An Old Gem, A New Favorite | Sonic CD Game Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- One of the most unique and divisive games in the Sonic series, but what are the qualities that help set this one apart? Let's take a look at Sonic CD for the Sega CD and see what this game from the classic era has to offer in the modern day!
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My oldest was playing the Whitehead port yesterday and LOVED the conveyor belt fight. Using Sonic's speed to melt down the device was incredibly fun! We both agree it's our second favorite boss fight in the game. Of course, nothing beats racing Metal.
Glad to see the game getting love, even if I didn't fully appreciate it until recently!
Looking at Sonic CD as a product of its time, it really is unquestionably a great game. Even if you look past the cutting edge graphics there was a lot of style and creativity put into the game, which really stands out with the boss fights and level designs.
The boss fights are a huge step up from Sonic 1, and even Sonic 2 in many ways. There is always a gimmick when going against Robotnik and they all stand out as being unique in some way. Very different from the single-screen fights you usually got from Sonic 1 & 2. In many of these boss fights you have to battle with the surroundings, such as pinball mechanics, water, treadmills and the many obstacles along Stardust Speedway's race track.
The time travel aspect in particular opens the way for 4 different versions of each level, each with their own variation of the level's song. You get to see the consequences of your actions when visiting the future, and are even rewarded for making a Good Future when fighting Robotnik.
Classic Sonic has always been about replay value, and Sonic CD delivers by making itself a unique and diverse experience.
Sonic cd is one of the worst 2d sonic games. The boss fights, while creative, pose nearly no challenge outside of metal sonic's terrible rubber-banding and the race's terrible random spike placed layout and the god awful pinball boss.
The time travel is terribly executed given the game literally gives up at times and just lets you travel for free with two springs right next to each other when they couldve *easily* made you access a time period like sonic 2 lets you access it's special stages. Time traveling to the future was a waste of resources in the development room because it only serves as an annoying punishment. EVEN when you make a GOOD future in metallic madness, LITERALLY the only level design change in act 3 is taking out a single enemy. All the spikes are still there, guess I didnt even earn that much for all my hard work.
Sonic cd has replay value at the cost of having some of the worst level design ive seen in a 2d platformer. They stretched themselves way too thin with how many different level layouts they set out to do.
It's my personal favorite of the classic games. I didn't have it as a kid but I used to see an advert on TV for it quite a bit and it looked so vibrant, colourful, fast and fun. I had and still have a Sega Magazine with a several pages long coverage I would look at again and again. I eventually picked it up in I think 2002 when I started work and discovered eBay. It was actually worth the wait and I still love this game today!
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That Metal Sonic edit gave me shivers what the hell
He showed it to me early. Clearly I need this man editing my videos as well as his.
I'm sure Wayne has time for that.
Oh sir, I have nothing but time
Unrelated note but can you help me count the grey hairs I have growing in?
I'm really glad you liked it! It was honestly one of the most fun parts of this video to make!
@@Wayneisboss and you smashed it as always good sir, rest of the video was great too!
wha a year 1993 was , an under rated good game released that sonic cd , but it also where inconsistencies started surfacing for sonic , allowing many different forms of media like sonic satam , sonic archie comic , sonic fleetway comic , adventure of sonic , which had barely any thing to do with what the games were trying to do and had a lot of things that felt out of place for sonic from charcterezation , story telling and art direction , fleetway comic which was a lot faithful to art direction of games but did not help that it has a weird lore of itself and sonic jerk personality and dark sense of humour , resulting in many different introductions of this franchise that is why many people to this day can't agree on what is sonic supposed to be , adventure of sonic and early archie sonic were most successful pther media back then resulting in many critics and casuals believing to this day that sonic is all about going fast , eating chilidogs , collecting rings and fighting robotnik and believing that this is a kid's franchise though it's not just for kids , if only sega of america had better communication with sega of japan and did not change so much of what sega of japan where introducing for sonic , all this inconsistency would not exist
Frankly this might be the best Sonic CD review I've ever watched, Wayne. You did an incredible job encapsulating all the qualities of the game and made a great pitch for it. I hardly got to play this myself back in the day, so this has certainly convinced me to go get it and try it again.
I really appreciate the kind words! Sometimes, especially when I'm covering a series as popular as this, I worry I won't have anything original to say or add anything to the conversation. It's nice to know I was able to offer something of my own on this one!
You always do great work, Wayne. Believe in yourself!
When mentioning cereal you forgot avout the iconic blue sonic spaghetti. It was my introduction to the franchise and i still go back to eat it to this day
Oooooooooh man that would have been perfect to get in there hahaha
Sonic CD might be the most divisive Sonic game of the Classic Era. It usually comes down to what you want in your Sonic experience. It you gotta go fast this might not be the game for you. If you don't mind a nonlinear playthrough you will probably like this a bit more. The game is slow at times, but it rewards you for your effort in a way no other Classic Sonic game has.
