ROR: Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega CD Vs. iOS/Android) 

This video was made in 2014 with footage recorded from composite cables, and the production was limited compared to what I can do today. Additionally, I was considerably less experienced with scriptwriting and editing than I am now. If I were to remake this video today, it would be much higher in footage quality and I probably would've ironed some things out. I'm not too fond of it myself, but a lot of people disagreed and asked me to keep it public, so here we are. If I can get the capacitors in my Triple Bypass Genesis replaced, I might redo this video.

Sonic CD remake was made before Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 remakes. That's why there is no knuckles and Sonic and Tails together or level select at the end. CD was made in 2011 and 1 and 2 were made in 2013.

I might seem crazy... but I want them to remaster knuckles chaotix to make it feel more complete

Before anyone says it: YES. I do know that the Taxman and Stealth version is also available for the 360 and PS3. I say as much at the end of the video. Probably saved myself ten comments by saying that.

Hey, I dare you to stand still for three minutes in the game.

I don't think Little Planet explodes, its simply blasting off away.

You seem to miss the point of the futures in the game. The Bad Future is a penalty. Its a punishment for going there at all since you did not save it from Robotnik. It has more traps and enemies on top of what is already there. The Good Future is a reward. It removes any and all enemies from the stage and even some of the traps that the other time frames had. This is also a benefit for getting the Time Stones as you can just pop into the future to get rid of most of the danger in the level from the get-go. The Bad Future will only slow you down and hinder your progress, but the Good Future will speed up the rest of your run.

Well, the good ending is where Little Planet time travels again, which explains it's 'explosion'. Also... Past = Lower difficult Bad Future = Harder game Good Future = Peaceful difficult (No enemies)

I actually love stardust speedway zone, but I understand why people might not.

SPOILERS: The bad ending explained: Eggman found one of the timestones which meas he can just go back in time and fix his mistakes. Which also means that Little Planet won't get free and you have to "Try Again". The good ending explained: Little Planet is free and Eggman can't do anything about it because he lost his machines and/or doesn't have any machines to find a timestone because you either stopped his machines in the past or gathered all the timestones which means "You're Too Cool!".

"Metal Sonic doesn't have much of a personality" Well of course he/it doesn't a personality, He is a robot!!

The American soundtrack is good, but sweet Jesus that Japanese soundtrack is amazing.

Man, I was so hyped for this episode. And I think people really love Metal because of how he looks and the whole idea of him. He is a robotic Sonic. As a kid when I saw him in Heroes, I instantly fell in love. Also, I find it funny how none of the special stages have been "classified as fun" yet. I hated that last level too. Those crush deaths were the bane of my existence when I first played Sonic CD.

I've played Sonic CD on iOS so much I literally remember every single generator by memory.

"Gentles and ladiesmen"? That sounds like something my mom would have said, which is awesome, but it also makes me miss my mom.

This is my favorite game of all time and you gave this a fair and honest review. Thank you very much. I really enjoy your ROR series. Very well thought out and professionally done.

There's actually an extra clip after the credits depending on the ending... if you get a good ending, the pixie dust sprouts flowers as if the planet said thank you... if you get the bad ending, little planet is forced to return and become imprisoned again, like if it's making it all come back around

I don't know how the hell I found all the roboticizers without a guide. It felt so awarding for me to do it.

Fun fact: this is the only mobile version of these games to get a console release

Why do you pronounce iOS like that though? Weird

NA soundtrack: 2spooky4me (with good special stages) JP/EU soundtrack: Groovy. (plus wacky workbench pants)

One thing I always found annoying is that 5 boss levels have exactly 100 rings, but wacky workbench has 98, and stardust speedway has a random number.

Just rewatching some old vids... and gotta say... I always loved how you said *"DOCTOR IVO 'EGGMAN' ROBOTNIK"* showing that respect for both sides of the fan base by using both of that mad scientist's names.

I think this game's special stages are borderline unplayable. Sonic controls like ass, there's water everywhere and the UFOs are sometimes unnecesesarily hard to hit. And then there's the time limit...

Wacky workbench is the extreme version of "the floor is lava."

It's amazing how, unlike the 2013 remake of Sonic 1 and 2, the 2011 remake of Sonic CD was also released on home consoles. The Nintendo Switch still has yet to receive a release of Sonic CD. That is, until Sonic Origins has been announced for its 2022 release.

