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:''For the location in the [[Archie Comics]], see [[South Island (Archie)]].''
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:''For other uses of this term, see [[South Island (disambiguation)]].''
 
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{{Nihongo|'''South Island'''|サウスアイランド|Sausu Airando}} is a location in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is also the main setting of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] and has made many appearances in the earlier games. South Island is known to be a trove of gems and [[Marble Zone|ancient ruins]], that supposedly shifts along the water due to some connection to the [[Chaos Emerald]]s.<ref name="StHJ">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 7-10.</ref> The island is also inhabited by [[animals]].
 
{{Nihongo|'''South Island'''|サウスアイランド|Sausu Airando}} is a location in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is also the main setting of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] and has made many appearances in the earlier games. South Island is known to be a trove of gems and [[Marble Zone|ancient ruins]], that supposedly shifts along the water due to some connection to the [[Chaos Emerald]]s.<ref name="StHJ">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 7-10.</ref> The island is also inhabited by [[animals]].
   
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==History==
==Game appearances==
 
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)===
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====Mega Drive====
In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] goes to the island and finds that the evil [[Doctor Eggman|Doctor Robotnik]] built a base on the island and turned the local wildlife into robots.<ref name="StHJ"/> The heroic hedgehog stops Robotnik while collecting the Emeralds. [[Zone]]s of the game are below:
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] went to South island, only to find that the evil [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] had built a base on the island and turned the local wildlife into [[Badnik]]s to aid in his search for the legendary [[Chaos Emerald]]s.<ref name="StHJ"/> However, the heroic hedgehog was able to stop Robotnik and chase him off the island while also securing the island's Chaos Emeralds, which he used to ensure the island's prosperity
   
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====Master System/Game Gear====
*'''[[Green Hill Zone]]''', grassy plains with lakes and waterfalls. This zone has appeared in several other ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic games]]'' as well. It is without a doubt the most iconic level in all of Sonic history.
 
 
[[Image:Sonic01.jpg|thumb|left|South Island in 8-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
*'''[[Marble Zone]]''', ancient ruins half-sunk in lava.
 
 
[[Image:Sonic1SummitMap.png|thumb|right|A close-up map of the island's summit.]]
*'''[[Spring Yard Zone]]''', an urban area with pinball bumpers and springs.
 
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]], the evil [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] had begun menacing South Island by imprisoning [[animals]] in [[Badnik]]s and spreading pollution across the island from his [[Scrap Brain Zone]]. This prompted the heroic [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] to set out to defeat Dr. Robotnik. Along the way, Sonic collected the island's [[Chaos Emerald]]s. After defeating Robotnik, Sonic used the Chaos Emeralds to erase the pollution cloud above South Island.
*'''[[Labyrinth Zone]]''', an underwater maze.
 
*'''[[Star Light Zone]]''', a peaceful, highway-like city area at night.
 
*'''[[Scrap Brain Zone]]''', a heavily industrialized area which serves as Robotnik's base.
 
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)===
 
[[Image:Sonic01.jpg|thumb|right|South Island in 8-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''.]]
 
[[Image:8bitSonic1SummitMap.png|thumb|right|A close-up map of the island's summit.]]
 
The story in the 8-bit [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] is the same as in the 16-bit one, and the games most likely depict the same adventure. However, after collecting all the [[Chaos Emerald]]s, the pollution cloud caused by [[Scrap Brain Zone]] above the South Island is erased by emeralds. Zones of the game are below:
 
 
*'''[[Green Hill Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Green Hill Zone]]''', sporting the same verdant fields as in its other appearances.
 
*'''[[Bridge Zone]]''', a long bridge over a river.
 
*'''[[Jungle Zone]]''', a rain forest with wild rivers and vines.
 
*'''[[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Labyrinth Zone]]''', the same submerged ruins as in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (game)|the 16-bit game]].
 
*'''[[Scrap Brain Zone]]''', the [[Eggman|Doctor]]'s industrial stronghold.
 
*'''[[Sky Base Zone]]''', a large, weaponized zeppelin made by Robotnik.
 
