Sonic the Hedgehog has been that the variant gameplay styles found in recent 3D games have strayed from the formula of the original series. Specifically, the series' jump to 3D has been noted as a declining point. In late 2010, Sega delisted several below-average "Sonic" games, such as the notoriously disliked 2006 game "Sonic the Hedgehog", to increase the value of the "Sonic" brand after positive reviews for the games "" and "Sonic Colors". Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game franchise produced by Sega centering on a series of high-speed platform games. Sonic, the protagonist, is an anthropomorphic blue
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 action." "Sonic 2"s success was a major factor in Sega catching up to Nintendo in the early-1990s console wars. It brought their market share up to 40% within six months of its release. Tails, whom "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" introduced, went on to become one of the most prominent characters in the series, appearing as Sonic's sidekick in most "Sonic" media, including in recent games such as "Sonic Colors", "Sonic Generations", and "Sonic Lost World". "Sonic the Hedgehog 2"s popularity extended to various merchandise such as comic books such as "Sonic the Comic", a television series, and a sequel, "Sonic