Just discovered your channel. You're hilarious and I love the edits

" (bottomless pits) And you know how much I like THOSE in my 2D Sonic! " I'd absolutely love to see you review Sonic Rush. I agree completely with this review, except for the boss fights, I kind of find them frustrating and dragged out. Especially the boss of Tidal Tempest and the boss of Quartz Quadrant, which take too long, and the boss of Wacky Workbench that crushes you on the ceiling before you can deal the final hit by suddenly changing the rules. I really like the game, it's just that I don't like the boss fights, as unique as they are, and the level design can range from fun but messy to enraging.

This was a Great episode, really enjoyed it. inspires us to want to do a review of some old sonic games. might make that part of our agenda.

I just understood this now, but Sonic CD pulled off a Kirby with its names

24:48 Only time I will hear someone say "Huzzah!" and reference Balrog.

Wow, amazing video and channels. So happy to have found your channel. Where I raised in Europe, I noticed the Megadrive references, and the box art usage. Thank u agIn.

Incredible soundtrack, incredible game concept (for the time), incredibly schizophrenic level design.

Hey, coolest thing! While the Present, Good Future and Bad Future tracks are in Redbook Audio, the Past tracks are done in PCM format from the Genesis Sonic games! The Past tracks, like the Genesis Sonic games, properly loop unlike the Redbook Audio tracks. Sounds like the Genesis has its perks!

A video about my favorite video game of all time uplpaded on my birthday? Thats jot something you see everyday

*U.S. Boss Theme*

I lost at the "past, present and future" segment of the game.

Still waiting for a port of Chaotix to Xbox. So many people hated Chaotix, but I enjoyed it.

I love your reviews dude. Keep it up

Michael, was it...? Well, whatever... Pretty spot on review. Regarding the level layouts, there are some legitimate gripes to be had, but I don't consider them anywhere near as convoluted nor as frustrating as most others do. I guess I'm more appreciative of the fact that the game manages to retain as much of a structure as it does currently. Having to design four layouts for a single level is no easy task, and I'm surprised that the developers managed to pull it off as well as they did here. I can see where you're coming from though, and I do feel that the placement of enemies and stage hazards can feel a bit archaic at times, seeing as how the developers had to make certain compromises given the constantly interchanging level layouts. Also worth noting, I feel that CD's aesthetics and visual design is the strongest of the series, boasting creative and captivating backgrounds along with sharp, solid and distinguishable foregrounds that aid in lending each level its own sense of identity. I also like how the coloration changes in order to reflect the point in time at which you're in. It makes Little Planet feel like one big place that's affected by your actions rather than a collection of levels with interchanging layouts and flavorful scenery. The badnicks also feel as if they had more effort put into their design. They feel less bright and cartoony, and more sleek and mechanical, almost threatening in a way, though not to an overwhelming degree... As for everything else, I'm pretty much on the same boat with you. Sonic CD was an ambitious title, though whether it succeeded in reaching what it set out to do is still up for debate.

The good future doesn't seem to matter anyway, as the bad future version of Stardust Speedway is the ONLY version that SEGA uses.

Metal sonic is popular because of the sonic OVA.

5:44 Along with this "fucking" list, might I add one more? You know what Sonic CD's Labyrinth Zone boss has? FUCKING BUBBLES!

Looking forward to the s3&k review. I really like sonic cd but don't go back to it enough. Mainly because I feel like I rush through the levels playing it normally.

CD is 2nd to S3&K. S3&K is always the best classic Sonic game.

Apparently they also ported this game to PC in 1996, and at one point it came preinstalled on Packard Bell computers.

Fun Fact: Toei Animation, which, in association with Studio Junio, produced and animated the opening and closing cutscenes for Sonic CD, is also most well-known for being the anime studio that brought us Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon.

This type of videos makes me think school isn't over already

I'm glad that someone prefers the North American version of *SOMETHING*. Seems like people here prefer foreign everything regardless. #TeamDubs

I really do wish that Knuckles was in Sonic CD. It's so unfair.

+ExoParadigmGamer The remake is also on Steam and Windows Phone. Also note THE ANDOID REMAKE OF THIS GAME ARE NOW COMPLETELY WIPED FROM GOOGLE PLAY. (except in japan)

for those wondering what the song is at 12:03, it's Pyroclastic Tides by SuperiorX featuring C7

Looking back at the 32X, what the hell was Sega thinking with developing that?

