Sonic the Hedgehog: all version differences
6 documented differences between the releases of Sonic the Hedgehog, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | JP | NA/EU | Mega Games 10 (BR) | 2013 mobile remake | Sonic Origins (2022) | Master System / Game Gear game (1991) |
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| Text | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gameplay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Version differences
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TextJPNA/EU
The villain is called Dr. Eggman in Japan and Dr. Robotnik in the West; Sega of America also wrote its own backstory and had Sonic's color lightened late in development.1
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TextJP
Hidden staff credits can be displayed only on the Japanese version or on Japanese hardware; a coding error also hides the "Press Start Button" text, which reappears on Japanese systems after the hidden credits.2
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TextMega Games 10 (BR)
The Brazilian Mega Games 10 compilation restores the "Press Start Button" text that the original cartridge never shows.2
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Gameplay2013 mobile remake
The 2013 mobile remake changes the start prompt to "TOUCH TO START", brings back cut objects in debug mode and adds a monitor that turns Sonic into his Super form.2
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GameplaySonic Origins (2022)
Sonic Origins has a Classic mode with the original screen size and limited lives and an Anniversary mode with widescreen and unlimited lives.3
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GameplayMaster System / Game Gear game (1991)
The 8-bit Sonic the Hedgehog for Master System and Game Gear, made by Ancient, is a different game with the same name: it has new level layouts without vertical loops, slower exploration, Chaos Emeralds hidden in the acts and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro.4
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13