Sonic 1 Retold: Labyrinth Zone (Sprite Animation)

Sonic has now fallen into an ancient labyrinth beneath the jungle and Dr Robotnik has taken all of his emeralds in the process! Sonic must now find a way out to chase him down and take his emeralds back!
Thank you to @Figure_8 for the accurate underwater palette!
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[@James179]

Thank you to @Figure_8 for the accurate underwater palette!

[@bigmacsama]

Hurray! It's finally here! I can't wait to see it~!

[@IvanFranco120]

Acuartate pallete? Didn't look wrong in the original game?

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Awesome video

[@charsonic1771]

It was great palette

[@elementaljones1542]

Drowning in water is terrible!

[@Patafoin]

Sonic 4 hasn't been forgot

[@LucasRPDJ]

S4 is Always in our hearts

[@adrianamamede9499]

​@@LucasRPDJ True.

[@adrianamamede9499]

Sonic 4 will never be forgotten by SEGA!!!

[@gmoneythestickman]

@@adrianamamede9499you predicted the future

[@marktsygan4008]

I agree with you.

[@IvanFranco120]

Really good! Not only the 3D effect was unique but also the drowing scene for Sonic too. Giving the creepy feel for this zone. 😳

[@akilbekabishev559]

Drink 🍻🍺 and address 13D

[@thewizardslime6764]

i love your animations, they manage to maintain the logic of the games while at the same time doing all sorts of creative stuff

[@IvanFranco120]

Yeah. 😉

[@LucasRPDJ]

This is pretty cool, the « 3D parts » are well executed. And the transition to Star Light was a good idea to be honest 😎

[@James179]

I did take some inspiration from your water capsule videos 😅

[@thomashallletsplays3340]

Hey, LucasRPDJ!

[@LucasRPDJ]

@@James179 I saw that 😎

[@LucasRPDJ]

@@harabacamara2998 hi

[@LucasRPDJ]

@@thomashallletsplays3340 howdy

[@PipProductions]

Your stuff is getting so impressively smooth. And those 3D sections fit right in. Really excited to see your take on Star Light Zone!

[@mark_is_him]

the 3d affect fits in really well! and i also love how the badniks don't always play a minor role in the story!

[@MiguelMcMuffin]

I really like the idea of sonic 4’s labyrinth mechanics being in sonic 1. Great touch!

[@adrianamamede9499]

I like that too!!!

[@kirgolor]

I agree

[@JoaoMiguel-hy2vz]

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[@BloodyNotFound]

1:31 This is kinda realistic, sonic being attacked without reaction he didn't have time to take a breath to go underwater, that's why the drowning music begins quickly

[@williamnabarro7491]

(0:39) it's more like that The eternal hell underwater

[@marbistacio]

Finally! I think you found the way how a 3D sonic should be created, just a mix of 3D with 2d sprites, I’m totally sure a game like that would be a total success. In the 90s they forced sonic to 3D platform to compite with the 3d games of this years because it was something new, but they lose the magic art of sonic sprites, nobody remember sonic by his boring 3D games. Your animation embody all concepts of the 2d games, great work, I hope to see the same for sonic 3

[@JuliRocket]

There already is sonic 3 retold. It’s done. It was the first one, actually. There’s a complete version that is the best version of it. Edit: and sonic cd retold

[@door52]

0:44 i didnt know Sonic has Ptsd

[@herrice3227]

I bloody *wish* you could wall-jump in Sonic 1 lol Amazing animation! Looking forward to seeing my 2nd Favourite Zone in the spotlight...!

[@andray2126]

This is the best job! in 3d style, in new pieces about the zone, new Sonic sprites from you! Everything is on top! In short, I'm waiting for the next episode very much! I liked this moment the most : 0:43 - 1:01

[@IvanFranco120]

Yeah, that's something i don't see too often...

[@Sonicremy1]

Finally for many years any decades episode 4 has been released

[@connordoesamazing3009]

Episode 6

[@stolenalt]

It would be awsome if the team behind sonic mania reimagined the classics. Like if they expanded the levels and added new gimmicks and just maniafy the whole thing. Sadly though, they were forced to make sonic origins with sega. And now they don't want to do sonic stuff anymore.

[@charsonic1771]

This was a great zone and Sonic got through the labyrinth

[@captaintarget9491]

I haven't check your videos in a while due to stuff I have to do, but you really improved and it shows. I think it may be one of my favorites. Really outstanding!! 😀

[@nix8094]

The begin of sonic greatest nightmare

[@SSGThasMe]

We a lil late but we out here. Loved how you used the Unused Walkin sprites, 3D sections, and what I assume is a Sonic 4 reference. Now we move onto the best zone in the game!

[@Born_EZ]

This was amazing the 3D parts the animation was good. This was cool keep up the good work James

[@gammaguyyt]

this is great af lol, keep up the great work

[@chackbro1]

Love the use of Sonic 4 music

[@itslucas08yt]

Oh no I missed the premiere!! Nice episode though! (Also @Figure_8 did an awesome job with the water pallet!)

