The Making of Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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- Опубликовано: 21 май 2018
- Sonic The Hedgehog 2 for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, was one of the most important releases of the 16-bit era. Sega's future would depend for a great deal on the success of this game.
In this video we discuss the complete production process:
-The pioneering techniques that were used
-The original time travel concept
-Scrapped zones like Hidden Palace zone, Woodzone and Dusthill zone
-And the bold marketing campaign and global launch called Sonic 2sday
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////Music used in this video:
Emerald Hill arrangement at the end by Tee Lopes
You can find more awesome arrangements on his channel: / teezord
For the complete track-list skip to 18:10
Sources are listed at the end the video.
Narration by Chase McCaskill
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This channel is the definition of quality over quantity. And I love it.
All at the price of him never posting for months. At least when he posts stuff you know it's gonna be go
sometimes I rewatch his videos so I can appreciate the smaller effects and edits
This and Jim Cant Swim
_"Both companies would make sure to up the ante in the years to come with new exciting software and technological innovations, making us, the gamers, the real winners of the console war"_
A very good line, something to remember.
Okay I'm done with comments now.
Ha thanks :)
Omg as I read this it was said on the vid THIS MUST BE GOOD LUCK
Yeah that was a really great line
What. A. Visual. Feast. 😭👏🏽
Mmmmm... feast.
gorgeous
Still my favorite of the retro sonic games. So many memories with this game
How much time did you put into all the CG art for this video? It's incredibly impressive!!! Absolutely stellar work Sir!
But I never noticed that Sonic 1 had a ray traced CG look, Sega had a bit of an obsession with that look for a while, shame they didn't do more with it, as it's a severely underused style.
Larry Bundy Jr you are absolutely everywhere!
Why are you commenting on every video ever?
HELLO YOU
Please do a collab with Strafe. He is criminally under-subscribed.
very impressive video, this took about 7 months to complete! GREAT GAME!
Someone give this guy a production team of artists and editors so he can produce more content and get the attention he deserves!
Ha! Thanks so much! :)
Dude, your production values are _insanely_ high, you should be rocketing up through the subs in no time!
Definitely a sub and bell from me!
Awesome! Thanks :)
Just found this channel and i agree.
Instantly noticed the quality.
I clearly remember a bunch of Sonic 2 "Are you up 2 it?" posters that were plastered on an abandoned building in Hartford, CT. where we could clearly see them from even our school windows. XD
That marketing for that game was insane at the time! But loved every minute of it...and then questioned where's missing zones! Think that and Mario 3 was my first real questioning of cut content in a game. ^_^;
How.... is this so good? Do you have a Patreon? Do you have a Twitter where I can contact you?
Cat.
Alax didn't think I'd find you here
:)
cat
I really don't understand why you only have such a small fanbase on RUclips, your content is so impressive, it could be on any Bonus-Disk of official game releases! o.O
The narrator strips all of the personality out of the script. He's not sharing cool facts with his friends or showing off that he knows more than you about your favorite hobby. He just competently conveys information.
LIKE ANY BONUS DISK HAS EVER HAD THIS A PRODUCTION QUALITY XD
=)
@@j03man44 Why are you then on RUclips? If you want friend talk then go to tiktok. You dont deserve the quality strafefox has given to you.
@@gamingnubs7628 it was a description of why i find the channel's narration offputting. RUclips videos tend to do better when they feel personal and emotive rather than dry and neutral.
@@j03man445 yrs later gotta say I completely disagree. The narration fits the flow and delivery of the visuals + info. The creator isn't sharing his personal exp with the games
Words cannot describe my respect for the time and effort you put into these. As a fellow designer and videographer, your work is not only brilliant but inspiring. Thank you for putting the same kind of care into your work as the team behind Sonic 2 did. Kudos.
Sonic 2 was literally programmed in 6 months time. You are aware of that right?
@@segaunited3855 That is why the care that STI put into Sonic 2 is so damn impressive. They had less time than they did making the original, and Sega still cared about making a quality game. Just like how the creator of Splash Wave (this show here on RUclips) puts a lot of care into the production values of his videos.
