Was my favourite game on mega cd, loved the intro then and still do now. Never heard the other version till now, sounds rubbish, only knew the one on this video, great game and many default memories
@roblfc8188 From what I understand, it was licensing issues. Which I'll admit is odd since its the first time that's been an issue with You Can Do Anything or Cosmic Eternity.
But on the bright side, I've uploaded the newer version and included all the different variations of the soundtrack, including the original with lyrics. Just click the note on the bottom
I love this Sonic and I love modern Sonic, though Modern sonic has barely started being good(the 3d games anyway the hand held sonics are always great)
To me this is the best Sonic CD intro. Waaaaaaaaaay better than Sonic Boom, which I find slow and boring. And before anyone says that, no, it's not nostalgia feeling: I didn't play this gane until last year, thanks to an emulator. I tried bth BSO and find the European/Japanese one to be superior in all senses.
Can you all stop bitching about the way Sonic looks?! I mean, every video game character goes through changes throughout time. Donkey Kong looked hella different than he does now if you look at the original Donkey Kong arcade game artwork. And Link looked really gay in the CD-I games but now he looks totally different. My point is, his appearance doesent matter at all. The games are what matters. And I thought most Sonic the Hedgehog games were pretty kickass.
I don't understand!!! The design of this version of Sonic is... well, pure genius! I like how the style of everything is based on classic anime, but I'm so disappointed that Sega had to make him tall and skinny in 1998. He doesn't even look like he could run fast anymore. Short and spherical is the way to go, Sega! Please return to your awesome roots someday.
@lotusbandicoot Ew no. Even if the games were better (which they weren't) Sonic looked really lame in the classic games. Sonic is about COOLNESS. The chubby Sonic DOES NOT look cool.
@shadowclone452 Yeah, you're right. Modern Sonic has long arms, long legs, stretched belly. He looks like original Sonic had sex with Disney's Goofy, and he's their child. And we all know how COOL Goofy is! :D
And Tails. Oh Tails, they really made him better! An asexual-cute looking furball like his original appearance?! What the...? An introduction to furry shotacon for preteens, that is what he should look like! You know, like today. I'm actually fapping to him right now...
@mensk1987 That was vulgar. You shouldn't speak that way T_T.
Also, I was just stating my opinion, dude. Calm down.
One more thing: Goofy IS cool!!! Do you know anyone else who has the natural coordination to win a skateboard compitition by ACCIDENT!? I doubt it! XD
@shadowclone452 LOL, don't worry, I actually don't mind if you think today's Sonic style is better. Just DON'T state that the Sonic back then (say, the ORIGINAL Sonic ;-)) "does not look cool" and everything is fine! :-)
@shadowclone452 Did you just say the classic Sonic games AREN'T BETTER THAN THE NEW ONES? I can respect opinions,but that's not an opinion.That's BULLSHIT!
@SuperAwesomeTiago They aren't. Every series needs to move forward, and Sonic has done that quite well. People need to stop living in the past and move on. There will NEVER be a"good" Sonic game according to the "fans", so they just need to give up and find a different series. Oh and by the way, I didn't call them "bad" or anything. The old ones were just so... boring. When it comes to 2D Sonic games, the Advance series was MUCH better.
@shadowclone452 Whatever.I like platforming and challenge better than simply running forward and jumping constanly only to finish the whole game in 1 hour.
@SuperAwesomeTiago That statment tells me you clearly haven't tried them. The Sonic Rush game are kinda like that, I admit. But I was talking about the Advance games, which are actually a lot harder than the original in most people's opinions. So... yeah.
@shadowclone452 Uhm, just one little question: Why do we have to "stop living in the past and move on"? It's just a Video Game, ought to bring us entertainment, not to teach us the theory of evolution. Look, EVERY "old" franchise actually is going back to the roots, even (or especially) Mario. Times of "reinventing" games is over.
I think just that is Sega's problem: they try to make more out of Sonic than he is; a VIDEO GAME CHARACTER.
Although they TRIED to go back... halfway... and FAILED.
@shadowclone452 And how has Sonic done the moving forward "quite well"? He went from "so awesome, he kicked Mario's butt so hard he could lick Sonic's shoes out of his own mouth" to "Oh, it's a new Sonic game? Maybe THAT one won't be THAT bad." being a Nintendo/PS/Xbox bitch.
The franchise had unnecessary change of style, unnecessary change of character design, and most of all, tons of UNNECESSARY NEW CHARACTERS.
If it would be a TV show, it would have been canceled ages ago.
You know, I think they should of used this vid to make an intro to the Sonic movie - Sonic OVA - 'cause that meant to be a series, and the movie we knew were actually in two episodes in Japan.
0:59 Funny, how he was acting badass until he fell into the puddle. Not hard to imagine him saying: "Water, Water, oh crap." Then he runs on the wall as if to say: "Nothing happened"
This song and intro combination is just perfect, the song also is supremely nostalgic for me because it was originally used as the Green Hills Zone theme in Sonic 2 on the SMS, and I love the SMS Sonic's just as much as the Mega Drive versions.
