# Sonic CD Classic > Classic 2D platformer with time travel mechanics and collectible items. (iPhone/iPad app by Sega America.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-cd-classic/id454316134 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sega America](https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698) - Category: Games, Action, Adventure - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.03/5 from 6,000 App Store ratings · 351 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 198 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - Released: 2011-12-15 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-cd-classic/id454316134/reviews.md ## What is Sonic CD Classic? Time travel to save the world in SEGA's highly acclaimed Sonic platformer that introduced Amy Rose and Metal Sonic! Past, present, and future collide as Sonic battles to rescue Amy Rose and recover the seven Time Stones! Travel through time to defeat Dr. Eggman and his fiendish creation, Metal Sonic. Sonic CD is part of the SEGA Forever classic games collection, a treasure trove of free SEGA console classics brought to life on mobile! GAME FEATURES - Collect all seven Time Stones to defeat Dr. Eggman and save Amy Rose - Time travel between the past, present, and future versions of each level - Use Sonic's spin dash and super peel out moves to zoom around stages - Clear the game to unlock Miles "Tails" Prower - Sonic CD now features both the US and Japanese soundtracks! SEGA FOREVER FEATURES - PLAY FREE - SAVE YOUR GAME PROGRESS - LEADERBOARDS – compete with the world for high scores - CONTROLLER SUPPORT: MFi compatible controllers - DOWNLOAD THEM ALL REVIEWS - (9/10) IGN: "This is a great, fully featured port for iOS - (5/5) Touch Arcade: "Sonic CD is incredible" - (4.5/5) 148 Apps: "looks and runs perfectly" RETRO REVIEWS - "Nothing could be simpler to pick up and play." [92%] - Steve White, Mega Action (December 1993) - "Sonic CD is cracking video entertainment of the highest order." [91%] - Tim Tucker, SEGA Zone #13 (November 1993) "Any fan of Sonic will want to get their hands on this immediately." [90%] - Mark Hill, SEGA Pro #25 (November 1993) “The most amazing Sonic adventure to date.” [90%] - Vincent Low, Sonic the Comic #15 (11th December 1993) "An excellent platform game with an ingenious game structure." [89%] - Paul Mellerick, MEGA #13 (October 1993) "Sonic CD is the Hog's best outing yet." [88%] - SEGA Power #48 (November 1993) "Sonic CD is the best advertisement for Mega CD yet." [87%] - Andy Martin, Mega Drive Advanced Gaming #16 (December 1993) "Sonic CD is an absolute must for Mega CD owners." [87%] - Julian Rignall, SEGA Magazine #1 (January 1994) "Once again SEGA have come up trumps with another great foray into the world of the spiky, blue megastar." [85%] - Mark Smith, SEGA Force Mega #6 (December 1993) "Gameplay's as slick as you'd expect of a Sonic game; the same goes for the graphics." [85%] - Warren Lapworth, Mega Machines #1 (December 1993) TRIVIA - Sonic CD was the first game to feature Sonic speaking - leave Sonic standing still for three minutes to hear him! - The original release of Sonic CD featured a secret spooky message screen that would greet data pirates - Sonic CD features two endings, and was the first in the series to feature full motion video cut scenes. - European and Japanese versions of the game featured different music to its American counterpart CLASSIC GAME FACTS - Sonic CD first released in Japan on September 23, 1993 - Sonic CD was the SEGA CD's best-selling game of all time at 1.5 million copies - The first Sonic game to feature CD-quality Red Book audio - Remastered in 2011 by Christian Whitehead, the man behind Sonic Mania - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/soa-pp Terms of Use: https://www.sega.com/EULA Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. Other than for users known to be under 13, this game may include "Interest Based Ads" and may collect "Precise Location Data". Please see our privacy policy for more information. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and SONIC CD, SEGA Forever and the SEGA Forever logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates. ## Key features - Time travel between past, present, and future levels - Collect seven Time Stones - Use spin dash and super peel out moves - Unlock Miles "Tails" Prower - Includes US and Japanese soundtracks - Save game progress - Controller support ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Sonic CD Classic? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay - 🎨 Vibrant visuals and soundtrack - 👍 Faithful recreation of classic Sonic CD - 💡 Ability to switch between US and JP soundtracks **Cons** - 🐛 Glitches and performance issues - 📢 Excessive ads even after paid upgrade - 🔒 Restore purchases not working - 🤯 Creepy hidden content in sound test **Commonly reported bugs** - Graphical glitches on iPhone X - Game crashes and freezes - Time stones disappearing from player's collection - Incorrect future/past outcomes in certain levels **Most requested features** - Add Knuckles as a playable character - Implement level select after completing the game - Fix debug mode functionality - Introduce a Super Sonic form ## Recent user reviews (10 of 351) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-cd-classic/id454316134/reviews.md ### 5/5 — The best Sonic game ever *2025-06-06, version 4.0.0.4* You can travel through time and save amy rose race metal sonic and destroy eggman’s evil plans ### 5/5 — NOOOO *2025-06-05, version 4.0.0.4* Don’t take this of the AppStore please this is my favorite game! ### 5/5 — Why 🤨🧐 *2025-06-05, version 4.0.0.4* So when got on to Sonic CD It said it was going to be discontinued but good thing 👍 it will be playable on offline. ### 1/5 — Dont get *2025-06-05, version 4.0.0.4* It broke my tablet it went black and i paid 7euro to fix it(pls dont by) ### 5/5 — One of the best games!! *2025-06-04, version 4.0.0.4* Sonic cd is one of the most difficult but fun 2D sonic games and I’m sad that it’s ending support later this year.😭😭😭 ### 5/5 — Pls don’t get rid of this app, I love it forever *2025-06-01, version 4.0.0.4* Sega, I know, you have budget issues, especially with Sonic Origins, but please, everyone plays this version of your game, and it would be heartbreaking to see it go, so please keep this app up forever… ### 5/5 — Really good sad it going to be delisted *2025-06-01, version 4.0.0.4* It was so fun like I loved playing as tails but I’m mad it gonna get deleted ### 5/5 — Game crashing *2025-05-30, version 4.0.0.4* Hi I really love the game is crashing and each time I load the game it sends me back to the Home Screen can you please fix it ASAP! ### 3/5 — ??? *2025-05-27, version 3.3.1.1* This game is super fun but metal sonic race is super hard. ### 1/5 — Absolute garbage *2025-05-21, version 3.3.1.1* Corporate greed at its finest, i have to watch an ad every time i restart in a TIME ATTACK MODE bro are you serious sega ## Frequently asked questions about Sonic CD Classic ### What is Sonic CD Classic? Sonic CD Classic is a remastered version of the beloved SEGA CD platformer. It allows players to travel through time across past, present, and future versions of each level to defeat Dr. Eggman and rescue Amy Rose. ### What are the key gameplay features? Players can collect seven Time Stones, utilize Sonic's spin dash and super peel out moves, and unlock Miles "Tails" Prower. The game also features both US and Japanese soundtracks and allows for saving game progress. ### Is Sonic CD Classic free to play? Yes, Sonic CD Classic is part of the SEGA Forever collection and is available to play for free. It offers features like saving game progress and leaderboards. ### What platforms is Sonic CD Classic available on? This classic SEGA title is brought to life on mobile devices. It also supports MFi compatible controllers for an enhanced gaming experience. ### What makes Sonic CD Classic unique? Sonic CD Classic is notable for introducing time travel mechanics, allowing players to experience levels in different eras. It was also the first Sonic game to feature Sonic speaking and full motion video cut scenes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.0.0.4 — 2025-05-29 Bug fixes and refinements ### 3.3.1.1 — 2025-01-20 Bug fixes and refinements ### 3.2.2.2 — 2024-10-01 Bug fixes and refinements ### 3.2.1.4 — 2024-04-29 Bug fixes and refinements ### 3.1.3.1 — 2023-08-29 Bug fixes and refinements ## Apps similar to Sonic CD Classic | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912) | 4.0 (16,438) | Free | Games | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (18,902,815) | Free | Games | | [Mario Kart Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mario-kart-tour/id1293634699) | 4.7 (1,027,401) | Free | Games | | [Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942) | 4.2 (10,924) | Free | Games | | [Pokémon GO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokemon-go/id1094591345) | 4.0 (641,692) | Free | Games | | [Sonic Dash Run](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-dash-run/id582654048) | 4.7 (417,120) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Sega America - [Sonic The Hedgehog Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-classic/id316025912) - [Golden Axe Classics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/golden-axe-classics/id319600514) - [Streets of Rage Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/streets-of-rage-classic/id320540355) - [Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-classic/id347411942) - [Super Monkey Ball: Sakura](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-monkey-ball-sakura/id363644188) - [Space Harrier II Classic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-harrier-ii-classic/id382277388) All apps by Sega America: https://appshunter.io/developer/281966698 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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