Super enjoying listening to these while I draw. I appreciate the attention to detail. I've listened to hundreds of Sonic videos and these are definitely some of the better researched ones!
so glad youtube recommended me your channel! as a Sonic fan since the very first Genesis game currently going through a Sonic brainrot, these videos are great. your narration is VERY pleasing, keep it up!
17:11 WHAT!!! I never thought of him being mad was why he was red i always thought it was because he got burnt from the explosions but being mad just makes more sense
25:49 i was SO relieved when you got the air bubble! :D my father always tried to annoy me being underwater and waiting for the last second just to take the air bubble... i always died two deaths when he did that. :'D
This was a well edited retrospective and you've clearly done your research and you speak well and enunciate clearly. My only critique would be that sometimes you are a little too detailed. GIven that the high majority of your viewers would be sonic fans, some of the detailed explanations are quite unnecessary and slow the pace of the video. I'd like to hear more of your own opinions and takes on parts of the game rather than just explaining how every little thing in the game works. Keep up the good videos! 🎉
Thank you for the critical feedback! 😁 While these vids are mainly informative in nature, I suppose I ought to inject more of my experiences in future ones. Rest assured!
Aside from the horrendous Java mobile versions of the game released in the early 2000s, you forgot the DS and 3DS ones. The DS version is a major improvement over the GBA, despite still having some screen crunch. And the 3DS one was a heavenly 3D conversion that really made the foreground graphical assets pop out.
There IS one notable exception to the Japanese side ignoring the name "Robotnik".... Gerald Robotnik. I'm like, 99% sure even in the Japanese version of SA2. Eggman when refering to Gerald Engrished "Geraldo Robotniku" (sorry for butchering that). So, even in Japan, Robotnik is the canonical last name for Eggman.... But yeah, he never refers to himself with that name. (Not even in Generations.) Still, I love when localizations become canon. Something similar happened in Mario Kart Wii. Where the... Flamerunner? The Bowser themed bike. In Japan, it was called the "Super Bowser". Also, Bowser showing up in a Nintendo Direct with Doug Bowser. And in the Japanese version of the stream, explaining that, Bowser is Koopa's English name.
Just discovered your videos, enjoying them so far🙂 However, just a little correction: while it is alleged that Sonic's personality was based off Bill Clinton, he wasn't the president during the development of the game and wasn't president until almost 18months after the release
Bro I’ve watched gamer RUclipsrs that will legitimately talk about being “enthralled”, “understood the dark parts” when they played a game at launch. Then you simply do the math and realize that would make the RUclipsr 3yrs old at launch 😂 😂 😂 these guys HAVE to brush up on their history. The human brain does in fact puts “filler” to compensate for loss of memory….
Great video, Holmes! Just one little nitpick - you mentioned that Sonic was a launch title for the Mega Drive, which isn't the case.
Thanks, man! :D
Aha, I figured one of the things I said might be inaccurate. Thanks for pointing it out!
It is a common misconception because it was bundled with the MD/G early on.
When you beat Robotnik, I always thought he turned a reddish brown color from getting burned by his destroyed ship, a la Wile E. Coyote
That's probably true, especially since Sonic Advance games go with that look after the boss mechs blow up. 😅 Thank you for the insight!
A classy documentary! Very informative :D
Many thanks!
Super enjoying listening to these while I draw. I appreciate the attention to detail. I've listened to hundreds of Sonic videos and these are definitely some of the better researched ones!
As a fellow retrospective enjoyer while drawing, thank you for the kind comment! 😁
so glad youtube recommended me your channel! as a Sonic fan since the very first Genesis game currently going through a Sonic brainrot, these videos are great. your narration is VERY pleasing, keep it up!
Bless, glad you like the narration 😊 Glad to satisfy your Sonic brainworm xD
17:11 WHAT!!! I never thought of him being mad was why he was red i always thought it was because he got burnt from the explosions but being mad just makes more sense
Great stuff. This deserves more views.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate you for even watching these. 😁
25:49 i was SO relieved when you got the air bubble! :D my father always tried to annoy me being underwater and waiting for the last second just to take the air bubble... i always died two deaths when he did that. :'D
Bless, what a cherished memory regardless. 😆
well done buddy, very well done and informative
Thanks, my dude!
This was a well edited retrospective and you've clearly done your research and you speak well and enunciate clearly.
My only critique would be that sometimes you are a little too detailed. GIven that the high majority of your viewers would be sonic fans, some of the detailed explanations are quite unnecessary and slow the pace of the video. I'd like to hear more of your own opinions and takes on parts of the game rather than just explaining how every little thing in the game works.
Keep up the good videos! 🎉
Thank you for the critical feedback! 😁 While these vids are mainly informative in nature, I suppose I ought to inject more of my experiences in future ones. Rest assured!
Aside from the horrendous Java mobile versions of the game released in the early 2000s, you forgot the DS and 3DS ones. The DS version is a major improvement over the GBA, despite still having some screen crunch. And the 3DS one was a heavenly 3D conversion that really made the foreground graphical assets pop out.
Ah yes, I must have overlooked those. 😂 Thank you pointing it out! Must have been a trip to see the foreground pop out like that.
Dr. Robotnik is soooo much better than Eggman. It sounds so much more villainous.
I have a soft spot for the name too due to hearing it in games and cartoons growing up. Its my go-to name when I see Classic Eggman, anyway. 😁
Hiya, thanks for this review/documentary! Are you planning to make a full Sonic retrospective? I would certainly watch it!
Thank you for your interest! 😊 I'm currently going through each of the Sonic games one by one, if that is what you mean?
@RobotnikHolmes Every single one? Yes, I meant that, thanks! I guess that includes mainline and spinoffs!
*Much enjoyed this and your Sonic 2 retrospective! Look forward to more in the future, especially Sonic 3 and S&K! Keep up the good work! Subbed!* 😉👍💯
Thanks a lot, man! 😁😁
There IS one notable exception to the Japanese side ignoring the name "Robotnik"....
Gerald Robotnik. I'm like, 99% sure even in the Japanese version of SA2. Eggman when refering to Gerald Engrished "Geraldo Robotniku" (sorry for butchering that).
So, even in Japan, Robotnik is the canonical last name for Eggman.... But yeah, he never refers to himself with that name. (Not even in Generations.)
Still, I love when localizations become canon. Something similar happened in Mario Kart Wii. Where the... Flamerunner? The Bowser themed bike. In Japan, it was called the "Super Bowser". Also, Bowser showing up in a Nintendo Direct with Doug Bowser. And in the Japanese version of the stream, explaining that, Bowser is Koopa's English name.
i have subscribed now
And you have my thanks! 😊
There is a 3d port on the 3ds of the first 2 games
Ah, my thanks for pointing that out! 😊
Just discovered your videos, enjoying them so far🙂
However, just a little correction: while it is alleged that Sonic's personality was based off Bill Clinton, he wasn't the president during the development of the game and wasn't president until almost 18months after the release
Thanks, matey!! Hmm yeah, perhaps it was an inspiration in a later game or somethin xP
No, but he WAS making waves on the campaign trail.
Bill Clinton certainly was not president at the time the first (or in fact the second) Sonic was developed. It was George Bush senior.
Thank you for pointing that out. I realised too late after recording and tried to fix that with text oof 😅
Bro I’ve watched gamer RUclipsrs that will legitimately talk about being “enthralled”, “understood the dark parts” when they played a game at launch. Then you simply do the math and realize that would make the RUclipsr 3yrs old at launch 😂 😂 😂 these guys HAVE to brush up on their history. The human brain does in fact puts “filler” to compensate for loss of memory….