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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
A Google User, Jun 16, 2013
It is horrible! Lags a lot, crash a lot and it not a great game compared to the original sonic the hedgehog on the Genesis. Don't download it
A Google User, Jun 16, 2013
Better than the original. Has save files, great levels, and great controls. *****
A Google User, Jun 14, 2013
GOTTAGOFAST! FSAT. Seriously though, good port/improvement, controls are a bit hard on a Phone.
A Google User, Jun 13, 2013
Doesn't download Sorry, But I think its good but bad at the same time because it doesn't downloads but I love the game at the same time
A Google User, Jun 13, 2013
AWESOME I loved this game since i was a kid. Here ive beat the game 2 times first Sonic than Tails the thing i relly hate about this game is the DAM EXTRAS >:(
A Google User, Jun 10, 2013
A must-have for gamers with Android You won't find a better way to play Sonic CD anywhere else. Everything feels just as good, if not better, than the game's original SegaCD and PC-ROM release.
A Google User, Jun 9, 2013
Awesomesause This is very well optimized to run. Also a great port. Worth the money.
A Google User, Jun 7, 2013
A Must for any Sonic Fan Another great work by our friends to pixels, This is as good as the classic version for the Sega CD, Works great on the Sony Tablet S1, Had some trouble with failed downloads but worked in the end,(had to stop and re download/Install) Pros: A great port with options to choose which version you want to listen to (Menu Music) Cons:No words during the intro scene like there was in the classic version for the Sega CD ( not that fussed to be honest)
A Google User, Jun 7, 2013
Unplayable Props to the creator, this app really brings me back. He does an excellent job at recreating sonic, except for one fatal flaw... the game no longer flows properly. The pinball mechanics are horrible. They literally make the game unplayable. I give it two stars just because it is amazing rendition otherwise. Fix the problem and 5 stars because right now I see it was waste of money
A Google User, Jun 6, 2013
It was a great game It would also be cool to ad on the play store: sonic adventure, adventure 2 battle , sonic heroes, sonic next generation and sonic colors or maybey sonic generations with extra downloadable character mods in generations like shadow, silver, tails, nazo, espio, big, amy, rouge, blaze, manic, jet, knuckles, the forgotten mighty, etc.