Sonic R Review - My Biggest Guilty Pleasure

[@theminecraft2516]

Tails Doll was more popular than Golden Freddy at one point, you’d think Sega would capitalize on the opportunity of Tails Doll merch but no......

[@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx]

I made my own tails doll plush by mutilating a normal tails one. He actually looked really good. I should've mass produced him on etsy or something lol

[@CoylerProductions]

That just showed Sega weren't gonna try and make Tails Doll this big merchandise machine,which I heavily respect

[@theminecraft2516]

@@CoylerProductions You respect Sega doesn’t try to make Sonic a more popular franchise?

[@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx]

@@CoylerProductions I don't think Sega said, "Let's not milk Tails Doll for all he's worth." I think they didn't think about it or didn't think it would be popular. Not sure that's worthy of respect if it's just an unconscious effort. I like Tails Doll but it makes it more creepy that he hasn't been acknowledged much by Sega. He's like some weird toy someone got, left him under the bed and forgot about. Speaking of which, I wonder what happened to my Tails Doll plush. I haven't seen him in a while...

[@Arkcaz_MC]

@@xXOpenYourHeart759Xx sus...

[@SweaterSwagg]

All I know is Sonic R's soundtrack is unironically one of the best to come out of this franchise. Richard Jacques and TJ Davis held it down 🔥

[@theminecraft2516]

Ehh, The soundtrack is too short to be considered in the top 20

[@SweaterSwagg]

@@theminecraft2516 I think the uniqueness and lack of any skips makes up for it. It plays like a great album/mixtape to me

[@SweaterSwagg]

@@theminecraft2516 WAIT A MINUTE, not even in the top TWENTY?! Boy you better stop LOL

[@theminecraft2516]

@@SweaterSwagg The soundtrack is great but too short

[@theminecraft2516]

@@SweaterSwagg The top 20 soundtracks are 1. Sonic Adventure 2 2.Sonic 06 3. Sonic Unleashed 4.Sonic 3k 5. Sonic Adventure 6. Sonic Mania 7.Sonic 2 8.Sonic and the Black Knight 9. Sonic Colors 10. Sonic 4 Ep1 and 2 (don’t @ me classic freaks) 11. Sonic Lostworld 12. Sonic CD JP 13. Sonic Rush 14. Sonic Rush Adventure 15. Team Sonic Racing 16. Sonic Heroes 17. Sonic Advance 18. Sonic Advance 3 19.Shadow The Hedgehog 20. Sonic CD USA AND THEN *SONIC R* IS NUMBER *21*

[@SilverSpireZ]

A little tip for everyone: you can steer with the triggers. It feels so much better like that

[@DarkspineChronic]

Yes! Thought I was the only one who uses the triggers.(I play mine on Sonic Gems) and I think he forgot to mention, correct me if I’m wrong tho, that sonic actually has a spindash if you hold down and tap A then release. Doesn’t keep its speed too well but it’s there lol.

[@User-d6l6t]

Dam I need sonic gems (is that the one that has sonic the fighters)

[@DarkspineChronic]

@@User-d6l6t yes it is! Along with sonic cd and sonic r

[@SilverSpireZ]

@@User-d6l6t Yep. Has Sonic the Fighters, Sonic R and Sonic CD, as well as a bunch of Game Gear games. Though I wouldn’t get it for CD; just play the Christian Whitehead remaster for that instead.

[@User-d6l6t]

@@SilverSpireZ thanks

[@mcmistle9892]

It’s really hard for me to hate this game or even acknowledge any major flaws, I just love it so much.

[@SonicCentral]

I love this game

[@mightyandray7260]

Whoa! I love your KZbin channel

[@SonicCentral]

@@mightyandray7260 Thanks! :)

[@mariois5stepsaheadofyousoh667]

Hi

[@Helicopter7]

never played it

[@sonicadventure3130]

I love this game! Is there a way to play it on a MacBook?

[@ThunderKnightSilver2]

No matter whatever I've heard about Sonic R from others, I have never been able to deny that I absolutely ADORE the presentation of the game. Not to mention the attempt at translating the level design conventions of 2D sonic into a 3D racing game, what with all the branching paths and hidden collectibles and such. Such a cool touch imo.

