15 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Sonic The Hedgehog

Back in the 90s, Sega had access to a huge amount of iconic franchises invading arcades across the land. One such inspiration for many designers of later racers like Burnout or Need for Speed was Outrun, an arcade skid-a-thon where you tried to impress your girlfriend by tearing off around various stretches of road whilst drifting for extra points. It's here where you'll hear the same noise as when you suddenly pull to a halt in Sonic - a pretty neat crossover, and one that gives Sega's earlier work a cool sense of cohesive identity.