Johnny vs. Sonic The Hedgehog CD

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

Sorry for the wait on this one, had some scheduling hiccups throughout the last couple of weeks. The good news is you won't be waiting that long for the next video. Now watch the video, or the Surfshark VPN gets it.

[@SaturnSZN]

Cool

[@tylerhackner9731]

It’s aight Johnny

[@CuriousSpaghetti]

Yayyy!! Also just wanted to say, love your videos, keep up the good work!!

[@Zer0Riverr]

No problem man

[@MDWolfe-ks5fu]

Promise?

[@CrazyPartyable]

The sudden non-sponsorship threw me for a loop. Ain’t gonna lie.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

It feels so weird to jump into a review nowadays and not be offered to buy earbuds. Or get a website. Or get into a 5 minute course. Or become an untraceable user.

[@IronBahamut]

@@Da_ComputerMonster Yeah I get why every KZbinr is doing it nowadays but goddamn is it insufferable. Least Sponsorblock exists

[@lynxfresh5214]

I believe that's the correct application of "subverting your expectations".

[@FoolishBanana]

Thank God tbh. Ads are so annoying.

[@sehtuk3953]

One of these days he's gonna stop saying the bit at the end about wearing a mask and other stuff about Covid, and it's gonna feel strange after a year of reviews in Covid times.

[@psychie8625]

"No sponsor this time, whaaat?" This is why we love you.

[@M4rtyMcFly21]

The sponsor is the COVID 19 vaccine obviously.

[@minimalchill]

@@M4rtyMcFly21 nice one 🤣 👍

[@darthvidar-spiller5343]

@@M4rtyMcFly21 Hehehehe :D

[@JmKrokY]

Cool

[@pseudoworx]

Sonic CD is the best sonic soundtrack. It even came with a free game.

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

Lmao

[@bensell982]

Hey interesting little tid bit about old CD games. Before developers started compressing sound files you can put the game disc in a regular CD player and it'll play the game's soundtrack. The reason is simple the devs of the games used to store game soundtracks on the CD a music disc would.

[@RadikAlice]

I like this joke, it's like "Guilty Gear is a metal album that comes with a free game"

[@marksamazingchannelbymd9799]

Thats a good one

[@michaeloverton04]

Kind of like Final Fantasy 14 having a $200 emote. It comes with a free statue.

[@Super_Suchi]

But Johnny? Who will tell us to buy Raycons or Surfshark VPN? EDIT: gonna use my top comment status for a PSA here. It is actually possible to beat Metallic Madness Zone 2 in the past. The slow moving pillar actually bounces you upwards really high for some bizarre reason, allowing you to reach the top path and continue progressing. And the reason why I know this is because that was actually covered in Johnny's old review!

[@mjc0961]

Hopefully nobody. Let those terrible products and terrible companies go away forever.

[@SEESBoy-hy8jz]

Kairi holding a pistol, obviously

[@IamaPERSON]

@@mjc0961 problem is, YT has to improve

[@elhugox1]

Internet historian

[@Mr3DLC]

Avgn

[@jacobrodriguez7780]

Fun Fact: The past version of Emerald Hill in Sonic 2 was going to be Hill Top Zone.

[@andreistroe8973]

And Aquatic Ruin was supposed to be called Neo Green Hill

[@TheSydneyLad]

@@andreistroe8973 So, was Aquatic Ruin meant to be a future version?

[@neoskeptic]

Fun Fact: These facts aren't actually fun.

[@plagueofangel8694]

Wood zone was gonna be the "past versions" of metropolis zone, iirc

[@mason2978]

Sonic 2 SMS borrows music from CD

[@icedcapplord710]

That time Sonic Team took some LSD and went, "You know what would be funny? Quartz Quadrant Zone"

[@lynxfresh5214]

Q.Q

[@THENAMEISQUICKMAN]

That time they were like "You know what would be funny? Let's prank people who forget to pause and insta-Game Over them, brooooo I'm fucking buzzed"

[@smcrevival1467]

@@THENAMEISQUICKMAN *Doooooooooood...*

[@BrickmanZero]

And it all was funny lol, i LOOOVEEE Quartz Quadrant x)

[@eyeguydojima7131]

I always thought that Sonic would be into meth. I mean, SPEED is a street name for it. He'd go too fast...

[@pizzacade8594]

4:40 According to the "Instructions" section in the options menu of the HD rerelease; "Amy is drawn to Little Planet after a tarot card reading which tells of a destined encounter with Sonic."

