The History of SONIC Remakes, Remasters and Ports - ConnerTheWaffle

[@ItsCenrryTH]

Fun fact: The Sonic Classic Collection was actually made by a guy who made a homebrew genesis emulator, Sega contacted him and asked if they could comertialize the emu by making a sonic collection

[@SMPandanic]

wow.. owned that one for YEARS and never knew that

[@UtfanYT]

I have that game on my ds

[@Tails_and_Luigi101]

Woah I never knew that

[@rokkumanboidotapioykuinto2535]

Fun fact: a guy beat the entirety of sonic 3 and knuckles in mission mode in sonic origins (btw cool fact dude)

[@thomasverslycken2563]

@@rokkumanboidotapioykuinto2535 oh yeah, I've seen that already

[@jomaq9233]

Sonic Jam’s existence probably made more sense in Japan, where the Sega Saturn was way more popular, but ironically Sonic wasn’t a huge hit in that country, meaning Jam possibly could’ve been a lot of Japanese players’ introduction to Sonic

[@HarmonyBunny]

I would've loved a Sonic Advance Collection, those games deserve more love imo.

[@crystalboi-pg8np]

Yes, we need a sonic advanced collection

[@fataleflare]

Yes this!!! I’m curios as to what needs to be done to bring them back.

[@spongebobfan78]

Only Japan showed love for Advance 1. There's one on the Wii U VC, and a widescreen Android port. There's also another Android port by Gameloft. But.... it's a port of their mobile phone (I'm talking about Nokias and stuff) version, which strips down the game a lot to just Sonic and a few levels.

[@Nightmare-xh5ri]

Sonic battle

[@supersonic9236]

@@spongebobfan78 there’s a updated version with most of the gba features made by sonic station he’s a good friend of mine

[@justdontbother5305]

probably the most fun I had was with the Sonic Classic Collection, with Sonic 3 and Knuckles in particular. I had Super Tails, Hyper Sonic, and Super Knuckles because my younger self just couldn't be bothered to go back and get the Super Emeralds for the 3rd time I should really go back and finish it

[@AceJackWagon885]

Conner: "I can't remember any collections that have a sequel." Megaman Legacy Collection: Megaman X Legacy Collection: Megaman Zero/ZX Legacy Collection: Super Mario All Stars:

[@weebsquit347]

Sonic Mega Collection was my first introduction to older Sonic games back then. And it had Ristar! And then Gems Collection which i wasn't that much into other than for Sonic CD. Maybe that's why i don't see value in Origins. I've gotten so spoiled with different Sonic collections that $40 for 3 genesis games and CD is too much.

[@Trickster-is1pe]

ur profile is sus (Im'a stop that outdated reference)

[@sonicmario64]

I actually hate it when people talk negatively about the music of "Sonic R" because I personally think it's quite nice and catchy to listen and sing along to, and it also happens to be the very first game with actual lyrics in its music that I was able to hear at a young age (not counting the arcade versions of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Revolution X", of course).

[@NinjaKingAce]

Yeah, I mean, I didn't like Sonic R's soundtrack at first, but now I wouldn't have it any other way

[@cassandraking6603]

I disagree, the music is cinge through and through...But then again I'm not exactly a fan of music.

[@sonicmario64]

@@cassandraking6603 I don't know what you're talking about, since the music doesn't sound cringy to me at all, but then again, I'm not a pessimistic person like you.

[@ashpotato1696]

I legitimately think it would be really interesting and even sell decently if they made a collection of all the meme-y sonic games, like Shadow the Hedgehog, 06, and Unleashed, to name a few.

[@minouls6234]

Unleashed is meme-y? How's that?

[@ashpotato1696]

@@minouls6234 I don’t mean to insult Unleashed or anything. I haven’t played it personally. I just find the concept of Sonic turning into a werehog to have comedic potential

[@awesomeocelot7475]

@@ashpotato1696 I mean it did. But it’s also a legit good game

[@memelord7818]

It'd be even better if they fixed the games in this remake. Lord knows Sega won't do that tho.

[@piranhalettuce]

@@ashpotato1696 Uh, Deez Nuts.

