Sonic the Hedgehog/Gameplay

Playing Sonic the Hedgehog is relatively simple. This is a short walkthrough on how the game mechanics work.

Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is the game's speedy, spiky-haired hero. It's up to him to race through all of the levels of the game, grab all of the Chaos Emeralds, and defeat Robotnik!

Dr. Robotnik / Eggman
Sonic the Hedgehog's nemesis is named Dr. Robotnik in the West, and Dr. Eggman in Japan. Whatever the name, his goal is the same - to conquer the world using the power of the Chaos Emeralds... but not if Sonic can do anything about it!

The Animals
These little animals come in several different species. They serve as the 'damsels-in-distress' of the game, being imprisoned inside Robotnik's badniks, as well as the animal capsule at the end of every third act.

Badniks
These are Robotnik's robot soldiers and the main opposition to your quest. They come in many different types, each with their own offensive and defensive mechanisms, so be careful in your encounters with them.

Items and Objects
Items and objects are found in the world and have several different effects depending on the type of item or object. Do not be afraid to interact with them and see what happens!

Powerups
Powerups are found in monitors, which can be found either lying on the ground or hidden in scenery. Roll or jump into one to break it and obtain the powerup.