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* [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.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50093 Fixed Decomp Menu] - Fixes the menus and title screen graphic of the Steam RSDK when played in the decompilation port while adding functionality to unused menu options and restoring the game's achievements by using the Time Attack menu system as a base. This mod is built-in for Sonic CD Restored, the And Knuckles for Sonic CD Restored add-on, and Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic CD.
 
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50093 Fixed Decomp Menu] - Fixes the menus and title screen graphic of the Steam RSDK when played in the decompilation port while adding functionality to unused menu options and restoring the game's achievements by using the Time Attack menu system as a base. This mod is built-in for Sonic CD Restored, the And Knuckles for Sonic CD Restored add-on, and Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic CD.
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/50089 Sonic CD Restored] - A mod that restores various elements from the Sega CD version back into the Star 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 resolutions are available for the Steam version and decompilation port. Requires the Sonic CD Mod Loader if using the mod on the Steam version. This mod also comes with the Enhanced Hybrid OST and Purist Hybrid OST to replace the default Japanese and US soundtracks respectively.
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/378267 Time Warp Fixes] - Decreases the amount of time needed to initiate time travel to resemble the Sega CD version while fixing an issue with the vertical conveyer belts in Quartz Quadrant Zone.
* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/315122 CheatFreak's SCD Restored Tweaks] - Adds extensive options for Sonic CD Restored, such as toggles for Time Travel Overhauled, the original Sega CD sound effects, the Sega CD version's extended camera, among other additional settings. It also includes some additional bugfixes while fixing physics inaccuracies and behavioral issues for the base game and the required mods.
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/378192 Sonic Sprite Fixes] - Fixes various issues with Sonic's in-game sprites and animations. Compatible with Sonic CD Restored.
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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 Star 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 resolutions are available for the Steam version and decompilation port. Requires the Sonic CD Mod Loader if using the mod on the Steam version. This mod also adds Amy Rose as a playable character and comes with the Enhanced Hybrid OST and Purist Hybrid OST to replace the default Japanese and US soundtracks respectively.
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* [https://gamebanana.com/mods/288122 Sonic CD Restored Addon: ...And Knuckles] - Adds Knuckles the Echidna as a playable character while adding extensive options from CheatFreak's defunct SCD Restored Tweaks mod, such as toggles for Time Travel Overhauled, the original Sega CD sound effects, the Sega CD version's extended camera, among other additional settings. It also includes some additional bugfixes while fixing physics inaccuracies and behavioral issues for the base game and the required mods.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==

Revision as of 18:43, 21 May 2022

This page is for the 2012 Retro Engine version. For the original 1996 version, see Sonic CD (1996).

Sonic CD
Sonic CD cover
Developers
Original Sonic Team
Remaster Christian Whitehead
Windows BlitWorks
Publishers
Sega
Engines
Retro Engine
Release dates
Windows January 19, 2012
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling, Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Platform
Art styles Cartoon, Pixel art
Series Sonic the Hedgehog
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

Updated version of Sonic CD, remade using the Retro Engine that features native widescreen resolutions, 60 FPS Special Stages, the ability to use the Spin Dash mechanics from Sonic CD or Sonic the Hedgehog 2, added Tails as an unlockable character, and includes both the North American and Japanese 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 (unavailable)
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Use the decompilation port to play without Steam.
Windows

Essential improvements

Decompilation port

An open-source decompilation of Sonic CD (2011). Requires the Data.rsdk file from the Steam version or extracted from the mobile version's APK to run, however, the former is recommended for better compatibility with unofficial fixes and mods.
Allows the game to be displayed with nearest-neighbor and pixel-perfect scaling, remappable keyboard and controller mapping editing via its settings.ini, native modding support, and full support of the updated scripts from the mobile version, allowing for features the official PC version never received.

Game data

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

In-game options menu.
In-game options menu.
External video settings.
External video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
5:3 (1.66:1) 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)
Only features Sharp, Smooth, and Nostalgia Video Filter options in the Steam version. See Pixel-perfect scaling for details about the game's scaling and filter options.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Always enabled 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 resolution

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

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
No key remapping support in the Steam version. Use decompilation port and modify its settings.ini for custom key bindings (a URL to SDL key codes is also provided).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse is not used.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
The Steam version uses a pre-defined controller layout that cannot be remapped. Use the decompilation port and modify its settings.ini for custom controller mappings (a URL to SDL controller codes is also provided).
Controller sensitivity
Digital movement.
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
No native DualShock 4 support. Use Steam Input wrapper for the Steam version or the decompilation port.[2]
PlayStation button prompts
Light bar support
Adaptive trigger support
DualSense haptic feedback support
Connection modes Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth)
V2 tested.
Generic/other controllers
Use the decompilation port for other SDL2-compatible controllers.
Button prompts
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts

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 for the North American songs and a few Sonic voice samples. The Japanese songs use their instrumental versions due to licensing issues; use the Restore Lyrics mod.[Note 2]
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Game Runs to Fast

Limit the Framerate to 60FPS[citation needed]
Set monitor on 60hz.[citation needed]

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. However, mods are generally not compatible with each other unless they were specifically made to be compatible.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Fixed Decomp Menu - Fixes the menus and title screen graphic of the Steam RSDK when played in the decompilation port while adding functionality to unused menu options and restoring the game's achievements by using the Time Attack menu system as a base. This mod is built-in for Sonic CD Restored, the And Knuckles for Sonic CD Restored add-on, and Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic CD.
  • Time Warp Fixes - Decreases the amount of time needed to initiate time travel to resemble the Sega CD version while fixing an issue with the vertical conveyer belts in Quartz Quadrant Zone.
  • Sonic Sprite Fixes - Fixes various issues with Sonic's in-game sprites and animations. Compatible with Sonic CD Restored.
  • Sonic CD Restored - A mod that restores various elements from the Sega CD version back into the Star 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 resolutions are available for the Steam version and decompilation port. Requires the Sonic CD Mod Loader if using the mod on the Steam version. This mod also adds Amy Rose as a playable character and comes with the Enhanced Hybrid OST and Purist Hybrid OST to replace the default Japanese and US soundtracks respectively.
  • Sonic CD Restored Addon: ...And Knuckles - Adds Knuckles the Echidna as a playable character while adding extensive options from CheatFreak's defunct SCD Restored Tweaks mod, such as toggles for Time Travel Overhauled, the original Sega CD sound effects, the Sega CD version's extended camera, among other additional settings. It also includes some additional bugfixes while fixing physics inaccuracies and behavioral issues for the base game and the required mods.

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
  2. Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-30