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Sonic R Fix is a mod for Sonic R, created by Noenko. Description: This fixes crashes when trying to play Sonic R on a newer Windows OS. Instructions: Replace original sonicr.exe in game’s folder with the modified version from this archive. CoolROM.com's game information and ROM (ISO) download page for Sonic R (Sega Saturn).
- 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 Github page. Run sonicrupdater.exe and follow its instructions. If the patcher does not auto-detect the game's installation folder, point it to manually.
- System seems really stable for whose who know what he should to do, and this is not my case.NET 3.0 framework you can download it here PC: windows.
- This tool allows you to use mods in the 2004 PC release of Sonic R. It supports file replacement, custom code, cheat codes, windowed mode, additional music formats, and more. Note that when creating mods, file replacements should be put in a 'files' subfolder of the mod's folder.
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Developer: Traveller's Tales Publisher: Sega Platform: Windows Released in JP: December 11, 1998 Released in US: November 11, 1998 Released in EU: November 15, 1998 This game has unused code. This game has hidden development-related text. This game has unused graphics. This game has revisional differences. |
This article is a work in progress. ...Well, all the articles here are, in a way. But this one moreso, and the article may contain incomplete information and editor's notes. |
The PC version of Sonic R was notably improved over the Saturn original, and was later included in Sonic Gems Collection. Regardless, it still made people feel like they were pushing a cinder block across a rubber floor using a pen cap.
Also, Tails Doll.
- 2Leftover Direct3D Test Menu
- 5Oddities
- 6Debugging Strings
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2004 Release Differences Sonic R is known to be a very crash-prone game on newer systems. Here's its leaner, meaner, and much less crashy-er counterpart. |
Leftover Direct3D Test Menu
This needs some investigation. Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page. Specifically: Is there a way to enable this menu? The executable file contains a reference to it. The accelerator keys don't work: has the code been removed, or is something else intercepting the inputs? |
For some reason, the executable contains the menu from a very old Direct3D test program.
And some accelerator keys for these functions:
'About' Box
The 'About' dialogue box is still in the executable, and can be accessed with a resource hacker.
Network Mode
This needs some investigation. Discuss ideas and findings on the talk page. Specifically: Does this work on LANs? With the patched version of the game? Would Serial/Modem modes work on systems with serial ports or modems? |
Sonic R had a post-release patch that added networking support. (You know, because the game was going to be all the rage at LAN parties). As it turns out, an early version of this shipped in the retail game, accessible via memory editor. Obviously, it suffers from a few shortcomings compared to the patched version.
Only TCP/IP works; IPX just dings at you. In addition, you cannot enter an IP address or have a name other than 'Player'.
Despite this, everything still works quite swimmingly. You can select a course and a character and play against a friend, so long as they happen to be on the same computer as you.
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Unused Graphics
There's unused menu graphics. They're not all that interesting, but they're there.
The 'Player X In' labels went unused; the 'Joystick/Keyboard X' labels were used instead.
The graphics for the network mode went unused as, of course, the entire network mode went unused. Curiously, the final build of the network patch went for a text-based interface.
These relatively non-descriptive letters for the menu models were replaced with actual icons. Also, there's a bunch of randomly placed palettes for whatever reason.
Some unused animated icons for the different time attack modes of Sonic R. These were replaced with smaller versions of the main menu models, which is a darn shame because these look really cool. Also, there's a couple of scribbles in the margins for good measure.
There's a placeholder 'SAVE' menu option for the results screen along with its background. Surprisingly, it's infinitely more readable than the actual choices, probably due to it not looking like it's behind an inch of solid ice.
The main menu graphics contain an icon for the unused Network mode, cobbled together from the default Windows 95 graphics. It's certainly more informative than the bunch of question marks, anyways. It did go used in the Network patch.
Oddities
Window Caption
If you force windowed mode using D3DWND or another DirectX windowing program and choose Direct3D, the caption will read SonicR by Traveler's Tales, but if you choose DirectDraw it will read BackBuffer.
This cannot be seen normally because the game always runs at fullscreen.
Out of Bounds Objects
For whatever reason all the levels have balloons placed out-of-bounds.
To do: Find the balloon in Regal Ruin. It most likely exists, I just can't find it. |
This also applies to most other objects as well.
Sonic R Pc Game
Strangely, the GameCube and PC versions seem to differ in where these balloons are located.
PC | GameCube |
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Challenge Race Vs. Tails
If you somehow get five Sonic tokens on Radiant Emerald (impossible without cheating due to it lacking said tokens), you get challenged to race against Tails.
If you were playing as Tails, it would be Sonic instead. This is because the game never sets the opponent for Radiant Emerald, so it just reuses whoever the second player was during the Grand Prix race.
