Anyway, extensive research has brought up the following conclusions: Sega Sonic the Hedgehog Arcade got a fair distribution in Japanese arcades, but was extremely rare in the US and UK (despite getting a very positive response at the '93 Consumer Electronics Show). The game is played from an isometric view (similar to Sonic 3D Blast, only much more linear), and seems to be something of a cross between traditional Sonic gameplay and a Streets of Rage-style brawler. Up to three people can play at once (as Sonic the Hedgehog, Mighty the Armadillo, or Ray the Flying Squirrel), and characters are controlled using a rolling sphere ("Track Ball") rather than a standard arcade joystick. Apparently, this makes the game very difficult, as the player's arms are apt to get tired too quickly... There are seven levels in total, and they are as follows:
There was, at one time, a rumored 32X version of the game planned. However, this never came to fruition, whether because of the system's untimely demise or simply because no such plans ever existed in the first place.
Screenshots thanks to Michael "G. Silver" Stearns. Additional info
thanks to Gabriel Guevremont. Information compiled and arranged by Jared
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