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	Thursday Aug 25, 2011 #SegaPAX – Sonic CD Announced! Today we are happy to announce that Sonic CD will debut on mobile phones and consoles everywhere! Originally released for the SEGA CD system in 1993, and included the first appearance of fan favorite characters Metal Sonic and Amy Rose. Big news for fans everywhere, Sonic CD is coming to digital platforms with music from the original Japanese soundtrack. The beloved prequel to Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I is coming to Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, iPhone and iPod touch, iPad, PC Digital Download, Android, and Windows Phone! Best of all, Sonic CD will be available for download in late 2011! “Ask any Sonic fan to name their favorite games, and Sonic CD always ranks near the top of their lists,” said Haruki Satomi, Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA. “Sonic CD marks an important chapter in Sonic’s history, bridging the gap between his oldest adventures and his new digital exploits like Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode I. We’ve made sure the re-mastered edition has everything that Sonic fans want to see with all of the original colorful classic zones.” Following the classic story of the original, Sonic CD sees Dr Eggman plan to cause chaos and take control of the future by stealing Time Stones from the Little Planet. Sonic must speed through levels and travel through time while fending off Eggman’s robots to recover the Time Stones, and save Amy Rose from his mechanical twin, Metal Sonic! This fast-paced game will return with brand new features including enhanced widescreen graphics, special iOS features, Xbox LIVE Achievements, PSN Trophies, PC Achievements and more. The re-release of Sonic CD will be making its public debut at the Microsoft booth at PAX Prime in Seattle, August 26–28, 2011. Tweet Posted by Clumsyorchid in SEGA on 6:31:09AM Aug 25, 2011


	117 Responses to “ #SegaPAX – Sonic CD Announced! ” Comment # 1 oh .. ok Posted by xBenji65 on August 25th, 2011 at 6:37 am Comment # 2 I’m really disappointed that it will only feature the Japanese soundtrack. I recieved the PC version in 1996 so I grew up with the US soundtrack, and to me, the US soundtrack makes Sonic CD special… it gives the Sonic franchise a whole new feel, and I think that Spencer Nilsen created a truly brilliant atmosphere. As much as I love Sonic CD, it just won’t have the same feel. So I ask you, SEGA, please give us the option to choose either the US soundtrack, or the Japanese soundtrack… otherwise I may see myself not buying it… Or, make sure that if you use an Xbox 360 Custom Soundtrack, then the sound effects still activate (unlike the previous XBLA titles). Posted by merzitar on August 25th, 2011 at 6:38 am Comment # 3 THANK YOU !! I absolutely LOVE this game, its my favourite sonic game of all time, and Im soo pleased it is going to have the original soundtrack on it !!!! CANT WAIT !! Posted by Jemma on August 25th, 2011 at 6:40 am Comment # 4 HELL YES! Posted by Bruno Massao on August 25th, 2011 at 6:40 am Comment # 5 No Wii Shop either? For shame… Posted by Mike Drop-d on August 25th, 2011 at 6:42 am Comment # 6 I 100% agree with merzitar, please give the option for US soundtrack. i STILL listen to it from time to time, and will NOT purchase the game if it comes only with the Japanese soundtrack. I have been waiting for this game to be re-released since I parted ways with my Sega-CD oh-so-many years ago. please don’t screw this up. Please. Posted by James on August 25th, 2011 at 6:43 am Comment # 7 I’m very happy the Japanese soundtrack is included. Yes it would be nice to have an option (to switch between the US or Japanese soundtrack). But for the past releases (PC, Sonic Gems Collection) the US soundtrack has been the only available version. If you really want the US soundtrack you can play those versions. But finally, officially, we get a US release of the game with the Japanese soundtrack. This is something that should have happened with the original game’s release, and I’m thrilled that it’s finally happening! It gives me a good reason to buy it and play it all over again. Posted by Steven on August 25th, 2011 at 6:43 am Comment # 8 Agreed about the soundtrack! Sonic CD is my all-time favorite Sonic game, and I’ve played all in the main series and the SA series. The 4 different “versions” of each level w/ the time travel element is just too much fun. But yeah, the Spencer Nilsen soundtrack is essential to my memories =) Back in the day on my old website, I had a glowing review of his work on Sonic CD, and he actually sent me a personal email to say thanks! Great guy whose musical talents DESERVE to be heard by everyone — please make this happen, Sega! And thanks for re-releasing the BEST Sonic game of all time! Posted by Brade on August 25th, 2011 at 6:44 am Comment # 9 I really wonder why they use Sonıc’s ınsultıng nıckname for Dr Robotnık as hıs actual name these days…why dıd they change? He ıs Dr Robotnık, and Sonıc called hım Eggman to wınd hım up. In the days of Sonıc CD he was known as Robotnık-I hope they’ve not changed thıs ın the new release of thıs classıc. I lıke that Sonıc CD was so close to the story and characters developed ın the Sonıc the Comıc serıes too. It ıs a pıty that they moved on to new, odd and mısmatched characters not ın keepıng wıth the Sonıc world rather than expand on the storıes and characters that were already there (ın the newer games). Sonıc CD and Knuckles Chaotıx are perhaps the last Sonıc games that really were Sonıc, before some people at Sega ruıned ıt all… Posted by M@ on August 25th, 2011 at 6:45 am Comment # 10 Happy to see it official. This and VF5FS announcement made my week Posted by IronicSonic on August 25th, 2011 at 6:46 am Comment # 11 YEEEESSS!!!! Thank you SEGA!