Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 video game)

2006 video game by Sega

This is about the 2006 game. For the original game, check Sonic the Hedgehog (video game). For the movie, check Sonic the Hedgehog (movie). For the character, check Sonic the Hedgehog (character).

Sonic the Hedgehog
The box art of Sonic the Hedgehog, depicting the titular character running in the kingdom of Soleanna. The game's logo is shown in the middle of the box.
Cover art used for all regions
Developer(s)Sonic Team
Publisher(s)Sega
Director(s)Shun Nakamura
Producer(s)Masahiro Kumono
Artist(s)Akira Mikame
Writer(s)
  • Kiyoko Yoshimura
  • Shiro Maekawa
Composer(s)
SeriesSonic the Hedgehog
Platform(s)
ReleaseXbox 360
  • NA: November 14, 2006
  • PAL: November 24, 2006
  • JP: December 21, 2006
PlayStation 3
  • JP: December 21, 2006
  • NA: January 30, 2007
  • PAL: March 23, 2007
Genre(s)Platform, action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Sonic the Hedgehog is a 3D platform video game. It was released in 2006 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Since it is similarly name to the original 16-bit game, it is commonly said as Sonic '06.

Reception change

The game is considered one of the worst Sonic the Hedgehog games of all time. It is notorious for glitches and long loading times.