[@gabrielmartinspedra5598]

I'm not that big of a Sonic R fan, I can't even stay playing the game for too long, but for some reason I periodically feel the need of playing Tag the Four Characters in Regal Ruins with Tails, it's kinda like a ritual

[@azuroslazuli6948]

Kinda sounds like you like it more than you want to admit XD We all have our guilty pleasures, man. I have such good memories of racing my siblings in this game. Who cares whether it’s good or bad? It’s fun!

[@mageofchaos]

Completely agree. Things like Sonic 06 or Tetris 2 might be objectively bad, but I still get a lot of enjoyment from them.

[@BrandonScott-mi5pz]

EXCELLENT WORK. CHAOMIX SONIC R VIDEO

[@scientistservant]

The fact that the Sonic R soundtrack isn't available on iTunes is a crime.

[@XxbussinxX]

am i the only one who thinks the soundtrack is terrible

[@scientistservant]

@@XxbussinxX Yes.

[@SweaterSwagg]

I snagged that bitch off khinsider and called it a day lol

[@guestguest1573]

@@XxbussinxX yes

[@XxbussinxX]

@@scientistservant lol

[@ToonReel001]

Maybe it's just nostalgia in play, but I feel Sonic R would have been genuinely good if they had added a reasonable amount of tracks and balanced the character stats out better. Even just adding Reverse race to Grand Prix and VS or implementing some developer ghosts in Time Attack would have added a touch more replay-ability.

[@robertwyatt3912]

They really did simply need more time.

[@Spider-Fan006]

If you ask me Sonic R is in a similar place that Marvel vs Capcom 2 is in it's not easy to buy by any means but like what the fans are doing with Marvel vs Capcom 2 Sonic R fans can too start up a conversation to get Sega to notice there are fans of Sonic R and they can remaster it for modern consoles so people like me who never played Sonic R can on all consoles whether with friends or family.

[@fikridroid]

Same tbh, it suffers the same problem that other racing games in the same period had like the early Ridge Racers and Daytona, lack of tracks

[@Prep_Time_God]

If I were to have a guilty pleasure sonic game it would definitely be 3D Blast. Sonic R is a close second just from music alone though.

[@KalokesMysteries]

I love this game so much, I still use Sonic's funny run cycle from time to time. And the awkward way everyone slowly steps forward after "GO!" still gets me.

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

Amy was originally going to have a hood mounted buzzsaw on the front of her car as a melee attack.

[@SSKJ64]

That's edgy

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

@@SSKJ64 LOL.

[@ninlaw9810]

thats shadows thing b

[@RedBlurr]

Once you master the controls, this game is really fun

[@ViewpointProd]

"former director" nope, jon's still the director of TT lmao

[@heavenlyderpfowl1180]

That whole loving something Ironically until it becomes unironic is how I fell in love with the sonic series starting with genesis on gba

[@BrochachoDaBoi]

"Say fellas did someone mention the door to darkness?" And then the random vibrations got me rolling on the floor😂😂😂

[@tremendousnachocandy1088]

Man I’m so happy you made a video on this game. I’ve watched pretty much all your videos so far and I grew up with the gems collection so I have serious nostalgia for this and Sonic The Fighters. Also nice rapping from 29:07-29:12 XD

[@matthewwonks2534]

I...never realized all the stages start with "R."

[@EdiblePotatoes]

CHADMIX WITH THE DRIP

[@jreamstudiio3656]

Right i like the new haircut

[@SweaterSwagg]

🎵No lie...no lie...that is no lie🎵

[@thajocoth]

You've said that Tails Doll was only in this game, but I remember shooting Tails Dolls in Sonic Adventure...

[@toalesovikk7168]

Sonic team racing missed a big opportunity to bring these stages back.

[@97dusk]

Sonic R was one of my absolute favorite games growing up. I played it when I was a kid, I played it as I grew up on the Gamecube, I could never get enough. I'd spend hours just absolutely *breaking* stages with Super Sonic, taking absolutely insane shortcuts that no other character could easily take. They're very fond memories for me, and the soundtrack? I still remember each and every song. I love this game, and I'm not at all ashamed to admit it.

[@BigRed3000]

I’ve always loved sonic r and I always love seeing it get more appreciation. Nice video

[@chaomix]

Couldn't agree more!