…Although I do feel alittle upset that this wont be coming to the WiiWare seeing as i have my classic sonic collection on that system… Oh well, guess i’ll be grabbing this for the PS3 then ^__^ Posted by Streetballa on August 25th, 2011 at 6:47 am Comment # 12 Including the japanese OST? Sega, you’ve given me hope that there’s still some good in the gaming industry when you acknowledge what the majority of your fans have said about the jpn ost being superior. Now I’m just curious how the two cutscenes will be handled. Posted by Seif on August 25th, 2011 at 6:47 am Comment # 13 I agree with merzitar. I first played CD on Sonic Gems Collection, and the soundtrack was INCREDIBLE. The game was amazing and I’m glad I can play it on Xbox 360 now. I don’t mean to sound like a fanboy, but I think the US soundtrack is better. Posted by Silver on August 25th, 2011 at 6:50 am Comment # 14 SONIC RULES Still Unstoppable after 20 years Posted by GokuKOG on August 25th, 2011 at 6:50 am Comment # 15 Time Sonic, I like a in game reward for collecting all the time stones, i got spoiled with since sonic 2 with super sonic. it can be something that does not take away from the game, just somthing of a reward for doing all the hard work besides the awesome ending (which could be longer or show some awesome action scene plus the ending) Besides that kudos for sonic cd, amazing! Posted by Jon-Peter Rock on August 25th, 2011 at 6:51 am Comment # 16 That are great news! Can´t wait to get it for PC and Xbox^^ However…no Nintendoconsole at all? What´s wrong with you? Nintendo made Sonic big again and you just ignore it now and let all the other(litteraly ALL the other) plattforms get Generations and CD? Me wants ma Nintendolove! : O Posted by Obi on August 25th, 2011 at 6:56 am Comment # 17 I completely agree with both of my fellow posters. When I first played Sonic CD, it was with the US soundtrack. Since the game’s release, it’s american music has been bashed all over the internet. But I think that particular soundtrack is one of Spencer Nilsen’s finest works (and that’s saying A LOT!). I would also like to see an option to download the game with either soundtrack. No offense to the guys at Sega Japan, but I think their american colleagues did a better job with the music. And just for the record, I’m not american, and I love J-Pop. It’s just that Nilsen did a much better job, the original soundtrack sounds almost puerile. But the american version gave the game a whole personality of it’s own. Posted by Chapu on August 25th, 2011 at 6:57 am Comment # 18 Glad it has the original soundtrack. The only EU release that ever used it was the original on Mega CD and I was annoyed that all re-releases utilised the inferior US soundtrack. =/ Posted by Tetsujin on August 25th, 2011 at 6:59 am Comment # 19 This is nice! I’ve already got Sonic Gems Collection which has the US Soundtrack, so if I own this, I’ll be able to play with whichever Soundtrack I feel like! AWESOME. Posted by Zack Ten on August 25th, 2011 at 7:01 am Comment # 20 Since when was Sonic CD a sequel to Sonic 3? It was a prequel to Sonic 2.. ah well. Looking forward to it all the same. Posted by Limey on August 25th, 2011 at 7:02 am Comment # 21 Yes. the whole reason the US soundtrack was different is because the Japanese version was so strange. Include both! Give players the ability to choose! Posted by Josh on August 25th, 2011 at 7:02 am Comment # 22 Will make a fine addition to xbla. i have sonic CD on the sonic gems collection on gamecube. i will probs download it once it appears on xbla i could download it on psn or i have i pod touch but xbox is the best place to play games. its the best thing since sega’s own console. the only thing i can imagine being better than xbox is another sega machine and with all the sony sheep and i sheep in the world that won’t happen. Posted by Jon Taylor on August 25th, 2011 at 7:08 am Comment # 23 Thank goodness it’s the proper soundtrack and not the horrid American music, the Japanese and European Music is the better music by far, without question. I will be getting this when it comes out, 100%!! Posted by MaxisCore on August 25th, 2011 at 7:10 am Comment # 24 Both soundtracks are fantastic and I think SEGA must put both in the game! Posted by Sonik on August 25th, 2011 at 7:12 am Comment # 25 Thank you Sega for bringing back yet another Sonic classic to current consoles. I am disappointed that the US Soundtrack might not be in as that’s