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Which Sonic Generation are you?

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When did you become a Sonic Fan?
Genesis/Mega Drive Era (1991-1994)
55% [18]
Saturn Era (1994-1998)
3% [1]
Dreamcast Era (1998-2005)
27% [9]
Modern Era (2005-Now)
15% [5]
Other (Post in topic)
0% [0]
Total Votes: 33

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  • Level 60
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    Mar 28, 2012 11:42 pm GMT

    In Sonic Generations, Sonic's history is divided into 3 Eras:

    Genesis/Mega Drive Era (1991-1994)

    • Starts with the first game Sonic the Hedgehog
    • Includes the Sonic 2, Sonic CD, Sonic 3 and Knuckles
    • There are some Game Gear games like Sonic Triple Trouble

    Dreamcast Era (1998-2005)

    • Also known as the 128 Bit Era
    • Starts with Sonic Adventure and ends with Shadow the Hedgehog
    • Includes Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic Advance 1-3

    Modern Era (2005-Now)

    • Also known as the 7th Generation of gaming
    • Started with Sonic Rush on the Nintendo DS
    • Includes Sonic 06, Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Colors

    Although the 3 Eras skip a few time periods (such when the Sega Saturn was around) and only a select number of Sonic games are in both versions of Sonic Generations, it gives an idea of the when Sonic fans were introduced and joined the fanbase, whether it was during the beginning, middle, or recently.

    So the purpose of this topic is to answer this question: When did you first become a Sonic fan? Be sure to mention where you first heard about it or what your first Sonic game was.

    I became a Sonic Fan during the Genesis/Mega Drive Era, and my first ever videogame was Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Sega Genesis. I used to watch my uncle play the game and sometimes play as Tails.

    Edited on Mar 28, 2012 11:46 pm GMT

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    In Sonic Generations, Sonic's history is divided into 3 Eras:

    Genesis/Mega Drive Era (1991-1994)

    • Starts with the first game Sonic the Hedgehog
    • Includes the Sonic 2, Sonic CD, Sonic 3 and Knuckles
    • There are some Game Gear games like Sonic Triple Trouble

    Dreamcast Era (1998-2005)

    • Also known as the 128 Bit Era
    • Starts with Sonic Adventure and ends with Shadow the Hedgehog
    • Includes Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic Advance 1-3

    Modern Era (2005-Now)

    • Also known as the 7th Generation of gaming
    • Started with Sonic Rush on the Nintendo DS
    • Includes Sonic 06, Sonic and the Secret Rings, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Colors

    Although the 3 Eras skip a few time periods (such when the Sega Saturn was around) and only a select number of Sonic games are in both versions of Sonic Generations, it gives an idea of the when Sonic fans were introduced and joined the fanbase, whether it was during the beginning, middle, or recently.

    So the purpose of this topic is to answer this question: When did you first become a Sonic fan? Be sure to mention where you first heard about it or what your first Sonic game was.

    I became a Sonic Fan during the Genesis/Mega Drive Era, and my first ever videogame was Sonic the Hedgehog 2 on the Sega Genesis. I used to watch my uncle play the game and sometimes play as Tails.

  • Level 64
    Easter Egg
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    Mar 29, 2012 7:11 am GMT

    I became a fan with Sonic's Genesis era. Sonic 2 was my first Sonic game. Since then, I have played pretty much all main Sonic games that's not on a handheld (although, I have played a few handheld ones too).

    I became a fan with Sonic's Genesis era. Sonic 2 was my first Sonic game. Since then, I have played pretty much all main Sonic games that's not on a handheld (although, I have played a few handheld ones too).

  • Level 41
    Thunder Force
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    Mar 30, 2012 12:06 pm GMT

    I've been a fan since the Genesis era, my first game was Sonic 1 for the Genesis.

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    I've been a fan since the Genesis era, my first game was Sonic 1 for the Genesis.

  • Level 46
    Mutoid Man
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    Mar 30, 2012 1:07 pm GMT

    My heart is with many that of the Genesis players. Long live 2D Sonic.

    My heart is with many that of the Genesis players. Long live 2D Sonic.

  • Level 30
    Wicked Sick!
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    Apr 7, 2012 1:48 pm GMT
    I started on sonic advance 2, then played all the ones from the dreamcast era. I'm glad sonic mega collection came out so I could play all the older ones.
    I started on sonic advance 2, then played all the ones from the dreamcast era. I'm glad sonic mega collection came out so I could play all the older ones.
  • Level 7
    Sectoid
    Posts: 8
    Apr 12, 2012 2:51 pm GMT
    Sonic Adventure was the first game I remember. Personally, I prefer the 2D games (Sonic 1 to CD, Sonic Advance 1, and both Sonic Rushes).
    If I had a choice to limit the cast to only 5 excluding Sonic and Eggman, I'd choose Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Blaze, and Shadow.
    Sonic Adventure was the first game I remember. Personally, I prefer the 2D games (Sonic 1 to CD, Sonic Advance 1, and both Sonic Rushes). If I had a choice to limit the cast to only 5 excluding Sonic and Eggman, I'd choose Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Blaze, and Shadow.
  • Level 53
    Zenny
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    Apr 14, 2012 10:24 am GMT
    Genesis Era. Started with Sonic 2.
    Genesis Era. Started with Sonic 2.
  • Level 9
    Ikari Warrior
    Posts: 5
    May 28, 2012 3:01 am GMT
    I think it was the dreamcast era, but I'm not sure, could have been saturn too :3
    I think it was the dreamcast era, but I'm not sure, could have been saturn too :3
  • Level 25
    Defias Brotherhood
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    Jun 19, 2012 7:39 pm GMT

    I actually started out with segas handheld system back in the day it was called sega game gear I do believe it was pretty amazing it made the orginal gameboy that was black and white then look pretty weak. Then I moved into the backend of the geneis era 7 months before the sega saturn came to market. But gosh the games back then were pretty awesome I miss sega and wished they would come back to the console making business..

    Edited on Jun 19, 2012 7:42 pm GMT

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    I actually started out with segas handheld system back in the day it was called sega game gear I do believe it was pretty amazing it made the orginal gameboy that was black and white then look pretty weak. Then I moved into the backend of the geneis era 7 months before the sega saturn came to market. But gosh the games back then were pretty awesome I miss sega and wished they would come back to the console making business..

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