Ah, the original Sonic on Master System—where it all started. You’re this little blue hedgehog with a serious need for speed, zipping through loop-de-loops and bouncing off springs like a hyperactive pinball. The levels feel way more compact than the Genesis version, but there’s something charming about the chunky pixel art and those weirdly satisfying spin jumps. Just don’t get too cocky with the speed; those spike traps come out of nowhere.

It’s got that classic platforming vibe, but with this weird mix of momentum and precision—like, you’ll be flying through Green Hill Zone one second, then suddenly have to inch past a row of crabs the next. The music’s surprisingly catchy too, even if it’s all bleeps and bloops. Definitely a solid pick if you’re into retro platformers with attitude.