how I remember Sonic CD best. Even so, Sonic CD was a great game so I hope that if it so happens that we are stuck with the Japanese soundtrack, that it won’t ruin the experience. I hope that by the time it releases, you give us the option to select between both versions and in addition, I hope that someday you re-release Sonic 3 & Knuckles on PlayStation Network as well. Keep on rockin’ Sega! Posted by DesiGamer2005 on August 25th, 2011 at 7:20 am Comment # 26 I agree with the first poster. The Japanese soundtrack is a deal breaker for me. This was my favorite Sonic game back in the day when I played it on the Sega CD and the US soundtrack had a lot to do with my enjoyment. VERY disappointed as I probably won’t buy it now even though I was looking so forward to this. I guess I’ll need to track down a Sonic Gems disc for gamecube. Posted by Dean on August 25th, 2011 at 7:22 am Comment # 27 ANDROID???!!?! R U SERIOUS?! FUCCCCCCCCCC* YEA Posted by Travis on August 25th, 2011 at 7:25 am Comment # 28 So it’s coming with its original OST? Well, can’t say I’m not disappointed that we won’t be able to toggle between both soundtracks at will, but Sonic CD still has amazing tracks either way. Besides, I can’t get rid of the feeling that we might hear a remix of both known versions of Bad Future Stardust Speedway when we’ll face off against Metal Sonic in Sonic Generations. Maybe a bit of “What I’m Made Of” in there? XD Anyway, just me being hopeful. And a multiplatform release too? Sweet! Little Planet at home AND on the go! Posted by Jeffhog on August 25th, 2011 at 7:26 am Comment # 29 So Awesome! so glad it coming out and I love the Japanese soundtrack to each there own likes and dislikes on the soundtrack but both be amazing! I wanted to just send out for collecting all the time stones, i know sonic 2 spoiled me with super sonic ever since, however can there be a in between. like a time sonic that not as super and would not ruin the game for those against super sonic but be something like super speed or anything as a reward for collecting all the time stones. something cause besides getting the good ending i really like to know the hard work is recognized by giving a enhanced or super form of sonic just for the hard work. An achievement is nice, but a Time Sonic would just be icing on the cake, you need them all anyway to really beat the game so why not be rewarded and if you dislike the use of it, just do not use the “Time Sonic” super mode. Yeah call me spoiled since sonic 2 I admire the Dragon Ball Z – like super red-eyed Sonic for the longest time cause of the hard work you put into each sonic game. I hope this could be heard and thank ya for not hating on me completely for the suggestion.” Now I know it seems to be a mixed on changing the formula for a classic game but as you remember using super sonic on the games is a choice (in sonic 2 and sonic 3 it could not be helped actually so it was not a choice just even if you did not want to use it happened) as long as it was made a choice to use “Time Sonic” I think this idea would be a nice add on to the game. I want something for kicking alien ufo butts! lol Posted by akumaunit00X on August 25th, 2011 at 7:28 am Comment # 30 finally….. exhale. im glad its hitting xbla,,, people have been waiting for jap/eu version to pop up again, and you still have petty fans complaining for US version, do one. this is the dogs bits. if u want american version just get sonic gems collection, or buy cheap pc version. Posted by steve on August 25th, 2011 at 7:32 am Comment # 31 Wow. This is one of my favorite Sonic games. Thanks, SEGA. Posted by Deven Ciufalo on August 25th, 2011 at 7:32 am Comment # 32 While I wish it was both soundtracks to please everyone, getting the Japanese soundtrack FINALLY is awesome. I cannot wait to get this! Posted by Zonic505 on August 25th, 2011 at 7:33 am Comment # 33 C’mon SEGA, i know theres allot of people who wanted the JP soundtrack but can’t you make a toggle option to have both soundtracks optional? I grew up on the US soundtrack its special to me. Posted by goku262002 on August 25th, 2011 at 7:51 am Comment # 34 Folks bashing the US soundtrack need to sit down and listen to / play through the US Quartz Quadrant again. Posted by Kyle S. on August 25th, 2011 at 8:01 am Comment # 35 I’m so chuffed this is heading to PSN! I missed Sonic CD growing up as I never had the Mega CD. I love all the other games. I knew as soon as I read the article that everyone would be moaning about the soundtrack though. Having never heard either I will just be pleased to play it. Sonic fans never seem happy (green eyes, “Eggman”, physics etc etc). Sure I moan as much as everyone else… Sega must have such a hard time trying to keep everyone happy. So much so that they’ve put both new and old Sonic into their latest game… Posted by DevilBean on August 25th, 2011 at 8:02 am Comment # 36 No Wii release even after all the virtual console games and Sonic 4 EP1 sold well on the platform. That is just shameful. Posted by Sonicfan1373 on August 25th, 2011 at 8:12 am Comment # 37 I think it should be optional to have either Japanese soundtrack or American