[@Dbl557]

The starting of the video made me so happy it is way too legendary

[@NunofYerbizness]

A good video, though Flicky isn't available at the start in any release of Sonic Mega Collection. Also, Sonic Gems Collection's aesthetic carries a bit from the Xbox/PS2/PC exclusive Sonic Mega Collection+, and those games are in Gems Collection to an extent; They can only be accessed through unlockable missions, and also they have a timer.

[@sonicmario64]

"Flicky" can be easily unlocked in "Sonic Mega Collection" if you're able to play the game using a memory card with save data from "Sonic Adventure 2 Battle", and the "Blue Sphere" game can also be unlocked instantly by using a memory card with save data from "Phantasy Star Online: Episode I & II".

[@gurvmlk]

Taito Legends, and Capcom Classics Collection were also collections that had sequels. I know this because during that generation, I was that guy who was buying pretty much any compilation game that was put out there.

[@thebluedoom]

another fun fact: sonic classic collection was meant to inclued more games but those games were scrapped

[@AverageNintenGuy]

Sonic Classic Collection on the Nintendo DS was my first experience with Sonic the Hedgehog, God that was probably not a good experience

[@theirishpotato6588]

How so? I still enjoy it

[@AverageNintenGuy]

They didn't put Sonic 3 and Knuckles into one game therfore making both games uncomplete, and Sonic 3 doesn't have the original music

[@theirishpotato6588]

@@AverageNintenGuy how is it incomplete if you can play both so it's the whole thing plus it's still fun.

[@AverageNintenGuy]

and besides it feels much better with an actual sega genesis controller

[@theirishpotato6588]

@@AverageNintenGuy maybe

[@shenmuebaloff]

I always I asked myself if in the Sonic Mega Collection Japanese version they add Dr Robotnik mean bean machine or Puyo Puyo?

[@gracekim1998]

I must admit I’d like to give Sonic 06 a try considering I’ve tried Shadow the hedgehog. The latter was…ok. I mean I love the idea of multiple endings but…it felt so different controlling him compared to Sonic heroes😅

[@gurvmlk]

The thing about Sonic 06 is that the game itself isn't inherently bad. It's just buggy and inconsistent, with a lack of polish to the point where it often feels broken to play, and there are other things like the load screens that can get on a person's nerves. Structurally and gameplay-wise though, it's essentially just Sonic Adventure 3. Sega just needed to give themselves time to actually finish it, instead of rushing it out the door for the holiday season. Which, from what I remember reading, cut about half a year of development the game still needed.

[@8-Bit.Rejoice]

Let's admit it, sonic megacollection is unbeatable

[@jumpmadmadness1222]

Say what you will about Sonic R, but the soundtrack made me come back for more 🎵

[@andressennn7893]

SUPAHJ SONIIC RACINGGGG

[@starleaf-luna]

sonic jam is special however, as the games aren't emulated like the newer collections and rereleases, but instead they're straight ports to the saturn

[@KingOfFire617]

I have been waiting for sonic origins for a pretty long time now

[@metaknightjudgesyoursins4710]

Now I KNOW Conner did not diss Sonic Classic Collection and gave good criticism! How dare he?! >:

[@theirishpotato6588]

Smh my head my head

[@Aspenshe]

yesss new vid:> thank you this made my day!

[@andrewpappas9311]

I remember playing Sonic Gens collection on my GameCube when I was younger, good times

[@sidrezig4449]

Sonic mega collection plus is the best I ever played as a kid to play sonic games! I recommend listening to it sound track it really good intro and extra are my favorite and really popular

[@TheOnlyTreasureGuy]

I've seen Sonic Origins before but it makes me even more hyped!

[@alvarochaves1999]

Flicky is one of the animals that Sonic rescues in the games.