[@meganinten0078]

Yep. Amy is like a fortune teller. This is something I would like to see more in future games but the actual sega doesn't care for the side character at least for modern Sonic

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

"The Enclosed Instruction Booklet"

[@Future_Vantas]

Only learned that in the final Archie Sonic comic. It was a neat bit of trivia in that story.

[@akor7035]

don't say it don't say it don't say it

[@pizzacade8594]

@@meganinten0078 it was a trivia answer in M&S Tokyo 2020.

[@chosoi1873]

This game makes it so hard to look up Sonic CD’s.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

It's like searching for Sonic Chaos.

[@PilloTheStar]

Or sonic movie, referring to the fan project nostalgia critic had a cameo in.

[@scopicaplays]

Or Sonic colors, if you wanna look up his color pallete.

[@ibraheemali7028]

Some Dude jokes on you am into that shit.

[@zidanetribal1406]

@@roslynnerentas8939 You can also just turn on safe search

[@somecitrus7561]

Remembering Elliot's eyes exploding into flames after seeing special stage 6

[@Omar_E11]

classic!

[@DesignDoc]

CD brought over a lot of staple elements and I'll always appreciate its aesthetics and ideas but I wish there was a 2nd iteration of the time travel gimmick that took full advantage of the concept. Like make the actual time traveling easier and making exploring all versions of the stage a core gameplay element. Have moments where you have to find items in the future to bring back to the past or something along those lines. As is, there's no real gameplay incentive to go to the future, making it kind of a wasted opportunity.

[@sodaftpm185]

Yeah, hopefully the time traveling gimmick can return to later installments. It's a great premise for a platformer that's main objective is going from point A to point B as fast as possible knowing the insides and out of the level design thus fully mastering the game. CD's time travel opens so many possibilities...

[@therealmariofan]

The only reason to go to the future is to see the good future version instead of the bad version.

[@darthvidar-spiller5343]

@@therealmariofan True.

[@saiqa7130]

Going to the future is a punishment for not paying attention.

[@darthvidar-spiller5343]

@@saiqa7130 True, always pay attention in video games.

[@JJ_R]

8:20 “I speed’ed too fast.” Sounds like Sonic if he had a bad night.

[@53Spawn]

Reminds me of the Sonic Boom episode where he got a speeding ticket 🤣🤣 "I'd fight this in court, but I don't think they'll accept 'Gotta go fast!' as a medical condition. 😑"

[@beesree39]

"I speeded too fast" is the Sparknotes version of that one Lost World cutscene

[@RadikAlice]

He went too hard on a speedball and almost left the land of the living, that's my take

[@Rutgerman95]

17:25 And finally with Sonic Superstars, here we are

[@thenewguyinred]

And Origins Plus

[@jesusa.adorno6933]

15:14 "Sonic CD Sonic is best Sonic." -SomecallmeJohnny.

[@meganinten0078]

I totally agree.

[@Sniper5875]

i oddly enough love the sonic movie that is animated like CD because its more sonic cd sonic

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

@@Sniper5875 Same even the music is Sonic CD like in the movie

[@dragonmaster3030]

@@Sniper5875 sonic ova

[@apathy2454]

CD Sonic is freaking awesome so I see no problem with him saying that

[@DoctorDisasterDracula]

I hate to steal a joke from Johnny, but I’m not going to be able to process all this blast.

[@JoakimOtamaa]

"Processing, stop being so blast!" - AVGN

[@FunBox.]

17:02 "But what a first impression for Metal Sonic to leave behind" - John 2021 SGB Review of Sonic CD (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKGyo2OCl7J8n6M) at 1:34, "Metal Sonic will go on to be one of the most popular Sonic villians in the franchise, which is odd because I didn't think he left that much of an impression." - John 2010

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Time changes perspective

[@FletcherReedsRandomness]

Sonic CD’s reception feels like Sonic Unleashed in reverse. It used to be a top contender for the best Sonic game, but now it’s getting a lot more detractors in recent years. I used to really like this game, but as I played it more, I started to like it less. It’s not bad or anything, and I prefer it to Sonic 1, but I’d MUCH rather play Sonic 2 or 3 & Knuckles.

[@ghostninja5035]

Eh, it also kind of reminds me of in the early 2010s when everyone went from loving the Adventure games to suddenly hating them, then loving them again. I feel a similar thing is happening with Sonic Colors.

[@bensell982]

Scott the woz's video on Sonic CD sums it up perfectly. He basically said that for years this was the elusive Sonic game that not many people played, so it was held in high regard. Once it started to get released on systems people actually own it went from being the hidden gem of the series to just another game in the series.