soundtrack. Personally I like the US version better. “If you’re strong, you can fly, you can reach the other side of the rainbow. It’s all right, take a chance, cuz there is no circumstance that you can’t handle, when you use your mind.” Posted by evilmajikman on August 25th, 2011 at 8:14 am Comment # 38 Mfw Sonic CD is dubbed as ‘prequel to Sonic 4: Episode 1′. It’s kinda like calling Sonic Generations the long awaited sequel to Sonic Shuffle. But yeah, I like the sound of the Japanese soundtrack, cos I have fond memories of playing Sonic 2 on the Master System with the Green Hills Zone stuck in my head (which I later learned was based on Toot Toot Sonic Warrior) and felt kinda jibbed when Europe got stuck with the US version for Sonic Gems Collection (as well as their lack of Streets of Rage). Posted by Wonchop on August 25th, 2011 at 8:20 am Comment # 39 This better be one of the emulations from Sonic Gems, not that crappy Backbone thing….. Posted by chipsnapper88 on August 25th, 2011 at 8:34 am Comment # 40 Fantastic! I’d love to play this on my 3DS as well. Any chance of a 3DS release? Posted by Windsor on August 25th, 2011 at 8:52 am Comment # 41 OH MAN, this is what I’ve been waiting for, for SO LONG!! Remastered, widescreen graphics and special features, Japanese OST and iOS too? Man Sega, you just made a grown man cry. Posted by ALO on August 25th, 2011 at 8:57 am Comment # 42 Aw, SEGA, please include the option for the US soundtrack by Spencer Nilsen. It was a really enjoyable and delightful soundtrack. I loved Sonic CD so much on the PC (it came with our first PC ever, a Packard Bell back in the mid-90s) that I decided to get a SEGA CD and the version of Sonic CD for that as well. Next I hope we see Knuckles’ Chaotix re-released. That was the one gem I never, ever had the opportunity to play, mainly because I chose the SEGA CD over the 32X. Posted by Red Echidna on August 25th, 2011 at 9:14 am Comment # 43 Amazing. But that this is made from the RetroEngine really speaks how far you’ve come in the past couple years. I can’t wait for this, and if Sonic 3 & Knuckles is remade in this way down the line, my faith in yourselves could be halfway there, 75% if Generations plays as fantastic as it looks! All the very best! Posted by Mirai on August 25th, 2011 at 9:24 am Comment # 44 This is pretty awesome. Pleeez not Steam… Posted by Jonathan on August 25th, 2011 at 9:29 am Comment # 45 Impressive guys! JP OST plus it’s being released on PSN also. Nice! Posted by Mark on August 25th, 2011 at 9:35 am Comment # 46 Red Echidna, That’s amazing! I, too, played it on a Windows 95 Packard Bell PC. However, instead of recieving Sonic CD, we got a CD with both Ecco the Dolphin and Comix Zone on it. Oh, and thanks for supporting the US soundtrack (that goes for everyone ^_^) Posted by merzitar on August 25th, 2011 at 9:50 am Comment # 47 P.S. It would be nice to have both OSTs be selectable though, true.. real problem I had with the game’s audio was how the music didn’t loop properly, which happens with both versions, rght? It’d be great if they could fix that for the port Posted by Mark on August 25th, 2011 at 10:03 am Comment # 48 Finally Sonic CD with the Japanese OST is coming to America! I’m sooooooo happy to hear this. I will definitely be buying this the first day it comes out, if it had the US soundtrack I wouldn’t touch the game with a 50ft pole. Posted by EmperorJ on August 25th, 2011 at 10:03 am Comment # 49 Thanks for this, SEGA! I am really happy to see that SEGA is including the Japanese version for this release. I really think it’s much better than the US version for several reasons, but specially cause it’s the original soundtrack and because all songs of a level in different times are versions of the same, making the game more consistent. Those who never played the JP version will understand this when they compare the past songs in US with present songs in JP. Nevertheless, I totally respect the opinion of those who love the US sountrack, cause it’s a good work, and most of all, cause once you’ve grown up with a version of a game, it’s really horrible to play it another way. So i too think the best for the game would be to include an option to choose US sountrack. I’m with merzitar on this. Please SEGA, HD full animated secuences!! (with both JP and US songs i guess Posted by nosemeolvidara on August 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am Comment # 50 Please let there be the option for the US soundtrack Posted by shadowAOD on August 25th, 2011 at 10:20 am Comment # 51 I really have no idea what some of you are on about. Time after time we’ve been stuck with the US soundtrack which was thrown together at the last minute, with not enough love, energy, or personality into it. I am really surprised and very happy that the Japanese soundtrack is included. I would never expect that from Sega. Posted by Kai on August 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am Comment # 52 it would also be great if this game was featured on the nintendo eshop Posted by shadowAOD on August 25th, 2011 at 10:21 am Comment # 53 Thank. Heavens. That they’re using the more superior European/Japanese