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Sonic CD™ – Hedgehogs are NOT extinct!
Tested version: 1.0.0
Latest version: 1.0.6
Requires Android: from 2.1
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Summary
Saying Sonic the Hedgehog has achieved the same level of fame as Mickey Mouse is perhaps a bit of an overstatement, but he's certainly made his mark in the gaming world.
If you're a Sonic fan you will be pleased to hear that he's now available for Android in the form of Sonic CD™.
More details in today's review.
Features & Use
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Test device: Samsung Galaxy S2 (I9100)
Android version: 2.3.6
Root: No
Runs as of version: 2.1
This hedgehog may be a senior citizen age-wise, but he's fast as ever.
A lot of us played Sonic as childrens, some of us watched the animated series, and even those of you who aren't familiar with Sonic but enjoy retro games will soon learn to love the little dude.
Once Sonic CD™ has been downloaded and additional 270 MB have to be downloaded, which took ages when we tested the app, despite a 32,000 connection.
Once that's done, however, an awesome video narrating the Sonic story can be viewed. Sonic needs to make his way towards the distant Never lake. On Little Planet you will find the storied Time Stones that melt future, past and present and are thus very valuable. But Sonic isn't the only one on the prowl for Time Stones—Dr. Eggman is out to find them as well. In fact, he got there first and trapped all of Little Planet within a giant metal cage. As a result Sonic is on a mission through time to destroy his enemy's machines and in doing so save the planet.
Levels should be completed as quickly as possible, but mind the rings which destroy scattered around each level. These rings will rake in more points and are good life insurance. Every time you collide with something or someone, the rings will disperse, but you can pick them up again for a brief period of time before they disappear completely. On the other, if you happen to collide with something but don't have any rings in your possession, you die.
As far as graphics go, the app is very true to the original old school aesthetic: colourful and pixely. The same goes for the music: classic Sonic tune.
The piece de resistance are clearly the controls, which consist of two virtual buttons and a virtual d-pad and action button that appears and is used when you want to jump. A few other actions are made possible by combining the direction and action buttons.
Controls are easy and intuitive and – IMO – adapted for smartphone technology in a very smart way.
Bottom line:
Sonic CD™ is a great remake of a well-loved classic. This full version stays very true to the original, but clever solutions have been found to make it workable with contemporary technology. Sonic fans: jump for joy, the hedgehog is back!
Screen & Controls
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Two virtual buttons mimic the gamepad from days of yore—and they perform beautifully.
Sonic CD™ is kept in nostalgic technicolour pixels, and the fact that a lot of love and time was put into the app's finishing touches is evident.
Speed & Stability
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Sonic CD™ runs well, regardless of how much action is going down on screen.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Sonic CD™ costs EUR 3,55 in the Play Store which is steep, but a fair price if you value a nicely done remake of a popular classic.
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Market Comments
nada2008, Apr 16, 2012
Pretty cool...though I had to download game source files from that droid* website. Gotta just learn how to play it now. ;-)
Gee, Apr 15, 2012
Loooong! Downloaded all 8 parts took like 3hours and then error on part 8.... Would be nice to play this game if it actually downloads
Ryan, Apr 15, 2012
Come on!! This thing takes forever to download. I bought it yesterday and it still wont work.
Urban, Apr 14, 2012
Best game ever this brings back memmorys and is so fun to play . to bad that grafic bugs make the monsters go black . netherles perfect score
Bader, Apr 14, 2012
Update it For tegra 3 plz. The game is download and crash after the download is complet.
Wheels, Apr 14, 2012
Don't understand I don't understand I'm getting "error downloading game data" - please help I'm using Dell streak 7 Android 3.2
kristina , Apr 13, 2012
Sonic I really want this game. But when trying to install it on my phone it just doesnt and exit the app all by itself. Really gutted and what a waste of money
Joey, Apr 13, 2012
Meh It downloaded fast and the game works at normal speeds, no lags, but wtf happend to the sound??? Whats the point of buying this if the sound doesnt work?
Craig, Apr 13, 2012
Awesome Dont know what everyones complaining about, took me just over 10min to download on my 4g. Maybe u all need new phones. Game is awesome brings back the memories of playing my sega genesis.
James, Apr 13, 2012
Must have! Excuse my last review, I finally got the files to download. Pros: spot on controls, nice levels, GREAT extras, has EN and JP soundtracks. Cons: 270 mega byte download, Also: people who cant get the files? Be patient. It took a day for my files to download.
Jas-Jas, Apr 13, 2012
Peffect 100% in my book now, I enjoy Sonic CD a lot more now the certain issues have been fixed
mike, Apr 12, 2012
Awesome port This brings back memories! Probably the only sega CD game that was worth buying. had no issues downloading, only took about 20 minutes.
Benjamin, Apr 12, 2012
Best Mobile Game! Sonic CD is the best game I have ever played on any phone. Unless you have a game pad like the xperia, the game runs on touch screen controls that are excelent. Its a blast to play and it looks beautiful. The game has some unlockables and if you want a challenge you can always gone for the good ending. Either way you will get hoocked. Oh and check your ring vol if no sound. It downloaded first try in ten mins. Sonic rules!!!!
it works perfect and it downlod fast