Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game franchise and its titular character—a blue anthropomorphic hedgehog known for superhuman speed.
Created by Sega in 1991, Sonic became the company's mascot and a defining figure of 1990s gaming culture, rivaling Nintendo's Mario.
The franchise spans games, animated series, and films.
My kid is obsessed with Sonic.
Propel oneself airborne
- runMove swiftly on foot
- side-scrollingHorizontal gameplay perspective
- 2DTwo-dimensional
- 3DThree-axis spatial representation
level · obstacle · enemy · lives · collect · multiplayer · time attack · ranking
Circular bands worn
- loopCurve closing on itself
- springRecoiling metal spiral
- bossWorkplace superior
- checkpointInspection station on route
power-up · shield · invincibility · extra life · score · zone · act · bonus stage
First biblical book
- Mega DriveSega's 16-bit console
- 16-bitComputing word length
- DreamcastSega's 1999 gaming system
- SaturnRinged gas giant
Game Gear · console · arcade · Japanese · mascot · trademark · logo · rivalry
Technique creating movement illusion
- comicsSequential art medium
- ArchieScottish male diminutive
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
movie · soundtrack · Jim Carrey · fanbase · crossover · spin-off · nostalgia · iconic
jump
Propel oneself airborne
- runMove swiftly on foot
- side-scrollingHorizontal gameplay perspective
- 2DTwo-dimensional
3D · level · obstacle · enemy · lives · collect · multiplayer · time attack · ranking · physics
rings
Circular bands worn
checkpoint · power-up · shield · invincibility · extra life · score · zone · act · bonus stage · boost
Genesis
First biblical book
- Mega DriveSega's 16-bit console
- 16-bitComputing word length
- DreamcastSega's 1999 gaming system
Saturn · Game Gear · console · arcade · Japanese · mascot · trademark · logo · rivalry · Nintendo
animation
Technique creating movement illusion
- comicsSequential art medium
- ArchieScottish male diminutive
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
television · movie · soundtrack · Jim Carrey · fanbase · crossover · spin-off · nostalgia · iconic · Paramount
velocity
Directed rate of motion
fast · turbo · momentum · acceleration · racing · blazing · quick · lightning · zippy · whirlwind
Dr. Robotnik
- Cartoon AnimalsSnoopy, Garfield, Odie, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck
- video game moviesSuper Mario Bros, Warcraft, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil
- 16-bit gamingSega Genesis, SNES, 16-bit, Mega Drive, Mega Man X
- Master SystemWonder Boy, Black Belt, card slot, light gun
- Sonic Team Games
- Kids' ComicsGarfield, Peanuts, Calvin and Hobbes, Big Nate, Captain Underpants
Sonic the HedgehogMario
Italian masculine name
Super Mario · Nintendo · Luigi · Donkey Kong · Crash Bandicoot
Sonic the HedgehogMario
Italian masculine name
Kirby · Yoshi · Paddington Bear · Pikachu · Hello Kitty
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