It seems easy to get the Chaos Emeralds, but it isn't. The Chaos Emeralds are in a alternate dimension that started when the island first formed. Sonic must stop Dr. Robotnik and save the animals he turns into robotic slaves. Get all 6 Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Robotnik does!
 
  The Gameplay:
Sega needed a mascot and did they get one. Taking new revolution in the gaming world, Sonic The Hedgehog was a instant classic.

The object of the game is to get from beginning to end in under 10 minutes. There are enemy bots all over the stages. Sonic Spin Attack is your way attack. You can use it in two ways,one by pushing down on the D-Pad while running to spin, or to jump in the air spinning in a ball as well.

You stay alive by collecting golden rings that are scattered all over the levels. Collect them and when you get attacked you will not die. With out a ring on you and you'll die if attacked. You can die by falling, drowning, or getting squashed even with rings, so be careful. Getting 50 rings and holding on to them until the goal and you'll get a trip to the Special Stage. Get 100 rings and you'll recieve an extra life (1-up).

Besides rings, there are all kinds of other items scattered around each level, here's a list and description of each item.
Lampposts: Run through one of these and if you die you'll return here.
Box items: Super Ring (10 rings), Shield (Protects you from one hit), Power Sneakers (faster for few seconds), One-Up (Extra life), Invincible (invulnerable to attack for short period).
Spikes: Lose rings from jumping on them.

There's 3 acts to each stage(Zone), 6 zones in the whole game. At the end of each act 3 you'll fight the stage boss, which is Dr. Robotnik in one of his Egg-O-Matics.
 
  Guide to all the Levels:

Green Hill Zone

The easiest level of all, just take it fast through this level. There are enemies such as Buzz Bombers and others that'll try and attack you, just keep your speed through all 3 acts until you hit the end of act 3. There you'll meet Dr Robotnik in his Egg-O-Matic, which is a small air craft with a chain attached to a swinging checker wrecker ball at the bottom, just duck under each platform until it swings to the other and jump and attack it. 8 hits will destroy the ship.

Marble Zone

One tough, long level of spikes, falling rocks, and lava! To survive just watch where you walk and be careful not to land in lava or spikes. In the last act Robotnik wants more pain, he'll suck up lava and dump it on you, each time he does just jump to the other side of the lava.

Spring Yard Zone

Now on to the tough pinball like level, with miles of springs to bounce on and off of. Watch out for the Roller's, they'll roll into you like a spin dash attack. Make it to the end and you'll have to fight Dr Robotnik with a spike on the end of his Egg-O-Matic, he'll move to the ground and break off a chunk of the platform your standing on. Jump at him when he moves down, be careful to destroy his ship before the platform breaks!

Labyrinth Zone

One of the most annoying levels of all, the under water maze. One of the most important things in this level to do is watch for bubbles and get them before you drown. You have 30 seconds before you drown, so be really careful. Get to act 3 and you'll confront Robotnik, but all you need to do is jump up and survive every trap as you watch him run away.

Star Light Zone

After finishing that level, it makes this seem fun and easy. Just run through the whole level, be careful not to fall and go boom. Make it to Robotnik, he'll throw spikey bombs at you, it'll hit a platform that you can jump on a launch the spikes at Robotnik to destroy his ship!

Scrap Brain Zone

The hardest of the levels, be careful or you'll get smashed. There is electricity every where, be careful not to get toasted either. If you surve Robotnik will send you underwater, remember to use your skills from the Labyrinth Zone. There is no boss in this zone.

Final Zone

The final fight agianst the Eggman Robotnik! There'll be 4 pistons that'll try to smash you, to survive go to the far right or left corner and hit Robotnik when he comes down. A red light will light up and 4 fireballs with try to attack you, after 8 hits to Robotnik, his machine will be destroyed and you'll be able to sit back and watch the ending.

Special Zone

The amazing 360 degree rotating maze that allows you to find a Chaos Emerald in each one if you get 50 rings or more after clearing a level, jump into the giant ring. Get all emeralds and you'll get to see the good ending!

Good Ending

To get the good ending you need all six Chaos Emeralds located in the Special Stage.

Bad Ending

To get the Bad Ending you need five or less Chaos Emeralds to, well lose.

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