Some of the best original content on RUclips and criminally overlooked
The only thing better than this video's facts and footage, is the edition. It's freaking gorgeous.
now THIS is how I love my history lessons, keep up the epic work :)
Carf Darko,
Better pay attention in history class
Like how? You where the one who kept distracting me with that Sega Game Gear version of yours.
A lot of work, search old images, logos, cut the "renders" of that poster... i love that dedication on a video.
I’m now obsessed with your videos 🙊 can’t wait for more x
I can’t believe 2018 was 6 years ago… also nice documentary, you really know how to pull in viewers and it’s awesome.
This is nice. And that Freedom Planet music caught me off guard.
This is great! The visuals are really great but even more so there's stuff in here I never knew, which I love. I thought I'd learned as much as I could about the development of these classics but here I am, still learning new stuff! Fantastic work. Whole video came together very well, kept my attention the whole time, and was truly a learning experience. Keep it up.
As a 13 year old kid at the time, I remember the hype was REAL with Sonic Twosday. This brought it all back. Awesome vid!
Simply Awesome. I was glued from start to finish.
Great video!!!
Next: The Making of Sonic CD, please! :)
TheScottReilly that would be an awesome follow up.
That's actually not a bad idea
TheScottReilly nooooo sonic 3 &k
That would be also great!
He really just told that too
These videos are beautiful, it contains 3d models, a great effort and beautiful designs.
The defenitive documentary on Sonic 2 has been made, nothing can top this
Sonic 2's Development was split into not one, not 2, but THREE Separate projects.
Without a doubt, STI has to be one of the most unfortunate company acronyms in the history of unfortunate acronyms...
man so much graphical quality you are a TRUE master of graphic design.
Another great informative video with impressive visuals!
It brings a tear to my eye to remember the glory days of Sonic. I was playing NES Mario, and my step dad said he bought something that would blow me away.. and it did ...
I would be instered in a Sonic 3 & knuckles making. This was an amazing watch.
Thanks! Yeah Sonic 3 & Knuckles is certainly on my list :)
I want to say, vinesauce showed me this channel, and I think this is amazing and you need way more subs than you have now. Your content is amazingly put together and is fun to learn about these things. Keep up the good work!
Uncle Jobel
Production quality is incredible here. I can't believe this was made for RUclips. Seems like something that would air on cable TV.
I would love a Sonic 3&K video like this one. Truly appreciate the work you put into these
Thanks! S3&K is on my list :)
I wish more people could make content like this channel. I see you guys that work on these videos really care about what you're making. This is channel that needs more people talking about it!
7:20 OH KOOL!! That is my first 3Dstudio DOS program, This is where it all started :) Awesome review as always.
Ha Cool :) I stepped in a couple years later with 3ds Max 2.0
The presentation on your videos is absolutely mad!
he made most of the levels and its props come to life and it was pretty damn incredible with the use of 3d.
The Hidden Palace Zone eventually became a full part of Sonic 2 in the mobile port. The infamous pit in Mystic Cave Zone became an alternate path that leads to HP Zone. It even has its own boss battle. It's amazing how some games can be expanded on even after such a long time. I wish more remasters would add content that originally had to be cut out.
HPZ was in the the pre release version of Sonic 2.
It was reluctantly removed do to time constraints.
Talk about fact hunting! Guru Larry should give your channel a shout out. Was expecting rehash material on an old familiar game, but I learned plenty of new stuff. Keep up the level of quality.
Acelya Summer he commented. Write to his comment. So he will see it :)
Yes, another Splash Wave video. I can't say enough how much these videos are of the best quality. Really good video. In fact, I learned something new in this! I had no idea Sonic 2 originally had time travel planned and I'm a huge nerd when it comes to stuff like that. You need more subs for sure.
The production quality of your videos is just simply amazing. Why do you have so few views!! Great video btw!
These are amazingly well made! I love these! I hope to see more of this, possibly a video on Sonic 3?
Thanks! Yep Sonic 3 & Knuckles is on my list :)
strafefox Do CD first.
I am absolutely speechless. As if this game didn't have enough accolades already, it also had one of the best development cycles in video games history.
This was utterly amazing. Amazing voice over, research, and editing. I honestly can't believe you haven't blown up in popularity yet. Keep doing what you're doing, because you are awesome. :)
This was a very enjoyable and insightful video, hearing about the process and the challenges that lead the coming of the game is amazing, great job at constructing this video 👍
I still remember that day I came home from school and Sonic 2 was waiting for me by surprise... one of the best days of my life lmao!
