This page is for the original 1998 release. For the rare 2004 re-release, see Sonic R (2004).
Key points
- Has networked multiplayer support.
- 1998 version is incompatible with modern versions of Windows without a considerable amount of undocumented work; use Sonic R Updater to update to the 2004 release.
- Some reprints are missing the music.
- Configuration files can be edited to increase resolution and draw distance beyond what in-game menus allow
- Modified official network patch adds multiplayer over LAN and now working on modern systems.[citation needed]
General information
- Sonic News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog.
Availability
Source |
DRM |
Notes |
Keys |
OS |
Retail |
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Network mode does not require a disc. |
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- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
- Upgrades the game to its rare 2004 re-release, fixes compatibility issues with modern Windows systems, removes the disc check, adds modding support thanks to Sonic R Mod Loader, custom resolutions and widescreen support, windowed/borderless fullscreen modes, and loading music from the installation folder instead of the disc.
- Network Mode is lost as a result of the 2004 re-release almost completely losing this feature.
How to install Sonic R Updater[1]
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- Install Sonic R from the disc or copy the contents of the disc to a convenient location on your computer.
- Download Sonic R Updater from the link above or its Github page.
- Run
sonic_r_updater_*.exe and follow its instructions. If the patcher does not auto-detect the game's installation folder, point it to <path-to-game> manually.
- Adjust graphics settings from the
Graphics tab of Sonic R Mod Loader and enable desired mods from the Mods tab, then click Save & Play to save your settings and launch the game.
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Featured Mods:
- Some of the featured mods are included with Sonic R Updater.
- RemoveStrays - A fix for various graphical bugs tied to how the game maps textures for the UI.
- Resort Island Fix - Fixes out-of-place floormaps of Resort Island.
- Sega Saturn Style Colors - A mod that fixes and restores vertex colors. This makes the game look more lively and colorful than it did before. Additionally it makes Radiant Emerald translucent like it's Saturn counterpart.
- Gems Collection Textures - Ports over the textures featured in the Sonic Gems Collection version of the game.
- ADX Music - A mod to use more efficient looping ADX format audio for music instead, opting for improved version of tracks from the Sega Saturn version in some cases.
- Music R - A mod that changes most if not all of the music in the game.
- Gentle Ring Sound - Replaces the loud and grating stock ring pick-up sound effect from the 2004 version that can cause audio clipping issues with a softer, sound-balanced one.
- Improved SFX - A sound effects enhancement mod that replaces the default sound effects with higher quality ones.
- Sonic 3D Blast Sounds - Replaces the default sound effects with ones from the Sega Saturn version of Sonic 3D Blast.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
1080p Edited Configuration[2]
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- Download this file.
- Replace the
sonicr.inf
- To get music back, go to Options/Sound and set Volume more than 1.
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Install Sonic R Updater and adjust Sonic R Mod Manager's graphics settings for widescreen.[3]
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Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
Notes |
English |
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Polish |
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Local retail version only. |
Russian |
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Local retail version only. Voices were translated. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Connection types
Ports
Protocol |
Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
TCP |
2300 |
UDP |
2350 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game crashing on start
No input in the game
Use DxWnd[5]
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- Download DxWnd.
- On the
Edit menu, select Add
- Go to the installation folder and select
sonicr.exe .
- Now select
Directx9 , Do not Notify on Task Change , DirectInput Hooking , Correct Mouse Position and Optimize CPU (DirectX1-7)
- Should look like this
- Sonic R does not work correctly in DXWnd versions above
2.01.43 .
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Other information
API
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
95, 98, ME, XP |
Processor (CPU) |
90 MHz Pentium |
System memory (RAM) |
16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
20 MB |
Notes
References