I just realized that Sonic's right eye is a little taller than his left. Maybe that subconsciously makes him look like he's constantly giving you this "I'm so cool." look. ...Or maybe it's just easier for the artists to draw. XD
@DoctorPhileasFragg I already said this was possible, but its by no means certain.
As I've said before, the main thing that I like about the original version is that the animation and music were specifically made to match each other. The timing is perfect at multiple points which is what brings it together.
I find no correlation with Sonic Boom, which I still find to be an entirely dull and boring tune to begin with.
I just have a different opinion from you, its as simple as that.
allright in sonic heroes opening...we can see the similar moves and it includes metal sonic too...so...whenever metal appears as badass in a game sonic does this moves huh ? LOL !
anybody else notice that in the original opening of sonic cd, it was alot slower yea, but there wa s small part left off the newer version that shows the robotnik shaped rock the planet was chained to?
@Shadowlayer yea but that's not what i'm saying, aside from the fact it's slower, there was an extra part in the mega cd version that was for some reason removed from the higher quality videos
They re-added a lot of scenes that were cut from the original Mega-CD version (though you could still see a number of them as black and white sketches in the Pencil Test), but cut some other minor scenes.
In the end, the main reason is the length of the song, that's what dictated the editing.
Same for the ending. The Sonic Jam version combined elements from the good and bad endings, yet because of the faster play speed, it still finishes before the song.
yeah, japanese know how to make epic animation..dynamic pace, awesome camera angles, superb chareography -its all there, cant stop watching this too.. i wish it gone a bit furghter then just intro fmv, sonic ova was ok and sonic x sucked so much ((
If it weren't for the terrible rapping (at least that's what it sounds like) during the first half of this song, I might like it better than the US version. The good half of this song is timed seamlessly with the video, and it's a cool tune, but the guy shouting at the beginning crushes any love I could have for this music. I guess which version you like boils down to which you grew up with, but "Sonic Boom" gives me a more otherworldly, epic, adventurous feeling.
The Sega CD version also differs with some of the frames themselves. I remember, there was a scene were Sonic saves Amy and his hair curved differently in each version. Also in the SCD version, he doesn't run around that wooden loop and it shows a Robotnik carving on a mountain.
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This music gives really gives this fmv some life. Compared to the American version, this one makes the localized version look like a music video and nothing more. -_-;;
@SonicOrbit01 I agree with you man. The biggest drawback about Sonic these days (in my opinion) are the gimmicks. Sonic is about speed, but apparently, according to SEGA, he's about everything else.
Ah, the REAL Sonic! i remember seeing this on SONIC JAM for the first time, I was psyched!!
"You can do anything" was meant to be the real song of SONIC CD, but America had the short end of the stick and got a "fake" song Sonic boom instead, no to mention different soundtrack.
Sonic CD JP/EU = Real sonic CD, how it was meant to be heard.
He should of ran across the top of the water instead of doin a spazzy swim, still top tho! 1 of the best sonic games as well, i loved the whole time travel gimmick
Yeah, I really liked the past/present/future theme. Letting past actions reshape the future. With today's storage capacities, I think that style of level design is due for a comeback.
could you imagine a game larger then sonic 1, CD, 2, 3&K combined? on a disc, super detailed old school sprites huge levels with 3 acts and a miniboss in act 2, and boss in act 3
Iwanted to see wut all the fighting was about so i just checked the other intro to compare and i think this one, the japan one, tho cheesy fits better. The other one is good to convey sonics speed but its just a track thrown over some animation. THIS one actually times the music from begining to end with each sequence in the animation. Look at:58-1:00, 1:24 the sound when he breaks the rock and then returning bac to the music when running up the rock. sorry animation stu herewho likes to critiqe
So glad you re-added Sonic Warrior, is what I originally heard on the european version. Sonic Boom still doesn't sound right over it. Doesn't see why it had to be removed as it was in English to begin with.
Wow, how many versions of this song are there?! XD I much prefer the original recording, posted above in Video Response, for those interested. (Most probably because I heard that version first - back on Sonic Jam on the Sega Saturn, ahh memoriez...)
Sorry dude. I didn't use any R-rated profanity. I love crazy Engrish-Japanese music as much as the next J-Pop, anime, and videogame geek out there, but you have to be honest this song just isn't that good. It sounds off-pitch, poorly developed, and just not that cool. It comes across as very cheesy. Sega of America did a much better job of promoting Sonic back in the day than Sega International as evident with the Sonic cartoons and comics of the 90s and of course the fun Sonic Boom song.
The intro song they used on the Europian/Japanese verson of sonic cd is waaaaaaaaay better then the american sonic boom, the song is ok but it just doesnt seem to fit the video, or the game. I wonder why they actually change the song for the american release.
