Sonic CD
- First release
- Sep 23, 1993
- Developer
- Sonic Team
- Publisher
- Sega
- Genres
- Platform · Action, Science fiction
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega CD
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it. Sonic arrives only to find the once beautiful world imprisoned beneath a twisted metallic shell. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will soon have the power to control time itself! In order to put an end to Dr. Eggman’s nefarious schemes, Sonic must use the power of Little Planet to travel through time; breaking Dr. Eggman’s hold over the future by destroying his machines in the past and recovering the missing Time Stones!Read more
Sonic travels to the distant shores of Never Lake for the once-a-year appearance of Little Planet - a mysterious world where past, present, and future collide through the power of the Time Stones that lie hidden within it. Sonic arrives only to find the once beautiful world imprisoned beneath a twisted metallic shell. His arch-nemesis, Dr. Eggman, has come for the Time Stones and with them, will soon have the power to control time itself! In order to put an end to Dr. Eggman’s nefarious schemes, Sonic must use the power of Little Planet to travel through time; breaking Dr. Eggman’s hold over the future by destroying his machines in the past and recovering the missing Time Stones!
- Release dates
- Sega CD
- Sep 23, 1993
- Sega CD
- Oct 18, 1993
- Sega CD
- Nov 23, 1993
All 6 release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 09, 1996
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Sep 26, 1996
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Oct 03, 1996
- Time to beatIGDB · recorded
- Main Story
- 1h
- Main + Extras
- 2h
- Completionist
- 2h
- Age ratings
- ESRB EPEGI 3ClassInd L
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- External links
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- Keywords
- post-apocalyptic, anime, time travel, mascot, fast paced
… All 32
, time travel, mascot, fast paced, death, robots, side-scrolling, time limit, sequel, mad scientist, high score, family friendly, boss fight, anthropomorphism, bonus stage, countdown timer, protagonist's name in the title, damsel in distress, hedgehog, collectibles, cartoon cutscene, underwater gameplay, moving platforms, conveyor belt, recurring boss, temporary invincibility, spiky-haired protagonist, full game unlock, changing dimensions, motion-sensor bomb, localized soundtrack
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 85
- Main Story (IGDB)
- 1h
- Main + Extras (IGDB)
- 2h
- Completionist (IGDB)
- 2h
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,513 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Platformer
- Classic
- Great Soundtrack
- Retro
- Time Travel
- 2D
- Singleplayer
- 1990's
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- 日本語interface
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Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
- Steam Remote Play on TV
Steam features
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Playable · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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