Consider to open a Patreon account. Your content is AMAZING! Like 1000 better than others! There will be people who will join you on Patreon (included me).
thealambrix well he still has a job and he seem like he wants to quit that job anytime soon... It just seems very unlikely that he will randomly quit his job it also seems like his job is very profitable sooo... It probably wont Happen
I wouldn't mind that, as long as stuff isn't locked behind Patreon and Patreon doesn't get spammed everywhere I do think it's fine to have a way to earn Donations.
Some kind of Paypal for Donations would also work.
YES I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. Dude I take screenshots of your video artwork and use them as desktop backgrounds--your work is that good!
EDIT: and I'm huge into vaporwave so your a e s t h e t i c is right up my alley =)
His aesthetic is actually synthwave, not vaporwave :)
Maybe this one will be the turning point, where you finally start picking up well-deserved subs? Bloody hell, man - that's a SERIOUS amount of work you put into this video. Fantastic job!
It's really incredible how this series is a production of such high quality while it's still informative even for the above average gamer who might think they already know everything about these classic games. Also, it's not only Nintendo or Sega oriented. You are really setting new standards here
Really the best documentary about this game.
You're about 977,000 subscribers shy of how many you should have. The quality of these vids is insane
Glad to see new content, and just when I thought I knew everything about Sonic 2, you gave us all a pleasant surprise. Keep up the great work.
You absolutely nailed this video! Mainstream TV levels of production quality, loads of research and sources to ensure quality information, and great concept artwork to soak into our eyeballs!
Sonic 2 is the first game I remember playing (although my parents tell me I played games before that) and it remains my favourite video game to this day. Thanks for doing such a good job of documenting it!
After hearing OneyPlays recommend this channel, seeing Larry Bundy Jr in the comments and watching an episode, you got yourself another subscriber. Excellent work.
What a FANTASTIC video! If you can do this for every Sonic game I would be so happy. Keep doing the amazing work you do!
this quality is amazing, keep up this great content
This is one of my favorite videos on RUclips! The facts and production value is outstanding. Every once in a while I go back to it. Sonic 2 is one of my favorite games ever! Thank you for putting in the time.
That's really cool to hear! thanks :)
As someone who makes RUclips content, your videos make me FURIOUS! So well made, such great production value. Ugh. So jealous. :-) Great work.
This video gave me a reason to keep making Sonic content. Thank you man!!! This was amazing!!! I’m glad I found this channel. ^_^
Your channel is a true standard in quality and a shiny example of blending a wonderful presentation to precise source material. Keep It up for the future, i'll continue to follow you with great pleasure
I’ve said it once I’ll say it again how this channel only has 150k subs is criminal , no matter us real ones can keep this one to ourselves, stellar work again forget gamesmaster redos channel 4 should have hired this team 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 ps aquatic zone is still my ringtone after 20 years +
This is one of the most well made youtube docs ive seen. Congrats!!
Τhis is not just a youtube video.Amazing work,really!
Excellent research. Excellent video editing. Excellent narration. Excellent.
Best retro gaming channel on RUclips. Pure silk.
Amazing video and it is obvious to see the amount of work put in. I hope your channel grows.
Christ man your videos actually look like they have a production value there so damn smooth and is oozing with heart and soul
Another Masterpiece! Thanks for this vid man! Keep up the great work!
I remember figuring out that there was such a thing as Super Sonic when I was a kid...for a "couple weeks" I'd come home after school and unlock him/play through the game.
Holy shit I'm loving your style dude, really glad the Oney Bois told me to check you out!
Can’t even express how rad your videos are.
Thank you soo much for this ep! Amazing work!!
Definitely one of my favourite games of all time. I'll never forget actually getting all 7 emeralds and unlocking Super Sonic. It took me months to legit do it in a day. Lots of awesome memories and still worth playing today.
Criminally underrated channel given the production quality and research put into these videos. I was amazed to see the video at only 35k views, and the channel at 25k.
Amazing piece of art...both game and (this) video 👏
Sonic 2 is my favorite Sonic game and this documentary is fantastic! Your editing is amazing and this entire video was very in depth. Sonic 2 really does have an interesting development history. This is a top notch video and I'm looking forward to future content!