[@KHloreExpert]

Same.

[@mikeypiscopo]

sonic racing is criminally underrated

[@lesonicvic]

Sonic R was one of the first Sonic games I played, and to this day it's my favorite non-crossover spin-off of the series. It's short and it was a bit hard to control when I first played it, but the levels are extremely well-made and the music SLAPS. I was extremely excited when the first teaser for Team Sonic racing dropped, because of the emphasis on the R of the title. Unfortunately it wasn't a spiritual successor to the game at all, which makes me both mad and sad.

[@retrocar7761]

I always saw it as a oddity, when it works it can be fun, but when it doesn't it's a nightmare, the main issue being steering or turning around, it's like controlling a tank, I always liked the soundtrack and the multiplayer can be a good time.

[@Keepcalmandcupcakes]

4:15 Sonic Drift was first released to western audiences in Sonic Adventure DX's unlockable game gear games, not Sonic Gems Collection. Love the video! Thank you for your passion!

[@hakeemkabiawuthegamer5853]

Fun Fact: The stage designs are inspired by Sonic 3D Blast's Stages Resort Island is Green Grove Radical City is Spring Stadium Regal Ruin is Rusty Ruin Reactive Factory is Gene Gadget/Panic Puppet

[@chaunceybillups5436]

Technically, in SA1 in Gamma's first level, there is tails, knuckles, and sonic dolls

[@amit_patel654]

I have so many fond memories of this game from my early high school days

[@Enthusiasm441]

One of my first gaming experiences. Im over feeling guilty about loving this game. It's one of my favorites and, especially after playing the pc version with some mods (including one that tweaks the physics), my affinity for it is well beyond nostalgia.

[@MGSCOBRAgames]

I loved playing this on the saturn. Got this and tomb raider for christmas. So many good memories

[@SONICSTA]

the editing is flawless

[@SONICSTA]

per usual

[@WayOutGaming]

Funny seeing you here Sonicsta. I just came from your Sonic Riders video

[@benrichard806]

I rememɓer as a kid, sometimes I would just drive around as Amy trying to explore the out of track areas

[@Sonic171K]

I wish I could play Sonic R.

[@dragonmaster3030]

@Adri345 and cd

[@sonicmaiden2871]

Emulate the saturn or gems collection version. The gamecube emulation is solid so emulating the gems collection version on dolphin might be a better idea.

[@guestguest1573]

Emulate it

[@dragonmaster3030]

@Adri345 remember cd was also ported to every mobile device as well

[@dragonmaster3030]

@Adri345 so it has received a release since 7th gen

[@teamsegabros8909]

This game is so under appreciated and I am so glad I can relate to people on this gem of a game.

[@musicmanjoe7117]

Loving these reviews! You really did Sonic R justice.

[@BurnedNoodle]

man the OST bops also it sounds like Euro House

[@SegaMario]

13:23 Missed opportunity to show a pic of Big the Cat.

[@spearmintpony7105]

4:14 "Sonic Drift 1" came to the west in 2003 with "Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut". The game wasn't even in Gems Collection, except for a timed demo in the museum.

[@ImpressionWorks1]

2:30 The line is used in morden sonics version of super sonic racing

[@datcoolguyyouknow1233]

My childhood game

[@SpiralPoli]

Knuckles actually used to have a buckle/wrist watch in his old artwork and even on his old 1993 Sonic 3 McDonald's toy. It stopped being used in Adventure.

[@Outshinedsg]

The music in this game is definitely fun. It makes sense in the broader scheme of the Sonic series, too. If you think about it, the soundtracks for Sonic games have always tried to express the sense of freedom and fun in the gameplay through whatever music was contemporary and cool at the time. In the late 80's and early 90's it referenced MJ, in the later 90's it referenced high energy contemporary pop, and in the 2000s Sonic Adventure experimented with hip hop. They really pay a lot of attention to making each soundtrack cool and put their own spin on the best new musical trends.

