Sonic Fan Games Modding Toolkit: Guides & Emulators
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Sonic Fan Games Catalog
- Emulators & Tools
- Nintendo & Other Tools
- Footnotes
- Images & Visual References
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Overview
This document aggregates an extensive, cross-referenced catalog of Sonic fan games, mods, build tools, emulators, patchers, and related utilities. It highlights classic adventures, boosts, handheld variants, racing spinoffs, and fan-made Sonic-Likes, along with an array of tools for mod management, decompilation, performance tweaks, and gameplay enhancements. It also covers emulator configurations, patching scripts, and community-driven add-ons designed to optimize compatibility, visuals, and control schemes across multiple platforms, including PC, GameCube, Wii, Dreamcast, and handheld devices. The material includes setup notes, core dependencies, recommended cores for emulation, and countless minor tweaks to improve stability, performance, and feature availability for Sonic fan projects.
Sonic Fan Games Catalog
Classic Adventure Boost Handheld Miscellaneous Racing Spinoffs Fan Games Sonic-Likes Tools
1 CD 2 3K Mania Superstars SA1 SA2 Heroes Shadow 06 Unleashed Unleashed (Wii) Colors Generations Forces Frontiers Shadow Generations 8-bit Chaotix Lost World R Rivals Fighters 2D Robo Blast 2 Freedom Planet 2 Emulators Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential Essential SMS Remakes Play as Heavy & Bomb [1] Essential Essential 60 FPS Mod Installer Before the Sequel Essential Mod Manager Retroarch Nightly [2] Forever Decompilation Absolute Angel Island Revisted Decompilation Mod Managers Mod Manager Mod Manager [3] Dolphin Enhancements HD GUI Project 06 [4] Recompiled Dolphin Enhancements [5]Re-Rainbow Mod Manager Mod Manager Mod Manager Mod Manager Triple Trouble SMS Port Mod Manager Updater Community Edition After the Sequel SRB2 Bike Button Changer Dolphin APK Tutorial Origins Decomp Tutorial APK Tutorial Amy Decomp Tutorial Fixed Abilities HD FMVs HD GUI JP Voice Essential JP Voice Essential Mod Manager Customization JP Voice Essential Better Performance JP Voice Essential Island Tweaker [6] Cutscene Fix Patcher 3D Blast DLC Restore Widescreen Assets Riders Chrono Adventure Many Minor Tweaks Xenia Canary [7] Mod Manager Origins RSDK Help Mod Manager Cutscene Speed Up Mod Manager Gameplay Tweaks Better Cutscenes Menu Overhaul JP Voices JP Voices Save File + Infinite Lives PS3 FMVs HD Sonic Controls [8] JP Script Translation Better FxPipeline Retranslation Better Inputs JP Voice Essential Director's Cut Graphic Fixes Texture Fix DX [9] Battle Triple Trouble 16-bit Gameplay Tweaks Spark RPCS3 Gameplay Tweaks APK Tutorial Amy + Hidden Palace Slope Physics Fix More Super Sprites Camera Mod [10] Cutscene Fix Remove Error Messages Patcher Gameplay Tweaks Lighting Fixes HD Werehog Controls [11]Gameplay Tweaks Wall Jump Fix Gameplay Tweaks Power Boost Fix JP Script Translation Advance Patcher JP Voice Essential Texture Fix Tournament Edition [12] Retranslation Boll Deluxe Moveset Tweaks [13] Recharged PPSSPP [14] Extended Camera Mod Manager Gameplay Tweaks Peelout Fix Gameplay Tweaks Cancel Emerald Powers JP Voice Essential Controls Fix Gameplay Tweaks Reloaded [15] Xenia Essential [16] FPS Fixes + Xbox Buttons Substantial Acts Only Texture Fix Classic Improvements Cutscene Fix Gameplay Tweaks Advance 2 SP Rings Adjust JP Voices Texture Fix Regravitified [17] Patcher Classic Spindash Cemu Retry Special Stage Miracle Edition [18] Extended Camera Better Sprites Max Control Boss Intro Emerald Powers Retranslation Retranslated Hints No Omochao Seagate Tutorial Mod Manager [19] JP Voice Essential Wii Stage Layouts Better Cutscenes No Autoscroller [20] Fishing Water Fix No Mid-Level Cutscenes Patcher Secret Rings JP Script Translation Texture Fix No Kinect [21] 3D Air Options Better Final Boss MegAmi's Additions [22] Death Egg Expanded Better Knuckles Mighty Wall Jump No Emerald Prompts Eggman NPCs Hidden Animals Fix JP Voice Tutorial Legacy of Solaris [23] Retranslation Save File Restore Lives JP Voice Essential Customization JP Voice