Sonic R Isn't That Bad

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  • Опубліковано 17 чер 2024
  • Sonic R came out for the Sega Saturn in 1997 (and later on PC and the Nintendo Gamecube through the Sonic Gems Collection) to mixed reception, and since then things have only gotten worse for Sonic R's reputation. But what if I told you that Sonic R is actually kind of underrated?
    I mean it's not THAT underrated, it's still kind of a dumpster fire in certain respects. But there are elements of the game that are kind of interesting, and I thought it might make for a good video.
    Also if they put a Saturn Sonic skin in Sonic Frontiers like the Mario 64 skin in Mario Odyssey I will pogchamp in real life
    #gaming #sonic #sega #nintendo #trivia #didyouknow #comedy #funny #review #gamereview
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  • @mann-nova9392
    @mann-nova9392 Рік тому +404

    The soundtrack is such a jam. And I also enjoy that somewhat masochistic challenge of 100%ing a track in one go. Reactive Factory is too hard to for me.

    • @carlos_did_a_thing
      @carlos_did_a_thing Рік тому +10

      you could say that the soundtrack is a Sonic Jam

    • @justjackorwhatever
      @justjackorwhatever Рік тому +7

      EVERYBODY SUPER SONIC RACIN!!

    • @fatmazaidi
      @fatmazaidi Рік тому

      Dont put the music on in the dark tails doll will smoke the s--- outa you

    • @cringygoofyguy4533
      @cringygoofyguy4533 Рік тому +1

      @@justjackorwhatever TRY TO GET YOUR FEET RIGHT ON THE GROUN!!!

    • @jonnys8853
      @jonnys8853 Рік тому

      I agree about the music. Sonic was never good, but the music is usually on point.

  • @JustJohn43
    @JustJohn43 Рік тому +266

    I wouldn't say the music "sucks". I love the music of this game, genuine 90's dance vibes that are hard to come across today

    • @nightzzmixx
      @nightzzmixx Рік тому +35

      Yeah I felt so insulted when he said that. Nostalgia aside, I think the music couldn’t have been more unique and iconic. It’s a great soundtrack. Great video nonetheless.

    • @scottbulinski5450
      @scottbulinski5450 Рік тому +5

      The music is top tier

    • @_Enderpuff
      @_Enderpuff Рік тому +7

      TRUE. The music is honestly the best part of this game.

    • @benamisai-kham5892
      @benamisai-kham5892 6 місяців тому +2

      The music is one of the best game OSTs I've heard.

  • @ItsAK9
    @ItsAK9 Рік тому +31

    Having the singer have vocals over all the tracks was the best possible decision in Sonic history. Amazing music omf

  • @hotwh2
    @hotwh2 Рік тому +123

    Not even sure what I would want more, a new Sonic R game, or a new Sonic Riders game

    • @Charlotet_1411
      @Charlotet_1411 Рік тому +22

      Both.

    • @ju2tunknown
      @ju2tunknown Рік тому +1

      @@Charlotet_1411 both is good

    • @GoreHusbando
      @GoreHusbando Рік тому +1

      Both is very good

    • @KStarPR
      @KStarPR Рік тому +4

      Riders even has characters running when their boards run out of air, and also has hover skates like Shadow. Between that and the boost, Riders can probably be retooled into a modern boost formula racer pretty cleanly. We know the formula works because of Riders and the boost games, and it has the characters on foot. They could even toss the Babylon Rogues in there using their boards instead of feet.

    • @Unk0wn_stalk3r
      @Unk0wn_stalk3r Рік тому

      @@ju2tunknown ye better both *thats not how captcha Works*

  • @pizzapower3166
    @pizzapower3166 Рік тому +30

    The chords on "Can You Feel The Sunshine?" are fire 🔥🔥🔥. Also, TJ Davis is Pre Crush 40.

  • @zoec3056
    @zoec3056 Рік тому +81

    my favorite metal knuckles game!!

  • @BluSteel_
    @BluSteel_ Рік тому +33

    I remember playing the hell out of R on gems collection as a kid and enjoyed every last second of it.

