Sonic the Hedgehog (Master System / Game Gear, 1991-10-25) part 1

Sonic the Hedgehog for the Master System is a game I feel a very close connection to. Although not my first game, it is the first one I remember playing extensively, and one I would revisit many times in my life. It feels like I have always known the stage layouts, the traps, the enemies, the bosses, the emerald locations. In fact I kinda wish I could remember my first impressions of it! Even the title screen with its copyright date of 1991, just one year before my birth, made this feel special. It is no wonder I became a Sonic fan.

For quite a few years, this along with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 for the Master System and the Sonic SatAM cartoon were my only exposure to the franchise.

Sonic the Hedgehog (Mega Drive, 1991-06-23)

Sonic the Hedgehog for Mega Drive. The game that started it all is still one of the best. If there is someone around here who never played a Sonic game, this is a great starting point. Not bad for a franchise with so many highs and lows.

This game is full of little tricks for you to discover, which is very rewarding for those who put their time into it (as I will show along this post). Exploration is encouraged since a experienced player will manage to collect more 1-ups and other hidden things. There is a very interesting site, vgmaps, where you can find many game maps. I haven't looked Sonic the Hedgehog maps yet because until recently I felt there was still more I wanted to discover by myself.