Sonic the Hedgehog
The playable hero who travels to Little Planet to stop Dr. Robotnik and save Amy.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad Left/Right | Move Sonic |
|---|---|
D-pad Down | Crouch or look downward |
D-pad Up | Look upward |
A | Jump; press while crouching to begin a Spin Dash |
B | Jump; press while crouching to begin a Spin Dash |
C | Jump; press while crouching to begin a Spin Dash |
Start | Pause the game |
Combos and sequences
D-pad DownA | Charge and release a Spin Dash B or C can be used in place of A. |
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D-pad DownB | Charge and release a Spin Dash A or C can be used in place of B. |
D-pad DownC | Charge and release a Spin Dash A or B can be used in place of C. |
Control notes
The three face buttons perform the same jump function in the standard Sega CD control scheme.
How it plays
How does Sonic CD play?
The game uses a side-view perspective across seven zones, each divided into three acts, plus special stages and a final confrontation. Sonic runs, jumps, rolls, collects Rings, defeats enemies, and searches for routes through obstacles and loops.
Time-travel signs allow Sonic to move between eras after building enough speed. Destroying the robot generator in an act creates a good future for that act. Collecting all seven Time Stones through the special stages also enables the best ending. A save system records progress between sessions.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Sonic CD?
Learn the layout of each act before prioritizing speed. Explore alternate paths in the past, where robot generators and useful routes may be easier to reach.
- Carry Rings into dangerous sections and use checkpoints before attempting difficult jumps.
- To create a good future, destroy the generator in every act or collect all seven Time Stones.
- In special stages, focus on maintaining speed while methodically destroying the required UFOs.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Dr. Robotnik
The main antagonist, who occupies Little Planet and uses it to build Metal Sonic.
Amy Rose
A young hedgehog captured by Dr. Robotnik and rescued by Sonic.
Metal Sonic
Robotnik’s powerful robotic counterpart to Sonic and the rival in the Stardust Speedway race.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Documented unlockCollect all seven Time Stones in the special stages to obtain the best ending and remove the need to destroy every robot generator.
Documented unlockDestroy the robot generator in each act to create that act’s good future.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use time-travel signs only after building enough running speed; stopping normally cancels the attempt.
- 2
The past often contains exploration routes, while the future reflects the results of your actions.
- 3
Amy’s presence can make some hazards more dangerous, so keep moving when she follows Sonic.
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