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I used to be obsessed with this game, but other than Sewer Shark, The Adventures of Will Beamish, and Night Trap, the pickings were slim.
@Epic-Kx
If you think something "sucks," why would you buy it at any price? That doesn't make any sense.
If you think something "sucks," why would you buy it at any price? That doesn't make any sense.
For Toilet Edition Readers (seriously): 9.0.
I still wish they'd bring Hyper Sonic back from S3&K. He is THE form above Super Sonic, and he deserves more of a spotlight. Also Sonic CD is fine.
The other two places to get this game are through emulators (Kega Fusion) and the Sonic Gems Collection. This is coming out for Steam, right?
I still wish they'd bring Hyper Sonic back from S3&K. He is THE form above Super Sonic, and he deserves more of a spotlight. Also Sonic CD is fine.
The other two places to get this game are through emulators (Kega Fusion) and the Sonic Gems Collection. This is coming out for Steam, right?
Considering I've never actually played this, 5 bucks seems worth it to me. I was a HUGE Sonic fan back in the day. I beat 1, 2, and 3+K (with all the emeralds, IIRC - yay hyper-Sonic), but I never had a Sega CD.
I can say it runs really well on Android. Definitely worth the $2. Don't go download it now, though. So many people are trying to get it that the download server is blown out. Wait until the middle of the night.
@Kept
A) He could be a Sonic fanboy
B) He might want to support the XBLA $5 price point
C) He might want to support SEGA
A) He could be a Sonic fanboy
B) He might want to support the XBLA $5 price point
C) He might want to support SEGA
A 9? For a 2D Sonic game not designed by Hirokazu Yasuhara?
I've never played this, but I'm highly sceptical.
I've never played this, but I'm highly sceptical.
Some people just aren't able to get their heads around the different Sonic movement physics in Sonic CD, notably compared to the feel of the cartridge predecessors Sonic 1 % 2. It's OK, I get it. Sadly, these people are missing out on a fantastic platformer that should be judged on its own merits.
Incidentally, the Japanese soundtrack is the only 'real' soundtrack. Put all subjectivity and semantics aside, and simply listen to the 'Past' chiptunes in Sonic CD, composed through the Mega CD's sound chip. SoA and Spencer couldn't figure out how to replace those past tunes. There's a total theme detach between the replacement US redbook tunes and those superb, unaltered Japanese past-theme chiptunes -- remixes of the original tracks.
It's a sharp reminder that both the Japanese chip and redbook tunes were composed in-house and side-by-side with the actual Sonic CD development team, during the actual production of the game. Purity of purpose and nods from core designers on the project during development = proper, original soundtrack. Hired-out/tacked-on replacement tracks for US localization = failure to achieve full gameplay symbiosis. Original Japanese soundtrack or mute the music.
Incidentally, the Japanese soundtrack is the only 'real' soundtrack. Put all subjectivity and semantics aside, and simply listen to the 'Past' chiptunes in Sonic CD, composed through the Mega CD's sound chip. SoA and Spencer couldn't figure out how to replace those past tunes. There's a total theme detach between the replacement US redbook tunes and those superb, unaltered Japanese past-theme chiptunes -- remixes of the original tracks.
It's a sharp reminder that both the Japanese chip and redbook tunes were composed in-house and side-by-side with the actual Sonic CD development team, during the actual production of the game. Purity of purpose and nods from core designers on the project during development = proper, original soundtrack. Hired-out/tacked-on replacement tracks for US localization = failure to achieve full gameplay symbiosis. Original Japanese soundtrack or mute the music.
Kind of sad that we're so used to being ripped off by digital download prices that paying 5 dollars for a slightly modified rom is worthy of celebration
Some people just aren't able to get their heads around the different Sonic movement physics in Sonic CD, notably compared to the feel of the cartridge predecessors Sonic 1 % 2. It's OK, I get it. Sadly, these people are missing out on a fantastic platformer that should be judged on its own merits.
