History VideoGame / SegaSonicTheHedgehog

TheOneWith Mighty and Ray's first appearance.

* DummiedOut:
** Sprites of Robotnik as he appeared in ''WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehogSatAM'' are [[http://info.sonicretro.org/Game_Secrets:SegaSonic_the_Hedgehog buried in the game's code]], as well as an English translation of the game's dialogue, suggesting plans for localized western release [[NoExportForYou that, sadly, never came to be]].
** In addition, there are unused sprites for an Eggman boss battle, suggesting that he was originally going to be the final boss. The final game has no final boss battle, likely due to time constraints.

* GameOverMan: Dr. Eggman will laugh evilly at you after your game is over (either by getting killed or by completing all levels).

** The game's title is a result from Sega of Japan's early use of the "[=SegaSonic=] the Hedgehog" branding in various Sonic-related products, due to fear of getting sued by Taito for using the "Sonic" branding, given that they had recently released a game called "Sonic Blast Man".

** Sprites of Robotnik as he appeared in [[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehog the American SatAM cartoon]] are [[http://info.sonicretro.org/Game_Secrets:SegaSonic_the_Hedgehog buried in the game's code]], as well as an English translation of the game's dialogue, suggesting plans for localized western release [[NoExportForYou that, sadly, never came to be]].

* [[BadassInDistress Badasses In Distress]]: Sonic, Mighty and Ray are kidnapped by Eggman at the beginning of the game, so the game starts when the break out of their cell and fight their way out of Eggman Island.

* DeathCourse: The entirety of Eggman Island is one, with traps and harzards everywhere to kill Sonic and his friends off.

This is also the first ''Sonic'' game (alongside ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'') to have voice acting and dialogue for the characters. The game has never seen a release outside of Japan (even though there is English text and sprites to suggest localization was meant to happen) and. Sonic's companions from this game faded into obscurity following this game[[note]]Although Mighty was hastily inserted into ''VideoGame/KnucklesChaotix'' by editing a Sonic sprite from a prototype of the game for concerns of attaching Sonic himself to a game on a platform (the [=32X=]) Sega didn't have a lot of confidence in [[/note]]until 2018's ''VideoGame/SonicMania [[UpdatedRerelease Plus]]'', where they were added as additional playable characters with a more diverse moveset than they had in this game.

This is also the first ''Sonic'' game (alongside ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'') to have voice acting and dialogue for the characters. Sonic's companions from this game faded into obscurity following this game[[note]]Although Mighty was hastily inserted into ''VideoGame/KnucklesChaotix'' by editing a Sonic sprite from a prototype of the game for concerns of attaching Sonic himself to a game on a platform (the [=32X=]) Sega didn't have a lot of confidence in [[/note]]until 2018's ''VideoGame/SonicMania [[UpdatedRerelease Plus]]'', where they were added as additional playable characters with a more diverse moveset than they had in this game.

''[=SegaSonic the Hedgehog=]'' is Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog's first UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame (not counting his appearance as an inanimate object in ''[[VideoGame/RadMobile Rad Mobile]]'', or the also-Japan-only ''Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car'' kiddie ride), released in 1993. 1 to 3 players can choose between Sonic and his friends, Ray and Mighty, to escape from Eggman Island while the doctor sends all sorts of traps to run over them. As a unique element, character movement was handled via a trackball instead of the typical joystick, allowing the player to maneuver the characters in a very fluid fashion (a precursor to analog controls). However this trackball system has also resulted in issues [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes bringing this game out in any other form]].

This is also the first ''Sonic'' game (alongside ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'') to have voice acting and dialogue for the characters. Sonic's companions from this game faded into obscurity following this game[[note]]Although Mighty was hastily inserted into ''VideoGame/KnucklesChaotix'' by editing a Sonic sprite from a prototype of the game for concerns of attaching Sonic himself to a game on a platform (the [=32X=]) Sega didn't have a lot of confidence in[[/note]] until 2018's ''VideoGame/SonicMania [[UpdatedRerelease Plus]]'', where they were added as additional playable characters with a more diverse moveset than they had in this game.

This is also the first ''Sonic'' game (alongside ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'') to have voice acting and dialogue for the characters.

* NintendoHard: The game lets you continue as much as you want, besides the PointOfNoContinues below, but actually trying to not die is far easier said than done. Numerous traps and sections boil down to TrialAndError or sharp reflexes and a second or two to spare, and each continue only has one life in the first place. A 1CC run is genuinely impressive.