As a kid I heard a rumor that the SEGA CD had fewer sound channels in the US release so they had to make a new soundtrack for Sonic CD to work on American hardware? That's why the past themes were all in both versions, they utilized the channels of the Genesis/Mega Drive to make a more rudimentary sound in the Japanese version, but with the American tech limitations they wouldn't be able to feature the more advanced Present and Future tracks. I thought this was the legit explanation my entire childhood, but I can't find it substantiated anywhere. The SEGA CD's whole point was having CD Quality audio after all, and I don't think the consoles had any differences other than region coding and a different name printed on it.
It seems like the real reason for the different soundtracks was licensing and localization reasons. And to be fair if I were an American kiddo in the 90s and heard a clip of "Sonic Boom" on a commercial that would have made me pretty hype ngl.
I grew up with the Gems Collection port but I remember finding the Japanese soundtrack online and being mad I couldn't switch between them anywhere in the game.
I do like some of the American Bad Future tracks a little better though, there's something so visceral about the vocals and guitar in that version that really adds a level of despair and pain to those Bad Futures. Nowadays I listen to both on shuffle, which may be sacrilege to some but its all good and it all makes me think of this fantastic game.
Thanks for the video, Sonic CD is one of my favorite 2d platformers of all time and one of the strongest and most polished sonic titles imo, it really delivers on its entire premise and is firing on all cylinders. The cutscenes, the visual design, the music, the gameplay, it all feels inspired.
I love sonic cd
I challenge anyone to find a better "stage end" theme from Sonic than the CD one. DAJIBBBAJABBAB JAGUAR SKABADABAPBAP
It's like the game it punching you in the face after every stage
But like, with joy or something
I think we agree on what the developers were going for. Where we diverge is how we responded to that. You're all in, I... was not. Different strokes for different folks, I guess. This was a fantastically well put together video and, as always, you made your case really well.
As someone who isn't really a fan of CD, hearing your opinions and praise of the game is very refreshing, and reminds me of the things that I liked about it! Both soundtracks are amazing, the special stages are unique and rewarding, and the aesthetic and flare the game presents to the player is super memorable. It even gave us one of my favorite characters in the entire franchise, Metal Sonic!
It's always fun trying to find a new take on something, and even if it doesn't change your thoughts on the overall product, the new perspective is always nice to have!
I would play this game over sonic 2 any day of the week.
In all honesty I would too. I'd still argue Sonic 2 is far more accessible and may be a more balanced experience overall, but the sheer creativity and heart of Sonic CD is too good to pass up
Yes
Sonic CD is a certified hood classic.
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I can't wait for Sonic 3 game review next😉👍
You and me both, Jamal!
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@@jamalsimmons619 I saw!! Thanks for the shout out man!
Probably gonna combine the reviews for Sonic 3 & Knuckles together as one big video, but it'll depend on what I can manage in the next couple of weeks lol
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Sonic CD to me is like Junk food. You know healthier options exist, but I keep going back to play it because I grew up on it. Another great video! I've really been enjoying your presentation methods! Glad I found your channel.
I relate to this
Best track in the game is Quartz Quadrent Good Future JP, no contest.
Also great review! It's nice to see a fully positive review of this game for one. So many people are mixed on it or think it's not even worth playing.
I keep playing Quartz Quadrant at work cause man that song is a V I B E
I like to think of Sonic CD as Sonic 1.5
You forgot to talk about Sonic's suicide and the FUN IS INFINITE
Man, I'm always forgetting something in these videos lol
Sonic CD is my favourite Sonic game by quite a large margin.
Sonic 3 & Knuckles is the second, but CD is just... It's unbelievably good.
Sonic 3 a- I mean Sonic Spinball.... Oh boy ⊼⌔⊼
Couldn't let April 1st pass by without tackling that one
Good video as always, Wayne. Today I have an important test and I'm in the 1:30 hour break, and this was a great way of spending time and chilling for a bit. Thanks, that's pretty *wizard* as the cool kids would say
Thank you so much! I hope the test goes well and YES! The kids absolutely do say that!
@@Wayneisboss I'm now back from the test. I think it went pretty well, thanks for the nice wishes! They absolutely would indeed. Keep being as awesome as you are, dude!
Sonic CD is by far my favourite sonic game
Great video as always. I'm always looking forward to the next sunset city episode. Especially, with the evil Wallace story arch going on.
Your channel rules dude. I'm just working my way through from newest to oldest and having a grand old time doing it.
