SERIES HUB
Since bursting onto the scene in 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog has become one of gaming’s most recognisable characters. Explore Retro Ages’ collection of reviews, news, retrospectives and features covering the Blue Blur’s adventures across the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Saturn, GameCube and modern consoles.
CELEBRATE SONIC’S 35th ANNIVERSARY
As Sonic the Hedgehog races toward his 35th anniversary in 2026, excitement among fans is starting to build in a huge way. Few gaming icons have had the lasting impact of Sonic, from his explosive debut on the SEGA Mega Drive in 1991 to generations of games, cartoons, comics, and movies that followed. For long-time fans, the anniversary is a celebration of decades of speed, unforgettable music, colourful worlds, and memories that helped define gaming throughout the 90s and beyond. Whether you grew up with Sonic on the Mega Drive, Dreamcast, or modern consoles, 2026 is shaping up to be a massive celebration of one of gaming’s most legendary mascots.
WHERE TO START
New to the series? Here are some of the best starting points for getting up to speed.
1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1992
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1992
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1994
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1998
Sonic Adventure
SEGA Dreamcast
ABOUT THE SERIES
Sonic the Hedgehog is a Japanese video game franchise created by SEGA. The series follows Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who battles the evil Dr. Robotnik, or as he’s better known as – Eggman.
SERIES DEVELOPER
SEGA | 1991 – Present
FIRST RELEASE
Sonic the Hedgehog
Mega Drive/Genesis
LATEST RELEASE
Sonic x Shadow Generations
Multi-Platform
LATEST NEWS
LATEST VIDEOS
MAINLINE GAMES
1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
SEGA Master System
SEGA Game Gear
1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1992
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1992
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
SEGA Master System
SEGA Game Gear
1992
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Mega CD/SEGA CD
1993
Sonic Chaos
SEGA Master System
SEGA Game Gear
1994
Sonic & Knuckles
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1994
Sonic Triple Trouble
SEGA Game Gear
1996
Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1995
Sonic Blast
SEGA Game Gear
1998
Sonic Adventure
SEGA Dreamcast
1999
Sonic Pocket Adventure
Neo Geo Pocket Color
2001
Sonic Adventure 2
SEGA Dreamcast
2001
Sonic Advance
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
2002
Sonic Advance 2
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
2002
Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
Nintendo GameCube
2003
Sonic Adventure 3
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
2003
Sonic Heroes
Multi-Platform
2003
Sonic N
Nokia N-Gage
2003
Sonic Adventure DX
Nintendo GameCube
2002
Sonic Advance 2
Nintendo Game Boy Advance
2005
Sonic Rush
Nintendo DS
2006
Sonic the Hedgehog
Multi-Platform
2007
Sonic Rush Adventure
Nintendo DS
SPINOFFS
1991
Sonic Eraser
SEGA Mega Drive
1993
Sonic Spinball
SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
1993
Dr Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
SEGA Mega Drive
1993
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
SEGA Master System
SEGA Game Gear
1995
Knuckles’ Chaotix
32X/SEGA 32X