EggRobo Texture Goof
For whatever reason, the texture on EggRobo's gun got botched in the conversion between the Saturn and the PC. The texture of the part next to the trigger was erroneously replaced with the top of Tails' eye.
This was carried over to the Gems Collection release, which would be surprising if it weren't for the fact that not a single person cared about EggRobo, let alone knew what his name was.
Ready, Set, Go!
In English, at the start of a game, the words 'Ready', 'Set', and 'Go' are displayed. For some reason, in French, German, Spanish, and Italian, these words are not translated and the process is instead represented by 'traffic lights'.
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Debugging Strings
There are a lot of debugging strings littered about Sonic R. These strings are loaded in various parts in key subroutines in the code right before a null sub. In some revisions of the Network Patch, this null sub is replaced by a printf-like routine that outputs the debug info to a text log.
This is mostly useful during graphics initialization: (this is a small excerpt of a large log.)
It also announces every time it calls a major subroutine, which makes making a disassembly slightly easier. It's oddly nice to know that even the programmers just called all the files that make up the title screen 'stuff'.
Attempting to list every single such string would not be easy, as there are a lot.
Unused Strings
There are strings that do not appear to be used, or at least are never referred to directly by any active code. A weird amount of these refer to features or files that no longer exist. (This is not all of them, as there are simply too many strings to sort through, but it's a sizable portion nevertheless.)
To do: Some of these lost strings refer to code that is still in the executable but is never directly called by anything. Research that. |
Disc Building Readme
Found only on the German 'Green Pepper' release in the
readme.txt
file is a changelog detailing some of the changes in the 2004 release, as well as instructions meant for whoever is in charge of placing the files on the disc. Humorously, part of these instructions was to not include this file.The Sonic the Hedgehog series | |
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Description of Sonic R Windows
Released in 1997; Sonic R is the first Sonic game ever made to utilize 3D graphics for its gameplay, and the third Sonic racing title published by Sega. Right after Sonic 3D Blast was made, Sega turned again to Traveller’s Tales to produce another technical marvel. The level design is amazing; rewarding exploration while reminding of previous Sega titles like NiGHTS: Into Dreams. The soundtrack is fantastic due to its CD-ROM quality; and the first Sonic title to feature vocal tracks in the music. It is one of the most graphically demanding titles for the Saturn; see how It compares to its PC counterpart.
There are 4 characters to choose from; including Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. There is a slew of characters to unlock including Dr. Robotnik “Eggman”, Metal Sonic and a creepy doll that looks like Tails. Each track is filled with alternate routes and collectibles, including the 7 iconic Emeralds that allow Sonic to transform into Super Sonic.
Sonic R has a lot of replay value, as you’ll race the same track a dozen times trying to get all the collectibles. The PC version has aged well; and can be played in HD resolutions! Highly recommend to all Sonic fans.
External links
How to play Sonic R Windows
Get some help on running the game from this page or this page.
Captures and Snapshots
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Comments and reviews
ilikeyacutg2020-08-21-2 points
if you open this, your screen literally crunches down to 640x480 resolution. just press the windows key, click settings, then click system, then scroll down until you see 'display resolution' just change it back to your normal resolution. also use sonic r updater lmao
YOUR NICKNAME2020-07-162 points
If you guys have problems with running the game, then watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChTn2S2DSS4. It's the definitive way to play this game. Have Fun :).
kukitolindo2020-07-08-1 point
dis game is great the program 'DXWND' helped me to play da game thank you my abandonware :-)
OmarElgendy2020-06-25-2 points
The game doesn't work for me.):
Demont2020-06-16-1 point
I Like Sonic R I watched a person playing it on YouTube see you later bye bye
flower2020-05-290 point
so when i started to play the game my screen got small so i don't know how to get screen back to normal someone help me lmao
flower2020-05-29-1 point
Sonic R Pc Windows 10
when i just start to play the game my screen got small so i don't know how to put the screen to normal
im an uke2020-05-270 point
this is a awesome game and special for me
ethan2020-05-260 point
It works :)
gokuzinho2020-05-220 point
does not work is bugging
bluethunder2020-04-21-4 points
Listen,i'd like you to tell me..... WHO IN THE WORLD CREATED THAT CREEPY FREAK TAILS DOLL! Yo,seriously who would create such..... A CREEPY FREAK LIKE TAILS DOLL!!!!!!!
Mappy2020-04-05-3 points
Can you put Sonic R on the Ios and Android
cia agant2020-04-02-1 point
i like ds game! i well tell all my generals to blay it!
csonic2020-03-280 point
I Kinda Grown Up With Sonic R The Music Damn Amazing
Rolee07072020-03-250 point
Working in Windows 10?
someone2020-03-232 points
does this realy work?
