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− | {{++}} 2004 release is compatible with recent systems | + | {{++}} The 2004 release is compatible with recent operating systems. |
− | {{++}} Bigger modding scene | + | {{++}} Bigger modding scene. |
{{--}} Network Mode nearly completely removed. | {{--}} Network Mode nearly completely removed. | ||
− | {{--}} Graphics settings menu made inaccessible and when manually accessed, many functions are disabled. | + | {{--}} Graphics settings menu is made inaccessible and when manually accessed, many functions are disabled. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' |
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Developers | |
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Traveller's Tales | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | 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 |
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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 |
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This page is for the rare 2004 port. For the original 1998 release, see Sonic R (1998).
Key points
- The 2004 release is compatible with recent operating systems.
- Bigger modding scene.
- Network Mode nearly completely removed.
- Graphics settings menu is 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 |
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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 Portugal, UK and Australia. 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 |
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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
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\sonicr.inf[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 1] <path-to-game>\ghost[Note 1] <path-to-game>\bin\demos[Note 1] |
- 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
Controller support
- To use XInput-based controllers, using XInput Plus is required.
Use XInput Plus[3] |
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Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | 2 | Versus |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Issues fixed
Game runs at unstable framerate on modern hardware
Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7, 9 | |
Shader Model support | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | 40 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX-compatible sound card |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).