SRB2 is definitely a blast to play. If i may recommend a mode for you to play is battle mod. Its a fun take on the game that has you competing against others in a arena, or a modified version of ctf. A new version of it is currently being worked on so I hope you do get a chance to play it in the near future

The fact that a fangame that I remember loving a while back has been in development since 1998 absoultely baffles me, I never knew a game like this could last for 24 years.

Oh hey, can't say I expected to see someone like you cover this game. I'm pretty deep into SRB2's modding scene, having helped work on some fairly popular mods such as Blaze, Marine, Honey, and Stephchars, while making a couple solo mods like Cross-Momentum and Bowser as well. Honestly, my favorite part about the game is the community. It's such a wonderful, welcoming place that as long as you're not an asshole, you're sure to be welcomed in to with open arms. If it wasn't for all the great friends i've made, I probably wouldn't still be modding it to this day. Little fun fact here, did you know that this isn't just the first 3d fangame, but the first 3d sonic game period, at least in the US? The first public release of the DooM version of srb2 came out on October 31st, 1999, whereas Sonic Adventure released on September 9th, 1999 in america. Really just goes to show how long this game's been in active development for.

oh man, this was my only connection to sonic when i was younger, i loved playing it!! my friend burned it on a CD and gave it to me, as a kid i was under the impression that it was an official game lmao. i was recently thinking about it again and turned to the tipofmyjoystick subreddit for help, and i was surprised to find out that it's that big of a deal!! 24 years, damn!! truly a legend among fan games.

Yeah, I'm just going to say it; there have been many quality Sonic fangames over the decades, but Sonic Robo-Blast 2 may very well be the gold standard when it comes to how to do a Sonic fangame right. And it's not even finished yet despite being in development for 24 years! And the community surrounding this game is nothing short but incredible, too! My bandana's off to you, Sonic Team Jr.! Great video as always!

Aiai & Heavy are both already in Sonic All Stars Racing Transformed.

This game has been in continuous development longer than I've been alive, it's crazy, God bless this gem of a game.

Should've been "24 years and counting"

Dude I love Fangames! Though I didn’t know about this wild story! Sounds epic!

I don't think I'm the first one to say this, but they're CHAOS Emeralds. The Master Emerald is the one Knuckles guards and keeps Angel Island afloat.

I really appreciate how you pointed out the massive changes each zone in the game has received through the years. The history of SRB2 is really fascinating, and it's something that a lot of other reviews tend to gloss over.

SRB2 is one of those sonic fangames mostly everyone knows about yet seems very underrated,

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Dude your videos are so damn high quality, god I love how in depth and holistic you go on everything especially the music.

Played this for hours on end at age 9 thru 11.(~2004-2006). Had so many good memories playing mods online with people I'd never talk to again. Glad its still up and running.

whoa wasn't expecting this

I'm happy to see you cover this game. I've seen/played this game since 2.0, and got to see how both the game and the community grew over time. SRB2's modding scene is huge, and it's been amazing to play ambitious mods and spin-offs, like SRB2Kart - which I've dedicated so much time into, haha. I like that you went ahead and mention the development process behind the zones - which was a very nice touch. Great video!

I have fond memories of playing very early builds that still had Gorrilaz' songs as placeholder music.

"and the ungodly nightmare" as Azure Temple's title card fades in is just

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