[@ghostninja5035]

@@bensell982 Is that really true though? It become more readily available in 2011, during the early 2010s and I still remember people praising it then. I feel the backlash came during more late 2010s-ish.

[@bensell982]

@@ghostninja5035 back then it was still fresh and new to a lot of people. The critism started once it was as wide spread as Sonic 1 and 2, so people started to see it's faults more easily. I'll say it's better than Sonic 1 but Sonic 2 beats it by a landslide. Granted I'm also in the group that grew up with the adventure games and heroes on the GameCube(got really good at riders well though I never did finish mission mode) and my favorite sonic game is colors.

[@Jackattack359]

@@ghostninja5035 I dunno, Sonic Colors has been praised non-stop and the remaster is only further evidence of that

[@daffyfable1983]

Sonic CD: Hey Sonic 2, can I copy your notes? I zoned out during the professor's spin-dashing lesson. Sonic 2: *Maniacal lauging*

[@53Spawn]

*EY. EY. HA-WA- II.* My ears: Oh, This dude spittin

[@nooneinparticular5256]

🎵THERE GOES HAWA-II EY-EY-THERE GOES HAWA-II OH, THERE GOES HAWA-II THE ISLAND IS GONE🎵

[@MDWolfe-ks5fu]

Johnny: I hope these sparkly things that aren’t made out of plutonium. Me: Worse, it’s electricity, 1.21 gigawatts.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

The Hell's a gigawatt?

[@MDWolfe-ks5fu]

@@SomecallmeJohnny I don’t know how to respond to this but… A power unit so strong that can potentially overcook a turkey to burnt crisp.

[@MDWolfe-ks5fu]

@@SomecallmeJohnny Either that or I’m just a simple man who answers rhetorical questions.

[@bandicootsauce4569]

'Super Peelout' sounds like what you'd call it when ripping a band-aid off a hairy ankle.

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

Me thinking of a Banana

[@dimitridsmoreira]

The fact that Sonic CD, which has one of the best Soundtracks in the series(more specifically the JP version), was composed by the same guy who did those awful Classic sonic songs in Sonic Forces....that still boggles my mind......

[@KremBotop]

Ahh, the “Lost Levels” semi-equivalent of this series. (Non-numbered alternate sequel of the original that first came out in a console add-on and that in gameplay, setup and aesthetics is closer to the first game yet remains as the awkward cousin of the main classic trilogy)

[@EWOODJ]

@@Chad_Eldridge "Lost Levels" as in a game not many have played.

[@RikouHogashi]

Wacky Workbench nonwithstanding thankfuly nowhere near as hard in comparison

[@Samicom_YT]

CD is fun, Lost Levels makes me wanna get lost

[@adamtaurusragnathebloodedg8407]

You want to know what's funnier than Lost Levels? Megaman X6

[@soni-switch5207]

@@adamtaurusragnathebloodedg8407 Nah, as bad as X6 is, it's still easier than Lost Levels.

[@Redhead_20567]

I actually liked the Special stages in this game. Imo they were better than both Sonic 1 & 2 Special stages.

[@auralunaprettycure]

This game as a whole is my favorite of the classic series, with S3K right behind it.

[@deathofalltrades282]

CD isn’t my favorite, but I still think it’s well worth playing.

[@shaggydee91]

I thank sonic 2 has the best special stage....I love it

[@jaretco6423]

Yeah. Especially better than Sonic 2's special stage. Screw that one.

[@shaggydee91]

@@jaretco6423 nooooo.....🤣

[@LianaSunburster]

Why yes, I did audibly shout "Fucking what?!" When you mentioned its been 10 years since the remaster. I remember buying that the bloody day it released. I feel old.

[@poopoo-dk4hu]

Old fuck! Oh wait I’m 26

[@trevinodude]

@@poopoo-dk4hu I’m 22 now!!! Where did all the time go!!!!!

[@LianaSunburster]

@@poopoo-dk4hu I'M 28!

[@corbanhayes2476]

22 Club. God I remember when I wasn’t old.

[@poopoo-dk4hu]

@@LianaSunburster We grew up in a good time, I have many bald spots now from work 🤣

[@finnbai]

Just think, if Metal didn't appear in CD, that hunk of scrap Silver Sonic would have taken his place. I love Sonic CD though. It's not the most well designed game, but it's really fun. Props to the Japanese Soundtrack too!

[@finnbai]

@@2O73O40 Mecha is pretty cool too but I prefer Metal for a "mechanical doppelganger" type of look

[@beesree39]

No, no not really. Could've just not brought any of them back

[@finnbai]

@@beesree39 Fair enough, alternate timelines *could* exist irl.

