I may have to hand in my Sonic badge: I never completed Sonic CD. That shock aside, ... These days, they look uber-naff, but the challenge they pose isn't to be sniffed at.

Sonic CD is celebrating its 30-year anniversary today, September 23, 2023. Below, we look back at how its experimental ideas influenced the series going forward.

Metal Sonic and Amy Rose both first appeared in 1993’s Sonic CD for the Sega CD, acting much as they do in the movie’s post-credits scene, as fiend and friend, respectively.

Heads up, Jake, it’s Sonic Boom! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As far as classic Sonic goes, Sonic CD is definitely the ...