soundtrack instead of using the English version, because I didn’t want to change the soundtrack through the 360′s custom soundtrack feature if they were to only give us the English version of it. Posted by Garland on August 25th, 2011 at 10:34 am Comment # 54 I dont want the japanese OST. I hope we can choose both or just the us ost to play. I have the original sega cd game so is not a loss to miss this game anyway. but PLEASE: POUT BOTH OR THE US VERSION…NOT THE JAP ONE Posted by ZoLRaK on August 25th, 2011 at 11:07 am Comment # 55 No american soundtrack might not buy anymore Posted by Shez on August 25th, 2011 at 11:51 am Comment # 56 Correction, if u ask any CLASSIC fan what their favorite sonic game is, it’s sonic CD. Sega, when will u stop aiming only to please classic fans? It’s affecting the main series sonic games by making them simple the way CLASSIC fans like it. While modern fans like the cool edgy sonic. Posted by Sonicfan on August 25th, 2011 at 1:22 pm Comment # 57 I loved Toot Toot Sonic Warrior opening. We need more animation like that, best version of classic Sonic. Posted by kyrdytfu on August 25th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Comment # 58 Finally! Been wanting to play this for quite a while! Posted by Gibbagobba on August 25th, 2011 at 3:13 pm Comment # 59 1 awesome! Can’t wait to play sonic CD again! Specially on my iPod! But I have a question… Is this going to be sonic 4 ep 2?? Sorry for saying that, but if it IS sonic 4 ep 2 then this is lazyness , I’m happy that other people would play this game like I did but if it’s gonna be sonic 4 so at least remake the graphics and music. Posted by It on August 25th, 2011 at 3:14 pm Comment # 60 Another notch to make my Sonic Gems Collection worthless, lol. Oh well, I can always switch to that if I feel like listening to the US soundtrack instead, that is if playing the music on XBox doesn’t work. Posted by DJ Kidna on August 25th, 2011 at 3:15 pm Comment # 61 I didn’t play Sonic CD until Sonic Gems Collection. Personally, I liked the Genesis ones more, including the music. But, that’s just my opinion. Also: M@, comment 9: Oh my glob what. Go read some actual Sonic history. Or is this being sarcastic? Or are you aware of the Japanese side of things and have decided the American version is the correct one? Or am I just wasting my finger-typing here? If you answered D, then what one was D, anyway? Now re-release Sonic R. Posted by Duth Olec on August 25th, 2011 at 3:41 pm Comment # 62 Best SEGA news I’ve heard all year! I too would like the option of the American and Japanese soundtrack. Sonic Boom is still one of my favorite tracks from any sonic game! Posted by Bryan Belcher on August 25th, 2011 at 4:12 pm Comment # 63 @comment 9 – No. The last Sonic game that really was Sonic was Sonic Unleashed. SEGA, please fire the Happy Tree Friends writers, they don’t know how to write a Sonic game story. A picnic in Sonic Generations? Really?! Wow… That’s not the Hedgehog I know >_> Posted by Sonic52789 on August 25th, 2011 at 4:38 pm Comment # 64 @ People saying they want the US soundtrack.. You have had that on Sonic Gems AND the PC release, so let us EU/JP fans have our music for once !! And For people saying they like the EU/JP soundtrack better than the English one.. Umm you do realise England is PART of the EU right ??? I think you have mistaken England for America somehow XD Posted by Jemma on August 25th, 2011 at 4:45 pm Comment # 65 Brilliant, brilliant news! Ever since that guy ported Sonic CD to the iPhone a couple of years ago to show you guys what it would look like, I’ve been hoping this would happen and it would get a full re-release! I wonder if that was how this came about? Anyway, Sonic CD is absolutely one of my top favourite games, and I’ll be picking this up on the 360 and the App Store for my iPhone! However, as others in the comments have said, I also grew up with the NA soundtrack due to owning it on the PC and Sonic Gems Collection, I never actually had the original release, and I adore it! The NA soundtrack gives the game such a great atmosphere, making it feel like no other Sonic game and it plays a major part in how much I love this game. Sonic Boom is also an epic, epic theme song! So if it isn’t already a feature, please, please, please SEGA, allow us to choose between the two soundtracks! A lot of your Mega Drive ports for the iPhone allow us to choose between the U.S and Japanese soundtracks, so please include the same option here for Sonic CD!! But anyway, thanks so much SEGA for finally making this absolute classic portable for the first time, I shall be playing it all the time wherever I go now! Posted by Scott on August 25th, 2011 at 4:47 pm Comment # 66 THX THX THX!!! the japanese / european soundtrack, YAY!!!! Posted by Reit Zephyrox on August 25th, 2011 at 7:18 pm Comment # 67 Wow. I’ll be getting it for PSN and Android, even though I don’t own an Android phone… I know people who do, and they’ll let me play this on there. For the record, I also agree that finally being able to get this game with the Japanese soundtrack in the U.S. is awesome! I have the Spencer Nilsen soundtrack and