    • @sushanthadusumilli1067
      @sushanthadusumilli1067 8 місяців тому +1

      Same man. I cherish the time playing this game. The levels were such a blast. finding out all the shortcuts collecting the stars man, it was so much fun

  • @adrianwoods2752
    @adrianwoods2752 Рік тому +69

    Man you need WAY more subscribers. I found this video from your Reddit post, wasn't expecting much. Boy was I wrong! Keep uploading, keep at it as long as you can and you will see growth eventually. As long as the algorithm doesn't screw you over.

    • @Blockyboxguy
      @Blockyboxguy  Рік тому +13

      Thank you!! Glad you took the time to give it a chance. It’s slow going so far, but I’m having a lot of fun with it!

    • @josephjames6618
      @josephjames6618 2 місяці тому

      @@Blockyboxguy look at sonic superstars the battle mode they’re here

  • @popodumman6816
    @popodumman6816 9 місяців тому +7

    Ah, the memories of playing this game for several hours before realising you're supposed to use the L1 and R1 buttons to make sharp turns. They do a really great job of letting you know that important fact

  • @playbossthebest936
    @playbossthebest936 Рік тому +18

    This is the type of video that has to keep the dream alive

  • @misterjersey5460
    @misterjersey5460 Рік тому +5

    Fun Fact: the same vocal singer for the soundtrack (T.J Davis) also sang some songs for Metropolis Street Racer.

  • @thunderbro7
    @thunderbro7 Рік тому +7

    I had the PC version first as a kid (the music didn't work unfortunately), but I always really enjoyed this game, although it was pretty short (although as a kid I sucked enough to make it last much longer). I replayed it quite a lot as a child, later on I got the GEMs collection version and learned that it had that killer soundtrack, to this day its music stays on my playlists.

  • @marksamazingchannelbymd9799
    @marksamazingchannelbymd9799 Рік тому +22

    Sonic R is actually pretty fun if you know what you're doing

  • @MikeyBR61
    @MikeyBR61 Рік тому +18

    Man,I swear your channel is SO MUCH underated,im a Brazilian and im loving your videos and your style of editing. You have Potential my guy,trust me. And i'll be here to watch you grow in this platform

  • @josxtta
    @josxtta Рік тому +10

    theres no damn way this channel wont blow up, having a blast watching your videos thus far

  • @TheSalltt
    @TheSalltt Рік тому +68

    Great vid man! I get some Cybershell vibes from your Sonic content, which is very much a good thing cuz a LOVE Cybershell vids, and would only want more of his kind of video formatting. Not to say you're videos aren't unique of course, but I can see the inspiration. Keep up the amazing work, hope to see your channel grow more :)

    • @Blockyboxguy
      @Blockyboxguy  Рік тому +15

      Genuinely happy to read comments like these, thanks so much!

  • @Thefandomjumper307
    @Thefandomjumper307 Рік тому +2

    7:18 Fun fact: metal knuckles is also in the UK comic "sonic the comic"
    He's just mostly referred to as "Knuckles Metallix" there

  • @Nore67842
    @Nore67842 8 місяців тому +2

    I feel like the game's soundtrack is the MOST racing game thing about the game, I loved 90s and 00s racing games with those types of vocal soundtracks like MSR and Ridge Racer

  • @digital4ddict
    @digital4ddict Рік тому +5

    I loved this game on my SEGA Saturn. I got so good at it that I would double back to make it harder to win against the AI competitors. I enjoyed zipping past them multiple times as Sonic or Super Sonic. It was a… Sonic Blast!

  • @cryostorm2178
    @cryostorm2178 9 місяців тому +2

    The Sonic Gems Collection was my first ever very own Game as a Kid back in 2005 so Sonic R along with Sonic CD and Sonic The Fighters has a VERY special place in my Heart 💙💙💙

  • @richardkirkland6805
    @richardkirkland6805 9 місяців тому +2

    The upcoming Sonic Superstars has the option to make your own Metal, and it includes parts for a Metal Knuckes, and newcomers Metal Tails and Metal Amy.

  • @goosethehonker340
    @goosethehonker340 Рік тому +11

    I think that game received a bit too much hate.
    Its my childhood game, and it even has my favorite character in it.

  • @Hayey_
    @Hayey_ Рік тому +6

    I wish you amazing luck in your UA-cam career I found you today and just finished watching all your videos and you have amazing UA-cam skills. So keep it going!

