10 Early Versions Of Iconic Video Game Characters You Won't Believe

4. Sonic The Hedgehog Was An Air Freshener

Unbeknown to many fans, Sonic the Hedgehog€™'s first appearance in a game was actually as an air freshener, hanging from a rear view mirror in the 1991 racing game, Rad Mobile. Like Mario, who originally appeared as Jumpman in Donkey Kong before getting to star in his own game, Sonic too had to pay his dues before hitting the big time.

Unfortunately for him, he landed himself a gig as nothing more than a decoration. As far as transformations go, Sonic€™'s evolution from a minor novelty to one of the most recognisable characters of all time is quite something.