[@JaceAVinson]

Here’s all the remakes, remasters, and ports you forgot. Ok maybe not all of them. But the ones I can think of. 1. Sega Ages Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (2020) for the Nintendo Switch 2. Sega Genesis Classics (2018) which contains Sonic 1, 2, Spinball, 3D Blast, and Mean Bean Machine and is on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4 3. Sonic Classics (1995) for the Sega Genesis and had Sonic 1, 2, and Mean Bean Machine 4. The Christian Whitehead versions of Sonic 1&2 (2013) for iOS and Android 5. The Christian Whitehead version of Sonic CD (2011) for iOS, Android, PS3, Xbox 360, and Xbox One via backwards compatibility 6. The BackBone Entertainment versions of Sonic 1, 2, 3, and K for PS3 and Xbox 360 and Xbox One and Series X|S via BC 7. Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection (2009) for Xbox 360 and PS3 and includes Sonic 1, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, Sonic & Knuckles, Sonic Spinball, Sonic 3D Blast, and Mean Bean Machine 8. Sonic Adventure DX (2003) for the Nintendo GameCube 9. Sonic Adventure 2 Battle (2001) for the GameCube 10. Sonic Colors Ultimate (2021) for Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4 11. 3D Sonic The Hedgehog 1&2 (2013) for Nintendo 3DS 12. Sega 3D Classics Collection (2015 I think) for Nintendo 3DS 13. Sega SmashPack (2002) for GBA which included Sonic Spinball, Golden Axe, and Ecco The Dolphin

[@josephkeen7224]

While not strictly being a Sonic port, I feel like the Sonic games in the Sega Megadrive And Genesis collection should’ve been brought up.

[@joeyfarris2543]

Conner the waffle 2 and Knuckles

[@Sjono]

We need a collection of 3D Sonic games

[@bareq99]

Those sonic origins comments didn't age so well 💀💀

[@thebluedoom]

fun fact: the over world in sonic jam is just a showcase/tech demo of sonic advantures prototype engine

[@mexicanitachi]

As a kid I used to play sonic with a sonic collection. It was called sonic and Sega ultimate Genesis collection

[@guardianbeardizer6361]

You forgot Sonic's Pocket Adventure for Neo Geo Pocket Color, it was great. We don't talk about the Sonic Jam port to Tiger's GameCom

[@pav.ementt]

Although I wasn't born in the 90s, my grandma had a Genesis with sonic 1,2,3 and s&k. So I did get a late start.

[@thomasverslycken2563]

Even though sonic classic collection is 1 of the weaker collections, i do love this game, that might be because it's the first version of the classics that i played

[@alexk7880]

Im surprised you missed the PS3 and Xbox 360 sonic collection

[@KnucklestheEcidna]

Sonic mega collection is still THE DEFINITIVE collection out of the bunch. nothing comes even remotely close to what that game has to offer.

[@justsomesimplenuclearbirbs4313]

Surprised nether of the SEGA 3D Classics ports got mentioned given that they were developed by M2 who also made the SEGA AGES versions of Sonic 1 & 2 on Nintendo Switch. Much like any other port it was *only* Sonic 1 & 2 which meant we didn't get a 3D port of Sonic 3&Knuckles which sucked. The SEGA 3D Classics are what it says on the tin, 3D versions of iconic SEGA titles made for the 3DS's unique display with extra options to change things like the display of the game to be either how most would play these days or with a CRT filter making the screen warped and having the 3D effect either pop-out or not and giving the ability to cheese the game with the Spindash in Sonic 1 and the ability to transform into Super Sonic freely without needing to beat each of the Special Stages after beating the game in Sonic 2. Eventually a series of collections containing the SEGA 3D Classics were released with Japan getting four physical releases compared to our single physical release, three of them were three individual volumes with the fourth one being a sort of "mega collection" of all three volumes in one package. It should be noted that each game gave the ability to change what region you played the game on. For example, later versions of Sonic 1 introduced better sprite scrolling and changed up a few things in levels like Labyrinth Zone gaining an extra Ring in act 1 if you decided to go down the alternate route with only 49 Rings which would allow you to get any missing Chaos Emeralds. The later versions are known as REV01 while the earlier/original versions are known as REV00. In both SEGA 3D Classics and SEGA AGES REV00 is known as the International release and REV01 is the Japanese release. When Sonic 2 got it's 3D treatment M2 added a "Ring Keeper" mode which gave the player ten rings from the start of each Zone which means yes, you can cheese both Silver/Mecha Sonic and the Death Egg Robot and also not worry about dying in one hit. Eventually the SEGA AGES version of Sonic 1 added that feature on top of both Sonic 1 & 2 receiving the Drop Dash which technically makes the SEGA AGES versions of Sonic 1 & 2 the definitive, official way to play both of the games on the go compared to the Christian Whitehead remakes. ... Until Sonic Origins comes out at least.