[@tsyumamatsuthehavenofguard32]

Nah, it'd probably be the mini silver sonic

[@mastertjt56]

The Japanese soundtrack for Sonic CD is AMAZING. The US version isn't bad but that boss theme gave me nightmares while the JP version has me doing full splits

[@ChrisLT]

That U.S. soundtrack is amazing. Eventually led me to getting a guitar.

[@zer0name720]

Yes! I always viewed the JP ost to be Little Planet's themes (the past) whereas the US ost was Robotnik Planet's themes (present & future). Thus, the US ost always made those eras feel more distinctive to me

[@mecburnablasta6811]

Yes, and while I still think the Japanese version is overall better, the US one is great. My personal favorite of it is Metallic Madness Bad Future as it’s so sinister

[@grilledlemonsisathing1682]

I used to be the kind of person that praised the jp soundtrack and denigrated the us soundtrack but one day I decided to listen to the entire us soundtrack in one go while trying to be as unbiased as possible and now I love it almost as much as the jp soundtrack

[@TheWispGuy]

Glad to see someone give some praise to the US Soundtrack! I love both soundtracks equally, though there are a few songs that I think are better than its counterpart. (Wacky Workbench Present US > JP, Metallic Madness Good Future JP > US) Kind of wish some people would remix the US soundtrack some more, I'd love to hear a badass remix of Stardust Speedway's Good Future song. (always saw it as the counterpart to Stardust Speedway's Bad Future JP, at least for the Metal Sonic Race)

[@TheDayd111returns]

@@grilledlemonsisathing1682 Stardust Speedway's Present US track is magical. A lot of people missed out on the US soundtrack. It was amazing.

[@Razor-Blade]

Man I love CD’s soundtrack, both versions of it is so goddamn good

[@lynxfresh5214]

Agreed!

[@ultimaweaponxiii]

now that's more like it

[@zonzalzzabar5324]

Not a lot of games can say they have two different soundtracks. They are both amazing.

[@zonzalzzabar5324]

@@squiddyface4760 Yup! I love both of those too!

[@rustycookiepekka6875]

Same but i like the US a bit more

[@theyoshigangsta]

The sponsor has vanished just like Johnny's current intentions to review Spyro lmao. Edit: Was a joke, he’s got a life.

[@shis1988]

@@Chad_Eldridge currently reviewing Spyro would be an endorsement nobody should want.

[@theyoshigangsta]

@@Chad_Eldridge T'was a joke my bro but you have a point and I know that, he's got a life.

[@toamatoro570]

He already did Kirby, what more do you guys want?

[@SlickEvan]

It's so weird seeing this revisited. I watched the OG Sonic CD review.. a couple times lol. It's so great seeing you come back to these but also makes you realize how much time went by 😭

[@misterzygarde6431]

My biggest complaint with the HD version is that you can’t replay levels unlike in the later released remakes of Sonic 1 and 2 or the previously released Sonic 3 Hope they rectify that in Sonic Origins.

[@Jose-se9pu]

They are probably re-releasing the same set of roms they keep releasing every few years...

[@hibubgames7667]

Jose Sonic 1, 2, and CD were all in 16:9 in the trailer, and they said on twitter Sonic 3&K will get the same treatment.

[@klazomaniac3890]

I mean in the HD version you can unlock a stage select in the extras menu through speedrunning all of the levels/special stages in time attack mode, of which are unlocked by beating them in the main game. It's definitely more hoops to jump through than the later remakes though.

[@ThatSneakman]

@@hibubgames7667 This is what excites me about Origins. Finally 16:9 on consoles

[@kellenwong1321]

My personal gripe is that you can't play as Knuckles but you can in 1 and 2.

[@RaidenPSX]

I know Sonic CD is kind of a polarizing game but man I love it. I've played through it countless times and love the exploration and music and atmosphere. I even went as far as to get all of the achievements for it on Steam lol.

[@DubiousDepthsRadio]

Same here I love my little planet

[@FlameG102]

CD is if someone took Memphis Design, and made it a game. Sonic boxes were memphis design inspired all throughout his genesis days in japan, but the games themselves were rarely if at all. But CD? everything about CD, from the art direction to the soundtrack, just feels like that art style personified into a game

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

Remember when he open up with his old review when he played that famous Sonic OVA clip and when he used an audio clip from Robot Chicken? Good times.

[@mason2978]

Simpspns

[@SegaNintendoGuy64]

@@mason2978 What?

