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Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (2012)

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I cover
Developer
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Rating
2.0 of 5, 3,824 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

Speedy, colorful 2D platforming with a nostalgic arcade feel and a bright, energetic atmosphere.

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What players say

Players say it feels wrong to control, with broken momentum and sluggish movement that make it not feel like a Sonic game. Levels are uninspired, bosses are tedious, and the final level is just a boss rush. Sentiment is overwhelmingly negative, with some calling it worse than 06 or a Roblox slop game.

Trailer

Screenshots

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