16-Bit Sonic - Mainline Review Compilation

This is for those of you who request longer episodes on similar topics. Here we look at the 4 mainline Sonic games for the Sega Genesis.

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Opening "Sega" jingle is from Astal for the Sega Saturn.

Ending Music during the credits is from Batman for the Sega Genesis.

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By: Jan Neves

Intro by Evan S.

Outro Animation by Kevin Bhall

Episode Notes:

1. Captured on the Mega SG.

2. Now in 4K with some fixes to the aspect ratio and audio.

3. I considered adding the other 16-bit Sonic games but I really wanted to keep this the main series.

4. You can play these on the Saturn thanks to Sonic Jam - or you can pick up the modern version of Sonic Origins.

5. This compilation covers content done over the course of 4 years. Each review was done with a different microphone and pacing changes I implemented in my narration.

[thechosenone]

Sonic 1 is what propelled the Genesis into the stratosphere. Before Sonic, the Genesis console was doing just ok, but once Sonic came into the scene, the Genesis's success blew up. And even though Sonic 2, 3 and K were better than Sonic 1 from a gameplay perspective, I still hold to the statement that Sonic 1 is one of the most important games of all time.

[nothanksnoname]

Just be thankful you Americans had these games running at 60 hz.

[jaredwhite]

The original 4 Sonic games will always be some of my favorite games ever. I still play them to this day

[bleedingpepper]

Regarding Michael Jackson, it was confirmed by Yuji Naka more recently (around 2-3 years ago I think) that they definitely did work together on the music for Sonic 3.

[francisvebert]

This game change my childhood forever.

[slickrat]

I like Sonic 3 & Knucles better than even Sonic Mania, but Sonic Mania is "close second". The Death Egg history arc was just too good.

[peterkaapcke]

When I first saw Sonic as a kid on the sleek looking Genesis with the speed / grafix's, I was like, "Mario Who"! blew that plumber out the water. Iv been a Sega fan ever since. 😵🙅

[MrFelo]

Love the 16-Bit Sonic trilogy. Right now I'm trying to collect the super emeralds to become Hypersonic 💎

[The_Husband_of_Jane_Lane]

The classic Mega Drive trilogy is one of my favorite Sonic games on the Mega Drive. The first Sonic game is good, the second game is better, and Sonic 3 & Knuckles is the best Sonic game on Mega Drive to me. I'm glad to have all 3 games on the Mega Drive.

[TheBeird]

No kidding, seeing Green Hill zone for the first time is one of my first memories I can recall. These games have stuck with me for thirty odd years 😮

[William]

The mainline 2D sprite OG "Sonic" games (including "Sonic Mania (Plus)") will always be the true golden era of the blue hedgehog!

[Haulinbassracing]

urkle will always be sonics voice in my head

[kevinramsey]

As a Nintendo kid, I never appreciated the Blue Bomber back in the day. I played Sonic but never owned it as I never owned a Genesis, but as I've come to discover the Sega Genesis through retro gaming, I've grown to appreciate him and the Sonic games have become some of my favorites. Mario is still my homeboy, but Sonic and his crew of furries can come hang out with us any time.

[BigSnipp]

It's Friday night, beer in hand, pizza on the way. Now I can settle into a nice, long SLX video.

[niemand]

Sonic was maybe not the best idea about blast processing. But Sonic 2 was all the better for it. Each level had multiple routes for different player skills. The upper level for the speed demons with twitch reflexes. The second route for good and advanced players. And finally the lower levels for the slowpokes.

[clintonfox]

Keep up the great content, my son and myself watch your channel and it reminds me of when I was a kid!

[Gametester-qfvs]

*Sonic 1 and Sonic CD* are my favorite Sonic games in the 16-bit era.

[JoeyJJ]

Sonic 3 and Knuckles is my favorite of the Genesis games but 2 is really close. 1 had iffy level design

[sobemunky]

Getting a Model 1 Genesis with StH 2 for Xmas of ‘92 was one of the core memories of my life that I will forever cherish. ❤

[YokiBrewster]

Ahhh, the days when Dr Robotniks theme was MENACING. Nowadays Sonic music is too cheery 🎉🎉🎉 one exception* the boss encounter music in Sonic frontiers is BOSS