The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog

[@digitalchewie]

I love the fact that you are not only creating new content, but are also taking the time to remaster older content to bring it up to your incredible modern high standards. It's always a pleasure to rewatch some of your classic videos :)

[@strafefox]

Thanks so much Dean! Yeah it's fun to revisit some of my favorite games once in a while :)

[@efuuu]

@@strafefox Please upload 60fps videos, it's eyebleeding seeing Sonic at 30

[@SRC267]

@@efuuu just use SVPlayer. It interpolates all media to 60fps

[@efuuu]

@@SRC267 It's an Android app, i'm on PC, and interpolation is not the same thing. Who the hell doesn't upload this kind of content at 60 anyway?

[@leeartlee915]

I really agree with you on the point of updating older content. So many creators have humble beginnings, which there is no shame in that. But it creates this situation where great topics are “already covered” and it leaves the audience wanting. I think it’s really great when creators are willing to apply the skills they developed to revisit previous topics. It’s f’ing awesome.

[@GokkunGuru]

The Sonic soundtrack is a masterpiece just like in Revenge of Shinobi and Streets of Rage!

[@vectorx2907]

just like virtua fighter 1 and 2 its sega of 90s :)

[@alZane]

Yuzo koshiro is a genius

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Until you find out Sega doesnt actually own all the rights or would bother to pay the composers any more royalties for use in Origins.

[@magicmagicman]

Probably the most underrated gaming history channel on youtube. One of the few channels i have the bell turned on for.

[@skunthundler]

Really? People have bad things to say about Splash Wave? I've only ever seen positive comments, they have a fair bit of subscribes, and they don't get terrible views. What bad things are people saying about Splash Wave?

[@genericstain]

They are just saying that the StrafeFox subscriber base should be much larger than it is! 🙂

[@VashStarwind]

For real, great channel. Very underrated..

[@RodrigoBadin]

While I do agree Splash Wave deserve WAY MORE subscribers, is not the most underrated gaming history channel I know, that goes to GTV Japan.

[@drunkensailor112]

Check out pandamonium reviews us saturn games. That one is triple a

[@theholygamer969]

One error: The name "Robotnik" was never a thing in Japan. That was part of the US localization. His original name was always Eggman. Same goes for the name "Badniks". Eggman's machines never had a specific name either.

[@Jingleboy14]

I loved seeing all the influences on the art style. I also enjoyed the footage of the Tokyo Toy Show Sonic demo - I wasn't aware any existed.

[@strafefox]

Thanks! I actually captured the TTS footage from a fan made rom

[@MDTravisYT]

This is my remake, which is specified in the video (albeit with an older username of mine)

[@KatKuriN]

the whiplash man...

[@thetriggeredone3461]

@@strafefox love your content I saw this video today and honestly I wasn't expecting you to remaster this you just keep smashing our expectations when you make a new video and I love the cg art in your videos there honestly amazing but I have one question will you ever do videos on the 8 and 32 bit era of games would love to see how those turn out

[@strafefox]

@@thetriggeredone3461 Thanks! Great to hear! And yes next video will be focused on 8-bit games :)

[@bruhaha69]

Just wanted to say, as a longtime Sega fan, it's nice that there's somebody out there doing this kind of amazing research and quality production. Even for games as frequently reported on and widely known as Sonic, you always manage to show me something I didn't know about the history of these games.

[@macarotto]

Knowing that the person who composed the music was a bassist explains how the soundtrack slapped so fucking hard, especially Spring Yard Zone

[@OreVYuss]

it's always a good day when strafefox uploads

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Honestly, the Japanese box art of the Classic Sonic era aged like fine wine. There is something unique and timeless about the airbrush artwork of Sonic that even most digital artists can replicate. Akira Watanabe has the skill of professional that Greg Martin wish he could have (no offense to Greg). _"Don't just sit there and waste your precious time. When you want to do something, do it right away. Do it what you can. It's the only way you can live a life without regrets."_

[@Mazgid]

Your wine comparison is so perfect. Original Japanese Sonic artwork feel like something so old yet you just feeling luxury by looking at it.

[@supersexysega]

I prefer the U.S. Sonic box art and promotional look. 18:24 I still vividly remember seeing this poster in the front of video game stores.

[@unstoppableExodia]

I can just appreciate that the western and Japanese art wasn’t so far apart stylistically. During the NES era we saw a lot of horrible western reinterpretations of Japanese IP because publishers didn’t trust kids to love the manga/anime look. A classic example is the NES box art for the first megaman game. Thankfully that had almost completely been eliminated by the late nineties. But still I do rate the Japanese sonic box art higher than the western art but not by a massive degree

[@VashStarwind]

In the 80s, 90s Japan was way ahead of its time

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

@RockManLP_Radio Bad taste.

