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May 27, 2014

Retro Game of the Week 134: Sonic (SMS)

We are back again with another retro pick of the week. We have to make these a little more frequent you know, after all this is a weekly post. Anyways, this week we have Sonic for the Sega Master System. Why this version? Because it's definitely one to play. Of course, it's graphically inferior than the Genesis version we all know but it's quite rare to find the US version around these woods. The game overall is not bad until you compare it to its more powerful predecessor. Enough talk, it's a Sonic game after all so it can't be that bad right? OK, I take that back...

Sonic music in 8-bit sound is actually quite enjoyable but it's definitely not for everyone. The sound effects are also a bit bland. I'm getting to understand why Sega didn't released this game massively in the USA.

The graphics are quite good for a Master System game. Sonic looks like Sonic and not like a blob. The backgrounds and graphics of the stages are a hit. You never feel like you'll jump into a fake wall or something. There isn't that much distortion if there are too many things going on in the game so that's a well deserved thumbs up. 


The gameplay is easy. Sonic games for the Genesis were just as easy as pick up and play. They are fast and fun. This one requires a little bit more strategy and jumping without having to go as fast as the speed of light. It's still fun in the end, it is classic Sonic after all. 

Like many of the older Sonic games, this one is well worth a replay especially if you want to challenge yourself with your own goals like not taking a hit per level or collecting all the rings. Sonic games can be addictive too you know.. 


It's the first Sonic game and it's fun. What else is there more to say about this gem? It's just really enjoyable! I suggest you get the European version as it's the same thing and a lot cheaper!



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