[@James-lw9ih]

I spent an hour unlocking everything while my friend watched and then said "this sucks" and left after one multiplayer match

[@superdeionbro8163]

This was a fantastic video, Chaomix!! From the editing here to the expansive discussion, I was grabbed the entire time. I've been a fan of Sonic since I was practically able to walk & speak lmao. Being involved with the community that long, you pick up ideas and rules from people more experienced than yourself. Many games were praised, some not even talked about (like Schoolhouse and Labyrinth) but some games were downrigth shamed, and advised to not play at all, and you better believe Sonic R was one of them. Like you and several others, my first experience playing Sonic R was with GameCube's Gems Collection, and while I went into it ready to rag on the game... I was surprisingly weirded out. "From what I've learned, this game is bad! So... why do I kinda enjoy it?" Needless to say, besides CD and Fighters, it was definitely one of the games on that disc I played a bunch, haha. Also, props to you for explaining the psychology between the character apperances on foot versus in a car decieving players; it's a great point many don't discuss. It's very true; the 'automobile' controls mentality will make your gameplay experience more convenient if you know this going into it. Finally, if there's one thing this game was known for, it's definitely the T̵͖͚̼̯̦̻̺̭͖̼̲̗̎̔̊̽̒̆͜a̶̡̛͖͙̭̺͍̼̪̗̋̄̈͐̄͆͂̽͝ͅĩ̷͈̼͌͆̍̆̑l̸̨͙͎̖̪̯͚̠̳̭̺̹̉̆̀̇̑̈̀̈̈͌͜s̶̢̢̻͚̹̯͔̦̳̣̓̾̇͠ ̷̜̰̽͐̍̆̒̍̄͆̄̀̽̾̎͜D̵̨̡̢̦̻̚ṏ̴̦̬͎̯̣̱̣̖̙̤́̔͐̾l̷̲̜͕͎̦̥̿̒̍͒͐̊͒̑̓̕̚͜͝͠ļ̶̞̜͓͈͕̻̟̫̦̣̱̥͕̓̅ - soundtrack! There's a reason I believe Sonic R is not only top 5 OST's in the Sonic series, but top 10 in gaming history! Like, how is EVERY track my favorite?? Either way, keep up the great work, man! And stellar thumbnail art! (AND HELL YEAH, WE CARRY ALL THE GROCERIES IN ONE GO LIKE ABSOLUTE BOSSES)

[@Hiushisan]

I think it's definitely the best Sonic racing game in terms of ideas. Rough around the edges, certainly, but the ideas it had were incredibly innovative, and it did enough with those ideas to show what a Sonic racing game could be. Yet they never returned to the format. Fun bit of personal trivia, this game (along with some help from Funky Kong's theme from DKC) helped introduce me to the incredible music genre that is 90s Eurodance. If you think the soundtrack to Sonic R is fire, then you'll love bands like Culture Beat and Masterboy.

[@Thetrainbloke]

I will gladly join your Sonic R cult

[@Multigameguy35]

"Sometimes you just gotta eat the cheese and enjoy it for what it is." Yes.

[@shygunspy4181]

The Sonic R gameplay isn't even that good but the soundtrack is so good for absolutly no reason. Even the options screen music is good.

[@MizfitZer0]

Sonic R is fun... i played it when it was still fairly new and had an absolute blast. Played it over and over again as a kid until i 100% completed it. Even then, i would go back and replay every level. I loved the music so much and still do

[@lpfan4491]

I will never understand why there is no second Sonic R. I just mean...it would have made more sense to have that instead of team sonic racing?

[@commandoeclipse2698]

I would've loved a successor to Sonic R just by the roster alone! Really hoping we at least get a playable Knuckles in the upcoming game, I've always digged his gameplay.

[@simonhanna3679]

Yeah, Team Sonic Racing is pretty great but the whole Sonic-In-A-Car thing doesn't really make sense.

[@lpfan4491]

@@simonhanna3679 No, I mean...Sonic already has had stuff in cars. And the Boost basically explains itself.

[@andrewsd.r.7180]

@@simonhanna3679 I mean, outside of Shadow and Metal Sonic, who can really race Sonic in a Post-Boost Mechanic landscape?

[@drifter402]

Well is very simple. People actually like team racing

[@jaxafrass7777]

I’m definitely going to try this game out when I can. The concept of an on foot sonic racing game sounds like it has SO much potential. And after adding the Sonic R soundtrack to my Spotify, I’m very eager to give it a run.