  • @pomtheanimator
    @pomtheanimator 3 місяці тому +2

    7:39
    superstars. this man foreshadowed superstars.

  • @jeluenhayo2410
    @jeluenhayo2410 10 місяців тому +2

    This game's soundtrack along with the classic trilogy solidified the positive sonic-stereotype (which are very rare) that "No matter how shitty the game itself is - Sonic always have banger music". And I believe it played its role in creating massively vocal OST for Sonic Adventure later with Crush 40 rocking their way into our lives.

  • @BarrenAcc
    @BarrenAcc Рік тому +1

    I am so glad you popped up on my youtube shorts

  • @beaksters
    @beaksters Рік тому +2

    Smart idea putting this on UA-cam stories helped me find the channel.

  • @stangreener1704
    @stangreener1704 Рік тому

    I saw your short about this video and I really enjoyed every second of it! I hope the best for you dude keep it up 😁

  • @cristobalberoiza5195
    @cristobalberoiza5195 Рік тому +3

    4:42 how do we tell him that classic vector came to the island in knuckles chaotix believing it was a miracle from god?

    • @Blockyboxguy
      @Blockyboxguy  Рік тому +2

      little did we know that vector’s been using those headphones to listen to christian rock this whole time

    • @magic-muffler
      @magic-muffler Рік тому +1

      @@Blockyboxguy no, he was listening to [Insert banger Sonic song here]. Oh wait, (almost) *EVERY* Sonic song is banger.

  • @047Kenny
    @047Kenny Рік тому +1

    I don’t even know your channel but I got a good laugh. Keep grinding success will come eventually

  • @vani-lla
    @vani-lla Рік тому

    Love your editing, man. Cracks me up lol

  • @luccapereirarodrigues685
    @luccapereirarodrigues685 Рік тому +1

    heey, found your channel through the sonic subreddit! keep up the good work, your videos are great! just subscribed

  • @badashe1364
    @badashe1364 Рік тому +3

    Legit I played it with my friends watching in the summer while me and one of y friends were talking about potentially scarlet and Violet legends and one was watching me via parsec playing Sonic R on his screen. Legit unlocked everything in one day and played against him and had a blast. I genuinely did love the game and would play it again.

  • @superfandesonic1
    @superfandesonic1 Рік тому

    Amazing video dude! I just found your channel on the shorts section xD

  • @codyed558
    @codyed558 Рік тому +2

    Love finding high quality meme channels like this

  • @zakariaradoine625
    @zakariaradoine625 Рік тому

    Man ilove your editing chef's kiss 👌

  • @Klui_
    @Klui_ Рік тому +1

    Just got this on my recommendations and I loved the video, very fun vibes!!

  • @Ale0500053D
    @Ale0500053D Рік тому +1

    Hey Man i really liked the video, you have a lot of potential

  • @joewilliams-un8vu
    @joewilliams-un8vu Рік тому +1

    8:54 This is like the turtle vs the hare but the hare actually wins

  • @TheCoolerMoonJam
    @TheCoolerMoonJam Рік тому +2

    Honestly, I agree. I 100%ed Sonic R the other month. Even though it pissed me off multiple times. I somehow found it more challenging than bad really.

  • @GavinArtster
    @GavinArtster 3 місяці тому +1

    I just came back to this video and didn’t realize I watched this video about a month ago 😂

  • @swindlesmccoop
    @swindlesmccoop Рік тому +3

    Knuckles hits the griddy in this game so it's a 10/10

  • @LeafBug12
    @LeafBug12 Рік тому

    Oooh, another good content creator in the early days of his channel? The algorithm has blessed me once again
    (Also what's that outro song it slaps)

  • @Bro52361
    @Bro52361 Рік тому +1

    8:29 😂 didn’t expect this

  • @kmank84141
    @kmank84141 Рік тому

    How the hell do you not even have 100k subs?!? This is gold

    • @mantisslayurfavs
      @mantisslayurfavs Рік тому

      Cuz. Ur a Mario fan cuz he said Mario kart is better?