Sonic Boom was a better song overall. But on another note, THIS is how Sonic should be drawn! The way they've stylized him now just SUCKS - the original Sonic animation and attitude wins hands down.
I noticed it is true, it syncs here with some things, all in all however, I prefer the US version. Saying you like this better would be for the sake of being an Otaku. The guy rapping at the beginning makes ears bleed, you can't deny that. From 1:15 on (when he is no more), I find it pretty darn sweet, though. Sadly, having about 40 seconds of sweetness alone is what place it in second for me.
In part, its probably down to what you're used to. I didn't dig up the Japanese version and found it different, this is how the game was released in Europe so in that sense, its always going to sound more 'right' to me.
While there are certainly bits of it that are bad, if I'm honest, the -entirety- of Sonic Boom makes my ears bleed. =P
At least there's still people around here that can disagree without making an ass of themselves. I salute you, because nowdays, that's worthy of recognition.
i think they should return sonic to what he originally was, a young blue hedgehog with an attitude who runs fast and uses spins to beat his enemies, but put it in 3D, they should return his own design, i don't kno if i like his 1991 design or his 1998 one, dunno
Is there any way to change the GameCube region so I can play the game with the Japanese music instead of the American? (yes, both soundtracks are stored on the disk)
Well, on the PS2 version both soundtracks are on the disc, but for GC only the ending and intro songs are on the disc, I had the action replay code to change that but my AR disc has recently died so I don't think I will be able to get it.
The US version feels "smooth" though. Like some song that makes you feel weird inside. Like you actually wanna be Sonic. IDK I just like the NTSC version better.
As for as the originals went, all European releases of Sonic CD used the Japanese soundtrack.
Currently, I have the Japanese Sonic Gems Collection imported for the Gamecube.
I sold the UK version when I got the Japanese one. (Japanese soundtrack in Sonic CD, plus all three Streets of Rage games that were cut from the European and American releases)
The USA version soundtrack is RUBBISH. This song is great and all the original soundtrack too. Spencer Nilsen is not a bad composer, but his work in Sonic CD is the worst thing i ever heard. Perhaps he was drunk during the creation of the soundtrack.
Many sega memories that should have read
ryansonic80 1 week ago
Was my favourite game on mega cd, loved the intro then and still do now. Never heard the other version till now, sounds rubbish, only knew the one on this video, great game and many default memories
ryansonic80 1 week ago
Why did they change the song this the best version!!!
roblfc8188 2 months ago
@roblfc8188 From what I understand, it was licensing issues. Which I'll admit is odd since its the first time that's been an issue with You Can Do Anything or Cosmic Eternity.
But on the bright side, I've uploaded the newer version and included all the different variations of the soundtrack, including the original with lyrics. Just click the note on the bottom
bryUK 2 months ago
same song thats on my sonic cd love it
leeandrew1976 2 months ago
The 1 person who disliked isn't a"toot toot sonic warrior'' or whatever the song said. T_T
mijordansr 4 months ago
J'adore cette musique!
voegelin68 5 months ago
I love this Sonic and I love modern Sonic, though Modern sonic has barely started being good(the 3d games anyway the hand held sonics are always great)
SAICAMFILMS 6 months ago
one of the best intro ever
AsaliahSexyBoy 8 months ago
thumbs up if you liked the way the Sonic CD sonic looked best!
ClubpenguinMario39 10 months ago 9
To me this is the best Sonic CD intro. Waaaaaaaaaay better than Sonic Boom, which I find slow and boring. And before anyone says that, no, it's not nostalgia feeling: I didn't play this gane until last year, thanks to an emulator. I tried bth BSO and find the European/Japanese one to be superior in all senses.
Grandstra 10 months ago
I LOVE THIS FRANCHISE!!! (well, ya know, before it became all this elise and talking swords shit.)
sonikkugamergirl470 11 months ago
And if you dont like the swearing then don't post on a social network fool, guess what, you were bound to hear it once in your life
whateveryousez 11 months ago
@whateveryousez Who said I didn't like swearing. A few manners don't cost anything though.
bryUK 11 months ago 11
@whateveryousez Sure. Shock, horror, people have different opinions. So what. You're entitled to your opinion.
Cut out the pointless swearing, its not emphasising anything.
bryUK 11 months ago
sega needs to seriously redesign sonic in reverse
castledragonsword 1 year ago
Can you all stop bitching about the way Sonic looks?! I mean, every video game character goes through changes throughout time. Donkey Kong looked hella different than he does now if you look at the original Donkey Kong arcade game artwork. And Link looked really gay in the CD-I games but now he looks totally different. My point is, his appearance doesent matter at all. The games are what matters. And I thought most Sonic the Hedgehog games were pretty kickass.