Essential Collectables On Map Advance 3 All Characters [24]Dolphin Enhancements Gameplay Tweaks Texture Fix Free Riders JP Voices Other X-treme Unity Drop Dash Other Customization Scripts [25] Retry Special Stage Super Sonic Icon Hyper Forms Big Ring Options Extra Subtitles Volume Fix Save File Tutorial Gameplay Tweaks Act Restoration JP Script Translation Longer Quills JP Script Translation Customization No Motion Controls [26] Improvement Texture Fix Mean Bean Machine DX Utopia Better Fang JoyToKey Original Sprites Better Cutscenes [27] Egg Gauntlet Restore Widescreen Background Fixes Super Cancel Gameplay Tweaks Cutscene Revamp Save File Xenia JP Voice Essential All Upgrades at Start Extra Stages [28] Customization Gameplay Tweaks Shadow Boost Skate Gameplay Tweaks Shadow Enhancement Advance 2 Save File Original Progression Music Fix All-Stars Spinball Improvements GT Time Comparison Origins Knuckles Customization Customization Texture Fix Customization Save File Better Movesets Timescale Fix PC Essential [29] JP Voices Expanded Combat Wii Intro Music Classic Improvements Bonus Consistent Physics Character Overhaul Advance 3 Save File Save File Customization Gameplay Tweaks All-Stars Fixes Tails Adventure SMS Port Origins Amy Sprites Original Sprites Original Sprites Better Altar Mania Peelout Dash Better Tails AI Transform Scene Fix Mod Loader Xenia Gameplay Tweaks Remove Werehog Walls No Boost Music Customization Overclocked Drift Terios Fix Rush Save File Longer Quills Improvement Mod Transformed Fixes Patcher AtS Save File [30] Hyper Sonic [31] Tails & Knuckles Dash Origins Knuckles Gameplay Tweaks Dark Blue Sonic & Red Knuckles Fast Chaos 4 Visual Fixes Tutorial Better Physics No Mashing Bonus No Music FX Character Swapper Purple Effects [32] Rush Adventure Save File Black Knight Runners Revival Sega CD Cutscenes Hidden Palace Blue Glasses Signpost Skip [33] Sky Chase Skip Enhanced City Escape Graphics Essentials Skip Bosses Playable Metal Low-Poly Pack Save File Character Normalizer [34] Gens Rouge Model Colors (DS) Save File Dolphin Enhancements Rivals Save File Save File Original Hidden Palace Music FBZ Laser Skip Non-Decomp Essential [35] No Fishing Texture Fix Widescreen Revamp No Medal Requirements Classic Wheel Run No Tails Flight Delay Movie Shadow Skate Boost No Motion Controls [36] Rivals 2 Save File Shuffle Save File Save File Wing Fortress Eggrobo Fix DEZ2 Boss Rings Mod Loader Edit Gamma Timers [37] Texture Fix Fixed Controller Support Improved Progression Spring Twirl Improved Arcade UI Better Rain Bloom Fix [38] Free Riders Save File Battle Save File Super then Hyper More Super Sprites Physics Swap Texture Fix Tonerr Skip Tornado Shadow Skate Boost Parry Editor [39] All-Stars Save File Save File Enhanced Competition Mode Non-Decomp Gameplay Tweaks Hint Disabler Lighting Fix Redirector Day Only Eggmanland Consistent Shadow Dialogue Harder Challenges Settings Tips [40] Save File Transformed Save File Better Knuckles Marble Garden 2 Layout Amy Quick Restart Lighting Fix HD GUI Customization Configuration Fix [41] No Cutscene After Puzzles Customization Emblem Challenge [42] Lighting Fix Xbox Quality Media Better Models Super Sonic Crossworlds Fixes and Tweaks Modern Life System Animation Fix Fixed Edition Planet Fixer Sonic X Shadow [43] Skip All Cutscenes Mod Manager Music Cue Customization No Jungle Maze Animation Fix Character Fix Hide Lives Insta-Kill Enemies JP Voice Essential Origins Parity Galore Chao Editor Sound Fix 2P Skins in 1P Skip Pinball JP Script Translation Origins Sound Additions Customization No LoD PC JP Voice Essential My Load Order Customization Customization