Even though I don't really like playing this game myself, I will say it's so cool to see this game getting some genuine love after it became more readily available. People used to claim it was this brilliant hidden gem before the grand majority had access to it, then the mobile ports came around and way more people could play it and see the faults in this really weird game. How strange it is to see someone complete the circle and come right back to saying it's one of the better games. I love it, you approached this game with a lot of care and nuance, and I'm here for it.
Awesome video as always Wayne 👌
Always happy to add my thoughts to the conversation!
Your channel deserves more attention! You do quality work! I've been marathoning your Sonic series!!
Please keep at what you're doing and thank you for sharing with us oUo/
great review! love your videos, cant believe you arent more popular
Very much a appreciated! The community is always growing, sometimes it just needs to goat its own pace lol
CD is soo unique and epic all the time, as someone who liked the cartoon as a kid, its one of my favorites
CD isn't for me but you really showed off your love for this one and yeah, maybe I'll give it another shot down the road. But yeah, Sonic Spinball when?
Sonic Spinball is right around the corner, should be out on April 1st!
Fantastic channel, very professional
I only ever got to play Sonic CD twice. Once in a store when they had a Sega CD with Sonic CD in a store demo, and once when I went to a cousin's house who had the console and the game. So the first time I played it was for about 5 minutes and the second time for about 15.
I've yet to ever try to download and play the game. I suppose I might eventually. It's the only classic Sonic game that I have never beaten.
The US soundtrack is underrated and I think it does a better job capturing the moodier and more ominous atmosphere that the game is going for in some levels. The boss theme really hammers it all in. Sonic is desperately fighting to save Little Planet, and Dr. Robotnik's efforts to stop Sonic feel more like trolling because Robotnik ALREADY WON. SONIC LOST. The future belongs to Robotnik and he's created a timeline where the world is his and his alone to rule. I personally like both the Japanese and American soundtracks equally, but I really do think the US soundtrack's darker vibes arguably do a better job capturing the dire nature of the situation.
Ah I recognise that Pro Pinball Fantastic Journey soundtrack and 'Hello' at the video start!
Ah, someone of true culture!
@@Wayneisboss Saw mention of it in another video since in sonic spinball since though was sad I could see you had not done a dedicated video talking about pro pinball as it would be great to see it get some love!
Sonic CD is now on the Sega Genesis mini 2. Great game.
funny enough this game was big news when it came out. even big enough that Archie comics referenced it in issue 25, an anniversary issue btw, of their comic. this game is a canon event in almost every Sonicverse.
I played twice in the last 24 hours and enjoyed most of it. Sonic 2 is probably still my favourite, but I actually took the time to figure CD out this time. I tried it a few years ago and just found it confusing. Yesterday I completed it with Sonic but didn't get the good ending. Finished it today with Tails and got the good ending with the time stones. Might try it again with Sonic but get the good ending the hard way. It's actually pretty amazing how much replayabuloty the game has. The other classic Sonic games do too but for different reasons. I just love blasting through Sonic 2, getting Super before the end of Green Hill Zone.
It took me 2 years to figure out the zone switching in Stardust Speedway 💀
Ironic that this released on my bday, wish I found this sooner
18:24 I love the US OST more but even I'm surprised to hear someone likes the boss theme. 😅
Wacky Workbench present hits different though
Sonic cd is my favorite sonic game.
I purchased a sega cd in 1994 just to play sonic cd.
There was another version you missed the Sega PC (an initiative Sega had to port a bunch of Sega's games to Windows 95 home pcs) version which is also completely based on the OG source code but ported to pc, there's even a fan launcher called Sega PC Reloaded to patch the games to run on modern PCs
9:06 nah it’s ok we all call em robot generators
Damn you're so underrated! This video is a gem, Thanks for this
Thanks so much! I was really proud of how this one turned out!
@@Wayneisboss My favorite part of this video was definitely when you introduce Metal Sonic, that was freaking epic and I'm so happy to see Metal get some love
SONIC CD ENJOYERS RISE!!!!
I LOVE Sonic CD!
If you like cd you should try to mod it with cd restored and the and knuckles addon. It adds some fixes and adds knuckles and Amy as playable characters
My favorite from the franchise
100 percent agree
I like You Can Do Anything more than Sonic Boom, but this is a good review.
By You Can Do Anything I mean the JP version of the Opening.
