Who here is a fan of the Game Gear and/or SEGA Master System Sonic games? What are your favorite 8-bit Sonic The Hedgehog games?
My personal favorite is Sonic 1 on the Game Gear. It's a short and easy game, and that's part of what makes it so good! It can be enjoyed by "core gamers" and casual players alike. I like how in 8-bit Sonic The Hedgehog that the Chaos Emeralds are actually hidden within the normal stages, making you explore the stages instead of just zooming through if you want to get the "true ending." Plus, in this game he has no "hanger-ons" like in later Sonic games which feature Tails et al.