This year marks the 25th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog, but that isn’t the only reason we’re celebrating. Take a look at the 5 best Sonic titles.
The Sega CD (aka Mega CD) had some classics that still live on today. Here's the 7 best Sega CD games & how to play them on modern consoles.
Series X/S + Dev Mode. It's a shame the retail mode emulators got removed, dev mode looks like a pain in the ass.
I use the Analogue Mega SG console coupled with a Mega SD everdrive that allows me to play Sega CD games through the cartridge without the need for the CD add-on. Have the 8-bitdo Sega Genesis 6 button wireless controller and it's the closest thing I can get to playing it as it was originally without owning old hardware.
Final Fight was a great game on the CD, not only on the system but as a fighting game of the time as well. Up there in some ways with Streets of Rage 2 IMO. It's too bad they didn't continue putting the rest of them on there, the music is top notch too.
I bought FF CD as a young teen after having loved the arcade/SNES version (despite the latter being watered down). Loved how immaculate a port it was.
There is some wrong information in this article. I just checked for Sonic CD and Shining Force CD on Nintendo Switch eShop (as stated in the article) across 4 different regions, and they are not available.
I know it's on Steam, but I don't recall seeing either of those games on Switch Eshop, I'm curios as to what region he found them on.
Yea, I checked US, UK, JP and Portugal (my region), not on any of those.
I'd want these handheld, so hopefully I can get a Steam Deck by the end of the year 🙏
Sega teased big things coming to the Sega Ages line of games but tapped out after about a year. I can't find any evidence that it was added to the Switch. The author must of mistaken it for the Shining Force 1 but even then that's part of the Sega Genesis collection not Ages.
Sonic CD is in the Sonic Origins Collection, that's what he meant.
As for Shining Force CD, I don't know if its on the eshop, but it seems unlikely.
Well I'm really happy you responded with this!
I must have completely missed or forgotten about Sonic Origins. I was just looking at it, and it has the Game Gear titles too on the Plus version! (I had a Game Gear back in the day) Man, especially in handheld, that should be great. I just wishlisted it and will pick it up on the next sale.
Thanks a ton!
Glad to have reminded you, but I do recommend checking out reviews on Sonic Origins Collection, while I own it (because I wanted the Japanese exclusive swag that comes with the Deluxe Pack), a lot of people are disappointed by it, and the Game Gear emulation, so some video reviews should help.
A lot of people complained that Sega should have emulated the superior Master System versions of the game, since they run at a higher resolution than the Game Gear ports.
SEGA’s Second Division Manager, Osamu Ohashi, wants to surpass Mario by strengthening the Sonic IP.
Nah, Sonic is definitely iconic but it will never be at the level of Mario. Much less surpass it...
They can compete but Mario will always win. Mario and Sonic cater to different fans or fans who like both.
Sonic doesn't have to compete though. Both are their own thing, there's plenty of room for them both.
Thing is Sonic despite the bad games is still an icon as big as Mario, probably bigger cause he's seen more in media than Mario. More cartoons, more movies, more memes. So on that end he's good, they just gotta stop making bad games.
Sonic fan game, dubbed Sonic Venture, is a game made completely in Sony's Dreams for the PlayStation 4 and 5.
That looks ridiculous.
Part 2 of this video goes into more depth and I would say is better than this one linked above
https://www.youtube.com/wat...
Lmao you're right, the second vid is more impressive. Sega should be embarrassed.
Thanks for linking it for everyone. Deffo watch this it's better than the video on the post. YouTube reccomended me part 2 and it's way better.
This team will produce a real game sometime I'm sure. Epic considering it made in dreams
Actually looks like he's running rather than being on rails, and the momentum isn't lost either. It would be embarrassing if Frontiers isn't at par with this.
I've never really been able to get into the Sonic franchise. I've tried on multiple occasions, but its platforming style just wasn't something I enjoyed.
Wait...How did Shadow the hedgehog make this list but sonic colors didn't?
Sonic 2!? If only for casino night and aquatic ruins music...
Theres 3 games that deserve to be on this list but shadow? Really?
Main Series:
Sonic 2
Sonic 3
Sonic & Knuckles
Sonic CD
Sonic Colors (DS)
Best over:
Sonic Racing Transformed (Mario Kart Killer)