Sweet as usual.

"Damn, this game be sexy." -ExoParadigmGamer This quote alone made me laugh out loud for a moment, and it was then I liked the video.

From what I hear, the dual soundtracks resulted from Sega of America building an entire recording studio, and damn it, they wanted to use it.

I forgot to mention that Metallic Madness is my favourite level! I love the music I love the challenge and the only level with a bottomless pit! I do not know why they took those out until the final stage.

I still think scrambled egg zone is the hardest

Stardust Speedway Present for both US and JP are my 2 favorite in-game soundtracks from Sonic Games in the early 90's.

Quick correction... Little Planet simply blasts off in a spiral pattern in the good ending. It doesn't explode and actually comes back in Sonic 4 Episode II.

This review is pretty spot on. I constantly heard that Sonic CD was the best 2D Sonic game out there, so when I played it on the Game Cube via the Gem's Collection I was pretty disappointed. I was never someone who was eager to find all the Chaos Emeralds in the previous Sonic games so I never bothered with the time traveling mechanic, and from what I've seen and heard from other people who have played the game it doesn't look like something I'll be messing around with any time soon. However, I don't even care much for the sound tracks of either version of Sonic CD personally. I don't know, to me, it didn't feel... Sonicy? To me, Sonic CD is just ok. Oh, and the way you feel about the final stage in this game? It's exactly how I feel about the final stage in Sonic and Knuckles. I can't stand that stage :p Again, great review as always!

Metallic madness really isnt that bad ive never gotten lost because all you need to do is go right in both the tubes and you'll be fine

The scary ass music when you lose I played this when I was a kid literally kept my light on for a month

Loved this one. Great job!

I believe this is the most comprehensive and best Sonic CD review in history

13:00: Hope you like the drop dash making things much easier in Sonic Origins, then.

You remind me so much of SomeCallMeJohnny and I love it. You two would get along.

It could have been cool if holding the Super Peel Out for 10-15 seconds would let you time travel. I would totally go for the robot generators if that was the case.

Did you mention that you can unlock tails with his flying ability?

So many reasons why i think it is the best from the classics and maybe even in general.The level design is probably the only thing that i dont like too much.But man,what can i say about both soundtracks.The JP version is more fast,but the NA version fits more and is more atmospheric.I really enjoyed this game in almost every possible way.

I missed watching your videos!😥

I really enjoyed this video! Very in depth but not boring you kind of remind me of somecallmejohnny

This is a really good video. I disagree with a lot of the things you say, but the point is that we can have differing opinions without saying that you did an awful job. You explained fluently and I at least get where you are getting at. A few things though: 1. I think the vertical design of Sonic CD does make it stand out and more unique because of it. Players can still zip through the levels horizontally and still enjoy the game as a simple 2D Sonic, but at least there is an option. 2. The whole robot generator critique I get, like in Wacky Workbench 1 which is quite a doozy, but regarding the difficulty, I don't mind. The game at least GIVES you a save feature whereas a lot of games at the time didn't bother, or went with an overly long password. 3. Yes having 0 rings at the final boss is hard, but that's what I wanted out of a final boss. I wanted to clench that victory with my skills only without the game handing me a handicap. Also, the design of the final boss is very mediocre, and compared to the other bosses in the game, it's easily the worst. 4. Kudos for having Popful Mail :)

I love Sonic CD, but it is NOT better than Sonic 2 or Sonic 3 & Knuckles. It's a wonderfully unique game but the level design is beyond sloppy. The Japanese soundtrack is one of my all-time favorite game soundtracks. The American soundtrack isn't bad, either.

did you forget that the pc version that came out a few years later introduced the new high quality intro, that is also the version in the gems collection

God damn exo, 5:30 mins in is just way too hilarious, I swear to god I've watched the same part over 20 times, I laugh my ass off each time you need to upload a clip of just that, I'd watch the shit out of that

'Damn, this game is sexy', EPG 2015

Adding "Dem" to each section of your review sounds extremely forced.

Def the HD version imo, I played the heck out of the original CD ver via the Gems collection and emulators but the HD ver fixed the physics has both soundtracks and the 16:9 HD widescreen visuals. Great vid as always Exo did one of my fave Sonic games of all time justice! -Husky (Sonic Theories)

This game also had a PC Port in the late 90s. This is the version of Sonic CD that I played. It may have been due to my computer's specs, but there weren't any FMV's in the PC port.