  • @captainbonc2245
    @captainbonc2245 Рік тому

    Good vid, and good channel. Hope u get more popular in the future. Sonic R has the best sonic music

  • @KingEdits995
    @KingEdits995 2 місяці тому

    2:15 hit me like a damn train with that fuckin' bop

  • @KCGamingBuddies
    @KCGamingBuddies Рік тому +2

    came from the short, wow im happy i did

  • @maxrichards5925
    @maxrichards5925 Рік тому

    Lmao great review. I got the Saturn version & I’ve been having a blast!

  • @jamiewilson2448
    @jamiewilson2448 Рік тому

    I love your sence of humour you make me laugh and have a nice day! ♡

  • @lawrencekay3787
    @lawrencekay3787 8 місяців тому

    I enjoy rhe ed edd n eddy sound effect you used

  • @Adventureruler
    @Adventureruler Рік тому +2

    I love Sonic R, it was fun searching for the emeralds and unlocking the characters 👍🏽

  • @MaskakoBlack
    @MaskakoBlack 9 місяців тому

    My man, you are criminally underrated, i hope you get a million subscribers

  • @ekubo954
    @ekubo954 9 місяців тому +1

    Now we got TWO GAMES with Metal Knuckles in it

    • @nasceredickinson2319
      @nasceredickinson2319 9 місяців тому

      You maked a comment about Super Star Metal Knuckles before i got a chance.

  • @ki3127
    @ki3127 Рік тому

    Can you feel the sunshine? Does it brighten up your day?
    That lyrics never be the same until that tails doll curse thingy ,overall my favorite theme

  • @Plantster15
    @Plantster15 Рік тому +1

    I always had a fondness for this and sonic the fighters
    really like those low poly sonic games

  • @jyogurrz
    @jyogurrz Рік тому +1

    Came here from the short. This is the best.

  • @SomeLad
    @SomeLad Рік тому

    Why is it always the small channels I end up love watching most?? How do these even get in my recommended??

  • @paperbros2508
    @paperbros2508 Рік тому

    Blockyboxguy: 2:00
    Sonic 3d blast: Am I a joke to you.
    (yes)

  • @Spunchbubandfriends
    @Spunchbubandfriends Рік тому +1

    We need sonic R in origins

  • @Tv-Nauta
    @Tv-Nauta Рік тому +1

    Arrested development AND COMMUNITY REFERENCES?! Instant sub

  • @Sonic_ParadoxYT
    @Sonic_ParadoxYT Рік тому

    The sonic R sound track is a frickin jam ngl

  • @F1ghtGam3r
    @F1ghtGam3r 5 місяців тому

    I bought sonic gems collection, only for sonic the fighters & sonic r. I remember unlocking super sonic first, then using him to get the tokens

  • @LeoEmber
    @LeoEmber 9 місяців тому

    8:56 bro has that plot armor

  • @chaselittle7273
    @chaselittle7273 Рік тому

    Yo that soundtrack is so jamming

  • @LowPolyHyperSonic
    @LowPolyHyperSonic 7 місяців тому

    Blockyboxguy is probably so happy metal knuckles is back

  • @3ddward0-F00tball
    @3ddward0-F00tball Рік тому +3

    03:30 bro im 💀

  • @ChiePet_
    @ChiePet_ Місяць тому

    I had it on PC in 5th grade. I played it non stop.
    the OST is always in my playlist.
    Im gonna speed run unlocking the characters now just for fun.

  • @calico.5588
    @calico.5588 Рік тому +1

    modding the Jesus fish out of a sonic game sounds too petty to be true

  • @King_of_the_Shrooms
    @King_of_the_Shrooms 22 дні тому

    I haven’t had enough time to play Sonic R, but I always thought of it like a 3D-Sonic that is also a Racing-Game. If if were to be released now a days with let’s say Online, more Tracks, polished designs and controls, it would def be a hit

  • @newbieninja8878
    @newbieninja8878 Рік тому

    Instant sub awesome video dude

  • @xindie6000
    @xindie6000 Рік тому

    Me and my childhood friend used to play hide & seek in the multiplayer mode lol

  • @marksamazingchannelbymd9799

    From now on,im gonna come here when Cybershell goes into hibernation

  • @Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo
    @Friendly_Neigborhood_Astolfo 6 місяців тому

    I unironically love the ost of this games

  • @thefrinkydinkman368
    @thefrinkydinkman368 Рік тому

    Goddame it what is that sound at 8:28? I hear it all the time but I can't ever find it

  • @jamainegardner4193
    @jamainegardner4193 Рік тому

    Imagine a Sonic R 2 where the controls are like in Sonic Adventure/SA2's speed stages.

