Sonic The Hedgehog- A Video Game Masterpiece

Submitted by: genwright

When it comes to pleasing the masses, very few games can do it successfully for any length of time. So when along comes a game that continues to entertain everybody for over a decade and a half, it is to be considered as nothing short of a masterpiece. The fun in Sonic The Hedgehog and the sequels is something that every game studio to understand what the winning formula for a long running game series should be. It combines the right graphics, the right animations, the right sounds and seemingly, the right does of everything that makes a game popular beyond all imagination.

So when we talk about a game like Sonic the hedgehog, we know that we are looking at a timeless classic that really has not left any space for criticism. It is strong in every point that anyone can think of. Given the limitations of the 16bit gaming consoles of those days, the game utilized the every last bit of the Genesis console's potential and came out as something that dominated the market through and through. Given the time; the colors, the sprites and the game design were all absolutely fresh and completely stunning. Stunningly good that is, it really broke all the monotony in the platformer gaming genre and introduced quite a few new concepts in to the field. Thus it not only upped the ante but it also expanded the reaches of game design for others to follow suite.

Now, the graphics may be nothing compared to the superb 3D characters and the advanced physics programming. But when it comes to replay value, all that needs mention is the fact that millions of fans and new gamers still play the game through its online and new console versions. Genesis, the original platform by Sega is no longer, but Sega has released the game to work on other consoles. Even though it was re-released, the game was kept as intact as possible within everything working just as it should. In fact, even a bug was kept in place because it was so popular!

This is where every video game truly stands at trial - how often to gamers come back to replay it. Modern games hardly have the addictive nature of older arcade and console games. But there are very few older games that have survived for so long in the open market. The truth is that nothing after Sonic The Hedgehog came close to the originality that the game had. With so many new features and original design, the game had it all and it succeed beyond all expectations actually.

So when it comes to looking at the masterpieces of the gaming world, Sonic The Hedgehog is a strong contender for the top crown. The ultimate judgment may be a subjective opinion of the jury but the millions of Sonic fans worldwide would no doubt not have to think twice when they vote for Sonic to be crowned the king.