Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog) (8-bit)


 * For the Green Hill Zone level that appeared in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), see Green Hill Zone (Sonic the Hedgehog).

Green Hill Zone is the first level in Sonic the Hedgehog for the Master System and Game Gear. As with all other stages in the game, Green Hill Zone consists of two standard Acts followed by a shorter, third Act which contains the Zone's boss (and no Rings).

Description and Overview
The zone, again like its Genesis counterpart, is filled with rolling plains of green and jauntily colored flowers. Setting itself apart from its Mega Drive / Genesis counterpart, Act 2 of Green Hill Zone starts with the player falling into a cave complex partly filled with water, that the player must navigate through to complete the Act.

Boss
The boss of Green Hill Zone is Dr. Robotnik in his most basic mobile. For the most part, Robotnik will simply hover across the screen above the player. After taking several turns, Robotnik will eventually duck down to prepare and attack the player. In the Game Gear version, this boss is always completely vulnerable to attack. Once Robotnik is defeated, he will flee, allowing the player to break open the Capsule, free the trapped animals, and complete the level.