  • @JonahBoing
    @JonahBoing Рік тому +1

    2:37 What is that black and white bootleg sonic game you showed

    • @Yassoune
      @Yassoune 8 місяців тому

      It's an official sonic game (I'm not joking)

  • @shalpp
    @shalpp Рік тому

    This game was like the third or fourth sonic game I played behind 3d blast, spinball, and cd. Had no concept of what sonic should play like I just had fuuuun
    Now I emulate it on my phone to see how fast I can speedrun it, and I had a run once I started as the plane I was on started to land, and beat well before they let us off

  • @user-dm8po5gp9h
    @user-dm8po5gp9h Рік тому

    THE MUSIC THO

  • @VidyaBros
    @VidyaBros Рік тому

    ‘1-2 weeks’ 😂

  • @cat_manic1484
    @cat_manic1484 Рік тому +1

    They should make a redesigned vers of sonic r and a ver for mobile ~C H A N G E M Y M I N D~

  • @BigBrosFilms
    @BigBrosFilms 5 місяців тому

    Playing this game on steam deck is amazing

  • @oliverhedberg3831
    @oliverhedberg3831 Місяць тому

    "and I really hope to see them again a game one day" and then sonic superstars happens

  • @BigGreen945
    @BigGreen945 Рік тому

    Liked playing this on Sonic Gems Collection as a kid

  • @bubbles46853-ep9if
    @bubbles46853-ep9if Рік тому

    I loved playing this game on the computer. Could beat it 100% in one sitting, and it was a good time. Only bad part was something was weird with my CD and sound effects only played ONE time and never again for that session. Also no music. No sounds except the menu and the exhaust from Amy and the robots continued lasting.

  • @first-ufs-and-tds-ps4-player

    If they added the sound track with sonic Aventure it be the greatest game

  • @Oshtoby
    @Oshtoby 8 місяців тому +1

    How do you feel knowing Metal Knuckles is returning in Sonic Superstars?

  • @cool_kidplayz
    @cool_kidplayz Рік тому

    what is the outro music?

  • @Brozbluegamerz
    @Brozbluegamerz 3 місяці тому

    I mean once you get used the the controls it’s really fun and the music is great

  • @edwardmack122
    @edwardmack122 Рік тому

    The soundtrack goes hard tho

  • @StereoPixelMusic
    @StereoPixelMusic Рік тому

    Tails Doll appeared in Sonic Adventure in Final Egg Zone,
    Not saying it to be clever just information 😄
    There was also Sonic and Knuckles dolls too.
    You blast past them as a Sonic so you only see them for a split second but there a main feature in Gammas stages.

  • @owendinostudios1200
    @owendinostudios1200 11 днів тому

    Just a tip there is a drift in this game, I didn’t see it in the footage, it makes the game 20% better lol

  • @thatoneguy2225
    @thatoneguy2225 Рік тому +1

    Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure that Sonic R on the Sonic Gems collection actually let’s you play with 4 players in multiplayer

  • @baddabaddabaddaswing
    @baddabaddabaddaswing 11 днів тому

    Metal Knuckles returns in Sonic Superstars!

  • @rayjawn
    @rayjawn Рік тому

    this is who I wanna be in the future

  • @esupton783
    @esupton783 Рік тому

    The only thing I knew about this game was the tails doll creepypasta

  • @09Mrw
    @09Mrw Рік тому

    He saw the 30th anniversary ide comic to? Nice

  • @opa-rappa
    @opa-rappa 6 днів тому

    And the whole comment section was talking about the music.

  • @redhatashwan1
    @redhatashwan1 Рік тому +1

    At 8:47 what's that sound called

  • @DrxSlump
    @DrxSlump Місяць тому

    The soundtrack is perfect, the graphics are OK... gameplay seemed terrible back in the day but nowdays it's fun playing with my aging friends on the original SEGA Saturn