Sonic CD

ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグCD

A landmark platformer that introduced time travel mechanics to the series, weaving past, present, and future variations of each stage. It embodies themes of speed, destiny, and branching possibility while featuring its CD soundtrack and animated sequences.

Description

Sonic CD is a fast-paced 2D platformer that extends the classic Sonic formula with time travel mechanics and animated cutscenes. You play through zones across four time periods: past, present, good future, and bad future. The period affects level design and outcomes based on your actions.

Featuring a dynamic CD-quality soundtrack (with different versions in Japan and North America), smooth scaling effects, and animated intros by Toei Animation, Sonic CD is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and stylistically distinct entries in the series.

In Australia, the game was later bundled with other titles such as Sega Arcade Classics. The AU GTIN 9312544038779 is not unique, rather it is present on multiple Mega CD software.

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  • Sonic CD
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  • ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグCD
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  • FMEG57SMH, 4407
Item Number
  • 9312544038779
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  • 15 April 2002