love it, but as noted, there have been many editions in the U.S. with that soundtrack but none with the soundtrack that Japan and Europe received. Kudos Sega and Satomi-san! Posted by Isaac Geronimo on August 25th, 2011 at 8:27 pm Comment # 68 Really not happy about the Japanese-only soundtrack, the US OST was much better. I’ll pass. :/ Posted by Jared on August 25th, 2011 at 9:52 pm Comment # 69 Also, Roger Craig Smith better re-voice all the Sonic sounds clips in Sonic CD. I want to hear him say “I’m Outta Here!” Posted by ALO on August 25th, 2011 at 10:09 pm Comment # 70 It would be great to have the option for both soundtracks. Looking forward to seeing what’s added. Posted by Elliot Gindi on August 25th, 2011 at 10:37 pm Comment # 71 Awesome news! The Japanese soundtrack is ULTIMATE! Posted by Mick on August 25th, 2011 at 10:56 pm Comment # 72 I still own my copy of Sonic CD (even though I can’t play it anymore…). But to have the Japanese soundtrack as well would be awesome! Posted by David on August 26th, 2011 at 4:01 am Comment # 73 If you people go back and listen, the Japanese soundtrack is far superior. The Past themes were kept the same for both releases, but Spencer Nilsen had no knowledge of them before writing his themes for Present and Future. Therefore the themes and melodies are vastly different, whereas in Japan the melodies carried over and evolved as the soundtrack shifted from Past to Present to Future, almost like remixes of each other. I guarantee if you listen to all three versions of any act in the japanese version as opposed to the US version, you will immediately notice the difference. Posted by Vadertech on August 26th, 2011 at 4:11 am Comment # 74 Incredibly excited. Especially about the original Japanese OST. I’m so happy to see SEGA paying attention to the older fans. Heck, if SEGA released a simple hack of sonic 2 / 3+k / CD with new levels, I’d pay whatever they ask. (As fun as fan games are, it all seems like rehashing old stuff). Anyways, yay Sonic CD. Yay original music. Yay SEGA! Thanks! Posted by jared on August 26th, 2011 at 4:18 am Comment # 75 SOOO EXCITING! Posted by Shadowteen14 on August 26th, 2011 at 7:37 am Comment # 76 Do we have any guess on when exactly it will be released? I think they will release it before Generations. Sonic 4 was also advertised for “Holiday/Late 2010″ and it came out in early October. Is there a chance we’ll have Sonic CD in October as well??? Posted by chico on August 26th, 2011 at 8:04 am Comment # 77 SONIC CD brings back memorys i was yelling my head off cause when i dies thoughs stupid back round laughs got me so mad!!!! yet i manged to beat it sonic cd is one of the best sonic games i have ever played and i cant wait for SONIC GENERATIONS GO GO SONIC GO GO SONIC. Posted by john on August 26th, 2011 at 9:43 am Comment # 78 Please, PLEASE do not use the Japanese/European soundtrack for U.S.A. gamers. Sonic CD was a great game but if you release a version that most people did not grow up with then why should they buy it? As other people said, it would be awesome to have BOTH soundtracks available as a toggle option. “Sonic Boom” forever! Posted by Hobok on August 26th, 2011 at 9:45 am Comment # 79 I prefer the Japanese soundtrack, but how about offering the American one as an option or even DLC? Posted by Stormwatch on August 26th, 2011 at 6:42 pm Comment # 80 Personally, I’d like to see the ability to customize the soundtrack to each and every individual level. Generally, I prefer the JP soundtrack, but there are a few levels here and there where I feel the US has better tracks. I can’t imagine a single person anywhere picking the US version of Stage 1′s music, though. Sounds soooo awful and makes blood trickle down from my ears. Clearly stage 1 was Spencer’s lowest moment, composed while he was on drugs, depressed and contemplating suicide. All of the other levels he did were much better. Everybody gets the JP soundtrack for the PAST levels, though, and no amount of complaining can change that. I’d love to hear how US versions of the past would have turned out, but Spencer couldn’t figure out how to do chip music with the Sega CD (the past tunes are all chip tunes). Posted by Joe on August 26th, 2011 at 6:57 pm Comment # 81 Does anyone else have a manual that calls Amy Rose Princess Sally? Posted by Rose on August 26th, 2011 at 7:49 pm Comment # 82 Great,now redo all the other Sonic games from the Genesis. Those backbone devs made those into crap. Button lag and blurring graphics of those ports or very poor. I hope to see some cool unlocks for this glad they rebuilt this from the ground up. Posted by DeVeAn on August 26th, 2011 at 8:53 pm Comment # 83 Please put it on Steam, Please put it on Steam…well you guys got nearly everything else on there, I sort of figured it was a given…BUT JUST IN CASE! XD (ALSO SONIC GENERATIONS, PLEASE!) Posted by Jade Gryphon on August 27th, 2011 at 4:38 am Comment # 84 Glad to see that Sonic CD is coming to the Iphone as long as I get Sonic 3 and Sonic & Knuckles for the Iphone I will be a happy man. Posted by Eamon on August 27th, 2011 at 1:50 pm Comment # 85 Sonic CD is coming to digital