DanTDM2020-02-200 point
The only reason i got this came is for the Tails Doll curse lmao
Eggman NEGA2020-02-014 points
Why am I not in this game?
Ǥᗩᑕᕼᗩ ᑎᗝᖇᗩ2020-01-190 point
I'm using my Windows 7
Ita was mya bed
Now mya computera isa deada
Ita was mya bed
Now mya computera isa deada
sonic r2019-11-29-16 points
what the f* people u have kids play an creepy game 2 children died from this game doods
Sr_foxbr2019-11-022 points
I want to know whats the diference on the downloads...and whats is recommended
Ro872019-10-062 points
Just a quick notice: If you download the RIP version, do not run unless you entirely know what you are doing. On Windows 10, it changes the display resolution, and on Windows XP it changes the colour mode to 8-Bit. BE CAREFUL
TAILS DOLL2019-08-21-4 points
All I want to know is can I play Sonic R with a modern computer that plays discs?
Vexzeal2019-07-201 point
Sonic R was that pc game I always played at my grandmothers house. She had a Dell tower with Sonic 3&Knuckles and Sonic R. Of course I always played Sonic R. Its games like these that makes me miss the past, where dlc wasn't a thing or wireless connection. You had to go to your friend's house and sit with them and play games. Reminds me of when I got my first gamecube, I couldn't put Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Gem's Collection down, not even Sonic mega collection. This game brings me great nostalgia and it makes me happy to download it again, thanks guys. :)
omarrabo462019-06-284 points
lesten up everybody
i solved the controls problem
in the game's folder open the joystick.inf
delete everything in it
write 'keyboard'
close it
rename the file 'keyboard'
hope you good luck
i solved the controls problem
in the game's folder open the joystick.inf
delete everything in it
write 'keyboard'
close it
rename the file 'keyboard'
hope you good luck
Super Nitro Z642019-05-161 point
Sonic R may not have the best controls, but the games does have some great graphics and one of the best game soundtracks ever. Speaking of graphics, the player can choose one of two different texture styles: DirectDraw (Sega Saturn textures) and Direct3D.
blaine kenel2019-05-153 points
i need to know the command i use to open sonic R, i don't do dos. sorry for asking but please tell me. thank you
blaine kenel2019-05-153 points
what is the command i use, i'm not that much of a computer king but all i need now is the command, ive used SonicR.EXE SONICR.EXE sonicR.EXE and more please tell me the command i use in dos box!
It's Aweswome!2018-07-213 points
what are the controls
SUPER SONIC2018-06-27-5 points
WHAT IS CONTROLS ?!
Austin2018-06-223 points
For the people who are having problems with the controls,here is the problem,I heard the controls for the keyboard don't work on modren day PCs (windows 7, stuff like that) but there are some patches for it, but older PCs ( windows XP, windows 95/98, stuff like that) the controls are fine.
Ger2018-06-09-3 points
¿cuales son los controles con el teclado?
Tat2018-06-073 points
wow
lautaroavila2018-05-131 point
juego tan cool no paro de jugar con tails doll
justasbybys of shity gamers2018-04-21-2 points
wow thats a cool game
Henrique Melo2018-04-184 points
♫ ♫ ♫
Everybody's Super Sonic Racing
Try to keep your feet right on the ground
When you're Super Sonic Racing
There's no time to look around
We're just Super Sonic Racing
Running to the point of no return
Everybody's Super Sonic Racing
C'mon let the fire burn
♫ ♫ ♫
Everybody's Super Sonic Racing
Try to keep your feet right on the ground
When you're Super Sonic Racing
There's no time to look around
We're just Super Sonic Racing
Running to the point of no return
Everybody's Super Sonic Racing
C'mon let the fire burn
♫ ♫ ♫
CaioExtremerGamers BR2018-04-170 point
Sonic R For Windows 10
My favorite race game of Sonic ;D
romero llador2018-03-260 point
me gusta mucho sonic y he probado sonic lost word y rivals 2
snoic2018-03-110 point
the screen just goes black
mack2018-01-253 points
I get to the screen prior to the main menu that says hit the start button but no buttons work at that point. Do i need to get a remote??
facucop2018-01-21-1 point
espero que al fin esto me deje jugar a sonic r
dda2017-12-10-1 point
i cant play it maybye the tails doll is hounting my computer
Thelango992017-11-290 point
This is going to be a great experience playing
pants2017-11-14-1 point
TALIS DOLL
guddu2017-08-11-2 points
good gAME
no worst thing ever2017-07-291 point
Made to hack made by heartless soul
sonic r lover2017-04-262 points
it worked the 1st time i got it but it does not work anymore
The Great2017-03-19-9 points
This is not working and is ugly software
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