Sonic the Hedgehog – Westside Island

Sonic the Hedgehog: Westside Island is a fan-made Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) ROM hack created by D.A. Garden. It is based on the original Sonic the Hedgehog and reworks the classic adventure with redesigned level layouts, new stage names, updated color palettes, and more difficult boss fights. The overall objective remains the same: collect Rings, defeat Dr. Robotnik, and complete each Zone.

🌴 A Different Take on the Original Adventure

This ROM hack keeps the core gameplay of Sonic the Hedgehog but changes how the familiar stages play.

During your adventure, you will:

• Explore redesigned versions of every Zone.
• Collect Rings and defeat Badniks.
• Face stronger boss encounters.
• Reach the end of each Act.
• Battle Dr. Robotnik in the final stages.

⭐ What's Different from the Original?

Instead of introducing a new story, the hack focuses on gameplay and level design.

Verified features include:

• Based on Sonic the Hedgehog.
• Completely redesigned level layouts.
• New Zone names.
• New color palettes.
• Harder boss battles.
• Edited Level Select menu.
• Level Select starts from Act 1 only.

🌀 Explore Familiar Zones with New Layouts

Although the game uses the original Sonic engine, the stages have been rebuilt.

You will notice:

• Different platform placement.
• New enemy positions.
• Alternate routes.
• Modified stage colors.

If you already know the original Sonic the Hedgehog, these changes encourage you to approach each Zone differently.

🎮 Game Controls

Since this is a Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) ROM, these are the standard controls.

Keyboard Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move
• Z – Button A
• X – Button B
• C – Button C
• Enter – Start
• Shift – Mode (if supported)

Mobile Controls

• Use the on-screen Sega Genesis controls.
• Tap the directional pad to move.
• Tap the action button to jump.
• Tap Start whenever needed.

❓FAQ

Q: Which game is Sonic the Hedgehog: Westside Island based on?

It is based on the original Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis (Mega Drive).

Q: Who created Sonic the Hedgehog: Westside Island?

The ROM hack was created by D.A. Garden.

Q: Does the hack include new levels?

The hack redesigns the layouts of the original stages and gives them new names and color palettes.

Q: Are the boss battles different?

Yes. The bosses have been made more difficult than in the original Sonic the Hedgehog.