Eggman’s schemes for world domination.