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Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball

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Also known as
STH Pinball Sonic Spinball ソニック・スピンボール

Control Sonic as a pinball through four levels to stop Robotnik's fortress and collect Chaos Emeralds.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball was released for the Sega Genesis in 1993, which is also the original release year for the game on any platform.

About Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball

Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball presents a scenario where Doctor Robotnik's latest scheme involves a facility known as the Veg-O-Fortress. Located on Mount Mobius, this base is actively converting local wildlife into robotic servants.

The core gameplay involves controlling Sonic as if he were a pinball, navigating through a series of four distinct zones. Progress is measured by accumulating points and gathering rings, with the ultimate objective in each area being to confront and defeat a boss character. Chaos Emeralds also appear as collectible items within these environments.

Sonic infiltrates the fortress to disrupt Robotnik's operations, providing the narrative context for the pinball action. The described gameplay loop of traversal, collection, and boss encounters suggests a challenging experience.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Spinball Screenshots

12 images
Sonic and Tails fly by
Main Menu
Diving in for an attack
But evil is ready
Sonic fails this time...
Level 1, the Toxic Caves
A quick rinse before go
Rings are, as usual, up for grabs
It's behind you!
Those little critters don't stand a chance
My, what great big teeth you have
Burnt by the toxic river