[@musiquerasiempre2480]

nice video conner!

[@Cocachao]

flickys are the birds you save in sonic, but it had a game in arcades years before sonic 1 came out and that game is the flicky in sonic mega collection that was on the Genesis, also dr robotnick's mean bean machine is puyo puyo(don't tell anyone)lol

[@shibalienelite5247]

Fun Fact:The Classic Sonic Simulator Intro Song Is From A Game With Sonic Games (I Think)

[@retrogamer4185]

Sonic mega collection plus was my first exposure to classic Sonic

[@raymxslappedyall1891]

weird,@ 8:11 Sonics spinning legs look like robotniks eyes or an infinite symbol or not up to you

[@joshuavera967]

To form up an interesting question, what would your ideal Sonic Collection be in terms of 3D and/or 2D games? Or better yet, just for any of the Sonic games in general?

[@theassortedhobbyist]

Sonic Origins is giving us 4 classic 2D Sonic games to modern hardware and if a Sonic 3D Origins is ever a possibility, I think having Sonic's first 3D games would be appropriate to celebrate Sonic’s transition to the 3D gaming scene. In my opinion, I think the 4 games that could be available for this hypothetical compilation would be Sonic 3D Blast (the Sega Saturn version because not only are there multiple ways to play the Genesis version already, but it is the best version of the game), Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, and Sonic Heroes.

[@michaelgacha1724]

Yes another amazing video that's rare

[@TSMSnation]

Dang, dude didn't even mention the genesis collect on ps3, like the best one.

[@theproanimator8447]

6:07 they should have taken all the inspiration they can out of Mario Kart 64

[@UtfanYT]

I still have Sonic Classic Collection on my DS and play it on 3DS since that can play both ds and 3ds games and I dant have the OG ds anymore.

[@theirishpotato6588]

Same

[@Girbekafecon]

Flickies are that blue birds who are trapped by eggman but there's a game based on them before sonic series

[@Tails_and_Luigi101]

Sonic classic collection was my first time playing the classic games

[@thedraftingax5963]

I loved all the sonic games, except for a few that I hate, that people hate, too. Same thing with the fan games, also.

[@Anna-ie3yp]

Waht about the 3d Remakes of the genis and game gear games for the 3ds e Shop

[@nintony2994]

rip Sonic's Ultimate Genesis collection for PS3 and Xbox 360

[@oshabot1646]

11:22 sonic classic collection time

[@MYSEGAISBROKEN]

The sad part is Sonic origins is basically just fan-made Sonic games there's plenty of those PC Port Sonic games out there that have the capability to play custom maps or capability to play different Sonic characters or different characters in general from other games. So they didn't really do anything unique other than the comic book animations.

[@gamegod2096]

The coffee place in the sonic movie is called mean bean

[@anthonymarziano1921]

you should talk about the sonic fleet way comics they are pretty entertaing, because it give super sonic an arce, also we learn abou dr robotniks origins.

[@thabreez456]

Sonic origins's new trailer(and most likely the title theme) is actually Remixed Sonic Jam Music! Listen to both of em And You"ll see what I Mean.

[@KTC__21]

Reach for the Stars is the best Sonic Song

[@thedraftingax5963]

Facts. It really is, and it’s one of my favorites, too!

[@paulgilbert5278]

Endless Possibilities is better

[@easytechs6604]

Do raiuno, raidue and raitre history of bumpers! (1954-2022) - connerthewaffle

[@ajmorales4272]

...anyone else remember the one collection of sega mega_drive/game_gear games called "Sonic Adventure DX?"

[@fivenightsatthefreddys]

0:08 no :,) I was an 06 at least i had kids cuisine

[@MJGaming57_REAL]

My dream sonic collection would be a sonic adventure collection featuring sonic adventure 1 (DX and DC) sonic adventure 2 (DC and battle) sonic heroes, shadow the hedgehog, and sonic 06

[@tzarg]

9:50 why does that look so off

[@kyleplair4929]

My first Sonic game was Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity and the various sonic cartoons including sonic x. But then my parents bought me an AtGames Sega Genesis containg 5 sonic games and other titles.

