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Release Dates:
XBLA – Out Now!
PSN – December 14, 2011 in Europe, December 20, 2011 in North America ($5.00 / £3.59/ €4.49 / AUD$6.25)
iOS – (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) – Out Now!($4.99/ € 3.99/£2.99/AUD$5.49)
Android – Out Now!
Windows Phone – Early 2012
PC – date coming soon!

Launch trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_esthqnaU

Developer Diary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEZkrXaBkl0

SONIC BOOM in 1080p: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND5nxXkJg (Thanks jambo!)

Description:

SEGA Europe Ltd. and SEGA of America, Inc. today announced that fan favourite Sonic CD will be released on multiple platforms from tomorrow. Relive the story of the 1993 original, which sees Dr. Eggman again, attempting to take control of time by stealing the Time Stones from Little Planet. Sonic must speed through levels and travel through time whilst fending off Eggman’s robots to recover the Time Stones and save the smitten young hedgehog, Amy Rose.

The revamped version Sonic CD will include the original Japanese and US soundtracks as requested by the fans, and, for the first time, the ability to play the game as Sonic’s best friend Tails, unlockable by clearing the game for the first time. Sonic CD also features the first appearance of Metal Sonic, one of Sonic’s most enduring nemesis.

“Sonic’s 20th Anniversary has been a banner year for him – as well as for everyone at SEGA,” said Haruki Satomi, Senior Vice President of Digital Business at SEGA of America. “Gamers around the world are rediscovering their love of Sonic through his adventures, new and old. Whether you’re a long-time hedgehog aficionado looking to enjoy a favourite moment from Sonic’s past, or a brand-new player who wants to join in on the fun, there’s no better place to start than with one of Sonic’s most celebrated games, Sonic CD.”

Sonic CD will be available tomorrow from Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, priced at 400 Microsoft Points, the PlayStation Network in Europe for $5.00/£3.59/€4.49 /AUD$6.25 and iPhone, iPod touch, iPad for $4.99/AUD$5.49/Euro $3.99/UK £2.99. Sonic CD will be released on the PlayStation Network in America on 20th December and for Android and Windows Phone 7 devices in the New Year. Electronic Theatre will keep you updated with all the latest details on Sonic CD.

Highlights:

-Created with the "Retro Engine" by Christian "Taxman" Whitehead (so basically a fan-created engine)
-Locked 60fps on every platform
-Playable Tails, unlocked after beating the game once
-Both Japanese/EU and US soundtracks (unsure of ability to toggle on the fly)
-Can choose between Sonic 2-styled spindash or Sonic CD spindash
-iOS features
-Time-attack leaderboards
-Achievements/Trophies
-Widescreen support
-Ability to toggle between new and old filters/graphics modes in real time
-Android version will support Xperia Play control input

SCREENSHOTS:

 

[The Xtortionist]

 

[dreamcastmaster]

Do the 3D stages run at a smooth framerate now?

 

[rozay]

Do the 3D stages run at a smooth framerate now?

Entire game is running 60fps 1080p.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Do the 3D stages run at a smooth framerate now?

Locked 60FPS

thank you based taxman

edit - beaten, damn you based taxman

 

[Tailzo]

I'm buying

 

[gray_fox224]

PSN

 

[jambo]

I'll probably double dip on XBLive and Steam.

 

[iavi]

This is how you do a fucking port. Sonic 3 & Knuckles next, Sega. I don't care about that backbone psuedo-lock-on mess, I'll pay again to have it done right as a stand-alone..

 

[dreamcastmaster]

At the price I'm double dipping iOS and XBLA!

 

[J@hranimo]

I'm buying

This.

This is how you do a fucking port. Sonic 3 & Knuckles next, Sega. I don't care about that backbone psuedo-lock-on mess, I'll pay again to have it done right as a stand-alone..

And this!!!! S3&K really should be re-released together as one. How it should've been from day 1.

 

[btkadams]

Entire game is running 60fps 1080p.

wtf? 1080p? so it won't look like a low-res game stretched to full-screen like the other sonic digital releases? that's awesome news if true.