[@HereComesBort]

Man, CD’s JPN/EU OST is still my favorite of the classic games

[@JJ_R]

Finally, straight to the content!

[@meganinten0078]

I would like to see Classic Amy (AKA Rosy the Rascal) in more Sonic games. Metal Sonic is Sonic's best rival imo He is the closest thing of a son for Robotnik. Edit: Hurray! Classic Amy will be playable after so long! :)

[@fundayswithfox6706]

Unless you watch the adventures of sonic the hedgehog

[@apathy2454]

Unpop opinion but I prefer Amy cd design than her modern design

[@meganinten0078]

@@fundayswithfox6706 You mean Robotnik Jr. Right? I have watched that show. It was funny like classic Looney Tunes 😆 I also like the gorgeous Breeze and I was happy when she appeared in the archie comics.

[@ibraheemali7028]

Apathy it shouldn't be an unpopular opinion if it's true😤👌🏻.

[@esmooth919]

Until he *_[SPOILER ALERT!]_* betrayed Robotnik in Sonic Heroes by kidnapping him and locking him in a cell on Egg Fortress.

[@BugsyFoga]

Johnny :”No sponsor this time” Me :”IS THAT EVEN LEGAL FOR A KZbin VIDEO “???

[@HaveYouTriedGuillotines]

It used to be the norm for KZbin videos back before KZbin started demonetizing and censoring everyone.

[@MacenW]

@@HaveYouTriedGuillotines he was talking about this video not the history of adpocalapse

[@ItsTimeToBreakUpGoogle]

​@@MacenW The "history of the adpocalapse" is completely relevant here, and the way you phrase that really demonstrates how little you know.

[@bobbomb8330]

Just wanted to say you’re the best game reviewer on here, easily. Your character shines through each video and that’s what I find myself rewatching old videos for. Keep at it!

[@dragonflarefrog1424]

your only comment

[@thedarkmasterthedarkmaster]

The lack of a Sponsor was funny

[@skydiamsteam6005]

The big funni

[@yeseldiaz3453]

One thumb stroke forward less = happiness lol

[@BraveSirRobin-hx2eq]

So can we expect another look at Sonic 3CD & Knuckles & Knuckles by the end of this?

[@Tezdude9]

And once again, Johnny predicts the future with classic Amy being playable in Sonic Superstars. Is someone at Sonic Team watching these videos?

[@SaberinSilver]

Some people would assume I’m saying this just to get attention but it’s true. My aunt just passed away today, I can’t imagine what my cousins are going through because their mom is gone, lord help them, protect their mom, Rest In Peace, you will be missed.

[@SomecallmeJohnny]

My condolences on your loss.

[@SaberinSilver]

@@SomecallmeJohnny thank you Johnny

[@MattCrossMedia]

This has always been my favorite 2D Sonic game. I treasure it so much, even though I agree that the level design is a bit wack and cumbersome at times. The momentum-based physics and exploration were fun to play around with in 1 and 2, but CD is where I felt it really mattered to go fast (for time travel) and find collectibles (for the good ending). It's also just an uplifting as fuck adventure that shows Sonic performing one of his earliest but most heroic feats - changing the future of a would-be doomed planet. As a shy and socially-awkward dude, starting the game with Toot Toot Sonic Warrior telling me "you can do anything", then beating the game with Cosmic Eternity telling me to "have faith and respect in yourself" from that point on are just sentiments that have always stuck with me when playing it. Sonic has always been cool, but this is one of those exceptional times where he's really inspiring to me.

[@Ksawarrior]

The origins collection is the first time I ever got the good ending, thanks to being able to replay the special stages over and over again for my coins that you get as easy as extra lives.

[@jaredargento1511]

Not to mention, the addition of the drop-dash has (probably inadvertently on the developers’ part) created an exploit that allows the player to super easily travel to the past, which, in addition to the removal of the ten-minute time limit, also makes the robot generator method a bit more manageable. (But I still don’t exactly like Sonic CD.)

[@theARDISAN]

I feel the US ost is extremely underrated and people should give it a good listen every now and then. Wish the "HD" version offered the ability to mix and match musical tracks so you can build your definitive music Gundam.

[@jaredargento1511]

I definitely agree that we should be able to mix and match songs from both soundtracks! I prefer the Japanese soundtrack on the whole, but both versions of Sonic Boom are my favorite songs to come out of Sonic CD in general.

[@elitef40]

This is actually my favorite 2d Sonic game. Most people prefer Sonic 3 & Knuckles. Personally, I enjoyed CD more. It's just special.

[@MerrickEgberMusicand]

It is one of my favorite Sonic games in general. Few Sonic games have given me the feeling of total liberation through gameplay as Sonic CD did.