[@CrazyCappy22]

An accurate depiction of how much of a pain in the ass labyrinth zone is

[@claudiafelix2188]

I loved how is sonic 1 in sonic mania version good work! 👍

[@FindYoutubeMarker]

When Sonic Hurt His Head It Had Such A Smooth Animation

[@joshuavera967]

These Zone transitions are definitely something else.

[@adrianamamede9499]

3:07 I loved the reference to the Lost Labyrinth Zone from Sonic 4 Episode 1, when Sonic is balancing on top of a big rock. Great job on that animation James, I can't wait to see the Star Light Zone!!! By the way, are you going to do an animation of Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Retold?

[@raffalion24]

BR: Você por aqui, nossa, nem foi proposital isso em. E um Sonic 4 Retold é só pegar Green Hill, Casino Night, Labyrinth e Metropolis. Talvez pelo menos uma Egg Station Refeita ENG: You over here, wow, it wasn't even on purpose. And a Sonic 4 Retold just get Green Hill, Casino Night, Labyrinth and Metropolis. Maybe at least one Egg Station Remade

[@adrianamamede9499]

​​​@@raffalion24 Ah, chega! As fases do Sonic 4 não são as mesmas dos outros jogos, fã criticador!!!! Elas além de fazerem uma homenagem as fases dos jogos do Mega Drive, elas também possuem elementos de outras fases ( algumas delas ). A Splash Hill, por exemplo, é uma referência à Green Hill Zone de Sonic 1, com elementos da Emerald Hill de Sonic 2.

[@raffalion24]

@@adrianamamede9499 Fã de Sonic é uma criatura impressionante kkkkkkk

[@adrianamamede9499]

@@raffalion24 O que você quer dizer com isso?

[@raffalion24]

@@adrianamamede9499 Incrível como vcs fazem de tudo pra defender esse jogo. Essa desculpa de "elementos" não faz eles não serem uma cópia. Cara, olha pra emerald Hill, é uma ilha quadriculada com um mar e ilhas no fundo e pontes. Splash hill: A MESMA COISA. E para com esse papo de "homenagem", homenagem foi a Green Hill do Mania, fazendo partes em cavernas, e usando outras mecânicas e usando um fundo deletado do original. ISSO é uma homenagem, não uma cópia barata com uma iluminação estourada como a Splash Hill.

[@SanonixFastTime]

that was just so good dude keep going

[@jacobsworld3014]

You have all been called here to a Labyrinth with no exit a maze with no prize

[@CheddarVG]

0:44 Our inner struggles with this zone.

[@malharezyoutube]

Rewatching this series for scrap brain and I just wanna say that this is a certified Lost Labyrinth moment! For better or for worse.

[@karinapereira2859]

Hello james1.7.9

[@thejellyjar]

First time seeing these and oh my gosh it's amazing!

[@rubyensor3007]

Sonic must get the emeralds back in time before Robotnik does!

[@justadoggy]

0:18 "So, you like Maniafied Sonic instead of old Sonic?"

[@TylerFNF]

I love Sonic’s little underwater walk, the way he swings his little arms around is so cute!

[@MoonLovr969]

Lol 😊

[@oh_noes]

It based on a unused sprite of that. Bascally scrap due to either hardware limitations.

[@BrianFan7650]

cool!

[@Definitelytherealhog]

I would imagine this being an actual fangame

[@Tubes176]

The 3d is awesome

[@Cartoon64]

YOO THE 3D STUFF! Great job!

[@charabill4129]

Yes, Sonic. Water. A lot of it, actually. Also, love your pseudo-3D perspectives!

[@IvanFranco120]

The deeps of south island is really filled with deep water...

[@moczs]

That was great !

[@GMKGoji01]

I like the nod to the Great Labyrinth Zone (I don’t know if I got that right) from Sonic 4 Episode 1. Nice touch.

[@traeyboy529]

Lost Labyrinth is the name of the zone from Sonic 4.

[@DGCpicturesEntertainment]

Composer Credits 0:07 *Labyrinth Zone* Composer: Masato Nakamura From: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) 0:41 *Drowning* Composer: Yukifumi Makino From: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) 1:01 *Boss!!* Composer: Naofumi Hataya From: Sonic CD JP ver. (1993) 1:43 *Lost Labyrinth Act 3* Composer: Jun Senoue From: Sonic 4 Ep I (2010) 3:02 *Lost Labyrinth Act 2* Composer: Jun Senoue From: Sonic 4 Ep I (2010) 4:45 *Boss *Ruby Delusions* Composer: Tee Lopes From: Sonic Mania (2017)

[@dreamcore6404]

Great work thank you 😊

[@Adrian.R850]

1:36 That's a reference to the scene when Sonic drowns in Sonic 2, huh?

