Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 28, 2012
    70
    It's still worth going back to see where [Little Spiky's] come from. [March 2012, p.103]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Feb 2, 2012
    60
    This is the meanest Sonic game ever. Springs will punt you into spikes, the layout works against you as it's hard to get the blue fella up to speed, and the 3D special stage (a rip-off of classic SNES game F-Zero) is tripe. Bummer. [February 2012, p.76]
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 63
  2. Negative: 10 out of 63
  1. Jan 27, 2012
    9
    This is easily the most underrated Sonic game of all time and would be Sonics crowning achievement if it wasn't for Sonic 2 in my opinion.This is easily the most underrated Sonic game of all time and would be Sonics crowning achievement if it wasn't for Sonic 2 in my opinion. Either way this is unmissable for fans of Sonic and great 2D platformers. Full Review »
  2. Dec 20, 2011
    10
    This version of Sonic CD made by Christian Whitehead is simple the best one. It has 60 frames per second, 16:9 wide-screen, HD pixel filters,This version of Sonic CD made by Christian Whitehead is simple the best one. It has 60 frames per second, 16:9 wide-screen, HD pixel filters, there are two types of spin-dash, you can choose the soundtrack you like more, every theme is perfectly looped . The special stages has been improved as well, it supports leader-boards and trophies and it's only 5$. It feels retro, nostalgic, but not outdated I recommend it to every gamer who likes platform games. Full Review »
  3. Jun 10, 2012
    10
    One of the best platformer games ever. If you thought this game was a masterpiece before, this port will blow your mind. It has so many niceOne of the best platformer games ever. If you thought this game was a masterpiece before, this port will blow your mind. It has so many nice additions, such as Tails, HD filters, and the JP soundtrack is also available. If you like Sonic, this is a must buy. Full Review »