Sonic 1 being remastered for iOS, Android

Sonic 1 is set to arrive later this month for both Android and iOS devices.

Receiving the same treatment as the Sonic CD re-release, Sonic 1 will see widescreen support, a remastered soundtrack, and other extras. Again, Capcom is not handling the duties of this re-release themselves, and are instead handing the work off to Christian “The Taxman” Whitehead and his Retro Engine.

Sonic 1 will be available later this month for $2.99, and rumors are that a Sonic 2 remake is next on the schedule.

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Aggro Sky

Games like Sonic are almost impossible on a touch screen device. Just get a "gameclip" and clip on a PS3 controller to your phone and your good to go.

Retron8

"Again, Capcom is not handling the duties of this re-release themselves, and are instead handing the work off to Christian “The Taxman” Whiteheadand his Retro Engine."

I don't remember Capcom ever being involved with Sonic the Hedgehog. Did you mean "Sega"? Sorry, not trying to nitpick, I just didn't know if there was something I was missing.

smearedink

@Retron8 I was also confused by the mention of Capcom.

That aside, I sure do love Sonic 1 and 2. I probably don't want to bother playing them with a touch screen though.

Retron8

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Yeah, I tried playing Sonic CD on iOS after reading a review that stated the "touch-screen controls work". That was bull... I mean, it's not the worst controlling iOS game I've ever played, but it's still mad-frustrating. I'd say it'd be better on consoles, but how many ports of Sonic 1 OR 2 do we really need? Still, can't deny how pretty the Retro Engine makes everything look.