TheSilverShort 1 year ago
I don't understand!!! The design of this version of Sonic is... well, pure genius! I like how the style of everything is based on classic anime, but I'm so disappointed that Sega had to make him tall and skinny in 1998. He doesn't even look like he could run fast anymore. Short and spherical is the way to go, Sega! Please return to your awesome roots someday.
lotusbandicoot 1 year ago
@lotusbandicoot Ew no. Even if the games were better (which they weren't) Sonic looked really lame in the classic games. Sonic is about COOLNESS. The chubby Sonic DOES NOT look cool.
shadowclone452 1 year ago
@shadowclone452 Yeah, you're right. Modern Sonic has long arms, long legs, stretched belly. He looks like original Sonic had sex with Disney's Goofy, and he's their child. And we all know how COOL Goofy is! :D
And Tails. Oh Tails, they really made him better! An asexual-cute looking furball like his original appearance?! What the...? An introduction to furry shotacon for preteens, that is what he should look like! You know, like today. I'm actually fapping to him right now...
mensk1987 1 year ago
@mensk1987 That was vulgar. You shouldn't speak that way T_T.
Also, I was just stating my opinion, dude. Calm down.
One more thing: Goofy IS cool!!! Do you know anyone else who has the natural coordination to win a skateboard compitition by ACCIDENT!? I doubt it! XD
shadowclone452 1 year ago
@shadowclone452 LOL, don't worry, I actually don't mind if you think today's Sonic style is better. Just DON'T state that the Sonic back then (say, the ORIGINAL Sonic ;-)) "does not look cool" and everything is fine! :-)
mensk1987 1 year ago
@shadowclone452 Did you just say the classic Sonic games AREN'T BETTER THAN THE NEW ONES? I can respect opinions,but that's not an opinion.That's BULLSHIT!
SuperAwesomeTiago 11 months ago 2
@SuperAwesomeTiago They aren't. Every series needs to move forward, and Sonic has done that quite well. People need to stop living in the past and move on. There will NEVER be a"good" Sonic game according to the "fans", so they just need to give up and find a different series. Oh and by the way, I didn't call them "bad" or anything. The old ones were just so... boring. When it comes to 2D Sonic games, the Advance series was MUCH better.
shadowclone452 11 months ago
@shadowclone452 Whatever.I like platforming and challenge better than simply running forward and jumping constanly only to finish the whole game in 1 hour.
SuperAwesomeTiago 11 months ago
@SuperAwesomeTiago That statment tells me you clearly haven't tried them. The Sonic Rush game are kinda like that, I admit. But I was talking about the Advance games, which are actually a lot harder than the original in most people's opinions. So... yeah.
shadowclone452 11 months ago
@shadowclone452 Uhm, just one little question: Why do we have to "stop living in the past and move on"? It's just a Video Game, ought to bring us entertainment, not to teach us the theory of evolution. Look, EVERY "old" franchise actually is going back to the roots, even (or especially) Mario. Times of "reinventing" games is over.
I think just that is Sega's problem: they try to make more out of Sonic than he is; a VIDEO GAME CHARACTER.
Although they TRIED to go back... halfway... and FAILED.
mensk1987 11 months ago
@shadowclone452 And how has Sonic done the moving forward "quite well"? He went from "so awesome, he kicked Mario's butt so hard he could lick Sonic's shoes out of his own mouth" to "Oh, it's a new Sonic game? Maybe THAT one won't be THAT bad." being a Nintendo/PS/Xbox bitch.
The franchise had unnecessary change of style, unnecessary change of character design, and most of all, tons of UNNECESSARY NEW CHARACTERS.
If it would be a TV show, it would have been canceled ages ago.
mensk1987 11 months ago
@SuperAwesomeTiago this "Harry Potter generation" wouldn't know good taste if it bit em in the ass
Frizzurd 9 months ago
@Frizzurd
I'm from said generation and I know I have good taste so don't generalize everyone in that category
SAICAMFILMS 6 months ago
USA missed out! This is the FAR MORE SUPERIOR SOUNDTRACK unlike that OTHER Soundtrack!
munsonx4 1 year ago 2
You know, I think they should of used this vid to make an intro to the Sonic movie - Sonic OVA - 'cause that meant to be a series, and the movie we knew were actually in two episodes in Japan.
SONBoomer 1 year ago
0:59 Funny, how he was acting badass until he fell into the puddle. Not hard to imagine him saying: "Water, Water, oh crap." Then he runs on the wall as if to say: "Nothing happened"
InsanimationStudios 1 year ago
japan sound winner
sonic one in CD
sega
wilder9777 1 year ago
Wow. I like both the songs. XD But this one does flow better with the animation.
AeonicAnax 1 year ago
@AeonicAnax this was the original soundtrak so thats why
PIGEON1qwerty 1 year ago
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deidaras1fan 1 year ago
Toot Toot Sonic Warrior for life!
This song and intro combination is just perfect, the song also is supremely nostalgic for me because it was originally used as the Green Hills Zone theme in Sonic 2 on the SMS, and I love the SMS Sonic's just as much as the Mega Drive versions.
vixtro 1 year ago
Watching this gave me chills! I remember this game was insanely-huge where I lived when it came out. Sonic's lost his groove now...
