It was later released through Sonic game and Nintendo's Virtual Console. The premise and story of the 8-bit Sonic are identical to that of the Genesis game: as the hedgehog Sonic, the player must race through levels to rescue the animals Doctor Robotnik plots to turn into robots. Gameplay is similar too: Sonic collects rings while avoiding obstacles, but is paced slightly slower as the 8-bit version focuses more on . While some level themes, such as Green Hill Zone, are borrowed from the Genesis game, others are original. It also features a different from Koshiro, which consists of versions of Masato Nakamura's tracks for the Genesis game and new material. Reviewers acclaimed the 8-bit Sonic for its level variety, visuals, gameplay, and audio.

Many believed it was just as good as the original, although some criticism was directed at its low and short length. Game it one of the best Game Gear and Master System games. The game spawned several sequels, beginning with Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 1992. It was also Ancient's first game and the only Sonic game they would develop. ★Info★: ★Follow my Twitter★: ★Follow my Facebook★: Thanks for watching!. .