[@callie_yt]

my dad had gotten sonic spin ball and sonic 3&K for Christmas as a kid. he’s told me multiple times that he enjoys spinball more because he played it with his sister

[@ashketchum6585]

The game is good, the controls are intended. I'm just saying, if the game was branded as a 3rd party car game, or Mario and call it "Mario:Mushroom Kingdom R". It would be called "hilariously fun" and that's it, no artificial smack talk against it.

[@GamerBlake90]

Watching this video made me remember the recent remix for "Can You Feel the Sunshine?". Guess it's time to run it back! My first experience with this game was on the GameCube (never got to own a SEGA Saturn), and like yourself, the soundtrack, color, and gameplay blew me away. I don't often indulge in racing games, but Sonic R does set a standard that I wish was still followed today - with some tweaks where necessary, of course. Also, it must be said: the amount of work that went into piecing this video together is not only noticeable, but highly commendable. Your video essays on Sonic are always worth the time and clicks. And Mickey Mania references?! OH GOD, YES. *Blue Blurs for Life!*

[@ellagage1256]

One thing about Metal Sonic is that his jump gives you nore control while still in the air. It gives him this sort of Sonic R playstyle like "B-Hopping"

[@JmrUltra]

Would like to play this game one day.

[@Iam-cz1ot]

Same

[@akongas]

One of my all time fav games ❤

[@FolfHavoc]

I remember playing Sonic R on my pc, and yes I was scared of Tails Doll as a kid, hearing about the little horror stories and watching the Sonic Shorts bits. I think the game now is fine. A little slippery with the controls, but it’s fine. Music is pretty good too

[@liamhall855]

0:32 Sonic: click me for help. Chaomix: help

[@vocalcalibration8033]

You don't have to convince me of anythin my guy, I have sunk so much time into R and The Fighters thanks to gems collection. I didn't even go through the ironically liking it stage honestly.

[@_SYDGAMING_]

I love sonic r. Here I thought I knew most things about this beautiful game. Only thing I never realized was the stages all starting with R though that would have been my own stupidity for not actually realising that lol. Great vid Chaomix good work.

[@2bruhiscool]

5ttt6

[@stp_masterpoyo]

Sonic R is one of those games I geniunely have a soft spot for as a decent game, I don't see it why it's a bad game in general (even though it has flaws) as I think decent Sonic game for the saturn, and espicially since the music is so dang good it gives me 80s and 90s vibes in general, and I do think Sonic R is really an underated Sonic game that deserves more love and attention overall. Nice to see Sonic R is a guility pleasure of yours like a man of culture always says.

[@Austroid]

I didn't play R until it was released in Gems Collection, but I loved it ever since. The graphics, the music, the overall atmosphere just oozes charm!

[@RogersPS5]

I wish i had sonic R

[@ChuckE.CheesesIllinois]

I liked the Chuck E. Cheese Reference, lol

[@RestlessDipstick]

Sonic R is the embidiment of, "Yes, there's so many better games, but I like this one."

[@djsparkk1074]

I know that you draw your thumbnails and they are always great, but oh my god this is great.

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

🎶🎵🎶Can You Feel The Sunshine!!!!! 🎶🎵🎶

[@ShaimingLong]

There's a less known use for rings, the more you have the faster you go. You can start a race in factory, turn around and go up the ramp to the ring dispenser, wait to get 999 rings and then easily win despite starting a lap and a half behind the AI.

[@kingpikmin13]

Sonic R is my favorite Sonic racing game, even with more polished ones already existing. Fun fact: If you unlock every hidden character _except_ Super Sonic and play as one of the hidden characters belonging to Pool B, normal Sonic will be one of the opponents, which is the only time a character from Pool A can be raced against as a character from Pool B. Of course, when you _do_ unlock Super Sonic, he will replace normal Sonic as the opponent, and normal Sonic will no longer appear as an opponent.

[@IPODsify]

"it makes more sense for them to run around on foot" Sonic topspeed: speed of sound Tails topspeed: like 50mph

[@KatelynJewel]

Sonic's Schoolhouse is a guilty pleasure of mine since it was the second Sonic game I ever owned as a kid after being introduced to the series by Sonic 2. I also loved Sonic Spinball even though I could never get past the third stage.

[@WeaselTheMega]

I like how chaomix turned his thumbnail into a portrait in his room

[@waypastcoolkid]

One of my child hood favourites !! I LOVED playing this on the pc!

