Please note this is the NTSC version of the game which is compatible with PAL systems Any future DLC may require a US PSN account Region free full English language will play on any PS3 console system The game is set in Soleanna the beautiful city of water In his first adventure set in the human world Sonic meets a beautiful princess named Elise whom he quickly befriends but Princess Elise is abducted by none other than the calculating Dr Eggman who is working under dark & sinister motivesto destroy this special kingdom of hers In order to restore safety & serenity Sonic must maneuver his way through a series of adventures & challenges where he will encounter & interact with a bevy of allies & enemies & ultimately go head to head against the menacing doctor to thwart his malicious plans Along the way Sonic encounters a mysterious character named Silver Blocking him with unique supernatural powers even the Blue dude with 'tude will find it difficult to out-maneuver the enigmatic Silver! As Sonic speeds through the huge kingdom the mysteries unravel Sonic The Hedgehog melds top-tier animation production values with next generation art physics & game design to create the most intense high velocity Sonic adventure yet! Featuring interactive 3D environments a large cast of new & returning characters & a blistering sense of speed get ready for the reinvention of Sonic The Hedgehog!15 years in the making After his 1991 debut universal video game icon Sonic returns to his high-velocity roots to create a new dimension of entertainment Speed Redefined Utilizing next-gen technologies light bloom & environmental motion-blur effects Sonic's breakneck speed & dazzling world come to life Amigos & enemies Sonic is joined by friends & foes from the franchise history as well as a new character Silver whose supernatural powers will wreak mayhem on Sonic's plans! Realistic World Using a next-generation physics engine Sonic's moves attacks & environment interaction respond realistically to opposing forces The dynamic environments have been specifically created to promote Sonic's sense of speed while delivering a great sense of scale Two different types of stages Town stages where Sonic will be able explore vast environments & play various sub-missions & Action stages where Sonic's blistering speed will be utilized in full effect Multiplayer Mode Up to four players can play as Sonic & his amigos in high-spirited multiplayer fun!