Incidentally, the Japanese soundtrack is the only 'real' soundtrack. Put all subjectivity and semantics aside, and simply listen to the 'Past' chiptunes in Sonic CD, composed through the Mega CD's sound chip. SoA and Spencer couldn't figure out how to replace those past tunes. There's a total theme detach between the replacement US redbook tunes and those superb, unaltered Japanese past-theme chiptunes -- remixes of the original tracks.
It's a sharp reminder that both the Japanese chip and redbook tunes were composed in-house and side-by-side with the actual Sonic CD development team, during the actual production of the game. Purity of purpose and nods from core designers on the project during development = proper, original soundtrack. Hired-out/tacked-on replacement tracks for US localization = failure to achieve full gameplay symbiosis. Original Japanese soundtrack or mute the music.
Incidentally, the Japanese soundtrack is the only 'real' soundtrack. Put all subjectivity and semantics aside, and simply listen to the 'Past' chiptunes in Sonic CD, composed through the Mega CD's sound chip. SoA and Spencer couldn't figure out how to replace those past tunes. There's a total theme detach between the replacement US redbook tunes and those superb, unaltered Japanese past-theme chiptunes -- remixes of the original tracks.
It's a sharp reminder that both the Japanese chip and redbook tunes were composed in-house and side-by-side with the actual Sonic CD development team, during the actual production of the game. Purity of purpose and nods from core designers on the project during development = proper, original soundtrack. Hired-out/tacked-on replacement tracks for US localization = failure to achieve full gameplay symbiosis. Original Japanese soundtrack or mute the music.
Easily my favorite game in the series. I bought it earlier this morning, and for $5, this is an amazing fan service from Sega. The game looks great, you get BOTH soundtracks, you can unlock gamer pics and a theme, you can even choose which SPIN DASH ANIMATION you want! Amazing.
FUTURE! :)
FUTURE! :)
animation looks a lot like that of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie. Which was...admittedly less than stellar.
S3&K is still the best :)
S3&K is still the best :)
"Kind of sad that we're so used to being ripped off by digital download prices that paying 5 dollars for a slightly modified rom is worthy of celebration"
5 dollars for a slightly modified ISO thank you very much! In any case, I'm not sure why this is such a problem. Sonic CD seems to be rather significantly more for the original release, and this allows you to play on your console (or phone or tablet).
In any case, I'm fairly sure it's more than a "modified" rom/iso. I'm pretty sure the game who made it had to do a lot in order to get it working smoothly. In fact, I think the reason why it's available on so many devices simultaneously is because this guy basically wrote a new modern engine to house it properly.
http://toucharcade.com/2011/08/25/gentlemen-start-your-squealing-sonic-cd-coming-to-ios/ - "To make a long story short, in the summer of 2009, pioneering iOS developer Christian Whitehead announced his "iPhone Retro Engine" and "Retro Engine Development Kit." Sonic CD was the proof of concept Christian used to show just how incredibly well his technology works. We quickly followed up with an interview with Whitehead who got into some details, and made mention that he did in fact pitch this whole project to Sega."
So.. yeah. This actually started as a labor of love over two years ago from a guy who built a new engine from scratch. After two years, Sega decided to let him follow his dream, and this is the reason Sonic CD is out.
So.. yeah. 5 bucks. Great price. Great version. Lots of love. Don't be a dick.
5 dollars for a slightly modified ISO thank you very much! In any case, I'm not sure why this is such a problem. Sonic CD seems to be rather significantly more for the original release, and this allows you to play on your console (or phone or tablet).
In any case, I'm fairly sure it's more than a "modified" rom/iso. I'm pretty sure the game who made it had to do a lot in order to get it working smoothly. In fact, I think the reason why it's available on so many devices simultaneously is because this guy basically wrote a new modern engine to house it properly.
http://toucharcade.com/2011/08/25/gentlemen-start-your-squealing-sonic-cd-coming-to-ios/ - "To make a long story short, in the summer of 2009, pioneering iOS developer Christian Whitehead announced his "iPhone Retro Engine" and "Retro Engine Development Kit." Sonic CD was the proof of concept Christian used to show just how incredibly well his technology works. We quickly followed up with an interview with Whitehead who got into some details, and made mention that he did in fact pitch this whole project to Sega."