[@heysoupboi13]

Sonic R is my 4th favorite Sonic game, glad to see people looking back at these previously "bad" games and giving them another look like 06

[@DNGMaestro]

It’s not a “guilty pleasure”. The game is great! Use the L and R buttons to drift. It’s great!

[@invadergamer1896]

Sonic R is still my number 1 favorite Sonic The Hedgehog spin-off game, and no one’s going to change my mind!

[@kiwifruit2004]

Interestingly, Tails doll made a recent appearance again in Sonic Superstars as an easter egg being one of the gold enemies you have to defeat in order to gain 100% completion

[@fishflop_]

Agreed! I feel like there is so much potential here for a sequel. I'm not sure if Sega would ever want to return to it, though.

[@goku9569]

I can feel the sunshine while super sonic racing.

[@richardhambel648]

This game is so fun when you master the controls. It makes me feel like a speedrunner lol. I never get that feeling from Mario Kart.

[@blu3l1ght43]

Gonna share this to everyone, dude ur awesome!

[@mitchellmobley7700]

The flaw mentioned at 16:00 is one I sympathize with as a racing gamer. A lack of diverse opponents diminishes the experience in a game like this especially. when there's only 10 characters, the least you can do is vary up who I'm racing each time to spice things up. even if it's only an aesthetic difference.

[@Animeman1993]

We need another game like R again. For some reason to me it kinda stood out from the other racing games where youre on foot mostly instead of a car, the levels have branching paths that make them feel like mini open worlds too and it rewards you for exploring. The music was even pretty catchy and I know Sega hasn't forgotten about R if they occasionally reused a song or two such as in Generations. This needs a rerelease or at least a remaster with extra characters, another few levels, and new models. Maybe better controls since turning was painfully slow at times.

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

Metal Knuckles returned in Sonic Advance 1.

[@MatoroMahri]

You can cheese your way through water areas with Metal Sonic by jumping repeatedly on the water's surface. As long as you don't let him sink, he can do this infinitely.

[@reptilemark7346]

Used to play this on gems collection back then. One of my guilty pleasures as well, ive noticed people trash this game. It was clunky at first but you get used to it its kinda cool. I literally explored the maps with all the characters and the music is 90s nostalgic and kind of underrated

[@ReinMixTape]

The replay option after a race has some cute lines too just as the replay starts. I loved playing Sonic R when it first came out and I still love playing it now. I use the Saturn version.

[@marioandsonic1997]

Tails doll fact: Tails doll is canonly a robot builded by Eggman. He is kind of a metal tails.

[@Pikmin442]

Sonic R will always have a special place in my heart

[@Whole_Note]

I had the run of the PC port where the music was mistakenly left off the disc. I still knew every song before I ever played a proper version of the game.

[@JDolla93]

Growing up I put a lot of hours into Sonic R on PC. Something about it was fun to, even when Gems Collection came out I still played it maybe not as much as the PC port, but I still think it’s a fun game. The crazy thing is the PC port the music didn’t work for some reason. When I heard the soundtrack on Gems Collection I was blown away about it.

[@jackregan7577]

Tails doll was expanded on in the Archie comics. Pretty interesting stuff!

[@JourneyLT]

Sonic R was one of the first games I ever played. I liked it as a kid, but going back to it I felt pretty underwhelmed. There are some good ideas here though, like the weather system and the variations in characters, but it's let down by confusing track layouts, piss poor character balancing, and only having 5 tracks. It's one of those games that deserves a fan remake with modern technology. We have so many more characters now that could be added. How awesome would it be to play Big the Cat and being able to barge people out of the way due to your weight, or as Cream the Rabbit and send Cheese the Chao after your opponents? Or Shadow and being able to use Chaos Control if you get enough rings to get an advantage, or Silver, where you can use telekinesis in some way. There are actually a lot of amazing ideas that could be implemented into such a racing game. It would actually be amazing.

[@YoMamaBih]

6:22 Whats the name of the song?

[@2dguy434]

Sonic r, the best documented sonic game.

[@leogotlost2482]

30 mins of chaomix, Love it! I will watch it later

[@IgnacioelAndroide]

I read the Thumbnail as:"Give Sonic R a Chance. Chaomix"