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Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) Marble Zone

Following Green Hill we have Marble Zone. This zone introduces some puzzle elements and makes you use your brain, which is not a negative thing on its own, but combined with the fact that this level is slow, it makes for a pretty disappointing experience.

Sonic's entire gimmick is that he's fast, and you spend most of this zone doing somewhat precise and slow-paced platforming and waiting for obstacles to move.

The aesthetic of the levels is still nice, and the music matches the vibe well.

Overall, Marble Zone feels lackluster following Green Hill, but does provide a bit of a challenge that can be fun to work out.

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Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) - Green Hill Zone (Zone 1)

Sonic 1, released in 1991, was created to be Sega's response to the popularity of Mario and Nintendo, and it starts out strong with the opening level of Green Hill.

What is not to love about this first level. The upbeat and iconic music, the beautifully designed landscape, the level design that allows for several paths of exploration while remaining simple enough to serve as an introduction to the world.

Green Hill Zone does everything right. There's a reason it keeps being brought back time and time again, because it's iconic nature goes beyond simply being the first look the world got of our favorite Blue Blur.

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Planned Games (in order of release):

Pre-Sonic Adventure Games:

Sonic 1

Sonic 1 (Game Gear)

Sonic 2

Sonic 2 (Game Gear)

Sonic CD

Sonic Chaos

Sonic Spinball

Sonic Drift

Sonic 3 & Knuckles

Sonic Triple Trouble

Sonic Drift 2

Knuckles' Chaotix

Tails' Skypatrol

Tails Adventure

Sonic Labyrinth

Sonic 3D Blast

Sonic Blast

Sonic R

Post-Sonic Adventure Games:

Sonic Adventure

Sonic Pocket Adventure

Sonic Adventure 2

Sonic Advance

Sonic Advance 2

Sonic Pinball Party

Sonic Battle

Sonic Heroes

Sonic Advance 3

Sonic Rush

Shadow the Hedgehog

Sonic Riders

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Sonic Rivals

Sonic and the Secret Rings

Sonic Rush Adventure

Sonic Rivals 2

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood

Sonic Unleashed

Sonic and the Black Knight

Sonic 4 Episode 1

Sonic Free Riders

Sonic Colors

Sonic Generations

Sonic 4 Episode 2

Sonic Lost World

Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal

Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice

Sonic Mania

Sonic Forces

Team Sonic Racing

Sonic Frontiers

The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic Superstars

Sonic Dream Team

That's 55 games!

As I complete each game, I'll update this list to cross them off. The list is also subject to change, but it shouldn't change very much.

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Welcome! This blog is going to be dedicated to my experience playing through (nearly) every Sonic game, in approximate release order, and documenting my thoughts on the experience.

I'll be playing the mainline games, along with the Game Gear games, the other handheld games, the Sonic Boom games, and any others I feel are notable. Excluded from my list are any arcade, mobile, educational, crossover, or puzzle-like games. If a game doesn't have a plotline, it won't be included either. Check out the list here.

Other than that, I'm hoping to receive the full Sonic experience! Along the way I might sprinkle in a bit of the other Sonic media such as the comics, TV shows, or movies, but my primary focus will be on the games.

I hope you enjoy joining me on this adventure!