Quiverwing 1 year ago
I just realized that Sonic's right eye is a little taller than his left. Maybe that subconsciously makes him look like he's constantly giving you this "I'm so cool." look. ...Or maybe it's just easier for the artists to draw. XD
waaurufu 1 year ago
Sonic looks so round and cute! CD is still my favourite Sonic game to this day!
Shontiachaosmaster 1 year ago
Nice quality video!
SonicmonE 1 year ago
Nice quality video!
SonicmonE 1 year ago
better than "Sonic Boobs" song xD
Yota 1 year ago
En español suena a tutu tocame la polla...jejeje lol
Loadingosx 1 year ago
WONDERFUL!!!!!
Aioria1978 1 year ago
Japan and the UK mist out on the song
Starscream183 1 year ago 4
Not really. Sonic Boom still featured in other games such as Smash Bros. Brawl or the European version of Sonic Gems.
Difference is Sonic Warrior has genuine nostalgic value for us and Sonic Boom doesn't.
bryUK 1 year ago
@bryUK if you had Sonic Boom instead of Sonic Warrior, then Sonic Boom WOULD have nostalgic value for you, on top of superior quality.
You missed out.
DoctorPhileasFragg 1 year ago 2
@DoctorPhileasFragg I already said this was possible, but its by no means certain.
As I've said before, the main thing that I like about the original version is that the animation and music were specifically made to match each other. The timing is perfect at multiple points which is what brings it together.
I find no correlation with Sonic Boom, which I still find to be an entirely dull and boring tune to begin with.
I just have a different opinion from you, its as simple as that.
Big deal.
bryUK 1 year ago 5
@bryUK
I really want to like this song more than Sonic Boom, but come on..."Toot, toot, Sonic Warrior"?
How do you get past the horrible engrish in this song?
SonicVSJasonGriffith 1 year ago
@SonicVSJasonGriffith Easy, the music itself has an actual tune.
bryUK 1 year ago 2
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@bryUK fuck you
theguywiththegames 1 year ago
@theguywiththegames Charming
bryUK 1 year ago
I guess Sonic CD's intro & Ending animation's is looks like Sonic OVA ^^^
HXiangYue 2 years ago
The OVA simplified the designs a fair bit, for example Sonic has less spikes and a more rounded design, but overall you're right.
Its anime from a similar era after all.
bryUK 2 years ago
This is my favorite version of the CD intro awesome vid :D
Dudeofthedeadx24 2 years ago
allright in sonic heroes opening...we can see the similar moves and it includes metal sonic too...so...whenever metal appears as badass in a game sonic does this moves huh ? LOL !
pinythepinball 2 years ago
TOOT TOOT SONIC WARRIOR!
Bash316 2 years ago 2
anybody else notice that in the original opening of sonic cd, it was alot slower yea, but there wa s small part left off the newer version that shows the robotnik shaped rock the planet was chained to?
MegaMizfit 2 years ago
Yeah thats because in 1993 video codecs were piss poor, specially those for the SegaCD, so video was very chopy and slow. They fixed that, in 1994/95
Shadowlayer 1 year ago
That and the fact that the Mega-CD only had a 1x speed CD-ROM drive.
That's a transfer rate of only 150kbs, hence the long load times despite the simplicity of the data involved.
bryUK 1 year ago
@Shadowlayer yea but that's not what i'm saying, aside from the fact it's slower, there was an extra part in the mega cd version that was for some reason removed from the higher quality videos
MegaMizfit 1 year ago
Its relevant because of the timing.
They re-added a lot of scenes that were cut from the original Mega-CD version (though you could still see a number of them as black and white sketches in the Pencil Test), but cut some other minor scenes.
In the end, the main reason is the length of the song, that's what dictated the editing.
Same for the ending. The Sonic Jam version combined elements from the good and bad endings, yet because of the faster play speed, it still finishes before the song.
bryUK 1 year ago
long live sonic cd, the best sonic game ever :)
MegaMizfit 2 years ago
it gives me the same feeling as the animation in the Reading Rainbow intro does
mac11380acp 2 years ago
My gosh, this animation is awesome! So detailed, so fast yet so full of charm and energy- I have watched it many times but I never get tired!
TheMagicdunk90 2 years ago
@TheMagicdunk90
yeah, japanese know how to make epic animation..dynamic pace, awesome camera angles, superb chareography -its all there, cant stop watching this too.. i wish it gone a bit furghter then just intro fmv, sonic ova was ok and sonic x sucked so much ((
HaohmaruHL 2 years ago
it looks great especally today!
TheMagicdunk90 2 years ago
If it weren't for the terrible rapping (at least that's what it sounds like) during the first half of this song, I might like it better than the US version. The good half of this song is timed seamlessly with the video, and it's a cool tune, but the guy shouting at the beginning crushes any love I could have for this music. I guess which version you like boils down to which you grew up with, but "Sonic Boom" gives me a more otherworldly, epic, adventurous feeling.
shadowfox544 2 years ago
go to google and type in bring sonic back to his roots.