* AdvancingWallOfDoom: The very first thing chasing the heroes during gameplay, and flames .

** The game's title is a result from Sega of Japan's early use of the "[=SegaSonic=] the Hedgehog" branding in various Sonic-related products, due to fear of getting sued by Taito for using the "Sonic" branding, given that this had recently released a game called "Sonic Blast Man".

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The game's title is a result from Sega of Japan's early use of the "[=SegaSonic=] the Hedgehog" branding in various Sonic-related products, due to fear of getting sued by Taito for using the "Sonic" branding, given that this had recently released a game called "Sonic Blast Man".

* TheManyDeathsOfYou: The characters have various hurt/killed animations.

* VillainExitStageLeft: Upon finally reaching Dr. Eggman, he just sets the island to explode and runs away.
** KarmaHoudiniWarranty: Only for his getaway ship to break down and fall into the middle of the ocean in TheStinger.

''[=SegaSonic the Hedgehog=]'' is SonicTheHedgehog's first UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame (not counting his appearance as an inanimate object in ''[[VideoGame/RadMobile Rad Mobile]]'', or the also-Japan-only ''Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car'' kiddie ride), released in 1993. 1 to 3 players can choose between Sonic and his friends, Ray and Mighty, to escape from Eggman Island while the doctor sends all sorts of traps to run over them. As a unique element, character movement was handled via a trackball instead of the typical joystick, allowing the player to maneuver the characters in a very fluid fashion (a precursor to analog controls). However this trackball system has also resulted in issues [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes bringing this game out in any other form]].

This is also the first Sonic game (alongside ''VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehogCD'') to have voice acting and dialogue for the characters.

* DummiedOut: Sprites of Robotnik as he appeared in [[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehog the American SatAM cartoon]] are [[http://info.sonicretro.org/Game_Secrets:SegaSonic_the_Hedgehog buried in the game's code]], as well as an English translation of the game's dialogue, suggesting plans for localized western release [[NoExportForYou that, sadly, never came to be]].

* DummiedOut: Sprites of Robotnik as he appeared in [[WesternAnimation/SonicTheHedgehog the American SatAM cartoon]] are [[http://info.sonicretro.org/Game_Secrets:SegaSonic_the_Hedgehog buried in the game's code]], suggesting the possibility of a localized western release [[NoExportForYou that, sadly, never came to be]].
* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: The game's title appears to be an early attempt at building a multimedia franchise out of series' world (promotional materials and merchandise also carry the "[=SegaSonic=]" name, and this branding was also set to culminate in a Sonic anime, which never made it past its pilot episode).

* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Ray the Flying Squirrel, this is to date the only game he has appeared in as a playable character. Lampshaded in ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'', where he and Mighty appear on a missing poster. And speaking of Mighty, we haven't seen him in a game (though he has been [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehog in the comics once in a while]]) since ''[[VideoGame/KnucklesChaotix Knuckles' Chaotix]]''. Eventually, [[TheBusCameBack both Ray and Mighty came back]] as playable characters in the UpdatedRerelease of ''VideoGame/SonicMania''.

''[=SegaSonic the Hedgehog=]'' is SonicTheHedgehog's first UsefulNotes/ArcadeGame (not counting his appearance as an inanimate object in ''[[VideoGame/RadMobile Rad Mobile]]'', or the also-Japan-only ''Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car'' kiddie ride), released in 1993. 1 to 3 players can choose between Sonic and his friends, Ray and Mighty, to escape from Eggman Island while the doctor sends all sorts of traps to run over them. Character movement was controlled with trackballs.

* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Ray the Flying Squirrel, this is to date the only game he has appeared in as a playable character. Lampshaded in ''VideoGame/SonicGenerations'', where he and Mighty appear on a missing poster. And speaking of Mighty, we haven't seen him in a game (though he has been [[ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehog in the comics once in a while]]) since ''[[VideoGame/KnucklesChaotix Knuckles' Chaotix]]''...

* AdvancingWallOfDoom: The very first thing chasing the heroes during gameplay.

* GameOverMan: Dr. Eggman.

* NoobCave: The first area. You can't even die in it.

* PointOfNoContinues: You can't continue nor have any more players to join in once you reach the final area in Eggman's Tower. If you fail to escape or get killed by the flames just before the TimedMission begins, your game will be over instantly and for real!

* SuperDrowningSkills: Averted.

* EscapeSequence: The whole game.