Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball

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Developer(s) Sega Technical Institute {{#if:{{{publisher|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Publisher(s)<td>{{{publisher|}}}
Release date(s) 1993
Genre(s) Action
Mode(s) Single player, multiplayer {{#if:{{{ratings|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Rating(s)<td>{{{ratings|}}}
Platform(s) Genesis, Game Gear, Master System {{#if:{{{media|}}}|<tr><th style="background-color: #ccccff;">Media<td>{{{media|}}}

Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (a.k.a. Sonic Spinball) is a pinball game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It was originally released for the Sega Genesis in 1993 and later ported to the Game Gear system. It is considered to be one of the more difficult Sonic games in the series.

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Storyline

Image:Sonic Spinball Titlescreen.png Dr. Robotnik has assumed control of Mt. Mobius and turned it into a mechanical base. Utilizing energy produced by the magma flowing under the volcano, this new monstrosity (the Veg-O-Fortress) has the power to transform helpless animals into robot slaves at an astounding rate. Sonic the Hedgehog and Tails fly onto the scene, but Sonic is knocked off the wings of the airplane by a blast from the fortress. He falls into the water, but is rescued and taken to the subterranean levels of the Veg-O-Fortress. The fortress must be destroyed from the inside-out, and the only way to make that happen is to trigger an eruption in the volcano it's built on. Sonic knows this can be done by removing the Chaos Emeralds that keep the volcano stable. Robotnik, however, is also aware of the fragile relationship that exists between the Emeralds and the mountain, and he's set up an elaborate Pinball Defense System to make sure the precious jewels don't go anywhere.

Gameplay

Sonic Spinball is essentially the logical continuation of a tradition of pinball themed levels that started with Spring Yard Zone on Sonic the Hedgehog. The game features four large pinball 'tables' - a sewer level, a geothermal power station, a robot factory, and a launchpad system. The player must guide Sonic through each of the four levels and collect the Chaos Emeralds to fight Dr. Robotnik.

The main difference between this game and an actual pinball game is the ability to control the "ball" (Sonic) while in motion. The D-pad is used to control the flippers within each zone. The A button raises left flippers, the B button raises right flippers, and the C button raises both at once. Classic platforming gameplay as in Sonic the Hedgehog is kept to a minimum.

Zones

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  • Toxic Caves Zone-

Sonic washes up in a cavern full of sewage and mine carts. There are 3 Chaos Emeralds 2 collect here that must be obtained by htting multiple switches.

  • Lava Powerhouse Zone-

Sonic ascends to the next level. A factory of sorts that uses steam energy to run various machines. There are 3 emeralds here.

  • The Machine Zone-

There are 5 emeralds here in this high-tech level. Sonic can also find a giant-sized animal prison in the very middle of this zone.

  • The Showdown Zone-

Sonic has to find seven Chaos Emeralds and reach the top of the Launch site to defeat Dr. Robotnik before he manages to escape.

At the end of each of the first three stages, Sonic gets to play a bonus round. These bonus rounds are set up like real pinball machines, with Sonic at the controls. The player is given a task to complete and three balls to play with. Controls are the same as in the normal game. Completing the bonus stages is optional and serves only to increase the score total. The three bonus rounds, in corresponding order to the normal zones, are:

  • Trapped Alive: The object is to destroy all the robot machines and free the helpless animals trapped inside them.
  • Robo Smile: A grinning Robotnik face moves across the machine. The objective is to knock out all of Robotnik's teeth.
  • The March: Similar to Trapped Alive, the object is to destroy the capsule and free the animals within. The capsule is circled by a ring of chicken bots

Additionally, a hidden multi-ball bonus game, called The Clucker's Defense, can be played on any stage, but only if the player manages to collect every ring in the zone. Several star circles will appear in the stage, hidden at various points on the board. By leaping into them Sonic will be warped to this bonus round. The object is to destroy a crab who is protected by a pair of Cluckers.

Trivia

  • The game was originally going to be released with a remix of the original Sonic the Hedgehog theme on the title screen. However, Sega of America were not aware that Dreams Come True had created the song, and were not permitted to re-use it. The music was eventually rewritten in the 11th hour of development.
  • Issue #6 (January 1994) of the Archie comic book features a cover story based on Sonic Spinball.
  • Robotnik's has his AoStH look in the Game Gear box art instead of the current Seagasonic one at the time.

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