So.. yeah. This actually started as a labor of love over two years ago from a guy who built a new engine from scratch. After two years, Sega decided to let him follow his dream, and this is the reason Sonic CD is out.
So.. yeah. 5 bucks. Great price. Great version. Lots of love. Don't be a dick.
There's too many obstacles getting in your way when you try to time-jump, making you lose that "charge" and not being able to try again!
My 2 cents:
1) Sonic 2
2) Sonic CD
3) Sonic 3 & Knuckles (lock on)
Basically the first two because they are fantastically designed. Even though there are things in CD that feel different and change the way you play [time mechanic] it is nothing but a polished gem of a game. Sonic 3 & Knuckles are some of my favorites, but some of the levels are not well thought out and you can easily get mired and time out or just breeze by 95% of others. Overall, fantastic games, but missing some of the spot on level design of the predecessor.
Then again, this is a Mega Man 2 vs Mega Man 3 sort of debate.
In any regard, Sonic CD is certainly one of the best Sonic/Sega CD/Sega games ever. Well worth the price of admission, if you are a fan of 16 bit platformers.
1) Sonic 2
2) Sonic CD
3) Sonic 3 & Knuckles (lock on)
Basically the first two because they are fantastically designed. Even though there are things in CD that feel different and change the way you play [time mechanic] it is nothing but a polished gem of a game. Sonic 3 & Knuckles are some of my favorites, but some of the levels are not well thought out and you can easily get mired and time out or just breeze by 95% of others. Overall, fantastic games, but missing some of the spot on level design of the predecessor.
Then again, this is a Mega Man 2 vs Mega Man 3 sort of debate.
In any regard, Sonic CD is certainly one of the best Sonic/Sega CD/Sega games ever. Well worth the price of admission, if you are a fan of 16 bit platformers.
Sigh... Gonna get it, $5 do why not (and its a good game).. But digital items are really bleeding me dry this season lol
I recently picked up a Gamecube collection of Sonic games that had this on it; that comment about cheap deaths was riiight on the money. Also, about a million of those little spring pad things that bounce you back in the opposite direction every time you manage to build up a bit of speed...
I can't wait to buy this. This is the only Sonic game I've never played. I hope Sega brings Knuckles Chaotix soon.
Love this game, going to pick it up on PS3 and Steam when it is available.
@Sonic7877
Sonic CD is a bit different than the others, the time mechanic and the things involved with it lead to a game that uses more exploration than sonic games you're probably used to, but it's still really well done. The fact that this one has the spindash from Sonic 2 (the original CD spindash was terrible) should be a lot more approachable for someone who is used to Sonic, but not used to the quirks of the original Sonic CD.
@Sonic7877
Sonic CD is a bit different than the others, the time mechanic and the things involved with it lead to a game that uses more exploration than sonic games you're probably used to, but it's still really well done. The fact that this one has the spindash from Sonic 2 (the original CD spindash was terrible) should be a lot more approachable for someone who is used to Sonic, but not used to the quirks of the original Sonic CD.
I never really liked Sonic CD, it felt like a step back from Sonic 3. Oh and you collect rings, not coins. xD
Played it for the first time yesterday. It's good. Not the best Sonic game, and I can understand some people getting annoyed by the ambushes, but it's good. I do really appreciate the additions made, the return of the Genesis Spin Dash is a godsend.
Unless you own the Japanese edition of Sonic Gems Collection, you still have an extremely valid reason to pick up this new version: Music made by the original development team. Music that fits Sonic, by Sonic Team members.
Jim didn't review it? That's a pleasant surprise.
I still can't believe this is only five bucks, that's like stealing. I want it to be the 20th so badly...
I still can't believe this is only five bucks, that's like stealing. I want it to be the 20th so badly...
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