Release

Monday, October 11, 2010

Critic score

75/100

Platform families

4

Editorial overview

Inside Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

What it is

The sequel fans have waited 16 years for is finally here - Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I! Featuring enhanced gameplay elements, including the classic Sonic Spin Dash, and the versatile Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles left off. Dr. Eggman’s back, and in an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits – and improves – the very best of his creations. Get ready for the next chapter in an all new epic 2D saga built for old and new fans alike.

The premise

With the Death Egg destroyed, Sonic heads off to explore new territories alone. However, antagonist Dr. Eggman has survived their last encounter, and has revisited and improved some of his creations from previous games, attempting to get rid of Sonic as the first part of his new grandiose scheme.

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LUDEX game dossier

Platform Adventure Arcade

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

Dimps · Sega

75Critics3.0/5Monday, October 11, 201015.9 years ago

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Connected releases

6

Game data from IGDB

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Themes

Action

Languages

6 supported

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25 assets

Official trailers

Trailer

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Explore the complete universe

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5 releases

Platform versions

Ports

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1 release

PortSonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode IOct 7, 2010Platform adaptation

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Who made it

Platforms

BlackBerry OS
PlayStation 3
Gen 7
Wii
Gen 7
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox 360
Gen 7

Release history

Oct 11, 2010Wii
Oct 12, 2010PlayStation 3
Oct 12, 2010PlayStation 3
Oct 12, 2010Wii
Oct 13, 2010PlayStation 3
Oct 13, 2010Xbox 360
Oct 13, 2010Xbox 360
Oct 15, 2010Xbox 360
Oct 15, 2010Wii

Themes & modes

ActionSingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/Win7 • Processor:Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above • Memory:1 GB (2 GB on Vista) GB RAM • Graphics:256 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 7600/AT Radeon X1300) & above • DirectX®:dx90a • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space • Sound:DirectX Compatible • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

Recommended: • OS *:Windows XP/Vista/Win7 • Processor:Intel Core 2 DUO @ 2.4 GHz/Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above • Memory:2 GB+ GB RAM • Graphics:512 MB (NVIDIA GeForce 8800/ATI Radeon HD 3800) & above • DirectX®:dx50 • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space • Sound:DirectX Compatible • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.