is a 1995 action-puzzle video game developed by Minato Giken and published by Sega for the Game Gear. The game features Sonic the Hedgehog exploring maze-like stages from an isometric perspective. Dr. Robotnik has robbed Sonic of his trademark speed, making him walk abnormally slow but still able to utilize the spin dash.
Upon release, critical reception to the game was mixed: many critics found the game a unique addition to the Sonic library but flawed by convoluted controls and repetitive gameplay. In retrospect, however, it has received generally negative reviews and is considered among the worst Sonic games ever released. Despite this, the game has been re-released multiple times in the following years.
Gameplay
thumb|left|Sonic exploring a stage
Sonic Labyrinth is an action and puzzle game with pinball elements. and published by Sega. in North America that November, and in Europe around October and in the compilation Sonic Mega Collection Plus (2004). It was rereleased for the Nintendo 3DS on the Japanese eShop digital distribution platform on May 16, 2012. It was later released in Europe on May 10, 2012, and in North America on June 17, 2013. The North American release came as part of a campaign by Nintendo to release 8-bit games on the 3DS eShop following a drought of releases on the distribution service. The game does not take advantage of the system's 3D stereoscopic functionality.