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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. | + | * [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/ | + | * [https://gamebanana.com/mods/378192 Sonic Sprite Fixes] - Fixes various issues with Sonic's in-game sprites and animations. Compatible with Sonic CD Restored. |
+ | * [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. | ||
+ | * [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).
Developers | |
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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 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
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 |
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Steam (unavailable) | Use the decompilation port to play without Steam. |
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 |
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Windows | <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\200940\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/200940/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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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 |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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 . |
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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 . |
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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.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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). |
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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). |
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Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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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] | |
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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. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Steam Input | ||
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Steam Input API support | ||
Official controller preset(s) | ||
Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Song lyrics are not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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] |
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Set monitor on 60hz.[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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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 | ||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 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. - ↑ 2.0 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.
- ↑ OP: Sonic - You Can Do Anything
ED: Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-17
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-30