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{{mm}} Mods require the [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6446 Mod loader] for the Steam version; the [[#Decompilation port|decompilation port]] can load mods natively.
 
{{mm}} Mods require the [https://gamebanana.com/tools/6446 Mod loader] for the Steam version; the [[#Decompilation port|decompilation port]] can load mods natively.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/guis/35118 Sonic CD original 4:3 videos] - Replaces the stretched 16:9 videos with the original 4:3 versions, {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. Also fixes the speed of the Ending version of Sonic Boom from the US soundtrack.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/guis/35118 Sonic CD original 4:3 videos] - Replaces the stretched 16:9 videos with the original 4:3 versions, {{term|pillarboxed}} to 16:9. Also fixes the speed of the Ending version of Sonic Boom from the US soundtrack.
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50070 Sonic CD AI Upscaled and Regrained videos] - A mod similar to the above but videos has been upscaled to 1280x960 using Topaz Video Enhance AI neural network with artificial film grain applied to recreate the look of analogue 35mm/16mm anime scenes.
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50070 Sonic CD AI Upscaled and Regrained Videos] - A mod similar to the above but videos has been upscaled to 1280x960 using Topaz Video Enhance AI neural network with artificial film grain applied to recreate the look of analogue 35mm/16mm anime scenes.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/45775 Restore Lyrics Japanese Songs HQ] - Replaces the instrumental Opening and Ending songs{{note|note=OP: Sonic - You Can Do Anything<br/>ED: Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself|name="JPtracknames"}} used by the Japanese soundtrack with the versions with vocals, as found on the original Japanese and European Mega CD releases.{{note|note=Japanese, when in reference to the Sonic CD soundtracks, refers to nationality only and not language spoken. All songs in Sonic CD with vocals are sung in English only.|name="JPlyrics"}}
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/45775 Restore Lyrics Japanese Songs HQ] - Replaces the instrumental Opening and Ending songs{{note|note=OP: Sonic - You Can Do Anything<br/>ED: Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself|name="JPtracknames"}} used by the Japanese soundtrack with the versions with vocals, as found on the original Japanese and European Mega CD releases.{{note|note=Japanese, when in reference to the Sonic CD soundtracks, refers to nationality only and not language spoken. All songs in Sonic CD with vocals are sung in English only.|name="JPlyrics"}}
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/248416 Non-Wavy Tidal Tempest Flowers] - Changes the flowers in Tidal Tempest Zone to no longer look distorted and wavy when out of water.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/wips/53759 High Quality JP & US Music Mod] - Improves on the audio bitrate quality of the US and Japanese soundtracks.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/wips/53759 High Quality JP & US Music Mod] - Improves on the audio bitrate quality of the US and Japanese soundtracks.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/45508 Palmtree Panic Past Redbook Music Restoration] - Replaces background music from the past version of Palmtree Panic with the Redbook CD Audio version found on the disc for a beta version of the game.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/45508 Palmtree Panic Past Redbook Music Restoration] - Replaces background music from the past version of Palmtree Panic with the Redbook CD Audio version found on the disc for a beta version of the game.
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50089 Sonic CD Restored] - A mod that restores various elements from the Sega CD version back into the Retro Engine port with some quality-of-life improves to the visuals, sound, and gameplay while remaining faithful to the game's original features. Separate versions for 4:3 and 16:9 are available for the Steam and decompilation ports. Requires the Sonic CD Mod Loader if using the mod on the Steam version and [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50093 Fix Decomp Menu] for the decompilation port. This mod comes with the Hybrid OST to replace the default US and Japanese soundtracks, however, an [https://gamebanana.com/mods/287121 add-on]] that allows compatibility with the High Quality JP & US Music Mod and restores the original US and Japanese soundtracks is also available.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 02:53, 25 May 2021

This page is for the updated version. For the 1996 version, see Sonic CD (1996).

Sonic CD
Sonic CD cover
Developers
Sonic Team
Windows BlitWorks
Windows Christian Whitehead
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Retro Engine
Release dates
Windows January 19, 2012
Sonic CD (2012) on IGDB
Sonic CD (2012) guide on StrategyWiki
Sonic CD (2012) on MobyGames
Sonic CD (2012) on Wikipedia
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series)
Sonic CD 1995
Sonic's Schoolhouse 1996
Sonic 3D Blast (series)
Sonic & Knuckles Collection 1997
Sonic R (series)
Sonic Adventure (series)
Sonic Heroes 2004
Sonic Mega Collection Plus 2006
Sonic Riders 2006
Sonic Racing (series)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2010
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine 2010
Sonic Spinball 2010
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 2011
Sonic 3 & Knuckles 2011
Sonic Generations 2011
Sonic CD (2012) 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I 2012
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II 2012
Sonic Dash 2014
Sonic Lost World 2015
Sonic Mania 2017
Sonic Forces 2017
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) 2021
Sonic Colors: Ultimate 2021
Sonic Origins 2022
Sonic Frontiers 2022
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog 2023
Sonic Superstars 2023
Sonic Dream Team 2023
Sonic X Shadow Generations 2024

Key points

Includes both the US and Japanese/European soundtracks.
Game physics and speed are tied around 60 FPS, meaning slowdowns on lower end machines and speedups with high refresh rate monitors.

