Overview

Sonic the Hedgehog CD (or mostly referred to as just Sonic CD) was developed by SEGA and Sonic Team and was released on the Sega CD in September 1993. It's considered as part of some of the most innovative games within the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Its unique story and mechanics set it way different from other games as it was arguably way ahead of its time amongst some of the earlier games within the series.

Story and Plot

The plot of this game revolves around the extraterrestrial being known as "Little Planet" where it is said that "during the last month of every year, Little Planet appears over Never Lake" according to the offical Sonic CD manual.

The Little Planet houses a special property which allows it to defy time and space all thanks to a group of 7 mystical artifacts known as the "Time Stones". The franchise's main villian, Dr. Robotnik catches wind of the Little Planet's capabilities and is out to conquer not only the world alongside Little Planet, but to bend time and space to his will to do so. The franchise's main protaganist, Sonic the Hedgehog will have to explore the super sureal landscapes of Little Planet while traveling through Past, Present, and Future to put a stop to Robotnik's plans and restore peace to our world and ensure Little Planet of its good future.

Characters

The game features 4 different characters with each have distinct
personalities from one another.

• Sonic the Hedgehog

The series' main protaganist. Our blue blur is on a mission to explore
Little Planet and to race through time and space to stop Robotnik's evil plans.




• Dr. Robotnik

The series' main antagonist. He has set his sights on conquering Little Planet
and to change the course of history through the use of the Time Stones.




• Amy Rose

She first appeared in this game as a self-proclaimed "love interest" for Sonic.
She gets kidnapped by one of Robotnik's notorious creations to lure Sonic into danger.




• Metal Sonic

A robotic doppelganger of Sonic created by Dr. Robotnik. He was made to match
Sonic in every way possible in strength, speed, and even attitude.

Some Notable Stages

Palmtree Panic Zone

A sunny, tropical paradise full of loops, ramps, and corkscrews.
Hope you brought your bug repellent 'cuz the bugs here sure do take a big bite.

Here are some audio samples associated with this stage's music:

Collision Chaos Zone

A land of bright lights, bumpers, and pinball flippers. The flippers will
send you flying through the pinball course. Just try not to get too
captivated by the identical world above you.

Here are some audio samples associated with this stage's music:

Quartz Quadrant Zone

A treasure trove full of glittering gems and falling rocks. The conveyor
belts here change direction. The gems may look pretty indoors but there's lots
more to see outdoors as well.

Here are some audio samples associated with this stage's music:

Stardust Speedway Zone

A world of starry skies, bright lights, and the sweet sounds of 90's rhythmic hip-hop.
Blast through funk central as you race through pipes and tunnels at mind-boggling speeds.

Here are some audio samples associated with this stage's music:

Development and History

Like stated earlier, Sonic CD was released in September 1993 as one of the Sega CD's best selling titles. Although, this was only the case for the Japanese release because the team wanted to go international and sell the game to a much broader audience. The game was delayed for an additional 2 months for the United States and Europe because the team overseas didn't really think the upbeat, funky music didn't sit right with each of the levels. So, within a span of several weeks, the team overseas had to create an all new soundtrack from scratch. When the game finally reached American and European shelves in November 1993, it now had 2 notable soundtracks which is an iconic reason why Sonic CD is well known and loved by many fans to this day.