   
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (8-bit)===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (8-bit)===
In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', Dr. Robotnik returns and kidnaps all the inhabitants, along with [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], demanding a ransom of six Chaos Emeralds to return them.<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.</ref> Sonic goes out to stop him once again and succeeds. The Zones of the game are as follows:
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In [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (8-bit)]], Dr. Robotnik returned and kidnapped all South Island's inhabitants, along with [[Miles "Tails" Prower]], demanding a ransom of six [[Chaos Emerald]]s to return them.<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.</ref> Upon discovering this, Sonic went out to stop Robotnik once again. After Sonic successfully defeated Robotnik on the island, Tails was freed from the doctor's captivity.
 
*'''[[Under Ground Zone]]''', a volcanic mountain, once used as a mine.
 
*'''[[Sky High Zone]]''', the top of a mountain that reaches the clouds.
 
*'''[[Aqua Lake Zone]]''', a lake surrounded by fountains and pillars.
 
*'''[[Green Hills Zone]]''', very like the one from the previous games, but with normal trees instead of palm trees.
 
*'''[[Gimmick Mountain Zone]]''', one of Robotnik's metallic bases, apparently set inside a mountain.
 
*'''[[Scrambled Egg Zone]]''', a mountain filled with large pipes, and another of Robotnik's bases.
 
*'''[[Crystal Egg Zone]]''', a transparent crystal base of Robotnik's. Can only be accessed with six Chaos Emeralds.
 
   
 
===''Sonic Chaos''===
 
===''Sonic Chaos''===
In ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'', Robotnik steals one of the Chaos Emeralds on South Island and as a result, the rest of the Emeralds become unbalanced and cause the island to slowly sink into the ocean.<ref>''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.</ref> However, Sonic recovers all the Emeralds and saves the island. Zones of the game are below:
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In ''[[Sonic Chaos]]'', Robotnik stole one of the Chaos Emeralds on South Island. As a result, the rest of the Emeralds became unbalanced, causing South Island to slowly sink into the ocean.<ref>''[[Sonic Chaos]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.</ref> However, Sonic and Tails managed to recover all the Emeralds and save the island after defeating Robotnik.
 
*'''[[Turquoise Hill Zone]]''', a grassy hillside area, much like Green Hill Zone.
 
*'''[[Gigalopolis Zone]]''', a sprawling urban area with various passages. The Game Gear version spells it as "Gigapolis Zone".
 
*'''[[Sleeping Egg Zone]]''', a mostly flat region of plains, with Eggman's self-portrait adorning parts of the background.
 
*'''[[Mecha Green Hill Zone]]''', Robotnik's version of the Green Hill Zone, with deathtraps strewn everywhere.
 
*'''[[Aqua Planet Zone]]''', a group of ruins partially submerged in water. Despite the name, there is actually very little water.
 
*'''[[Electric Egg Zone]]''', another of Robotnik's many large bases.
 
   
 
===''Sonic the Fighters''===
 
===''Sonic the Fighters''===
 
{{Main|South Island (Sonic the Fighters)}}
 
{{Main|South Island (Sonic the Fighters)}}
 
[[File:Sonicgcps2 003-large.jpg|thumb|200px|The South Island stage in ''Sonic the Fighters''.]]
 
[[File:Sonicgcps2 003-large.jpg|thumb|200px|The South Island stage in ''Sonic the Fighters''.]]
In ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', South Island is one of the battle arenas. It is the very first arena in story mode, and is where the player character faces [[Knuckles the Echidna]]. The arena is set on a small island plateau, in an area that looks mostly like the [[Green Hill Zone]]. If the player plays as Knuckles here, the player will fight a shadow Knuckles.
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In ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', a section of South Island was used as a fighting arena for a fighting tournament. The arena was set on a small island plateau, in an area that looked mostly like [[Green Hill Zone]], and served as the home field for [[Knuckles the Echidna]]. The victor of the fighting tournament fought their first round here in order to earn the right to use the [[Lunar Fox]] for a mission to destroy the [[Death Egg II]].
   