[@Aeoncalcos91]

As a long-time Sonic fan, this was amazing to see. Furthermore, the fact that you've made such great content and then went and remastered it should be a testament to the quality of your channel and all the work that goes into it. Phenomenal job well done here to all involved.

[@rope435]

Extremely underrated channel. The amount of time and editing you put into your videos really makes it deserves more views

[@spartan.falbion2761]

Did anyone else notice 'Laserbeak' was written on the cassette? It's a Transformer who turns into a bird/cassette etc etc.

[@Absolutely_Nobody]

I have nothing clever to say. I just wanted to say thank you for continuing to make these incredible videos!

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

You should've stopped with the first sentence.

[@Absolutely_Nobody]

@@jarlwhiterun7478 Okay. Hope your day gets better.

[@雪鷹魚英語培訓的領航]

9:00 - Wow! That's an amazing bit of Sonic trivia I've never heard before.

[@Level1Sword]

Mario introduced me to gaming, then Sonic cemented it as a lifelong passion. I've seen so much cut content and prototype footage from this game, but I was pleasantly surprised to see new stuff I had no idea existed! You da man, strafefox!!

[@jarlwhiterun7478]

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[@Inverse_to_Chaos]

Same for me. My first decade of video gaming (aged 5-14) was restricted to Nintendo, as I had mentally connected myself with Mario and Kirby. I simply regarded anything other than Nintendo too adult for my liking. Eventually, while I was researching various platforms of the past as part of my interest, I learned about Sega’s Dreamcast console, and I grew attached to the sleazy cutting-edge box very quickly. Months later, I bought it with Sonic Adventure, and the rest (5 years up to now) is history.

[@johnRivs]

Damn, the medley at the end hits hard.. I love the idea of creating interesting scenarios first and putting them somewhere in the stage.

[@BladeShadowWing]

This was such an incredible video! I never knew about the WW2-inspired story for Sonic, that was so cool to learn about! Always a treat to see these vids.

[@abundantmagnet]

Most of these creators like Walt Disney and Stan Lee fought in ww2

[@tardiscommand1812]

Anyone else miss the days of renting video games at the movie store and eating those small bags of popcorn while doing so?

[@bradystardust7708]

love that little animation of the fan blowing the genesis closer to the tv at 17:15

[@astrumespanol]

I hope this video reaches millions! I enjoyed every second and cant wait for your next release

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Oh man I missed this. Time to finish this!

[@siiseli92]

The sonic games were the beginning of my gaming journey as a child, and will always have a special place in my heart for that. Thanks.

[@sophiacristina]

Me too, my first console was Mega-Drive and it came with Sonic 2... On computer, Doom was my first game...

[@atolm1]

So many emotions watching this, for a moment it felt like it was all happening for the first time. Amazing content as always, thank you!

[@bananabike279]

A tale as old as time... and it never gets old. Such an awesome story, now told with the awesome Splash Wave treatment!

[@abundantmagnet]

Sonic has always been my favorite games. I being born in the 80's I got the privilege of playing it on Sega mega drive. I cherish those times.

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

The level of attention to detail in your videos is absurdly high.

[@Trooth]

Love the Super Hang-On music here! Such an underrated soundtrack

[@AIex_Kidd]

Great video, as always. Pretty sure the monster on the left at 11:13 was inspired by the Guntank :)

[@thehumbleone1983]

Strafefox always make the best videos 👍

[@sleepykirbo6392]

Man that feeling of speeding and knowing that you might get in trouble was something else back in the day

[@mraaronhd]

I guess the only bad thing about Sonic that should be brought up is that the original development team isn’t openly credited in the game. I know this was a huge reason for why Naka became discontent with Sega of Japan (he did program the credits in but they’re an Easter egg in the Sonic Team Presents screen).

[@mickmook1317]

It really shows us about how simple games where back in the day. A hedgehog and a plumber became iconic. Look at today's icons.

[@mikekhoshaba4452]

Always love watching your videos, the level of detail and effort doesn't go unnoticed.

[@kazeryuu3603]

You're back, finally and in my birthday! This is a stellar gift, thank you so much!

[@strafefox]

Thanks! and happy birthday! Hope you have a great day

[@kazeryuu3603]

@@strafefox Thank you so much my friend, you're awesome!

[@SeráPabloSeráSerá]

This channel's content makes me feel warm inside as someone with lots of love and passion for games

[@afriend9428]

*love this game! always love the 3-D levels of SONIC the fishes and eagles great video and info you guys!!* ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@Left-Earth]

Excellent video as always! Long time fan of this channel. Sonic is a true icon of the 16 bit era. Long live the blue blur! 🌀💨

[@-redacted_by_youtube]

Loved my genesis back in the day. I wish kids today could experience arcades and the revolution of games back then. It was something special.