[@apathy2454]

Same

[@vinnysuperg123]

Im not gonna lie Johnny, your videos never cease to cheer me up from bad days. Keep up the great work man, these videos are always killer.

[@ChaosAad22]

Changing the jump sound effect was the biggest crime of this game.

[@lyrik2473]

i am one of the very few people who actually likes that sound effect

[@amarillodragon2702]

@@lyrik2473 I also like it, or more so, personally don't mind it.

[@abbaszaffarkhan1872]

I like CD’s more because it’s less grating on my ears

[@Vuxlort]

You're absolutely right in saying soundtracks can go a long way in carrying a game. One of my favourite things about Sonic CD is the OST. Genuine masterpiece. And of course, the debut of Amy Rose, a character that I have always loved. Like you said, it makes this game that much more significant :) And yes, some of the localisation has been really insulting, especially for her! Great review man. Keep doing what you do so well!

[@jib4622]

Sonic CD is such a strange and interesting entry in the series. I always remembered liking the Super Peel-out move.

[@titanderp]

It's been a while since I've played Sonic CD but it used to be my favorite. There's so much to love about this game.

[@kryptonavenger2024]

Okay, the lack of a sponsor caught me off guard for some reason.

[@meganinten0078]

15:16 Awww. That's the cutest thing I have ever seen 😊 I agree with Johnny, Sonic CD has the best version of Classic Sonic. This is the game that make me like the Blue Hedgehog.

[@TheBeird]

It’s nuts this game eluded me as a kid, yet I had Knuckles Chaotix and completed it numerous times. Didn’t play CD till the remaster. Lived up to the hype

[@dsmara-y8f]

Sonic CD is my favorite of the classic series, I've always been into the the more exploration this game brings and it's more vibrant feeling really hits for me. JPN soundtrack is also just the best.

[@javiergomez9464]

I’m impressed how far you’ve come since your original look at the classic sonic games. You’re always improving your content as the years go by and it’s always a treat to see your vids in my sub box. Keep at it Johnny 👍

[@HyperHunt621]

13:00 Oh hey, this video predicted Johnny's trip to play Frontiers early.

[@WigWoo1]

I prefer the American soundtrack. More chill and atmospheric. Instead of the too much energy sound of the JP soundtrack

[@TC7-Thecomplex7]

Interesting

[@ermacn.cheese726]

Oh god, I disagree so much. Japanese soundtrack is super amazing. American soundtrack is just barely decent. I will admit the American Soundtrack fits the game's visuals and scenery better though. Japanese soundtrack fits something far more colorful, bright, and futuristic. Not so much the gritty Genesis-era graphics.

[@mailman019]

I prefer the Japanese one, but the US soundtrack has some major bangers in it.

[@Lnblackberry48]

I think palm tree panic is better USA wise

[@ermacn.cheese726]

@@Lnblackberry48 Yeah, that's about it though. I don't like the Japanese Palm Tree Pic, except for the awesome Bad Future Version.

[@game84cube]

Those little anecdotes on the Japanese box arts for the Genesis games really exemplify, to me, what Sonic is really all about as a character. Freedom, courage, the willingness to do what's right (I think that's what the CD cover was saying) not being afraid to take the first step, living life to the fullest. That, to me, is who Sonic the Hedgehog is as a character.

[@theAG24show]

I was caught so off guard by the lack of sponsorship

[@DoctorTex]

I guess after more than a decade, you forget that one piston from Past Wacky Workbench bounces you up super high for some reason, allowing you to take a higher path above the door.

[@NoahInfinity]

Sonic CD's always felt like an odd, more experimental Sonic game, similar in popularity to Heroes and Lost World. Also JPN/PAL soundtrack for life, but won't deny that the US soundtrack has some bops too

[@ShadowOfMassDestruction]

Palm-tree panic hits different in US

[@Evilriku13]

just that Sonic CD isn't as broken or ripped off as Sonic Heroes or Lost World.

[@apathy2454]

@@Evilriku13 don’t even compare heroes to lost world because it’s a way better game than that corny mess.

[@jaredargento1511]

@@apathy2454 Honestly, I really enjoy Lost World and I’d definitely play it over CD and Heroes ANY day!

[@roiitzkovich4545]

I love how he made the comment on the next video short and to the point: "Next up is Sonic The Hedgehog 3". He knows we already know what he thinks about Sonic 3 so it's like "No punchline necessary".

[@omariwalker1006]

17:22 Wow, somehow you called it just like Sonic Colors Ultimate!! I wouldn't be surprised if Sonic Team were taking notes from your videos at this point.