[@hedgethewedge]

When you said the SEGA AGES version of the game runs in 60fps. Like, every single version of Sonic The Hedgehog runs in 60fps. Well, the original Sonic 1 ran in 60fps so.

[@wisetank6995]

Cool vid

[@mdudegamer]

I'm still irked the PS2 didn't get Gems Collection in America. I still got to play Mega Collection Plus, though, and remember it super fondly.

[@gracekim1998]

Wait you didn’t?😅

[@mdudegamer]

@@gracekim1998 Nope, over here it was only on the GameCube.

[@hedgethewedge]

You missed Sonic Compilation on the Genesis and the Sonic 1 and 2 2013 remakes. Same for CD, you never mentioned the 2011 remake.

[@gracekim1998]

Well I was late 90’s😂 but yes I have the sonic mega collection

[@bewearstar9462]

sega saturn shortly was lived? no it was out for 6 years with games from 1994 to 2000

[@Absolhunter251]

I never clicked a video so fast!

[@jamarthedancingdemon3961]

EPIC

[@jamarthedancingdemon3961]

11:23 oh I love that game play this game when I was a kid I had a DS though Good Times as a kid I used to call it Sonic standing up or Sonic running game but yeah I love that game had some good music and some picking sound effect I love that game

[@Persona1996]

I use to have Mega collection plus it was awesome

[@Girbekafecon]

Puyo puyo = that pingas game = Kirby avalanche

[@KnightedSilverWolf]

comics were weird? THEY WERE CRAZY POPULAR AND STILL ARE

[@rubenrguezfamily8682]

Very true

[@arando3989]

Omg I found after so many years

[@retrospector04]

The Flickys are the birds character's And animals that sonic set's Free out Of those Robots

[@Tam3603]

We NEED an Unleahsed port

[@SMG20001]

Idea 🔔: make a video of yourself of you watching Russian style play kids band

[@paxtonthegamer2217]

you thought flicky don’t connect to sonic however the birds are flickys

[@sonicplush3022]

…hey Conner

[@Dragoon-ob3mg]

Ah the nastalgia

[@hedgethewedge]

Actually Sonic R was well received when it first came out. Then everyone started hating it when 2010's and internet culture started to **exist** but even still it's gotten a cult following recently.

[@gracekim1998]

Only a specific version of it you mean

[@theirishpotato6588]

Yas

[@SlayerRellikALT]

By far the best sonic 1 port is the one on android with the ability in the cheat menu to become super sonic in sonic one

[@songoku25696]

Sonic Adventure 2 was the first way I played To

[@Maniax64]

Have you ever heard of among us Connor?

[@GMDTheOnyxGuyEizzX]

I guess you could have also mention Sonic Collection/Sonic Classics for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, which had duology of Sonic 1 and 2 (they couldn't fit 3&K) accompanied by Dr.Robotnik's Mean Bean Puyo Clone. Yeah, not exactly port, nor remake or remaster, but more so a rerelease as one ROM. And pretty rancid one, I might say. It seems like they all run on PAL region console, as they're all slowed down just a bit.

[@kingcam7175]

Don't worry Sonic orgins will be the best

[@sugarsmile7852]

Where is p-06

[@alexanderyt4610]

Poor Waffle

[@Ultimate-Upgrade0]

Sonic Rush + Sonic Rush Adventure + Sonic Colors (DS)

[@theirishpotato6588]

Plus the sonic boom 3ds games

[@pimpinrain6523]

Nah Sonic Advance

[@theirishpotato6588]

@@pimpinrain6523 both

[@rmcoutinho]

I think that THERE A SONIC 1 PORT FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE

[@recoleredmario]

you forgot sonic classics for the genesis

[@Bluetiful_]

The zoomers really don't appreciate all the nice Sonic games we grew up with. They just complain about how "bad" it looks lol

[@theirishpotato6588]

What do you mean?

[@TSMSnation]

Gems was only on gamecube, mega collect only on ps2.

[@volvoman5262]

What are you Talking aboud?

[@creeperloyd]

I have that on my gamecube

[@creeperloyd]

sonic mega collection

[@Cocachao]

sonic jam's 3d mode is a prototype of sonic adventure

[@thescaletblur07]

Random fun fact: sonic isn’t fast he has “super sneakers”

[@thescaletblur07]

Source: the sonic 1 manual