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Things I Like: Sonic CD (Sega CD)

Posted by Adam (Neko Random) on
Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis boxart

I never had a Sega CD back in the day, but I heard about Sonic CD for many years. Sega eventually (and smartly) released it on the Sonic Gems Collection, which I played on the Nintendo GameCube. It is definitely worthy of its praise.

Sonic watching Dr Robotniks spaceship explode Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis

The intro and ending animations are also one of my favorite things about the series. Such a great song as well.

Sonic running through Green Hill Zone Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis

Technologically, it’s not that much different from its Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) counterparts. For people not familiar with the games, they could easily mistake it for Sonic 2 or Sonic 3.

3D bonus levels Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis

But it does have some impressive 3D (at the time) for the bonus side levels.

Sonic watches Metal Sonic capture Amy Rose Princess Sally Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis

It was also the first appearance of Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. But all the levels are fantastic and the time travel thing was pretty cool.

Eggman final boss battle Sonic CD Sega CD Mega Drive Genesis

It’s not everybody’s ultimate favorite, but it is a shame Sega’s odd business choices made this very inaccessible for a long time for a lot of gamers. I actually think it’s the best 2D Sonic of them all.

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