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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Sonic R Mod Loader=== | ===Sonic R Mod Loader=== | ||
| − | * [https://github.com/sonicretro/sonicr-mod-loader/releases Sonic R Mod Loader] fixes a runtime bug causing poor framerate on modern hardware, removes the disc check, adds support for mods, custom resolution, windowed mode, widescreen support, borderless fullscreen, and supports loading music from the installation | + | * [https://github.com/sonicretro/sonicr-mod-loader/releases Sonic R Mod Loader] fixes a runtime bug causing poor framerate on modern hardware, removes the disc check, adds support for mods, custom resolution, windowed mode, widescreen support, borderless fullscreen, and supports loading music from the installation folder instead of the disc. |
{{Fixbox|description=Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader|fix= | ||
# Download [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/misc/SonicRModLoader.7z Sonic R Mod Loader]. | # Download [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/misc/SonicRModLoader.7z Sonic R Mod Loader]. | ||
| − | # Extract archive contents into installation | + | # Extract archive contents into installation folder. |
| − | # Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation | + | # Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation folder. |
# Run SonicRModManager.exe. | # Run SonicRModManager.exe. | ||
# Click "Install Loader". | # Click "Install Loader". | ||
# Tweak settings to your heart's content, when you want to play, click "Save & Play". | # Tweak settings to your heart's content, when you want to play, click "Save & Play". | ||
}} | }} | ||
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====Modifications==== | ====Modifications==== | ||
* [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. | * [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. | ||
| − | * [http://forums.sonicretro.org/index.php?showtopic=18490&view=findpost&p=916694 ADX Music] - A mod to use more | + | * [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://github.com/fancymelonub/Music-R/releases Music R] - A mod that changes most if not all of the music in the game. | ||
===Change Draw Distance=== | ===Change Draw Distance=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use hidden hotkeys | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use hidden hotkeys|ref=<ref>https://tcrf.net/Sonic_R_(Windows)/2004_Release_Differences#Graphics</ref>|fix= |
* Use F1 to decrease draw distance setting. | * Use F1 to decrease draw distance setting. | ||
* Use F2 to increase draw distance setting. | * Use F2 to increase draw distance setting. | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[# | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Sonic R Mod Loader|Sonic R Mod Loader]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[# | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Sonic R Mod Loader|Sonic R Mod Loader]]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = See [[# | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Sonic R Mod Loader|Sonic R Mod Loader]]. |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |borderless windowed notes = See [[# | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Sonic R Mod Loader|Sonic R Mod Loader]]. |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = [[# | + | |mute on focus lost notes = [[#Sonic R Mod Loader|Sonic R Mod Loader]] changes this so the music is audible when focus is lost due to bass_vgmstream support being added. |
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Game runs at unstable framerate on modern hardware | + | ===Game runs at unstable framerate on modern hardware=== |
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader|ref=<ref>https://github.com/sonicretro/sonicr-mod-loader/commit/4c95a0711f1ecda4de33ce2fcaf5c456404daca9</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/misc/SonicRModLoader.7z Sonic R Mod Loader]. | # Download [http://mm.reimuhakurei.net/misc/SonicRModLoader.7z Sonic R Mod Loader]. | ||
| − | # Extract archive contents into installation | + | # Extract archive contents into installation folder. |
| − | # Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation | + | # Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation folder. |
# Run SonicRModManager.exe. | # Run SonicRModManager.exe. | ||
# Click "Install Loader". | # Click "Install Loader". | ||
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| Traveller's Tales | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | 2004 |
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This page is for the rare 2004 port. For the original 1998 release, see Sonic R (1998).
Key points
- 2004 release is compatible with recent systems (up to Windows 10).
- Bigger modding scene than the older 1998 version.
- Network Mode nearly completely removed.
- Graphics settings menu made inaccessible and when manually accessed, many functions are disabled.
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 | |
Use launch command "ignorecd" or use Sonic R Mod Loader to bypass disc check. | |
- This game is not available digitally.
- This port is exceedingly rare and release information is poorly documented. It is currently thought that it has been released only in Australia and the UK. Copies of it are also not clearly labeled, instead appearing as a reprint of the original 1998 game.[1]
- It is possible to update 1998 port to this 2004 port with the below essential improvements included by using Sonic R Updater.
Essential improvements
Sonic R Mod Loader
- Sonic R Mod Loader fixes a runtime bug causing poor framerate on modern hardware, removes the disc check, adds support for mods, custom resolution, windowed mode, widescreen support, borderless fullscreen, and supports loading music from the installation folder instead of the disc.
| Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader |
|---|
|
Modifications
- RemoveStrays - A fix for various graphical bugs tied to how the game maps textures for the UI.
- 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.
Change Draw Distance
| Use hidden hotkeys[2] |
|---|
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- Saves are stored in
<path-to-game>\save - Time Attack Ghosts are stored in
<path-to-game>\ghost - Recorded Replay Demos are stored in
<path-to-game>\bin\demos
Video settings
Input settings
Input settings
Audio settings
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Sound settings
Issues fixed
Game runs at unstable framerate on modern hardware
| Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||