Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, or Sonic 4 to more impatient fans of the spiky blue bolt, is Sega’s bold attempt to restore some of its beleaguered mascot’s pride after close to two decades of underachievement and disappointment. Is this download-only platformer a fitting tribute to the classic Sonics of yesteryear, or is it a waste of cash, like so many of the blue hedgehog’s recent excursions? Strap on your red sneakers because we’re about to find out in our Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I review.