[@GabiShy]

0:52 perfectly sums up how I was feeling going into 2021 know that it's been 10 years since 2011

[@Kushpeshin]

While I adore the JP OST, Stardust Speedway Good Future US is my favourite Sonic CD track.

[@Cinko420]

Mine too, I really think that theme fits the race against Metal while also being happy enough to be a good future theme.

[@grilledlemonsisathing1682]

@@Cinko420 One thing I dislike about the remaster is that they made it so the metal sonic race always plays the bad future theme which is normal for the jp soundtrack since it did that in the original but in the us version both the good future and bad future could be played depending on the time line. It's a shame because the good future was meant to fit the race

[@TheWispGuy]

@@grilledlemonsisathing1682 I'm with you there. Kind of wish they "fixed" that, as I always saw it as a counterpart to JP's Bad Future. Maybe Sonic Origins will, but I won't hold my breath.

[@Shadow_SA2]

9:42 I'm not sure if it's that one in particular, but those slow moving cylinders actually throw you up in the air if you stand on top of them.

[@Linkmstr]

No sponsorship message? Feels like being back in the past. -Because you know Sonic CD and time traveling-

[@electronicoldman3976]

I always appreciated the US version of Tidal Tempest for incorporating the dinging sounds that play at certain intervals when Sonic is underwater into the actual song.

[@mimaneneko8386]

Here I am being one of those apparent few who've played it on the OG console, I even still have that old clanker of a piece of hardware with the disk...... I feel oddly old now.....

[@Xer042]

The anime that "FULL WEEB" clip is from is essentially "The Sega-Nintendo Console War with anime characters" and now I'm just sitting here wondering if Johnny put that in on purpose.

[@Aragorn7884]

I enjoyed Sonic CD's gameplay and levels, but I can't stand the time travel...

[@lynxfresh5214]

Sonic 06 and Generations be like... :P

[@abbaszaffarkhan1872]

I like the time travel but the level design gives me a headache lol EDIT: since this comment I actually fully completed the game for the first time and I like it a lot more now, it can still be annoying but i like the exploration

[@cliffturbo2146]

It's kind of easy.

[@Aragorn7884]

@@cliffturbo2146 easy or not it's a "meh" game mechanic.

[@cliffturbo2146]

@@Aragorn7884 alright.

[@CycloneIoke]

09:45 - It's true for the original version, but that's because of the bumper on the upper part of this room, accesible by being launched by this piston. The bumper doesn't have enough strenght to launch you to the top of the stage, where there's the only path to access the second half of it. This bumper was corrected on later versions

[@Tom-jw7ii]

It’s possible to get past in the original. You just can’t hold left after hitting the spring otherwise you lose your airspeed and won’t make it.

[@Tom-jw7ii]

Okay I just checked and nevermind, you’re right. The spring doesn’t send you high enough to get up to the platform. I just remember getting stuck on that spot in the remake because of the air speed cap in original controls mode.

[@chaospoet]

That living a life of power speech at the end on the Japanese version I feel like it makes more sense if you imagine it was written by The Ultimate Warrior. Just snarl or exhale really loudly at the end of each sentence for the full experience.

[@Solsupreme]

was watching johnny’s old vids waiting for him to upload, definitely worth it

[@Iamdja9]

Wow, uploading Sonic CD right on Sonic.exe’s 10th anniversary. Now that’s an accidental sense of humor. Love your vids and hope you have a fun time rapping up the classics with chuckles.

[@shadic1988]

One of the things I like about Sonic CD is it’s massive Soundtrack. Almost every song is a joy to hear and it’s total ear candy. And I know some would say the songs in the US weighs it down, but to me I think the US helps provide a bit of contrast to the energetic Japanese Region.

[@Saraxiify]

Time

[@blueberbs2789]

Dang it.

[@Wolfie15]

Time

[@suburbiad3vil]

Stones

[@angelicfighters-24]

Time

[@pizzatime9261]

Break

[@DenilsonSa]

Some fans have created the "Sonic CD DVD". It's a DVD of all the FMV cutscenes from Sonic CD, from all regional versions, and in the best possible quality. And the DVD menus are quite well done, and even include a few easter eggs.

[@thegreatgatzby1997]

Been waiting for this one. I don't decide when it's Johnny time, my notifications do

[@jaggededge11]

Quartz Quadrant (JPN) has to be one of my all time favourite tracks. The song is just a trip, and I can't help but get pumped when I hear it.