General information

Official developer site
Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Use the decompilation port to play without Steam.
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

Essential improvements

Decompilation port

A full decompilation of Sonic CD (2011).
Requires the Data.rsdk file from the Steam version or extracted from the mobile version's APK to run.
The game can be displayed with nearest-neighbor and pixel-perfect scaling.
Controls are completely remappable via the settings.ini file.
The window allows Windows shortcuts to be used.
Complete support for using the updated scripts from the mobile port, allowing for features the official PC version never received.
Open-source with a 32-bit and 64-bit Windows version available.
Native modding support.

Game data

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\200940\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/200940/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\200940\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/200940/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

External video settings.
External video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
5:3 only, stretch to fit the set resolution. For proper widescreen support, see the decompilation port.
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
Use the decompilation port. Some glitches may appear in aspect-ratios wider than 5:3.
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Must be set by the configuration launcher in the Steam version. In the decompilation port, windowed mode can be toggled with F4.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Use Borderless Gaming for the Steam version, or set Borderless to true in the decompilation port's settings.ini.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always on with the Steam version. In the decompilation port, Vsync can be toggled in settings.ini.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Game speed bound to frame rate. Must cap the frame rate at 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen

Use the decompilation port for unstretched scaling and support aspect-ratios other than 5:3.

Glitches appear in aspect-ratios wider than 5:3 (1.66:1) with the Steam scripts. Use the mobile scripts to alleviate the glitches with wider aspect-ratios.[citation needed]

Pixel-perfect scaling

The game's graphics in this re-release appear rather blurry, regardless of resolution selected and the in-game Nostalgia video filter does not provide a clear nearest-neighbor image. Use the decompilation port for native Nearest-neighbor/pixel-perfect support, or follow this guide by TheA_Gamer554 for a workaround to make the vanilla game run in a pixel-perfect scaled image; pre-made 4:3 and 15:9 setup.dat files are available to download.[1]

Input

Xbox 360 Controller layout for the game.
Xbox 360 Controller layout for the game.

Audio

In-game soundtrack selection menu.
In-game soundtrack selection menu.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Song lyrics are not subtitled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Only US songs are voiced. The Japanese songs use their instrumental versions due to licensing issues; use the Restore Lyrics mod.[Note 2]
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mods

Mods require the Mod loader for the Steam version; the decompilation port can load mods natively.
  • Sonic CD original 4:3 videos - Replaces the stretched 16:9 videos with the original 4:3 versions, pillarboxed to 16:9. Also fixes the speed of the Ending version of Sonic Boom from the US soundtrack.
  • Sonic CD AI Upscaled and Regrained Videos - A mod similar to the above but videos has been upscaled to 1280x960 using Topaz Video Enhance AI neural network with artificial film grain applied to recreate the look of analogue 35mm/16mm anime scenes.
  • Restore Lyrics Japanese Songs HQ - Replaces the instrumental Opening and Ending songs[Note 3] used by the Japanese soundtrack with the versions with vocals, as found on the original Japanese and European Mega CD releases.[Note 2]
  • Non-Wavy Tidal Tempest Flowers - Changes the flowers in Tidal Tempest Zone to no longer look distorted and wavy when out of water.
  • High Quality JP & US Music Mod - Improves on the audio bitrate quality of the US and Japanese soundtracks.
  • Palmtree Panic Past Redbook Music Restoration - Replaces background music from the past version of Palmtree Panic with the Redbook CD Audio version found on the disc for a beta version of the game.
  • Sonic CD Restored - A mod that restores various elements from the Sega CD version back into the Retro Engine port with some quality-of-life improves to the visuals, sound, and gameplay while remaining faithful to the game's original features. Separate versions for 4:3 and 16:9 are available for the Steam and decompilation ports. Requires the Sonic CD Mod Loader if using the mod on the Steam version and Fix Decomp Menu for the decompilation port. This mod comes with the Hybrid OST to replace the default US and Japanese soundtracks, however, an add-on] that allows compatibility with the High Quality JP & US Music Mod and restores the original US and Japanese soundtracks is also available.

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 321 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/200940/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (200940) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Japanese, when in reference to the Sonic CD soundtracks, refers to nationality only and not language spoken. All songs in Sonic CD with vocals are sung in English only.
  3. OP: Sonic - You Can Do Anything
    ED: Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself

References

  1. Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-17