platforms with music from the “original Japanese soundtrack” That reminds me of how FUNimation advertised the remasterd DBZ boxsets. Posted by DG on August 27th, 2011 at 4:06 pm Comment # 86 genialllllllllll ESTA MORTAL ME RE ENCANTA SONIC LO ADOROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by verofan 90 on August 27th, 2011 at 4:11 pm Comment # 87 GENIAL XD Posted by verofan 90 on August 27th, 2011 at 4:12 pm Comment # 88 thats awesome! can you make sonic jam 2! Posted by cool on August 28th, 2011 at 11:33 am Comment # 89 Nice to finally play the game with the original soundtrack. But “re-mastered”? This could be interesting. Posted by SestrenNK on August 28th, 2011 at 1:04 pm Comment # 90 Hmph will there still be the hidden pictures? Posted by Jude on August 28th, 2011 at 3:50 pm Comment # 91 On the one hand: YAY!!! Finally, I can play Sonic CD on my compy! On the other hand: No option for the US Soundtrack? I understand that a lot of people seem to prefer the Japanese soundtrack, but I’d really like the option of being able to at least choose the US Soundtrack. I actually prefer it over the Japanese one. Regardless, Thank you for this! Posted by Ryan Rodriguez on August 29th, 2011 at 10:37 am Comment # 92 Oh, and Kudos on the inclusion of Achievements! I appreciate it. Posted by Ryan Rodriguez on August 29th, 2011 at 10:40 am Comment # 93 old Time Love Game US JP all Cool i Love to see New Sonic CD come one day Sonic CD Rock D and DX Fly out here oh your Music On Sonic CD Rock to US JP and all By Posted by Jorge on August 30th, 2011 at 6:29 am Comment # 94 No word can explain how excited i am right now Posted by K dude on August 31st, 2011 at 7:43 pm Comment # 95 I do agree with James and merzitar. I do luv Both Versions, but still, the US soundtrack was pretty good. The Speed Run music kicked the JP Version’s ass, i think summ other songs as well. Still, even tho i have sonic gems, i’ll still download this anyways Posted by LucarioDX on September 2nd, 2011 at 7:37 pm Comment # 96 I really don’t see why they feel the need to tie it in with Sonic 4. Probably because that game let so many people down they’re hoping they can boost it’s popularity by association. To all those wishing they’d release it with both soundtracks: Apparently they can’t include the US soundtrack at the moment due to licensing issues, but you’ll be pleased to know that they’re trying to sort it out. Might eventually come out as a patch or (more probably) as DLC. Personally, I’ve always preferred the original soundtrack. I don’t think the US one suited it very well (especially because they didn’t fit with the “past” themes) and even Spencer Nilsen himself once stated in an interview that he thought replacing the music was a bad idea. Anyway, every re-release of Sonic CD since has only had the US soundtrack, so it’s about time they evened the score. P.S. @ M@: He WAS originally called Dr. Eggman. Always has been; he was only originally called Robotnik in the US and Europe. Eggman is the correct name. Posted by 16bitFil on September 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 am Comment # 97 AMAZING!!! I have been waiting for this game for a really long time and like how it has the Japanese soundtrack but i do agree it needs to have a option for choosing between soundtracks. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING SONIC CD BACK! Posted by Kevin on September 4th, 2011 at 2:45 am Comment # 98 i believe the correct name is “Dr. Robotnik. please get it right. cuz before Sonic Adventure it was ROBOTNiK and not Eggman. :3 Posted by Nikosaru on September 5th, 2011 at 10:28 pm Comment # 99 No U.S. soundtrack, no buy. Come on, Sega. In this age of multi-gigabyte downloads, can’t you include both soundtracks and satisfy everybody? Posted by Deco Bryl on September 6th, 2011 at 10:11 pm Comment # 100 @Stormwatch: that’s a great idea even though I like the Jap/Eur version better. however there was a pre-release in america that played the Japanese soundtrack before they changed it. Sonic CD was supposed to have been released in September of 1993 but due to remaking the soundtrack it was released in November instead. The Pre-release is titled “Sonic CD 920 (Sept. 20, 1993)” so this release could be that version finally getting a release (but I wouldn’t expect it to be released on that specific date) but if that is the release date then I would have SEGA pegged from the get-go. But thats unlikely! Posted by Trevor on September 9th, 2011 at 12:09 pm Comment # 101 Nice I’ll buy it right away when it shows up on PSN =) However there’s something that’s bothering me When will you release Sonic 4 Episode II (If you didn’t give up already on it)? And more important, what about the best Sonic ever? Sonic 3 & Knuckles? ._. when will you release bundle this PS3? Posted by Jin Kusanagi on September 10th, 2011 at 5:46 am Comment # 102 Including the original japanese soundtrack is a great decision, but please also include the US version as well. I grew up with this game, and still own both my Sega CD copy and my Windows PC copy, and I just wouldn’t be able to play it without the soundtrack I’ve always known. Without it, I have