Sonic CD is an odd one for me. Might be my least favorite of the classic games….but I still like it lol. It’s my least favorite story too(not a fan of time travel). The muffled sound affects like the jumping is weird along with the silent roll attack. The peel out is fine. I don’t miss it in other games but it’s ok here. Cool visual. I use it more than the spin dash because it’s faster but I usually roll(also I don’t like the sound of the spin dash in this game lol). The animated shorts are amazing tho! And the soundtrack is one of the best in the franchise. The JP version. The US is good, certainly has its own share of bangers, but it’s not the JP version. There’s some tracks I do prefer, really just the US Tidal Tempest and Sonic Boom. That’s it. Lets be honest, the US track is good, but not great. Not Sonic great. And the JP version I’m pretty sure is widely considered the official or main version as it’s used for Generations and Mania. And no matter the version, the JP past themes are on both which makes the US version a little jarring. Palmtree panic is a good zone. CD Zones(mostly) have a direct parallel to Sonic 1 zones. This one is basically Green Hill with triangles rather than squares. Those ramps are cool. Nice music. The boss is pathetic tho. Amy’s here and she’s cute tho she’s essentially pink Sonic in her classic design. I like her(make her playable again, Sega). Collision Chaos is kinda like Spring Yard with more springs and bumpers. Amy is here again along with Metal Sonic, Egg man’s best creation. The zone is fine if a little annoying but the music is great. The boss is annoying but not hard. Tidal Tempest is like Labyrinth but more speed is here so it’s better by default. It’s a good zone. The boss is another chase like in Labyrinth except this time there’s a fight in the end and I like it. Quartz Quadrant with it being in a cave and having outside portions, feels like this is the parallel to Marble. This is one one of my favorite zones. It’s especially fun to speed through. The boss is a neat concept but it’s weak. You just hold right, stop, jump, hold right. Wacky Workbench is an annoying stage with annoying hazards. Easily my least favorite of them all. This is also the one zone that’s entirely unique without a Sonic 1 counterpart. The past music is goofy but I love it lol. The boss is easy. Just hit Eggman and stand on either the left of right. You’ll never get hit. Stardust is great fun. Some don’t like it because there’s the flip signs that change where you go with no visual indication. The boosters that sends you flying all over. Some struggle with the speed tubes. I love this zone. The boss is a race against Metal which is great. There’s obviously some rubber banding but the race is so fun and no matter how you play, it’s exciting! You CAN absolutely dust Metal and prove show him he’ll never be Sonic. You can have the race be neck and neck and barely edge him out. Or if you’re behind, you can make a comeback. It’s fun. Oh and Amy is here. Eggman never use that insta death laser again for some reason. We know he has no issue retreading old mechs lol. Also this zone is like starlight. Metallic Madness is a better Scrap Brain in every way. It’s super maze like tho and there are gimmicks that are confusing like the slow pillars being able to launch you up high. Who would think they’d do that? The game punishes you with one wrong move you will be starting sections of those zone over. I’ve gotten timeouts here lol. The boss is pathetic but not as tedious as Sonic 1’s. Also you have rings here…and this is the final boss. The credits have good animations. I like both endings. Sonic flinging a rock at Robotnik is funny. The credit song I prefer cosmic eternity over Sonic Boom again. The special stages I hate. The ufos even in later ports are hard to hit. They can juke you, sometimes you go under them. They’re annoying to hit imo. It’s a little bearable since you can stay in the stage and you can restart them, but they’re annoying. Half pipe is better. These are still better than Sonic 1 tho. I prefer the generators method which is a hot take. I do for a few reasons. Firstly, I know where they are so I don’t struggle getting them. I will never recommend this way to new players. Some of these generators are annoying to fine and no way someone finds some of these on their own. I believe it is impossible. I know where they are so I find them. The other reason I go this method is because I love all the tracks so much and this way gets the most out of the tracks. Also get the most out of the level design. Overall, it’s a fine game and the soundtrack alone is enough to pick it up. The main reason to pick it up(hearing the music with the zones is better than just YouTubing the soundtrack imo). Not terrible, but one of the classic games has to be the worst and this is that one.
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I love cd but i loathe wacky workbench. Even when trying to go fast the stupid floors bounce you up to the platform based top section
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Just an FYI there newbie, it's "CD-ROM Rom" not "CD-ROM Two."
Everyone blindly loves the american soundtrack saying "dont get me wrong ,but it kinda has a diferent feel" watch other reviews and its the same
Yeah, I played Sonic CD for the first time yesterday in Origins, and got the good ending with both routes. I loved it. Is it a good Sonic game? Eh, if you come to this game expecting Sonic 2 or 3, you'll hate it, but if you meet the game on its own terms and go for the good ending, you'll find one of the most unique and engaging 2D platformers. Definitely more interesting than Sonic 1, lol.
Wdym Sonic 1 is way more interesting, scrap brain zone was a blast to play through and labyrinth is actually my favorite sonic zone ever!!1!1!
bull hunky oh #@*$ buhhhhhhhhhhhh i just vomited after listening to the American soundtrack for sonic cd