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| − | {{Disambig|the original 1998 release|the rare 2004 | + | {{Disambig|the original 1998 release|the rare 2004 re-release|[[Sonic R (2004)]]}} |
{{Series|Sonic the Hedgehog}} | {{Series|Sonic the Hedgehog}} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Has networked multiplayer support. | {{++}} Has networked multiplayer support. | ||
| − | {{--}} 1998 version is incompatible with modern versions of Windows without a considerable amount of undocumented work; use [ | + | {{--}} 1998 version is incompatible with modern versions of Windows without a considerable amount of undocumented work; use [[#Sonic R Updater|Sonic R Updater]] to update to the [[Sonic R (2004)|2004 release]]. |
{{--}} Some reprints are missing the music. | {{--}} Some reprints are missing the music. | ||
| − | {{ii}} Configuration files can be edited to increase resolution and draw distance beyond what in-game menus allow | + | {{ii}} [[#Configuration file(s) location|Configuration files]] can be edited to increase resolution and draw distance beyond what in-game menus allow |
| − | {{ii}} [https://yadi.sk/d/y1sSdv_q3Jb9Sg Modified official network patch] adds multiplayer over LAN and now working on modern systems. | + | {{ii}} [https://yadi.sk/d/y1sSdv_q3Jb9Sg Modified official network patch] adds multiplayer over LAN and now working on modern systems.{{cn|2019}} |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Network mode does not require a disc | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Network mode does not require a disc. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===[http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=37536 Sonic R Updater]=== |
| − | + | {{++}} 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 [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/misc/SonicRModLoader.7z 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. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=How to install Sonic R Updater|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 27, 2019|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # 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 [https://github.com/cheatfreak47/SRUpdater/releases Github page]. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|sonic_r_updater_*.exe}} and follow its instructions. If the patcher does not auto-detect the game's installation folder, point it to <code>{{p|game}}</code> manually. | ||
| + | # Adjust graphics settings from the {{code|Graphics}} tab of Sonic R Mod Loader and enable desired mods from the {{code|Mods}} tab, then click {{code|Save & Play}} to save your settings and launch the game. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Featured Mods:==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Some of the featured mods are included with Sonic R Updater. | ||
| + | * [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=18490&view=findpost&p=915533 RemoveStrays] - A fix for various graphical bugs tied to how the game maps textures for the UI. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/8571 Resort Island Fix] - Fixes out-of-place floormaps of Resort Island. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/8236 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. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33990 Gems Collection Textures] - Ports over the textures featured in the Sonic Gems Collection version of the game. | ||
| + | * [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=18490&view=findpost&p=916694 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. | ||
| + | * [https://github.com/fancymelonub/Music-R/releases Music R] - A mod that changes most if not all of the music in the game. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/39571 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. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/39581 Improved SFX] - A sound effects enhancement mod that replaces the default sound effects with higher quality ones. | ||
| + | * [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/43560 Sonic 3D Blast Sounds] - Replaces the default sound effects with ones from the Sega Saturn version of [[Sonic 3D Blast]]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=1080p Edited Configuration|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=206400610</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=1080p Edited Configuration|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=206400610|title=Guide to Making Sonic R Run on XP/Vista/7 at Modern Resolutions - Steam Community|date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/557-sonic-r-widescreen/ this file]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/557-sonic-r-widescreen/ this file]. | ||
# Replace the <code>sonicr.inf</code> | # Replace the <code>sonicr.inf</code> | ||
# To get music back, go to Options/Sound and set Volume more than 1. | # To get music back, go to Options/Sound and set Volume more than 1. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#Sonic R Updater|Sonic R Updater]] and adjust Sonic R Mod Manager's graphics settings for widescreen.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=March 27, 2019|comment=Patched the 1998 version with Sonic R Updater which allows for widescreen and custom resolutions thanks to Sonic R Mod Manager.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|full controller notes = Network menus cannot be navigated with a controller, but all other menus can. | |full controller notes = Network menus cannot be navigated with a controller, but all other menus can. | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Some controller buttons can be configured however. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
| − | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = DirectInput controllers are supported. |
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
| − | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= No controller prompts whatsoever. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = Sound effect volume slider only. | + | |separate volume notes = Sound effect volume slider only. [[#Sonic R Updater|Sonic R Updater]] adds a music volume slider from the 2004 version. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|lan play players = 4 | |lan play players = 4 | ||
|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
| − | |lan play notes = Requires Network patch | + | |lan play notes = Requires Network patch. |
|online play = false | |online play = false | ||
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashing on start=== | ===Game crashing on start=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/552-sonic-r-fixed-exe/ Sonic R Fixed EXE].|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://board.sonicstadium.org/topic/4620-an-itch-to-play-sonic-r/?tab=comments#comment-136804|title=An Itch To Play Sonic R - Green Hills Zone - SSMB|date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
===No input in the game=== | ===No input in the game=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2013/04/09/sonic-r/|title=Play Sonic R on your modern PC - Play Old PC Games|date=March 27, 2019}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/9d8qbkz8whbdzb5/DXWnd.zip DxWnd]. | # Download [http://www.mediafire.com/download/9d8qbkz8whbdzb5/DXWnd.zip DxWnd]. | ||
| − | # On the <code>Edit</code> menu, select | + | # On the <code>Edit</code> menu, select {{code|Add}} |
| − | # Go to the installation folder and select | + | # Go to the installation folder and select {{file|sonicr.exe}}. |
| − | # Now select | + | # Now select {{code|Directx9}}, {{code|Do not Notify on Task Change}}, {{code|DirectInput Hooking}}, {{code|Correct Mouse Position}} and {{code|Optimize CPU (DirectX1-7)}} |
{{ii}} Should look [https://i.imgur.com/zJ4o8iP.png like this] | {{ii}} Should look [https://i.imgur.com/zJ4o8iP.png like this] | ||
| − | {{ii}} Sonic R does not work correctly in DXWnd versions above | + | {{ii}} Sonic R does not work correctly in DXWnd versions above {{code|2.01.43}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Traveller's Tales | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 11, 1998 |
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This page is for the original 1998 release. For the rare 2004 re-release, see Sonic R (2004).
| ⤏ 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
- 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 | |
Network mode does not require a disc. | |
- This game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Sonic R Updater
- 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] |
|---|
|
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
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\sonicr.inf[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video settings
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
| 1080p Edited Configuration[2] |
|---|
|
| Install Sonic R Updater and adjust Sonic R Mod Manager's graphics settings for widescreen.[3] |
|---|
Input settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Sound settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
| Russian | Local retail version only. Voices were translated. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Versus |
||
| LAN play | 4 | Versus Requires Network patch. |
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| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
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
| Use Sonic R Fixed EXE.[4] |
|---|
No input in the game
| Use DxWnd[5] |
|---|
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 27, 2019
- ↑ Guide to Making Sonic R Run on XP/Vista/7 at Modern Resolutions - Steam Community - last accessed on March 27, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on March 27, 2019
- Patched the 1998 version with Sonic R Updater which allows for widescreen and custom resolutions thanks to Sonic R Mod Manager.
- ↑ An Itch To Play Sonic R - Green Hills Zone - SSMB - last accessed on March 27, 2019
- ↑ Play Sonic R on your modern PC - Play Old PC Games - last accessed on March 27, 2019