no desire to get this again. Posted by Atomicow on September 12th, 2011 at 4:49 pm Comment # 103 Sweet an old sonic game rereleased.After 20 years sonic’s still up and running. Posted by NOAH4510 on September 15th, 2011 at 2:46 pm Comment # 104 FINALLY IVE BEEN WAITING FOR YEARS!!!! And I think both soundtracks are amazing. Sega and Sonic Team ill never stop buying your games even if one is sonic laying on a couch eating potato chips or Sonic and Tails defeat a evil sandwich who wants to turn the world into bread just keep on going!!!!!!! SONIC BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by Jo Matt on September 17th, 2011 at 5:58 pm Comment # 105 Why are people saying that they will not buy the game over the music? Really guys? You buy games to play them, not sit and listen. Who would pay 60 bucks (Price for console games these days) for music? It’s ridiculous. And to that one fanboy who hates Sonic because Eggman’s name is Eggman, his name was Eggman since 1991 in Japan. His name was Eggman the whole time. It was the Americans like me who changed his name to Robotnik. Sure, it’s totally better than Eggman, but first, get your facts straight. Posted by I Dislike Sonic "Fans" on September 24th, 2011 at 10:15 pm Comment # 106 Sonic Generations was in development since Sonic Unleashed was released. Sonic Colors was most likely written after Generations. The Happy Tree Friends and Madworld writers have shown they can write a good story in Colors, so Generations is good by default. Posted by I Dislike Sonic "Fans" Even More on September 24th, 2011 at 10:23 pm Comment # 107 @ I Dislike All Sonic “Fans”: Finally Someone is making sense if people don’t buy because of something as trivial as music then no games would be bought. Like I said in my last post I don’t hate the American soundtrack, I just prefer the Jap/Eur version more because it’s rare to have its original tracks in America and really I don’t care which tracks go in because I like them both. Posted by Trevor on October 1st, 2011 at 1:12 pm Comment # 108 thank you sega! ive been hoping this would happen for years. some of my fondest childhood memories are of me playing this game. however, i am dissappointed in the lack of a US soundtrack. it just wont feel the same without “sonic boom.” i grew up with the us soundtrack and when i hear it, waves of nostalgia rush over me, but i am not attached to the japanese soundtrack what so ever. that being said, i probably will end up downloading this for my xbox, but im going to download the US soundtrack and play it over the game. any who, its a step in the rigt direction sega . now if only you guys could re-release knuckles chaotix.. Posted by zane on October 17th, 2011 at 2:21 pm Comment # 109 This re release has me seriously craving some sonic cd, but I don’t care for the international soundtrack :/ it’s not a bad soundtrack by any means, but i didn’t grow up with it, and it just feels wrong playing it without the US soundtrack. im going to buy myself a sega CD for Christmas, with a copy of sonic CD and maybe a few other games. Sorry sega, but the US soundtrack is a deal breaker for me. If you do end up releasing the US soundtrack as DLC, dont charge us for it pretty please with a cherry on top. Posted by Evil Betty on October 19th, 2011 at 2:56 pm Comment # 110 I love the American soundtrack, but I personally would love to see both j and a tracks available. Posted by Terry on November 6th, 2011 at 6:32 pm Comment # 111 Sonic CD was definitely among my favorites. The figure 8 Posted by Kaz on November 23rd, 2011 at 12:25 am Comment # 112 Sonic CD was among my favorites. I love EVERYTHING that has to do with the blue blur. I love ALL of his games and nitpicking fans do nothing good for the dying franchise. The whining needs to stop. Real fans unite. My only opinion to make Sonic games better is to bring back the figure 8 peel out. Posted by Kaz on November 23rd, 2011 at 12:28 am Comment # 113 I really hope the game has the option for the u.s soundtrack. Most people who grew up playing the game in America (like me) only know the u.s. Soundtrack. Sure , some of the tunes are downright cheesey, but i still love the music. Japanese tracks may be “better” musically, but I would wager that most American gamers will be replaying this game for nostalgia’s sake and would rather hear the same music that was sounding from their crt television sets in the early 90s when they revisit this gem of a title. Posted by Mike on November 28th, 2011 at 12:27 am Comment # 114 Guess what, Sonic “Fans”! The U.S. sound track can be toggled, so now both that and the JP sound tracks can listened to. You may now shut up. Posted by I Dislike Sonic "Fans" on December 10th, 2011 at 12:44 pm Comment # 115 GUESS WHAT?! SONIC CD FOR THE IPHONE IS OUT NOW!!! Posted by Koko on December 18th, 2011 at 1:51 am Comment # 116 Is it still comming out or did it already come out? If it didnt then when will it come out Posted by Shadowisawesome on December 18th, 2011 at 12:30 pm Comment # 117 Sonic CD has already been released, thanks Posted by Lods on December 19th, 2011 at 7:11 am


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