Sonic 2 honestly is overrated and a bit rough around the edges. Time Constraints in its development led to STI and Sonic Team having to cut corners. It was ambitious, and is still a solid title, but TBH, the game was released 85% Complete. Not 100%.
The production level on this video is fantastic! Thanks for making it! :D
Shattered dreams song perfectly suits the dreamy Sonic music. Amazing! Good old days...
This looks so amazing. I always thought this level of quality is only achivable for TV Productions, but no. Here it is an amazing Video that looks amazing free on RUclips. Wow.
And is that (15:26 at the front) Tails?! What happend to you?
Damn, Ding Dong wasn't wrong. Your channel is amazing. Very great work sir.
What an insanely high quality and polished video. I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to more in the future!
Thanks! :)
1. Original Sleek 3d models (set up perfectly for the era "90's")
2.Music choice is superb in setting up the aesthetic
3.Best content on RUclips. The amount of research done on each title, work put in on EACH video, and the sheer time traveling aesthetic set up is truly remarkable. I feel as though i was a kid sitting in my living room in the 90's watching a late-night commercial.
4.I love your channel man and i wish you great amounts of success to one day make a living off this and say goodbye to your full time.
That's enough from me until i gush about your next one, Peace!!!
Hey Strafefox. I really love your work. It is easily the best editing I've seen in gaming content on RUclips.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much! fellow fox ;)
I'm really impressed on how this channel has improved since I first saw it!
Awesome video!
Awesome! And thanks for the longtime support! :)
strafefox keep doing awesome videos!
It was the best time ! I saved some money and bought sonic 2 within weeks of launch .. didnt even have a megadrive yet , didnt stop me trying to force the cart into my master system
So rich in details! As a Sega and Sonic fan since I was a kid, I'm really happy to watch a video with such quality! Thanks!
Whoa, the production values and professionalism of the presentation here are incredible! Amazing job!
Congratulations on having Judy Totoya himself declare your video the official Making Of video!
I still vividly remember christmas 93, got the megadrive, sonic 1 and 2 on the same day. Set it up on a tiny white tv in the kitchen. How the world changed. The music to this day is incredible.
We need a video about video game pixel artists. They never get credit and most people don't know who they are because nobody have made a video about them and the this channel is just perfect since they put a lot of work and detail in their videos.
This is really quality content! Keep doing what you're doing. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub!
Omg, this is incredible man! The amount of work you have put into this is nothing short of amazing! I honestly can't think of any othet channel that matches this style and quality of content. I subscribed and will be bing watching for the rest of the day. Great narration as well! Thanks!
Thank you for making this video! This brought back so many memories for me. I was waiting in the cold November air for my copy of Sonic the Hedgehog 2. I was not disappointed and my friends were absolutely envious. I might have been a huge Sega fanboy, I had (still do) both the Sega Genesis (in '89) and the Snes (in '91). I remember getting Sonic the Hedgehog and an Snes in '91 and having a 16-bit shootout at my house. My friends and I actually gave the games review scores from 1-10 in each area and adding them up for a winner takes all finally (we are doing this again this September when the Sega Genesis mini comes out against the Snes Classic, and Neo Geo Mini for good measure). The Genesis won but barely and brings me to my point....
When Segs brought their A game, Nintendo was forced to do so in kind. We as gamers won the console war by having some amazing games that too this day stand the test if time.
#BringBackthe4thGen
This video needs at least 1 million views, your animation and CG is amazing!
You are too good for youtube.
Dude your presentation is amazing and very professional I love it.
Just wanted to say, this is amazing work. Surprising how few subscribers you have considering the quality of the content produced. Truly impressive work, it was a delight to watch. Thank you.
Awesome to hear! Thanks :)
The production quality of this video is stunning. Every time a new visual came up I thought "How is this a free video? They must have a team making these graphics."
I really appreciate the amount of work you put into these. I assure you the attention to detail does not go unnoticed. Great work, man.
Amazing work as always
I swear, this channel is the best. Very factual and goes more in depth than alot of YT channels go in retelling a story of game devlopement. Keep up the good work
You deserve millions of views. The amount of work gone into this is unreal