 

[celebi23]

At the price I'm double dipping iOS and XBLA!

So, as of now, I'm getting on XBLA, iOS, Android and maybe PC. This is the one "classic" Sonic game (besides Knuckles Chaotix) that I've never really played much of. Thank you Taxman and Sega

 

[Anticitizen One]

Can't wait

 

[jambo]

wtf? 1080p? so it won't look like a low-res game stretched to full-screen like the other sonic digital releases? that's awesome news if true.

The best bit about Sonic CD being in 1080p is this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND5nxXkJg

 

[gray_fox224]

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

 

[Keyser Soze]

Looks bad, will wait for 200MP

 

[Dynamite Shikoku]

This better be good, the way you people have hyped it up for years and years

 

[Sciz]

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

Well, the thread had a good 15 posts before it went up in flames.

But seriously, they're very different. It's entirely down to your personal tastes.

 

[Professor Beef]

Like I said in the other thread, will be looking forward to my first ever Sonic CD experience.

Also, don't forget that there's a "dynamic" theme available on PSN.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

US soundtrack is mostly elevator music.

JP soundtrack is crazy awesomeness.

Take your pick.

 

[Teknoman]

US soundtrack is mostly elevator music.

JP soundtrack is crazy awesomeness.

Take your pick.

This man knows whats up.

In all seriousness, both track versions have some choice picks.

 

[Dark Schala]

Also, don't forget that there's a "dynamic" theme available on PSN.

This should be in the OP.

I compiled a list of things included in the release in the other thread in case we forgot anything.

-Created with the "Retro Engine" by Christian "Taxman" Whitehead (so basically a fan-created engine)
-Locked 60fps on every platform
-Playable Tails, unlocked after beating the game once
-Both Japanese/EU and US soundtracks (unsure of ability to toggle on the fly)
-Can choose between Sonic 2-styled spindash or Sonic CD spindash
-iOS features
-Time-attack leaderboards
-Achievements/Trophies
-Widescreen support
-Ability to toggle between new and old filters/graphics modes in real time
-Android version will support Xperia Play control input

In all seriousness, both track versions have some choice picks.

Yep.

 

[gray_fox224]

US soundtrack is mostly elevator music.

JP soundtrack is crazy awesomeness.

Take your pick.

Great!

 

[smurfx]

yes i'm finally going to play this game again! i played it before back when i was a kid and then never again.

 

[Anticitizen One]

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

Gonna have to go with U.S.of A dawg

 

[RobbieNick]

5 bucks is insanly cheap for the amount of love that went into this. Im'ma show my love back by triple dipping.

 

[Hasemo]

Does Sonic CD let you play as Super Sonic?

 

[jambo]

US soundtrack is mostly elevator music.

JP soundtrack is crazy awesomeness.

Take your pick.

Other than Sonic Boom, the US soundtrack is pretty damn boring.

Looks like this will have the best of both worlds!

 

[Edgeward]

Why is "not developed by Backbone" not in the highlights/features? That's pretty much #1 with a bullet for me on any Sega classic port. All the rest is just icing on the cake.

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

Sonic Boom (USA)> JP opening

 

[Professor Fog]

Growing up with Nintendo consoles limited my experience with Sonic games. Is it viable to play this with the analog stick or is a good D-Pad required? Not sure which console version to purchase.

 

[The Xtortionist]

Why is "not developed by Backbone" not in the highlights/features? That's pretty much #1 with a bullet for me on any Sega classic port. All the rest is just icing on the cake.

Uh, thread title takes care of it?

 

[Edgeward]

Uh, thread title takes care of it?

It bears repeating and bolding.

 

[Teknoman]

Does Sonic CD let you play as Super Sonic?

No chaos emeralds in this game.

Also wallpapers for the people:

Palmtree Panic

Metal Sonic race

Courtesy of the GAF HD wallpaper thread. Orioto's work I believe.

 

[railGUN]

 

[Seven Force]

Going to double dip on this. Hopefully Sega gets the right idea and keeps Taxman around.

