Sonic is back with a brand new adventure from SEGA. Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is the 2D sequel to Sonic and Knuckles that fans have been waiting 16 years for. Dr. Eggman is back with updated baddies in order to rid himself of Sonic once and for all. Of course its up to Sonic to stop him.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 also comes out for other consoles later this year but the iPhone and iPod Touch version includes 2 exclusive levels built just for use with the accelerometer.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1 is available now on the App Store for $9.99. You can get your copy here.

Press Release

Sonic Begins His Brand-New Saga On iPhone^® and iPod touch^®

SAN FRANCISCO and LONDON – October 7, 2010

SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 4™ Episode I is now available on the iTunes® App Store for $9.99/£5.99/ €7.99/ AU$12.99. To download the blue blur’s all-new, 2D adventure for your iPhone® or iPod touch® today, visit the App Store.

“We are excited to give players the opportunity to take Sonic’s latest journey with them everywhere they go,” said Haruki Satomi, vice president of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “Our fans have waited 16 years for this sequel, and we wanted to bring it first to the hottest new platform in gaming.”

Featuring two unique levels exclusively built for the iPhone and iPod touch, immersive tilt controls, classic gameplay elements like the Spin Dash, and the newly incorporated Homing Attack, Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I picks up right where Sonic and Knuckles™ left off. Dr. Eggman’s back, and in an effort to finally rid himself of Sonic, he revisits – and improves – the very best of his creations. Only the blue blur is capable of beating down these Badniks from the past, so step into his shoes and put a stop to Eggman’s nefarious plot!

To view the official Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I iPhone and iPod touch launch trailer, head to the official SEGA Sonic blog.

For more information about the game, visit the official website at www.sonicthehedgehog4.com.