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 |
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Use launch command "ignorecd" or use Sonic R Mod Loader to bypass disc check. |
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- 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 directory instead of the disc.
Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader
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- Download Sonic R Mod Loader.
- Extract archive contents into installation directory.
- Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation directory.
- Run SonicRModManager.exe.
- Click "Install Loader".
- Tweak settings to your heart's content, when you want to play, click "Save & Play".
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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 effecient looping ADX format audio for music instead, opting for improved version of tracks from the Sega Saturn version in some cases.
Change Draw Distance
Use hidden hotkeys.[2]
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- Use F1 to decrease draw distance setting.
- Use F2 to increase draw distance setting.
- Settings above 6 can cause minor transparency graphical bugs with shield power-ups.
- This setting goes up to 16.
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game runs at unstable framerate on modern hardware.
Install and use Sonic R Mod Loader.[3]
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- Download Sonic R Mod Loader.
- Extract archive contents into installation directory.
- Copy "music" folder from your disc to the installation directory.
- Run SonicRModManager.exe.
- Click "Install Loader".
- Tweak settings to your heart's content, when you want to play, click "Save & Play".
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Other information
API
Technical specs |
Supported |
Notes |
Direct3D |
9 |
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Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
Windows |
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System requirements
Windows |
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Minimum |
Operating system (OS) |
XP |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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References