Sonic 1 – The Special Stages (demo) Game

Ever wondered what happens when Sonic the Hedgehog trades his usual loop-de-loops for a dizzying maze of rotating tunnels? That’s Sonic 1 – The Special Stages (demo) for you! This hidden gem from the SEGA Genesis era throws players into a trippy, psychedelic obstacle course where the goal is to snag Chaos Emeralds while dodging obstacles at breakneck speed. Unlike the main game’s side-scrolling action, these stages are a first-person, tunnel-running frenzy—think Super Monkey Ball meets a rainbow-colored rollercoaster.

Nostalgia alert: These stages were infamously tricky back in the day, demanding razor-sharp reflexes and a knack for predicting the tunnel’s twists. The demo lets you dive straight into the chaos, offering a taste of the challenge that had ’90s kids gripping their controllers in sweaty desperation. Whether you’re a retro enthusiast or a Sonic newbie, this bite-sized blast of nostalgia is a wild ride worth taking. Just don’t blame us if you start seeing spinning tunnels in your dreams!