[@matiaslallavevazquez4617]

Best videogames KZbin channel. Period.

[@01DOGG01]

Another masterpiece. This channel deserves so many more subs!

[@patrickthehedgehog]

Your usage of Jem BGM during the the part where you’re talking about CG graphics made me so happy. Lovely video about my favorite video game character!

[@MikiButler]

Such a cool documentary, this took me straight to my childhood when I opened that box with the blue hedgehog on it ❤️

[@RabbitEarsCh]

As someone who's followed the story of these games for decades at this point, and how it's evolved as we get more information, this is stellar. Very well researched, very well presented, and I even learned a few new things despite being steeped in this for as long as I was. *And* you didn't trip on "Mr. Needlemouse"! That one's gotten so many people for so many years, even Sega themselves. Great work.

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Alternate title of video: Yuji Naka - Criminal Origins

[@0V3CHKiN]

It's such a long time between episodes, but the production quality shows a lot of effort and details put into each. Many thanks!

[@MindBodyWhole]

This was enjoyable as much as the drowning music was terrifying 🤓

[@Andy23497]

these videos are the definition of aesthetic, its a good day when a new one comes out!

[@sonicthebyrd2788]

The quality of this remastered video is incredible. New sub here

[@theverstappening4389]

I hope one day we can see the development of Jet Set Radio through your lens and storytelling. Great work as usual!

[@Subzeranea]

i'm on my lunch break at work and i watch the new strafefox video. what's better? flawless work as always

[@oceanman7336]

I'll never forget watching this video for the first time the visuals and editing are impeccable!

[@DjAdam16]

I've always wanted to know the inner development details of these old games. It amazes me how people created such masterpieces with limited technology.

[@colebendall]

Excellent writing - and shout out to Steven Kelly’s brill VO.

[@Part_Time_Fox]

The amount of work that goes into making these videos look good has to be absolutely monumental. Thank you for making these!

[@TinyShoken]

Amazing 10/10 video as always. I really hope to see an in-depth making of Streets of Rage 1, that game was like my baby for the Sega Genesis lol

[@Sinn0100]

I know I posted already but my story with Sonic is very unique. You see, I got my Snes the same day I got Sonic The Hedgehog for my Genesis. By this point I was a huge, huge Sega fan that slowly stepped away from Nintendo. So the stage was set at my home for a true super 16-bit showdown of mass proportions. My friends showed up with games from both machines and I got 3 games for each. My dad being a gamer himself printed up scorecards for all of us and we began the festivities. While F-Zero garnered huge praise from us the real fight was between Sonic The Hedgehog vs. Super Mario World. The winner of this bout is still talked about by us too this day...Sonic The Hedgehog by a landslide. While Super Mario World was great it didn't show us anything new and was rather safe when compared to Sonic.

[@PXAbstraction]

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[@alexdesoto1504]

Nice. I hope you do a review of the other Sonic games.

[@Xyabra]

Praise the editing staff It's on par with news documentaries with its own flair Good job on everyone's part

[@greenlightning6803]

The original video was actually the reason I decided I want to go into programming I’m so glad you remastered this video

[@pyxelpub8251]

A unified 25-minute Sonic the Hedgehog Strafefox video. I always knew that one day, you would finally come. Next, a 3-hour documentary about the Phantasy Star series, and a 1-hour video about Terranigma. I refuse to give up hope on those. Cheers Strafe!

[@theholygamer969]

I recognize several of these old 3D animations from The Mind's Eye. So glad Ohshima took inspiration from those.

[@CarfDarko]

I just had to take a break at 16:50, being a musician myself, grown up with the Mega-Drive and Sonic 1 as my first game this original score is just something magical to behold. I always was font of your channel but this kind of info really REALLy took it to new heights! Keep up the AMAZING work maat!

[@MrLordSith]

This is so good!!! This is the only video about The making of Sonic 1 that's up to date with the current information, I love this

[@xdashocho698]

11 out of 10 guys. Your quality of content for retro gaming is the best on KZbin.

[@legacyoftheancientsC64c]

This channel is criminally underrated.

[@na-da4224]

Great memories of playing sonic . Fantastic job to the people who made it

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The absolut gold standard of KZbin content, as usual.

[@davidt3563]

This content is so amazing. The only reason it doesn't hit millions of people is the fault of the KZbin algorithm. Your content is from the gods!

[@ZenithMusicNet]

So glad that Sonic was a part of my childhood and that the 16-bit games have aged well. Thumbs up for your work!