[@rokia360]

I was waiting for you to say "... and Knuckles" at the end. Guess that's a seperate video

[@drejuego]

One of the most consistent KZbinrs I know, quality wise.

[@Kelis98]

I thought CD was originally going to be an enhanced version of sonic 1 not 2. Personally I really like the US soundtrack, but the Japan one is good too.

[@batmanarkhamvengeancetm6358]

It is. It is the canonical sequel to 1, which is very obvious, but took longer to develop than 2 for some reason.

[@Chconroy]

I've got a special place in my heart for Sonic CD. It was the first Sonic game I ever properly played and beat. It's full jank, but it's got an identity that I love. Now to jam to some Stardust Speedway.

[@SaturnSZN]

I’m a simple man. I see Johnny, I click.

[@Dirvinator]

Original comment

[@SuperDanMan11100]

Makes wonder what you would do if you met him in real life. Would you click him if you saw him?

[@SaturnSZN]

@@SuperDanMan11100 Lmao I never thought of it like that

[@Roboshi2007]

I think Scott the Woz put it best "Sonic CD was considered the best 2D sonic game, and then people played it"

[@PurpleParrotLover]

All the people in the comments celebrating the lack of a sponsor in this video make me sick. If you're annoyed by a sponsor being in a video, just skip it. It's not that hard. Besides, I don't find them to be that intrusive or annoying. This is Johnny's job. Having sponsors helps to pay the bills and put food on the table. It allows him to keep making videos for you people. Don't be ungrateful and at least respect Johnny's decision to accept these sponsorships because again, it allows him to keep doing his job. Without these sponsors (especially during a global pandemic), who knows where Johnny would be now. Johnny, keep doing you. I respect what you're doing, unlike some of the top comments celebrating no sponsor and the people mass up-voting those comments.

[@Skullpurp]

Ahhhh just had a rough day at work took a nice shower and I come and see my favorite KZbinr uploaded a video ☕️

[@feywinterfox9630]

Me: This day SUCK! 😮‍💨 *SomecallmeJohnny uploads a video* Also Me: YEAH! THIS IS A GOOD DAY!!!

[@MSCDonkeyKong]

god damn! just as soon as i was going on a sonic binge, and a binge of SGB plays sonic heroes, i learn my mans is doing a sonic marathon. great timing

[@TheComicNerd97]

This is my favorite sonic game of all time

[@anonymusmysterious5401]

Me too. This is one of my favorites Sonic games

[@BakiX]

Fun review of my favorite old school 2D Sonic (pre mania), thanks! Little sad you didn't go a bit deeper into the HD remaster though. That remaster literally changes the entire game for the better, its a STARK difference thats done so subtlely you wouldn't even notice until you sit back and take it all in. Masterpiece 👍

[@Technonova323]

9:43 I might be wrong here, but aren’t you supposed to stay on grey moving platform to launch yourself up?

[@johndavidhemby714]

Yes but there’s a red spring that is supposed to push you all the way up onto a platform that leads to goal but unfortunately it doesn’t, it just takes you to the tube area so it actually is impossible to complete the stage

[@esmooth919]

That's false. That great piston actually launches you into the air, making it quite possible to beat the stage.​@@johndavidhemby714

[@jaredargento1511]

⁠@@esmooth919 Maybe in the remasters, but in the original version of CD, after being sent up to a spring by the piston, those pesky speed caps prevent the spring from providing you enough momentum.

[@toamatoro570]

Sonic staring up wide-eyed at Little Planet as those little star sparkles fill the air is one of my favorite Sonic moments. I was the lead role of a college play late 2019 and I felt like Sonic in that moment as I was instructed to look up at my fellow actors and then give my poses and bow afterwards.

[@Roze_aye]

I will have to honestly say. CD is my favorite of the classic games. i just really fell in love with the exploration. i loved spending more time in the stages exploring. to me it made each zone feel more like a location. since youre mostly just running through zones ignoring much of it, they always feel like hyper glorified set pieces mostly. Also the Japanese soundtrack is superior. but i do really love the us soundtrack a lot. ESPECIALLY Stardust Speefway Present US. god that song is a vibe

[@TheSmartboy64]

"Ten years since the HD Remaster came out?!" That's how I felt when I heard Bioshock was being released as a Remaster for its 10 year anniversary. GOD time fucking flies for this good ol' classic games.

[@CeHee123]

3:04 The US boss music does not help with the tension.

[@NewController01]

One thing to note, you know the first boss of the game...is actually a dig by SEGA at the Famicom. As the Sonic Fandom wiki says "HVC-001 is the model number for the Family Computer"