Evolution of START-SCREEN in Sonic Games

Andrew Louis
Andrew Louis
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Published 2022-10-29
In this video, we're going to take a look at the evolution of the start screens in Sonic the Hedgehog games. From the classic 16-bit era all the way up to the modern era, we'll see how the iconic blue blur's games have evolved in terms of presentation, style, and gameplay.

We'll start by examining the original Sonic the Hedgehog on the Sega Genesis and its start screen, with its vibrant colors, catchy music, and minimalist design. From there, we'll look at how the start screens of Sonic's subsequent 2D adventures evolved, from Sonic 2 to Sonic 3 & Knuckles and beyond.

Next, we'll move on to the Sonic Adventure era and see how the series' transition to 3D affected the start screens of Sonic Adventure 1 and 2, with their more cinematic and dramatic presentation. We'll also look at how the start screens of Sonic Heroes, Shadow the Hedgehog, and Sonic '06 evolved during this era.

Finally, we'll examine the modern era of Sonic games, starting with Sonic Unleashed and its start screen that featured a stylized globe and orchestral music. We'll also explore the start screens of Sonic Colors, Sonic Generations, Sonic Lost World, and Sonic Forces, each with their own unique style and presentation.

Throughout the video, we'll discuss the impact of these start screens on the overall experience of playing a Sonic game, and how they have helped to shape the iconic character's legacy over the years.

So join us as we take a trip through time and explore the evolution of the start screens in Sonic the Hedgehog games!

0:00 Introduction
0:32 1991 WAKU WAKU SONIC PATROL CAR
1:54 1992 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 (16-BIT)
2:07 1992 SEGA SONIC BROS.
2:12 1993 SEGA SONIC COSMO FIGHTER GALAXY PATROL
2:18 1993 SEGA SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
3:47 1993 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SPINBALL (8-BIT)
4:06 1993 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SPINBALL (16-BIT)
5:05 1994 SONIC DRIFT
5:33 1994 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG'S GAMEWORLD SEGA PICO
5:59 1994 SONIC & KNUCKLES
6:18 1994 KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA IN SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2
6:30 1994 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 & KNUCKLES
6:49 1994 SONIC CRACKERS
6:56 1994 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG TRIPLE TROUBLE
7:42 1995 SONIC DRIFT 2
8:43 1995 TAILS ADVENTURE ESA 1995 GAME GEAR-3DS
8:52 1995 SONIC LABYRINTH
9:26 1996 SONIC BLAST
10:04 1999 SONIC ADVENTURE
10:19 1999 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG POCKET ADVENTURE
10:43 2000 SONIC SHUFFLE
11:29 2001 SONIC ADVENTURE 2 BATTLE
12:33 2001 SONIC ADVANCE
14:05 2002 SONIC ADVANCE 2
14:27 2003 SONIC ADVENTURE DX
14:46 SONIC PINBALL PARTY GBA
15:03 2003 SONIC BATTLE
15:16 2003 SONIC HEROES
15:32 2004 SONIC ADVANCE 3
16:45 2005 SONIC RUSH
16:54 2005 SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG
17:40 2006 SONIC RIVALS
18:04 2007 SONIC AND THE SECRET RINGS
18:17 2007 SONIC RUSH ADVENTURE
18:47 2007 SONIC RIVALS 2
19:12 2008 SONIC RIDERS ZERO GRAVITY
19:48 2008 SONIC UNLEASHED
22:34 2010 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 EPISODE I
22:50 2010 SONIC COLORS
24:12 2011 SONIC GENERATIONS NINTENDO 3DS
24:21 2012 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 4 EPISODE II
25:35 2013 SONIC LOST WORLD (N3DS)
26:15 2014 SONIC BOOM SHATTERED CRYSTAL
26:31 2015 SONIC RUNNERS
26:38 SONIC DASH 2 SONIC BOOM
26:52 SONIC BOOM FIRE & ICE
27:01 2016 LEGO DIMENSIONS SONIC LEVEL PACK
27:17 2017 SONIC RUNNERS ADVENTURE
28:01 2017 SONIC FORCES SPEED BATTLE
28:06 2019 TEAM SONIC RACING
28:44 2021 SONIC COLORS ULTIMATE
29:11 2022 ROBLOX SONIC SPEED SIMULATOR
29:38 2022 SONIC FRONTIERS

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All Comments (21)
  • @Magloyr
    Thank you for honoring the fact that both of the Lost World games are practically different in almost every way.
  • @BatmanFan76
    Timestamps for the Sonic games we actually remember: 0:10 Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) 1:54 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) 2:37 Sonic CD (1993) 4:43 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) 5:58 Sonic & Knuckles (1994) 9:14 Sonic 3D Blast (1996) 10:04 Sonic Adventure (1999) 10:58 Sonic Adventure 2 (2001) 15:15 Sonic Heroes (2003) 17:15 Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) 18:03 Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007) 19:47 Sonic Unleashed (2008) 20:23 Sonic and the Black Knight (2009) 22:33 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I (2010) 23:25 Sonic Colors (2010) 23:46 Sonic Generations (2011) 24:19 Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II (2012) 25:24 Sonic Lost World (2013) 26:03 Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric (2014) 26:14 Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal (2014) 26:50 Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice (2016) 27:01 LEGO Dimensions Sonic Level Pack (2016) 27:21 Sonic Mania (2017) 27:48 Sonic Forces (2017) 29:38 Sonic Frontiers (2022)
  • @Mr_Sleepy15
    24:00 My first ever sonic and Mario game that me and my little brother played.... The memories 🥲
  • @stephendean8054
    17:16 ye although it has many bugs innit, still a solid game nonetheless, the music in the intro just underrated
  • @slimjim803
    I wasn't born yet too see our World's Fastest Hedgehog, then I started to love him sooooooooo much when I was 5. I still love Sonic!!!!!
  • @Sakura_OHSHC09
    I love watching how Sonic games, music and start screens have evolved over the years ❤😊
  • @EndergeistYT
    Bruh, the contrast of title screen themes in the thumbnail has me ROLLING!
  • @riaj.
    I can’t believe Sonic Colors was released 12 years ago…where did the time go? I remember seeing the commercials for that back in 2010😬😱💙🦔 Sonic Frontiers looks amazing btw!
  • @WAVESVSV
    sonic frontiers yet has the best one, just a calm piano music while seeing the clouds and the skies, it feels amazing
  • @BiGBoBiC
    Sonic the Hedgehog 3 forever in my heart 🥰 thank you SEGA for a happy childhood 🙂
  • @Prismarine_Man
    The Sonic Frontiers Start Screen Reminds Me Of Valve Games
  • @Brunkkj
    O melhor é que cada passar de anos a tecnologia mudava muito principalmente nos Jogos da aquela época.
  • @Mrdorkthegamer
    Is it just me or does sonic mega collection have the best music
  • @Shad0wF0rce
    This video brings a lot of nostalgia back to me from when I was growing up. Also, Sonic Frontiers is on Switch as well. Thought I'd mention that just in case