 
===''Sonic Blast''===
 
===''Sonic Blast''===
In ''[[Sonic Blast]]'', Robotnik's latest floating base threatens South Island, so Sonic and Knuckles resolve to take it down.<ref>''[[Sonic Blast]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-7.</ref> While the location was not specified as South Island in the western storyline, the presence of another version of [[Green Hill Zone]] further implies it. Zones of the game are below:
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In ''[[Sonic Blast]]'', Robotnik's latest floating base, the [[Silver Castle Zone|Silver Castle]], threatened South Island, so Sonic and Knuckles resolved to take it down.<ref>''[[Sonic Blast]]'' ([[Game Gear]]) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-7.</ref> After gathering all the missing [[Emerald Shard]]s, the duo was able to make the Silver Castle crash into the ocean.
   
 
===''Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood''===
*'''[[Green Hill Zone (Sonic Blast)|Green Hill Zone]]''', a version of the series landmark.
 
 
In ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'', South Island appeared as the western landmass on [[Earth]]. This iteration of the island included [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Green Hill Zone]], [[Central City (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Central City]] and the [[Mystic Ruins (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Mystic Ruins]].
*'''[[Yellow Desert Zone]]''', a large yellow desert with Egyptian caverns.
 
*'''[[Red Volcano Zone]]''', an active underground area surrounded by molten rock.
 
*'''[[Blue Marine Zone]]''', the waters off the coast inhabited by ancient ruins.
 
*'''[[Silver Castle Zone]]''', Robotnik's massive station that rose from the ocean.
 
   
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After learning of the [[Nocturnus Clan|Marauders]]' uprising, Sonic returned to South Island where he teamed up with his old friends to uncover the mystery of the Marauders and find the missing Knuckles. After searching much of the island, Team Sonic found Knuckles in Mystic Ruins. Believing Eggman to be a part of this crisis too, the group tracked Eggman to his hideout in Green Hill Zone. When Eggman revealed that he was against the Marauders as well, he teamed up with Sonic and co. for their assault on the Marauders' base in [[Metropolis]].
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
 
In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its [[GameCube]] re-release, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', Green Hill Zone was a secret stage that could be unlocked by obtaining all 180 [[Emblem]]s. On the Stage Select screen, the icon for [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]] could be found on a secluded island, presumably South Island.
 
 
===''Sonic Battle''===
 
''[[Sonic Battle]]'' features [[Green Hill (Sonic Battle)|Green Hill]] as an unlockable arena unrelated to Story Mode. [[Emerald Town]]'s landscape greatly resembles Green Hill, but whether or not it takes place on the island is not confirmed.
 
 
===''Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood''===
 
In ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'', South Island appears here as the western landmass in the first part of the game. In addition to [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Green Hill Zone]] and [[Central City (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Central City]], the [[Mystic Ruins (Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood)|Mystic Ruins]] and the [[Blue Ridge Zone|remains]] of [[Station Square]] are also found here.
 
   
 
===''Sonic Generations''===
 
===''Sonic Generations''===
 
{{main|Green Hill (Sonic Generations)}}
 
{{main|Green Hill (Sonic Generations)}}
Although South Island itself is not mentioned in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', one of its main locations, [[Green Hill (Sonic Generations)|Green Hill]], makes its reappearance as the first level in this game.
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In ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', as a side-effect of the [[Time Eater]]'s time-traveling, a past version of South Island's [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]] got transported to the [[White Space]] where it was drained of color and life.
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After ending up in the White Space, [[Modern Sonic]] paid a visit to Green Hill. By speeding through Green Hill, Sonic was able to fix space, thereby restoring Green Hill from its lifeless state. When the Time Eater later got destroyed, Green Hill was seemingly return to its rightful place in the timeline on South Island.
   
 
===''Sonic Runners Adventure''===
 
===''Sonic Runners Adventure''===
In ''[[Sonic Runners Adventure]]'', South Island was the location [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] traveled to after hearing from [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] that [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] was causing trouble there. After finding Tails, Sonic put a stop to Eggman's plan before following Eggman off the island.
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In ''[[Sonic Runners Adventure]]'', South Island was the location [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] traveled to after hearing from [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] that [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] was causing trouble there. After finding Tails, Sonic put a stop to Eggman's plans on the island before following Eggman off the island.
   