Josephjoel3 2 years ago
lolol roflomglolhahahahah!!!
Popkov123 2 years ago
The Sega CD version also differs with some of the frames themselves. I remember, there was a scene were Sonic saves Amy and his hair curved differently in each version. Also in the SCD version, he doesn't run around that wooden loop and it shows a Robotnik carving on a mountain.
Xaragon64DS 2 years ago
The old Sonic was awesome.
TheTrueStickman44 2 years ago 2
omg, i still have this game! shame i can't play it though, the color setting needed for it isn't avaliable on newer computers. :(
spriteTAB 2 years ago
Sonic used to look so cute and round AND he kicked butt in style.
TazHall 2 years ago 39
Yeah now he just kills everyone and gives a cocky chuckle.
waddleons 2 years ago
no that's Shadow... minus the cocky chuckle... he just frowns lol
Popkov123 2 years ago
Oh good point.
waddleons 2 years ago
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This music gives really gives this fmv some life. Compared to the American version, this one makes the localized version look like a music video and nothing more. -_-;;
MetaRidley06 2 years ago
this is the classic sonic.
non of that werehog black knight crap.
SonicOrbit01 2 years ago 39
@SonicOrbit01 I agree with you man. The biggest drawback about Sonic these days (in my opinion) are the gimmicks. Sonic is about speed, but apparently, according to SEGA, he's about everything else.
TheInsanebrain247 11 months ago
@SonicOrbit01 I disagree...
TheRiderssonic123 11 months ago
THIS. IS. THE. REAL. SONIC.
am i rite?
Thegoldchuchu 2 years ago 18
You're right. And when you're right, you're right. And when you're right, you're not wrong. Right?
DarthKain0 2 years ago
That video was badass! I could do without the singing though.
xChrisBoulterx 2 years ago
This video versions different to the one Ive got! And Ive got the European one as well! Weird
XxXjemXxX 2 years ago
Ah, the REAL Sonic! i remember seeing this on SONIC JAM for the first time, I was psyched!!
"You can do anything" was meant to be the real song of SONIC CD, but America had the short end of the stick and got a "fake" song Sonic boom instead, no to mention different soundtrack.
Sonic CD JP/EU = Real sonic CD, how it was meant to be heard.
gween 2 years ago 4
Word. The American version got fucked up by some jazzed up theme music. Still awesome but this was the real music for the into.
MilesThePangolin 2 years ago
i didnt like the redubbed version tbh. Some parts are really contrived. kinda ruins it for me.
Original will always be the best.
chickenbone 2 years ago
He should of ran across the top of the water instead of doin a spazzy swim, still top tho! 1 of the best sonic games as well, i loved the whole time travel gimmick
JPOW82 2 years ago 5
Yeah, I really liked the past/present/future theme. Letting past actions reshape the future. With today's storage capacities, I think that style of level design is due for a comeback.
DigiTan000 2 years ago
could you imagine a game larger then sonic 1, CD, 2, 3&K combined? on a disc, super detailed old school sprites huge levels with 3 acts and a miniboss in act 2, and boss in act 3
PerfectChaos1212 2 years ago
D: But Sonic can't swim.
ShienDrillz 2 years ago
which is why he runs on it
blackblur23 2 years ago 3
this rocks
TwoSevenThree 2 years ago
In the EU ver of sonic gems it has the US soundtrack in sonic CD.
strongbubs 2 years ago
Yeah. Not often game compilations are that considerate!
I have Sonic CD on the MegaCD, Sonic Jam and Gems, so I'm covered.
Toot Toot Sonic Warrior is much better than Sonic Boom though in my honest opinion. In fact the whole non-US soundtrack was. .
hm995 2 years ago
Wow this is the clearest version of the Ssonic CD Anime i've seen!^^ AWESOME!^^
phantomghostgirl14 2 years ago 3
I actually like both versions but this one is strangely catchier than I thought it would be.
FreakinSweet87 2 years ago 2
I like them both
pokerockmario123 2 years ago
You did the song of Sonic CD song that was in every country away from america
jjmara01 3 years ago
sonic you can do anything doesn't fit with whats going on in the vidio like sonic boom does... whatever i still like sonic you can do anything
gotswat1 3 years ago
you americans no nothing only jap/eur had access to a brill soundtrack like this
jfbujv 2 years ago 2
blah blah america has some good music but i do prefer japanese music over american especially since ther is no hannah montanna in japan
deoxysfan10 2 years ago
Actually...there is. :\ They have Disney Channel over there too. Includes Hannah Montana and all.
