Review: The world's best-known hedgehog is back in 'Sonic Frontiers'

Just at the same time as a children's TV show, a new game about Sonic is bringing the world's fastest and more famous hedgehog back to the screen. — Photo: Sega/dpa

BERLIN: In the early 90s, a competition kept the video game world in suspense: Mario versus Sonic. Where Nintendo's plumber scored by bouncing along, Sega relied on speed with Sonic the hedgehog.

However, Sonic’s stardom stalled over time. Gameplay changes and the jump from 2D to 3D didn’t win over too many fans, no matter how fast the blue hedgehog raced through the levels. But now there’s a new game that shows the old warhorse is still a force to be reckoned with.