===''Sonic Mania''===
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=== ''Sonic Forces'' ===
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In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', South Island's [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]], as well as the locations within it, got changed for the worse by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]'s industrial projects. Because of Eggman, the area would undergo heavy desertification, causing [[Sandworm (Sonic Lost World)|Sandworms]] to infest the area.
In ''[[Sonic Mania]]'', after meeting the [[Hard Boiled Heavies|five Eggrobos]] that were excavating the [[Phantom Ruby]] at [[Angel Island]], Sonic, Tails and eventually [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] are sent to [[Green Hill Zone (Sonic Mania)|Green Hill Zone]] thanks to the power of the Ruby. At the end of the Zone, the character have to fight the [[Death Egg Robot (Sonic Mania)|Death Egg Robot]]. After the battle, they encounter the Hard Boiled Heavies, and are immediatly teleported to [[Chemical Plant Zone (Sonic Mania)|Chemical Plant Zone]].
 
   
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Shortly before the [[War to Take Back the Planet]], Sonic took a trip through Green Hill before being called in to defend the [[City]]. When Eggman later seized control over the globe, he conquered South Island as well. However, thanks to the efforts of the [[Resistance]], the [[Eggman Army]] eventually withdrew from the area.
=== ''Sonic Forces'' ===
 
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South Island appears in ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' as the location of [[Green Hill]]. Though it is once again not referred to by name, the island appears on the game's world map. <span>The stages </span>[[Lost Valley]]<span>, </span>[[Arsenal Pyramid]]<span>, </span>[[Green Hill (Sonic Forces)|Green Hill]]<span>, </span>[[Guardian Rock]]<span> all take place on the island, being located in Green Hill.</span> Due to Dr. Eggman's industrial projects, the area has undergone heavy desertification, and [[Sandworm (Sonic Lost World)|Sandworms]] freely burrow throughout the ground.
 
 
==Other game appearances==
 
===''Sonic Adventure 2''===
 
In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and its [[GameCube]] re-release, ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', Green Hill Zone was a secret stage that could be unlocked by obtaining all 180 [[Emblem]]s. On the Stage Select screen, the icon for [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]] could be found on a secluded island, presumably South Island.
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===''Sonic Battle''===
 
''[[Sonic Battle]]'' features [[Green Hill (Sonic Battle)|Green Hill]] as an unlockable arena unrelated to Story Mode. [[Emerald Town]]'s landscape greatly resembles Green Hill, but whether or not it takes place on the island is not confirmed.
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==Locations==
 
*[[Aqua Lake Zone]], a lake surrounded by fountains and pillars.
 
*[[Aqua Planet Zone]], a group of ruins partially submerged in water. Despite the name, there is actually very little water.
 
*[[Blue Marine Zone]], the waters off the coast inhabited by ancient ruins.
 
*[[Bridge Zone]], a long bridge over a river.
 
*[[Crystal Egg Zone]], a transparent crystal base of Robotnik's. Can only be accessed with six Chaos Emeralds.
 
*[[Electric Egg Zone]], another of Robotnik's many large bases.
 
*[[Gigalopolis Zone]], a sprawling urban area with various passages.
 
*[[Gimmick Mountain Zone]], one of Robotnik's metallic bases, apparently set inside a mountain.
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*[[Green Hill Zone]], grassy plains with lakes and waterfalls.
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**[[Arsenal Pyramid]]
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**[[Green Hill (Sonic Forces)|Green Hill]]
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**[[Guardian Rock]]
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**[[Lost Valley]]
 
*[[Green Hills Zone]], very like Green Hill Zone, but with normal trees instead of palm trees.
 
*[[Jungle Zone]], a rain forest with wild rivers and vines.
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*[[Labyrinth Zone|Labyrinth]] [[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Zone]], an underwater maze.
 
*[[Marble Zone]], ancient ruins half-sunk in lava.
 
