| Sonic Hedgehog Genesis | 
 enlarge | From: Sega Of America, Inc.
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $14.49
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (19 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1887
Platform: Game Boy Advance
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 60040
Model: 60040
UPC: 010086600407
EAN: 0010086600407
ASIN: B000GQ1G2E
Release Date: September 25, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Sega, what have you done? August 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Sonic the Hedgehog; a name that even the beginners in video games can recognize. It was the very first game I played, and it shaped the way I played video games. It impressed a lot of critics of that time for its intense speed action, great soundtrack, wacky bonus stages, and a lot of other elements that would shape up the future of the hedgehog's over 15 year career. It was pretty callenging, but with a game like this, you could adapt with the challenge.
Like with many classic games, Sonic spawned several sequels such as "Sonic 2," "Sonic 3," "Sonic & Knuckles," "Sonic 3D Blast," and a lot of other fun games (okay, except for maybe that last one). They were all just as challenging, and some even argue over which is the best one (I'd have to say "Sonic 2" is the best). The original Sonic game was ported into many different versions, and most of them turned out to be quite successful. All of them.... but one.
In an attempt to undo the damage that was caused to Sonic in "Sonic the Hedgehog" for the Xbox 360 and PS3 (often known by "Sonic Next-Gen"), Sega decided to port the original Sonic game to the GBA. This port, titled "Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis," was released for an on-the-go experience of the classic game and, like I said in the aforementioned statement, was an attempt to cover up what was done to Sonic in his next-generation console debut. Did it succeed?
No, it did not.
There are so many flaws and glitches in this version that it isn't even funny! What are these flaws, you may ask? Well, where do I begin....
I guess I should start with the "Anniversary Mode" that was ported along with this version. The spindash (which debut in "Sonic 2") was added to the AM, which I think was pretty cool, but.... THAT'S ALL THEY ADDED! Otherwise, it's just the same thing. Another thing that bothered me was the fact that the top and bottom were cut off, leaving absolutely no caution of an aerial attack. This flaw is especially fatal in the Springyard Zone.
The glitches; holy cow! You can die in the stupidest ways in this version! For example, in the Star Light Zone, when the platforms let down as a staircase (you should know what I'm talking about), if you're in between the steps, you'll get crushed. I mean, this game's glitches can be extremely fatal if you're not careful.
The music; many versions have tried to revive the great music of this game, and while most are pretty close, they are still not as great as the Genesis version. But come on! The music in this version is horrible. Especially in the Springyard and Labyrinth Zones, and those are two of my favorite music tracks! The GBA can support the music more than the Genesis could, and in some cases, the GBA should be superior to the Genesis. But this game has proved many people wrong.
The sound effects; there were a variety of sounds when you were destroying things. But in this version? It's just the same stupid "bwop" noise (or at least, that's what it sounds like to me). Absolutely unoriginal. When you destroy Robotnik, it's not the cool "boom, boom, boom!" noise anymore. It's this annoying "bwomp, bwomp, bwomp" noise. Even the air bubble effect is ruined too. It goes from a "wha at!" noise to a "da di!" noise. It's so horrible, though, that it's hilarious!
Graphics; okay, I'll have to admit that the graphics are near perfect, but there are some flaws in it as well. For example, in the Labyrinth Zone, the robotic jaws fish are purple in this version, when in the original, they were red. Also, the springs. You'd think that because the sun was shining on top of them, the top of the springs would be bright. But it's completely switched! The top is shadowed and the bottom is brightened.
*Sighs* I just can't believe it. How could Sega ruin their own masterpiece like this? What was to be Sonic the Hedgehog on the go turned into a complete and utter disaster for the fans of the world to see. Overall, if you want the true version of this game, then get the one and only Sonic the Hedgehog. You can also get the Sonic Mega Collection version, but Sonic doesn't go as fast as he does in the Genesis version (which is completely opposite to the GBA version, in which he goes very slow!).
Other than that, avoid this at all cost. It isn't worth your time!
 Great classic, with all the "WTF!" moments. July 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is great classic, finally brought to GBA. It's all the same stuff from the original, all the same WTF death things. Like in the second stage, I was stuck on the invisible ledge next to the crushing columns coming down, and I thought I was safe because I was over the space between the columns, but I was still killed becuase I was on the invisible ledge, but not under the column. All in all, still great.
 I LOVE this game! July 6, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved to play this game when we had the sega genesis, i was thrilled when i saw it for the gameboy advance! My 9 yr old daughter wanted this game too, so i bought it.. it's not that easy for her but she likes it.
Other games she has are:
pacman (loves it!)
dogz (cute game/VERY cartoony - but she loves it! I like it too.)
tetris (likes it)
ant bully (she says it's ok)
strawberry shortcake (says it's a bit hard)
the sims2 pets (i like, but she doesn't get what she's supposed to do)
nat/sampolittledode36 June 20, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
hi kids and gronups i think that sonic is the onley game i play ahhhhhhhh yeap. it is but i do play my other games but you dont care about me. soooo sonic is fun but the onley thang i hate about it is some times i get 1or2times to go and do the lap if you losa thows 2 laps than game over but the pont is that i still like the game so thanks for reding my poma p.s. i may not of spald all the thags right bye.
Sonic 1 on the GBA?! AWESOME! April 8, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this game on 12/25/06 and I LOVE IT! To stop the lagging, turn off the music and the sound effects on OPTIONS. Play the game without the music and SFX and it'll not lag that much. Overall, I think this game is fun. I'm still stuck on the Labyrinth Zone, but I still enjoy this game.
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