[@ssg-eggunner]

Well the 3rd game did age well But the others Not so much

[@datoda3593]

@@ssg-eggunner I wouldn't agree. All mainline 16-bit Sonic games have ages rather well. Played their mobile ports and they are just as good as they were back in the day

[@ssg-eggunner]

@@datoda3593 thats because of the widescreen that increases the reaction time to enemies Thats why you had a better experience with the mobile ports

[@datoda3593]

@@ssg-eggunner True, but the core gameplay and level design has stayed the same. And from now on, the Christian Whitehead versions of those games are gonna be the definitive re-release editions

[@ssg-eggunner]

@@datoda3593 about the level design Just remember about metropolis zone, marble zone, labyrinth zone and scrap brain zone which are all badly designed

[@sahaprocks7751]

How does this channel not have a million views, Its quality is SO GOOD

[@justanotherchris1451]

I played a lot of Sonic as a child, so I really loved this video. Brilliant work sir.

[@funkadelicanation9386]

These documentaries are simply amazing, the amount of detail of information is superb.

[@aprendendocomgames]

This new video made my day. Thanks for always creating the best content out there!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamesl7091]

Awesome video. I adored this game as a kid. And I even play the OST from time to time so I can hear that Awesome music. Thanks for making this and thanks to all who helped create something I could be so nostalgic about today.

[@HibHab69]

Most underrated retro game channel I swear.

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It just doesn't make sense how good this is. Subscribed.

[@OtherRealmProductions]

I don't understand how is this channel so underrated! Keep it up, man! Your content is really good!

[@GPAnimations]

This just made my morning to see a new strafefox video.

[@sphis-Sinco]

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[@mettlezero]

Easily the most underrated channel on this entire site!

[@Vegeta-79]

Back in 1992 ,christmas day, i got a Megadrive and it came with Sonic. I remember the feeling of seeing and playing something like i'd never played before. It was amazing

[@barryschalkwijk9388]

Why can't i stop watching these? Oh that's right...The amazing background renders, The 3d modelling, the smooth transitions, the plethora of knowledge, the highly structured narrative....

[@woodstalon1881]

Nostalgic man, i think i've got tears in my eyes.

[@Rationalific]

One of my favorite games meets one of my favorite channels! As always, I love the behind-the-scenes looks that always bring up some new things I didn't know, along with the newly-created visuals that replicate environments from the featured game!

[@peace4myheart]

The mascot war was real. My cousin bought the Genesis and I bought the SNES. He was adamant that Sonic was better while I thought Super Mario World was better. We still disagree to this day.

[@the-NightStar]

To be fair, after all this time I can vouch for your cousin being objectively wrong. Sonic 1 is surely no Super Mario World and doesn't even come close to it's level as a game. It's good, but it's definitely not THAT good. The weight of years has made this crystal clear.

[@supersexysega]

@@the-NightStar Sonic 1 is night and day better then SMW 🤷🏼‍♂️ The Sonic trilogy are the greatest platformers of all-time.

[@markdinsdale4869]

The production quality of these videos honestly puts big TV companies to shame. So we'll researched, intriguing and well made. Love this channel

[@drowningin]

Keep up the great work, I love your videos! This is the quality of content I like to see on KZbin

[@strafefox]

Thanks so much Mushy! Really awesome

[@craigwright3314]

Nicely put together!! Short, snappy, just what you need when everyone else's take on the development of Sonic is often over 1hr. Especially liked the beat matched tracks as the video finished, nicely polished off into the credits!

[@P1SM]

My favorite channel on YT. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@Lageno]

Thank you for another absolutely brilliant video! I always get giddy when I see a notification that you've posted a new one.

[@damielugbadebo9745]

Production values are top notch. Amazing video and gained a sub.

[@yateoi]

Great seeing you tackle this one! Outstanding video as always.

[@KingOstrich]

That was incredible. Totally remember seeing sonic for the first time.

[@antonlubichart]

Amazing documentary! Honestly, I've never been a Sonic fan, but your presentation made it look very interesting and it was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for your hard work!

[@VGFreak]

Another amazing video. You guys are one of the few channels on youtube that I always take the time to watch all their content.

[@stefgreen5237]

I also watched this as soon as I saw it was out! So good!

[@foofinatic]

Incredible production design. Great work.

[@Asterra2]

Really glad the homages to golden age animation mascots was noted right away. Intentional or not, to me, the appeal of the character was mostly in that he was what a "Mickey Mouse" type character would be like if "badass" had ever been part of the repertoire of cartoon characters of that era. I was always fond of interesting juxtapositions like that.

[@rael_gc]

Yeap, unfortunately later, Sega decided that Sonic should be more cool, the one that arrived in Sonic Adventures :(

[@yogibear8683]

Happy 29th Anniversary; Sonic CD And Honorable Mention for both Amy Rose and Metal Sonic! Now we just need "The Making Of Sonic 2" and the trilogy can finally be completed!