[@sonicthehedgehog23145]

amazing work dude

[@jesuscano8325]

Whats this the name the drowning used in the video? 0:41

[@realziggynutsmcgoofy]

omfg when am i gonna stop missing your upload

[@NeedleblueOfOhio]

Can't wait for Starlight Zone

[@joshuamiller3701]

Three cheers for James_179 and Sonic 1 Retold: Labyrinth Zone (Sprite Animation)

[@MetalCrusherBoy]

0:39 sonic: I'm going to go into this river *waits* oh s••t I have aquaphobia!

[@manoluigisupershow1411]

0:36 Sonic: Ok, let's g-- ... (Wait...I can't swim. So...) **has a vision of an unpleasant result underwater** ...Ohhhhh no.

[@mikep8444]

pawsome!!!!

[@greyblox4246]

What program do u for the sprite animations?

[@shadicworld7528]

This is awesome

[@xfiremhyoutube]

okay I like the 3d scenes added to this thing.

[@user-wo5gi2lp1w]

POV: your next to water in this game and this happens 👉1:28

[@user-wo5gi2lp1w]

2:56 sonic’s shake

[@maddisondevine2821]

Reference to spinball

[@kidsmama12]

wow very nice nice Sonic game

[@fork5025]

I legit thought that near the end the 8 bit fight happens and then the 16 bit "fight" happens, but even tho it never came I still love the outcome of what happened instead!

[@realLucasSilva]

3:07 Look at Him! He's Acting like Gustavo Running Backwards on Top of the Brick Ball

[@user-ep8ch5ft6k]

0:26 when youre going to the bathroom at a party

[@satamsonic4026]

I made a few sonic 1 retold sprites in the S3&K sprite style

[@Knuckles_peruano]

wow, your animations are very good

[@jessicapyle57]

Also that droning music that you made will give me nightmares

[@ileanarotella9423]

Sonic drowning in the labyrinth zone (but water)

[@Channel_Makssonic]

1:30 SONIC!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jdh9419]

Bro how’d you get this to look accurate to what it would look like in Mania?

[@dylanzlol7293]

Prob some sonic mania mod?

[@hazielcampos9027]

after star light sky base intro will be same as flying battery and scrap brain intro falling in sky base (destroyed)

[@nathannordeen5089]

Great Idea

[@hazielcampos9027]

@@nathannordeen5089 thanks

[@hazielcampos9027]

friends?

[@nathannordeen5089]

@@hazielcampos9027 Yes friends

[@hazielcampos9027]

@@nathannordeen5089 ok i have sonic tails and knuckles of sonic 3 in style of sonic mania only stand

[@Isotropic_Phoenix]

That was funny how the music switched! 😂

[@DarnelWxlf]

Welcome to Labyrinth Zone AKA Underwater Hell Zone

[@lashondajohnson6301]

0:42 yup thats me when i want to go in water

[@protasov-by]

2:02 love how badnik was nipped by spike :)

[@DA_Doog]

Whooo yeah baby

[@thesmilingman7576]

0:25 I like this section

[@OfficialAceVee]

Wow that’s so cool❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alejoyugar]

4:15 101% logic

[@SonicIsCool68]

Y’all that was a nightmare

[@Hugolord8]

1:47 sonic x reference

[@jessicapyle57]

When I heard the sonic 4 labyrinth music I got flashbacks of how many times I drowned and had nightmares

[@Jadinite-2006]

The way how Sonic balances on top of that Boulder, are those the sprites from the Sonic Overture fan game?

[@jailsonoliver3750]

Cool music 00:00

[@jailsonoliver3750]

James179 i want 1 hour of this music 00:00

[@Joaocampeao4654]

Woooooow Sonic

[@Sonic2006.]

Good

[@edivanialopes984]

Sonic thought Water Levels Is A Freak

[@robertlupa8273]

4:48 Yo what's that cool music?

[@squish6191]

sonic 4 music is underrated.

[@Tanglemangle386]

Noice

[@mober7430]

If you ever make Sonic 2 Retold. I’m interested on how you will tie everything together. I think you should add the Genesis, Mastersystem, and the Scrapped zones all in one place. Idk how you are going to tie Master system and genesis since they have different plots. You could have Master system version take place first, then have Genesis and scrapped zones take place right after similar to Sonic 3K

[@kemishareid6984]

I saw an James_179 tile on the Labyrinth boss

[@dasonicfan9760]

I like this but I think it would've been even cooler if you were able to fit in the mania misfits sky part It's just wow

[@thomashallletsplays3340]

Wait, will Sonic get the Chaos Emeralds back? I hope so. Eggman does NOT need to have them.

[@lankylank274]

He might get a few of the emeralds back

[@Arlosadventures9025]

Just wow

[@ohshititstheyeah]

is there a list of music used for this?

[@briaslate3865]

Reminds me of Sonic 4 on the Genesis

[@thekingofsouls3953]

I would like the motion underwater animation in sonic to be like in the video

[@leonelsilas678]

3:19 woah that animation is Is (i dont know how to describe it)