 

[Anticitizen One]

All Hail our Once and Future gaming Overlord:

Spoiler

Bet ya'll never thought you'd see the day

 

[Teknoman]

Growing up with Nintendo consoles limited my experience with Sonic games. Is it viable to play this with the analog stick or is a good D-Pad required? Not sure which console version to purchase.

You dont really need a good d-pad...but it does help.

EDIT: Sonic Generations HD PC and Sonic CD HD in the same year? So awesome.

 

[Octorockin']

I played whatever games my siblings owned when I was a kid, and they had a Sega CD and all of the Sonic games on the Genesis, but they never got Sonic CD! I'm glad the game is being re-released, and at such a high standard of quality no less.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Will give the demo a try.

 

[Azure Dream]

From TSSZ, an update on the Sega Blog

XBLA – December 14, 2011 (400 MSP)

PSN – December 14, 2011 in Europe, December 20, 2011 in North America ($5.00 / £3.59/ €4.49 / AUD$6.25)

iOS – (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad) – December 15, 2011 ($4.99/ € 3.99/£2.99/AUD$5.49)

Android – December 14, 2011

Windows Phone – Early 2012

PC – date coming soon!

iOS version got bumped back a day, Android version coming out on the same day as XBLA, Dec 14th.

 

[Suairyu]

Which soundtrack is better? US or Japan?

JP soundtrack = better music
US soundtrack = better soundtrack

Basically, JP tunes sound like songs first and BGM second, whereas it's the other way around with the US. Both have their qualities and both are worth experiencing the game to.

 

[Conrad Link]

Is it port begging to wish this was coming to VC as well?

I wanted all my 2D MD era Sonic channels in a row on one screen, would have been cool. Yea could play Gems Collection but its not the same as having them all there looking at me nicely on one screen lol.

I love the added Tails thing, I wish more games would add simple features like this that don't take anything away from the original, just a really cool bonus! I love all the fan-made rom hack things that do that sorta 'feature' so seeing it in an official thing gives me hope for future stuff. Sega also did that online VC game too?

 

[btkadams]

Growing up with Nintendo consoles limited my experience with Sonic games. Is it viable to play this with the analog stick or is a good D-Pad required? Not sure which console version to purchase.

you should be fine with the analog stick, but i vastly prefer using the d-pad when i play sonic games on my ps3. i'm sure i could get used to using a stick though.

 

[alf717]

I thought Sonic Boom was taken out cause of a copyright issue? Man I want to know what the deal is with the PC release. Wonder if this will be on GFWL so I can use up my points I'm sitting on.

 

[Azure Dream]

I thought Sonic Boom was taken out cause of a copyright issue?

Sonic Boom should be untouched, Cosmic Eternity (You Can Do Anything) and Believe in Yourself, the Japanese Intro and Ending themes, had to have the lyrics muted however.

 

[Teknoman]

JP soundtrack = better music
US soundtrack = better soundtrack

Basically, JP tunes sound like songs first and BGM second, whereas it's the other way around with the US. Both have their qualities and both are worth experiencing the game to.

I know this will probably be alot of the OT's content...but I still think the JP music for the most part is better to run around in a Sonic game to. US tracks on the other hand are just cool...but just seem like they would fit a slower paced platformer more.

 

[AbsoluteZero]

I wanted all my 2D MD era Sonic channels in a row on one screen, would have been cool. Yea could play Gems Collection but its not the same as having them all there looking at me nicely on one screen lol.

I thought I was the only one.

Ah well, maybe we can make it happen with the Wii U.

 

[Suairyu]

I know this will probably be alot of the OT's content...but I still think the JP music for the most part is better to run around in a Sonic game to. US tracks on the other hand are just cool...but just seem like they would fit a slower paced platformer more.

I generally thought Sonic CD was a slower paced platformer, to be honest. It was Plot Device: The Hunt: The Game.

Only time you went fast was when you wanted to travel to The Past (never the future, because it's pointless, unless you were trying to 'experience' everything to get your money's worth). Rest of the time you were either hunting for plot devices or going "oh fuck oh fuck I hit a Future post mustn't go too fast".

But seriously, both soundtracks have some quality compositions.

 

[Franklinator]

I've never played this before. Looking forward to picking it up tomorrow