But where Sega had gotten a big hit was Sonic. With Sonic and Tails, the 16-bit era was the perfect match. The hedgehog with attitude had exploded into a phenomenon that, if not rivaling Nintendo’s ...

Legend has it that when Yuji Naka and his pals on Sega’s Sonic Team were sketching out ideas for the character that would eventually become Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the first concepts involved a ...

In the 16-bit era it became apparent that you can base a platformer around virtually anything, from the red dot on the 7UP logo to an anthropomorphic shooting star. If you haven't already guessed, the ...

Ristar was a hero who almost wasn't. Born of the same minds that created Sonic the Hedgehog, this star-shaped adventurer inherited a game design originally meant for Sega's main mascot. Early plans ...

Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. But I am sure you are not here for a history lesson. The main question I am sure everyone is wondering is "how does the game play?" ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. All the way from 1995, SEGA’s Ristar is now available for Android and iOS devices. While I may have only been ...