Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – Episode I (2012)

Uncategorized · January 19, 2012

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 – Episode I (2012)

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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.

Community Tag Signals

Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.

  • Platformer · 95
  • 2D · 51
  • Action · 37
  • Adventure · 31
  • Colorful · 31
  • Singleplayer · 29
  • Fast-Paced · 28
  • 2.5D · 19
  • Family Friendly · 19
  • Great Soundtrack · 18
  • Psychological Horror · 15
  • Side Scroller · 14
  • Episodic · 14
  • 2D Platformer · 14
  • Arcade · 12

Localization Coverage

Interface / Subtitles (6)

  • English volume_up
  • German volume_up
  • French volume_up
  • Italian volume_up
  • Spanish - Spain volume_up
  • Japanese volume_up

Full audio (6)

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish - Spain
  • Japanese

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Reception Metrics

Steam community

40%Mixed · 3.5k reviews

1.4k positive · 2.1k negative

Metacritic

81/100 critic aggregate

Metacritic user score

6.5/10

Curator recommendations

2.4k

Release & Availability

Release dateJan 19, 2012
DeveloperSEGA
Base price$4.99 -50%
PlatformsWindows
Estimated owners1M–10M
External linksOfficial site · Support · [email protected]

Engagement Profile

All-time avg

5h

short (5–15 hours)

Median

1h

Typical completion time

Achievements

12

Steam unlocks available

Features & Capabilities

Input & Comfort

  • Partial Controller Support

Other

  • Single-player
  • Family Sharing

Editions & Packages

  • Buy Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I