*[[Mecha Green Hill Zone]], Robotnik's version of the Green Hill Zone, with deathtraps strewn everywhere.
 
*[[Red Volcano Zone]], an active underground area surrounded by molten rock.
 
*[[Scrambled Egg Zone]], a mountain filled with large pipes, and another of Robotnik's bases.
 
*[[Scrap Brain Zone]], a heavily industrialized area which serves as Robotnik's base.
 
*[[Sky Base Zone]], a large, weaponized zeppelin made by Robotnik.
 
*[[Sky High Zone]], the top of a mountain that reaches the clouds.
 
*[[Sleeping Egg Zone]], a mostly flat region of plains, with Eggman's self-portrait adorning parts of the background.
 
*[[Spring Yard Zone]], an urban area with pinball bumpers and springs.
 
*[[Star Light Zone]], a peaceful, highway-like city area at night.
 
*[[Turquoise Hill Zone]], a grassy hillside area, much like Green Hill Zone.
 
*[[Under Ground Zone]], a volcanic mountain, once used as a mine.
 
*[[Yellow Desert Zone]], a large yellow desert with Egyptian caverns.
   
 
==In other media==
 
==In other media==
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', one can see on the world map that [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]]<span> covers a significant part of the island, leaving no room for the other zones depicted in the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog''</span>. However, this is likely due to presentation reasons and is not intended to be an accurate map of Sonic's world, much like how the continents in ''Sonic Unleashed'' do not match up with world maps from previous games.
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*In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', one can see on the world map that [[Green Hill Zone|Green Hill]] covers a significant part of the island, leaving no room for the other zones depicted in the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. However, this is likely due to presentation reasons and is not intended to be an accurate map of Sonic's world, much like how the continents in ''Sonic Unleashed'' do not match up with world maps from previous games.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 00:35, 31 January 2020

For other uses of this term, see South Island (disambiguation).

South Island (サウスアイランド Sausu Airando?) is a location in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is also the main setting of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and has made many appearances in the earlier games. South Island is known to be a trove of gems and ancient ruins, that supposedly shifts along the water due to some connection to the Chaos Emeralds.[1] The island is also inhabited by animals.

History

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Mega Drive

In Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), Sonic went to South island, only to find that the evil Dr. Robotnik had built a base on the island and turned the local wildlife into Badniks to aid in his search for the legendary Chaos Emeralds.[1] However, the heroic hedgehog was able to stop Robotnik and chase him off the island while also securing the island's Chaos Emeralds, which he used to ensure the island's prosperity

Master System/Game Gear

Sonic01

South Island in 8-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Sonic1SummitMap

A close-up map of the island's summit.

In Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit), the evil Dr. Robotnik had begun menacing South Island by imprisoning animals in Badniks and spreading pollution across the island from his Scrap Brain Zone. This prompted the heroic Sonic the Hedgehog to set out to defeat Dr. Robotnik. Along the way, Sonic collected the island's Chaos Emeralds. After defeating Robotnik, Sonic used the Chaos Emeralds to erase the pollution cloud above South Island.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)

In Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit), Dr. Robotnik returned and kidnapped all South Island's inhabitants, along with Miles "Tails" Prower, demanding a ransom of six Chaos Emeralds to return them.[2] Upon discovering this, Sonic went out to stop Robotnik once again. After Sonic successfully defeated Robotnik on the island, Tails was freed from the doctor's captivity.

Sonic Chaos

In Sonic Chaos, Robotnik stole one of the Chaos Emeralds on South Island. As a result, the rest of the Emeralds became unbalanced, causing South Island to slowly sink into the ocean.[3] However, Sonic and Tails managed to recover all the Emeralds and save the island after defeating Robotnik.

Sonic the Fighters

Sonicgcps2 003-large

The South Island stage in Sonic the Fighters.

In Sonic the Fighters, a section of South Island was used as a fighting arena for a fighting tournament. The arena was set on a small island plateau, in an area that looked mostly like Green Hill Zone, and served as the home field for Knuckles the Echidna. The victor of the fighting tournament fought their first round here in order to earn the right to use the Lunar Fox for a mission to destroy the Death Egg II.