Another game that the pc port was ignored. I had sonic cd, sonic r, and sonic 3 and knuckles for windows 95.

YES I HATED THE PINBALL ONE

Did I catch a glimpse of Balrog in that video? Nice. Any plans for a Remake or Rebreak on Cave Story vs Cave Story+?

Its funny, since I played Sonic CD before Sonic 2, my programming is the opposite. I never knew you could spin dash quickly until years later.

The european soundtrack is overall better, but the upgrade one has some bangers. I don't get how you like the us one more, a lot sound bad, plus the past tracks are still japanese.

im doing BOTH side quests in the mobile remake

Bruh, you deserve a lot more subs.

My Opinions on sonic cd: I remember playing it and absolutely loving it. I remember playing sonic games, and most of them felt kind of like a "run in a straight line, beat the stage" kind of deal. I was kinda burnt out on that. But Sonic CD's time travel mechanic was pretty much the thing that made the game interesting to me. I would have to find parts of the stage to use to time travel fro, and in some cases in order to actually time travel you had to be kinda innovative. I also liked all of the levels that you described as frustrating. Collision chaos is one of the most unique levels from 2d sonic ive seen, and stardust speedway brings back some of that "going fast all the time" that sonic cd can otherwise lack. Also Metallic madness was a lot of fun for me, simply because of the challenge it provided in a game that was considerably less frustrating to complete, and the wacky workbench mechanic, while it could get slightly annoying, also brought a unique feel to the level that gave it identity. However I do understand that Sonic CD is very different from the formula for the rest of the sonic games, which many people love so I can understand any dislike towards it for that reason. You gave a fair and honest review :).

The reason metal got so damn popular over time was a movie for sonic the hedgehog yes an OFFICIAL movie look it up its on RU-vid and it explains all the shit that could've been sonic cd except different the movie was awesome uh it was ethier that or his damn epic design and supposedly faster than sonic which he probably could be or maybe it's because egg man.... Eh anyway yes there was a movie it was released in I think 1999 or 1998? One of those two but it was amazing lol again it's not something you'd find it was kinda sercretive or something like that so yeah.

5 YEARS LATE SQUAD WHERE YOU AT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Love the Android version. Plays perfectly on my Xperia Play! Thanks for the comparison. Because of this I just picked it up for my phone. I also have a Sega CD version but is it nice to be able to play this game on the go and the ability to change the music from US to Japan, the widescreen presentation and the customizable spin dash are all great additions!

In the bad ending after the credits there's a little cutscene that shows robotniks planet return

Sonic CD is also the first sonic game that I beat

Whoever considers Sonic CD to be better than Sonic 3 & Knuckles is kidding themselves.

It's not just the level design in CD that confuses me, it's also the level themes. In the main series Sonic runs through green valleys, ancient ruins, snowy mountain peaks etc... most of the zones in CD I don't even know what they're supposed to be... this is a design feature that CD shares with another quality title, Knuckles Chaotix.

Awesome video, on the 2011 version if you exit the game before the timer hits 0 you can redo it endlessly.

that's how Wacky Workbench sounds: AWFUL IN THE JP VERSION AND BADASS IN THE US VERSION

4:44 Metal Sonic doesn't have any interesting abilities...?! Exo...you've crossed the line, for I say nay! Metal Sonic is a direct counterpart to Sonic in every way...but stronger, potentially faster, and more ruthless! It is because of this facade that Sonic is driven to prove that he's the best, and the only speed demon around. Unsung as it is, we neglect to consider how truly deadly it is that Metal Sonic can mimic all of Sonic's capabilities. Unlike Eggman's other robots, Metal actually possesses the skill to push Sonic farther than he's ever gone. If that weren't enough, his strength is considerable, and his metallic body appears to be just as durable as the real deal's, if not more so. Metal can copy and predict all of Sonic's moves, produce energy shielding, fly, boost, and...come on, man...are we looking at the same character?!?! It sounds to me that you really mean Silver Sonic, if anything... If there are any other Metal Sonic fans out there...please let me know. D: I can't even begin to develop an essay over Metal Sonic's personality...I already know Exo won't see this... DX

I wasn't aware of the cut scenes on the sega cd version were like that. I had the pc version that had those cut scenes already.

I always love his spoiler alert voice.