ShienDrillz 2 years ago
Yeah Baby!!! : )
edgy85 3 years ago
:-)
Triobaali 3 years ago
Iwanted to see wut all the fighting was about so i just checked the other intro to compare and i think this one, the japan one, tho cheesy fits better. The other one is good to convey sonics speed but its just a track thrown over some animation. THIS one actually times the music from begining to end with each sequence in the animation. Look at:58-1:00, 1:24 the sound when he breaks the rock and then returning bac to the music when running up the rock. sorry animation stu herewho likes to critiqe
meka703 3 years ago 3
that thing looked like the death star XD
19Scottv94 3 years ago
*thinks of metaphor*The sky is the limit...*watches to end*...well, guess not...
jk98765432 3 years ago
why is Sonic flipping us off in the beginning?!
SonicResaurus 3 years ago
Wrong finger and its pointing in the wrong direction for that.
Wagging his index finger was Sonic's trademark gesture for many, many years.
bryUK 3 years ago
Cool!!!!!!!
NVR1800 3 years ago
wow, there's some really sad person voting down everyone who prefers the song the developers chose for it.
newdeadnation 3 years ago
to sum it up, both songs are good, each one has our own opinion and I like both.
RichardJoyDicksonGT 3 years ago
i like the american "sonic boom" song over the odd japanese.europe one. also why must the video have to be so choppy on the emulators?
benjamillion 3 years ago
So glad you re-added Sonic Warrior, is what I originally heard on the european version. Sonic Boom still doesn't sound right over it. Doesn't see why it had to be removed as it was in English to begin with.
newdeadnation 3 years ago
Nah.
Sonic boom is WAY better to me.
I mean the intro is like 5! 6! Pick up sticks!
Weird.
TheJelloMaster 3 years ago
Actually it says 6! 5! So stay alive!
PJman586 3 years ago
Wow, how many versions of this song are there?! XD I much prefer the original recording, posted above in Video Response, for those interested. (Most probably because I heard that version first - back on Sonic Jam on the Sega Saturn, ahh memoriez...)
voxie 3 years ago
The European/Japanese soundtrack is way better then the American.
nissling 3 years ago 5
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Wrong! Sonic Boom kicks ass. This is gay.
brianreal 3 years ago
1) Your opinion is not law
2) Keep it clean
bryUK 3 years ago
Sorry dude. I didn't use any R-rated profanity. I love crazy Engrish-Japanese music as much as the next J-Pop, anime, and videogame geek out there, but you have to be honest this song just isn't that good. It sounds off-pitch, poorly developed, and just not that cool. It comes across as very cheesy. Sega of America did a much better job of promoting Sonic back in the day than Sega International as evident with the Sonic cartoons and comics of the 90s and of course the fun Sonic Boom song.
brianreal 3 years ago
If its all the same to you, I'd rather not have anything you don't like being described as "gay", it just doesn't look very good.
Its nothing to do with me liking J-pop or Japanese music in the least.
I have never claimed Sonic Warrior was a good song.
However, it is my opinion that Sonic Boom is a truly dreadful song.
We disagree, that's all.
You have to get used to people having different views.
bryUK 3 years ago
Agreed.
gromann 3 years ago
Japan/Europe soundtrack beats the US soundtrack in most areas, except Sonic Boom. That was the shit.
DrButler 3 years ago 5
this sam and max and day of the tentical best game intros ever!! miss these days
hathome 3 years ago
The intro song they used on the Europian/Japanese verson of sonic cd is waaaaaaaaay better then the american sonic boom, the song is ok but it just doesnt seem to fit the video, or the game. I wonder why they actually change the song for the american release.
Dan
grubby05 3 years ago 12
Sonic Boom was a better song overall. But on another note, THIS is how Sonic should be drawn! The way they've stylized him now just SUCKS - the original Sonic animation and attitude wins hands down.
astayonix 3 years ago 3
well, for that time this is the perfect sonic. i don't see anything wrong with modern stylizing tho
Popkov123 2 years ago
I noticed it is true, it syncs here with some things, all in all however, I prefer the US version. Saying you like this better would be for the sake of being an Otaku. The guy rapping at the beginning makes ears bleed, you can't deny that. From 1:15 on (when he is no more), I find it pretty darn sweet, though. Sadly, having about 40 seconds of sweetness alone is what place it in second for me.
Sonic Boom being number 1, of course.
BM03 3 years ago
In part, its probably down to what you're used to. I didn't dig up the Japanese version and found it different, this is how the game was released in Europe so in that sense, its always going to sound more 'right' to me.
While there are certainly bits of it that are bad, if I'm honest, the -entirety- of Sonic Boom makes my ears bleed. =P
bryUK 3 years ago
At least there's still people around here that can disagree without making an ass of themselves. I salute you, because nowdays, that's worthy of recognition.
BM03 3 years ago 3
It's that Cybertron?
AutobotGrimlock 3 years ago
no you fool! that's the death star!