Sonic Blast

In Sonic Blast, Robotnik's latest floating base, the Silver Castle, threatened South Island, so Sonic and Knuckles resolved to take it down.[4] After gathering all the missing Emerald Shards, the duo was able to make the Silver Castle crash into the ocean.

Sonic Chronicles: Dark Brotherhood

In Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, South Island appeared as the western landmass on Earth. This iteration of the island included Green Hill Zone, Central City and the Mystic Ruins.

After learning of the Marauders' uprising, Sonic returned to South Island where he teamed up with his old friends to uncover the mystery of the Marauders and find the missing Knuckles. After searching much of the island, Team Sonic found Knuckles in Mystic Ruins. Believing Eggman to be a part of this crisis too, the group tracked Eggman to his hideout in Green Hill Zone. When Eggman revealed that he was against the Marauders as well, he teamed up with Sonic and co. for their assault on the Marauders' base in Metropolis.

Sonic Generations

In Sonic Generations, as a side-effect of the Time Eater's time-traveling, a past version of South Island's Green Hill got transported to the White Space where it was drained of color and life.

After ending up in the White Space, Modern Sonic paid a visit to Green Hill. By speeding through Green Hill, Sonic was able to fix space, thereby restoring Green Hill from its lifeless state. When the Time Eater later got destroyed, Green Hill was seemingly return to its rightful place in the timeline on South Island.

Sonic Runners Adventure

In Sonic Runners Adventure, South Island was the location Sonic traveled to after hearing from Tails that Dr. Eggman was causing trouble there. After finding Tails, Sonic put a stop to Eggman's plans on the island before following Eggman off the island.

Sonic Forces

In Sonic Forces, South Island's Green Hill, as well as the locations within it, got changed for the worse by Dr. Eggman's industrial projects. Because of Eggman, the area would undergo heavy desertification, causing Sandworms to infest the area.

Shortly before the War to Take Back the Planet, Sonic took a trip through Green Hill before being called in to defend the City. When Eggman later seized control over the globe, he conquered South Island as well. However, thanks to the efforts of the Resistance, the Eggman Army eventually withdrew from the area.

Other game appearances

Sonic Adventure 2

In Sonic Adventure 2 and its GameCube re-release, Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, Green Hill Zone was a secret stage that could be unlocked by obtaining all 180 Emblems. On the Stage Select screen, the icon for Green Hill could be found on a secluded island, presumably South Island.

Sonic Battle

Sonic Battle features Green Hill as an unlockable arena unrelated to Story Mode. Emerald Town's landscape greatly resembles Green Hill, but whether or not it takes place on the island is not confirmed.

Locations

In other media

Sonic the Comic

South Island STC

South Island in Sonic the Comic.

In the Sonic the Comic published by Fleetway Editions, South Island is a location on Planet Mobius which hosts a number of prominent Hill-themed Zones, including not only the Green Hill Zone but the Emerald Hill Zone as well. It is also home to the Emerald Hill Folk and the Freedom Fighters.

Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie

South Island movie

The capital of South Island in Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie.

In Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, South Island, rather than being a single island, is a region in the Land of the Sky on Planet Freedom which is governed by the President. It is made up of many islands suspended in the sky. Sonic the Hedgehog and Tails serves as South Island's defenders, protecting it from Dr. Robotnik's schemes.

Archie Comics

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, South Island is a location on Sonic's World. In the Post-Super Genesis Wave timeline, Sonic the Hedgehog has had many battles with Dr. Eggman and his forces.

Trivia

  • In Sonic Forces, one can see on the world map that Green Hill covers a significant part of the island, leaving no room for the other zones depicted in the original Sonic the Hedgehog. However, this is likely due to presentation reasons and is not intended to be an accurate map of Sonic's world, much like how the continents in Sonic Unleashed do not match up with world maps from previous games.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 7-10.
  2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.
  3. Sonic Chaos (Game Gear) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-5.
  4. Sonic Blast (Game Gear) Japanese instruction manual, pg. 4-7.
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