From the moment Sonic The Hedgehog appeared in 1991 it instantly gained the attention of gamers thanks to its stunning visuals, fantastic music and speed-based gameplay, says Imagine Publishing.
Sega has been celebrating Sonic’s 25th birthday all year with numerous announcements. Retro Gamer 158 features a spectacular silver foil finish on a Green Hill Zone backdrop. In the issue, Takashi Iizuka, the head of Sonic Team, discusses the impact and importance of those original Mega Drive Sonic games and how they helped turn Sega’s fortunes around. A sister feature is also included, investigating the many animal mascots that followed in Sonic’s wake, from Bubsy The Bobcat to Super Frog and Zool.
“Sonic is one of gaming’s most recognisable and loved characters so it’s a great opportunity to team up with Sega to create the ultimate cover and feature to honour him,” says editor Darran Jones. “Our 11-year relationship with Sega has allowed us to create an incredible tribute to Sonic with superb access that fans will absolutely love.”