Popkov123 2 years ago
Both versions of the Sonic CD intro is
Awesome...
phoenixfirex 3 years ago 6
i think they should return sonic to what he originally was, a young blue hedgehog with an attitude who runs fast and uses spins to beat his enemies, but put it in 3D, they should return his own design, i don't kno if i like his 1991 design or his 1998 one, dunno
hypersonicy2k 3 years ago
Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear) Green Hills Zone
sonicmaster743 3 years ago 3
The Intro Sounds Like Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Game Gear)
sonicmaster743 3 years ago
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I like the American one better.
girbaudsroq 3 years ago
Is there any way to change the GameCube region so I can play the game with the Japanese music instead of the American? (yes, both soundtracks are stored on the disk)
n00neimp0rtant 4 years ago
Well, on the PS2 version both soundtracks are on the disc, but for GC only the ending and intro songs are on the disc, I had the action replay code to change that but my AR disc has recently died so I don't think I will be able to get it.
TrekkiesUnite118 3 years ago
This has more of a modern beat. I prefer the US one for some reason though.
Afr0Thund3r 4 years ago 2
The problem with the US version is that the music doesn't sync up with the animation at all.
Saying as the sequence was made in Japan, that is the soundtrack it was meant to work with.
If you watch it, you'll see almost all the scene transitions and certain events are perfectly timed with the pace of the music.
The two are integrated.
By comparison, the US version seems very detached. Like a bad dub.
bryUK 3 years ago
The US version feels "smooth" though. Like some song that makes you feel weird inside. Like you actually wanna be Sonic. IDK I just like the NTSC version better.
Afr0Thund3r 3 years ago
A bit mistaken in your terminology there. =P
Japan uses NTSC too.
bryUK 3 years ago
I forgot to say UC. I still like it better.
Afr0Thund3r 3 years ago
I've never played this game. But after this great vid I have to do. :)
TwoSevenThree 4 years ago
the jp one is far better than the us one.
both are good.
sega31098 4 years ago 6
i thought they used the bad us music in the pal gems.
sega31098 4 years ago
They did for the PAL version of Sonic Gems Collection on the Gamecube and PS2.
But the original Sega Mega-CD and PC PAL releases featured the Japanese soundtrack.
Even the movies included in the PAL Sonic Jam for the Sega Saturn had the Euro/Japanese music.
bryUK 4 years ago
i knew that the uk one was jp soundtrack.
do you have the gamecube or ps2 one?
you can mod the ps2 to make it jp.
OK?
finally, was the french version using jp?
sega31098 4 years ago
As for as the originals went, all European releases of Sonic CD used the Japanese soundtrack.
Currently, I have the Japanese Sonic Gems Collection imported for the Gamecube.
I sold the UK version when I got the Japanese one. (Japanese soundtrack in Sonic CD, plus all three Streets of Rage games that were cut from the European and American releases)
bryUK 4 years ago
I knew that UK used the US one in Gems collection.
BUT HOW DID YOU GET IT TO WORK?
And does the UK PS2 Gems have the ability to switch soundtracks like the JP PS2 one by switching the languages of the system?
sega31098 3 years ago 2
Umm...Which console can i get it?
kancsar91 4 years ago
SEGA CD, MOTHAFUCKA!!!!
DrButler 4 years ago 4
Language please.
And its Mega-CD. Only in North America was the add-on called the Sega-CD, just as the Mega-Drive was named the Genesis only in that region.
The reason the name was changed was because of copyrights in the US.
bryUK 3 years ago
good times...old times...kid times...love the sound and the video...5*
Cruz182 4 years ago
the us soundtrack is half-decent and the JP/PAL version i believe is the best.
sega31098 4 years ago 5
Ahhh Dude, I've been looking for the original version of Sonic CD's intro, thanks for the upload. This brings back some mega memories. <3
Ryusola 4 years ago
That is PC version,SONIC CD image at the PRESS START screen is a little bit different than in SEGA CD.
UltraJackhammer 4 years ago
Nope, its the Gamecube version.
It just so happens the Gamecube game is a port of the PC version, hence 1996. ;)
And Sega didn't update the title screen to reflect its 2005 re-release.
bryUK 4 years ago
I know that,but it's port is SONIC PC Europe,and better,I didn't want to see SEGA changing this awesome game
UltraJackhammer 4 years ago
Hmm, actually, other than the 1996 part, the title screen looks identical to the original European Mega-CD release.
bryUK 4 years ago
Yes that's true...I love this game,it should be appreciated more than Adventure,In my opinion
UltraJackhammer 4 years ago
The USA version soundtrack is RUBBISH. This song is great and all the original soundtrack too. Spencer Nilsen is not a bad composer, but his work in Sonic CD is the worst thing i ever heard. Perhaps he was drunk during the creation of the soundtrack.
redscuer 4 years ago 2
this is a exelent opening from a exelent game! sonic cd is a good game and the sound efects and sound track is the best
SonicCasero 4 years ago 2
Good times, Sonic was a good character.....and now...he's a douchebag!
KittyDCE 4 years ago