Spin-Dash Attack

[Dennis Stamp]

I have Sonic CD for the Sega CD. I like the game, but dislike the fact that it lacks the spin-dash attack that became a staple of the Sonic series since Sonic 2. Does this 'new, improved' version of Sonic CD feature the spin-dash attack?

[Leonard]

yes

[Dennis Stamp]

Actually, now that I think about it, Sonic CD DID feature a spin-dash attack, albeit one the was a pain in the butt to execute because of the delay between the time you performed the requisite input and the time Sonic took off. I want a Sonic CD where the spin-dash attack functions like it did in Sonic 2 and every successive game in the series.

[Leonard]

As far as i know it works really well here.

[funewchie]

In fact, Sonic CD has two forms of a dash.

The traditional Spin-dash (Which you can do by pressing Down and either holding the jump button; or "revving it up" by repeatedly tapping the jump button (like in Sonic 2))

And the other is the Peel-Out (done by holding Up and holding the jump button). You won't curl up into a ball with the Peel Out, but you do sure start running really fast.

[Schlitty]

Sonic CD for the SEGA CD did indeed have two different spin dashes as pointed out by funewchie.

The original game's "traditional" down spin dash took time to "rev up" by holding down the jump button. And only had one full speed. It does have a different "feel" than Sonic 2 or other game's spin dashes.

And this version of the game being a completely loyal and amazing rebuild and port made to be exactly the original game includes the same spin dash. As well as the up "peel out". Now where this game really shines is all the extra content they added onto the game! In this remake they also add within the options the ability to use the Sonice 2 style spin dash. Best of both worlds!

So it has exactly what you want!

Edit: Just reinstalled it and launched it. The option is in the main title menu options to change the spin dash to Sonic 2 style. But you CAN'T change it mid game, it doesn't appear in the pause menu. You gotta do it in the title menu.