Transform Button HUD Fixes, Adds & Beta Restores Better Afterimages JP Voices Longer Quills Extreme Gear Trails Origins Intros DX Animation Fixes JP Voice Essential Retranslation Save File Better Cyber Ghosts Sonic Options Origins Eggman Flees Disable Upgrade Models Retranslation Gameplay Tweaks No Cyber Ghosts Gens Rouge Model Origins Eggman Flees Sounds No Question Mark Gameplay Tweaks Physics & Stage Tweaks Cyloop Colors Death Egg Fall Cutscene Bonus Full Story No Omochao Seagate Japan Only DLC Save File Eggrobo Good End Autodemo Windy Valley Character Select No Monitors Outfit Fixes Mania Sonic Dash Animation Classic Characters Character Select Minus [44] Flight Characters on Foot Original Cyberspace Themes Tails Dash at High Speed Only HD GUI for Character Select Team Super Sonic [45] Bonus Knux Dash Animations My Load Order Better Speed Moveset PC Customization Island Rush Origins Knuckles Spring Twirl Speed Character Tweaks Disable Hints Super Afterimages Amy & Metal Spindash Character Overhaul [46] My Load Order Eggrobo Laugh Better Hunter Moveset Tip for First-Timers [47] My Control Settings Origins Big Rings More Emerald Locations CD Drowning SA1 Radar Complete Music Physics Swap Origins Music Better Mission 4 Eggrobo Knuckles & Tails Fix DC Kart DLC
Chao World Extended My Load Order Enhanced Chao World Chao Editor Save File Customization Skin Selector Dreamcast Characters Normal Sonic Shoes Disable Upgrade Models No Effects Tikal Effects Chaos Effects DC Aquatic Mine
Idle Chatter My Load Order [48] My Youtube My Patreon My Ko-fi
Nintendo Other Tools Mario Mario Party DK Mother Star Fox Pikmin Miscellaneous Castlevania Streets of Rage Resident Evil Miscellaneous Emulators
1 Remastered 4 Xbox Buttons Country GBA Color Fix Mother Restored 1 60 FPS 1 Squared Kirby's Dream Land Advance 2 Retranslation 2 New Era RE:Enhance Rayman Redemption Retroarch Nightly [49]
3 Speedrunner's Edition 4 Save File Land Color 2 MaternalBound Redux 2 60 FPS 2 Caveless Kirby's Dream Land 2 DX 2 Annoyance Fixes 3 Project Code Veronica Door Skip Goemon 64 Recompiled Dolphin World Remastered Plus 5 Xbox Buttons Land 2 Color 3 Translation 64 Starship 3 True Spice Wario Land DX 2 Penalty Reduction Remake [50] RESCALE Jak & Daxter Decompilations Cemu All-Stars Brick Fix 5 Save File Land 3 GBC Translation Mario Kart 64 Spaghetti Kart CotM Auto Dashing Remake Fusion Fix Devil May Cry DDMK PCSX2 NMSBU Deluxe Air Twirl Fix [51] 6 Xbox Buttons 64 Tag Anywhere DoS No Touch Screen 0 Fusion Fix PvZ 2 Reflourished RPCS3
Land DX 6 Save File PPSSPP [52]
Land 2 DX 7 Xbox Buttons CXBX
7 Save File Xemu
64 Plus 8 No Motion Controls Xenia Canary
64 DS ToxInput 8 Save File
64 DS Emulator [53] Other Sunburn JoyToKey Sunshine Dolphin Enhancements Patcher Xdelta Patcher
Fan Games Boll Deluxe
My Youtube My Patreon My Ko-fi
[1] Go to Color Test and set the top 6 values to the following to unlock stage select, which allows player 1 to
play as Heavy and Bomb.
06
0B
11
04
00
04
[2] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[3] This supports both Adventure games.
[4] Disable reflections to fix performance issues.
[5] To use Gamecube controls, you will first have to switch to them in the game menu. You will need Wii
Remote controls before switching.
It's also recommended to have a simulated Wii Remote active to skip the initial bootup screen. If your game
is set to Gamecube controls, they won't conflict.
[6] Setting the Object Multiplier too high can causes issues and crashes. If you run into problems, try
lowering it.
There's a consistent crash after the bridge mission on Chaos Island if it's set higher than 3.
[7]
To use catapults, hold the right trigger and pull back on the left stick, then hold X to launch.
To use flying carpets, hold the right trigger.
[8] Copy this control layout to make Sonic's controls match other boost games.
A = Jump
X = Boost
B = Slide/Stomp
LB/RB = Sidestep
LT/RT = Drift
The | means or. Right click the button and use the operators tab.
[9] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0421b8e4 00000000
[9] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0421b8e4 00000000
[10] Lagoon City 2 boss is broken, but still beatable with this.
[11] Copy this control layout to make the Werehog controls match the other Unleashed.
You'll have to switch back and forth between control schemes manually.
A = Jump
X = Left Hand Attack
Y = Right Hand Attack
B - Grab
LB = Guard
RB = Unleash
[12] Use the Dolphin widescreen hack for correct aspect ration when playing in widescreen.
[13] Sonic's thok is replaced with the Insta-Shield.
Sonic and Metal can Peel Out using custom 1.
Sonic has a boost mode, like Advance 2.
All rolling characters can curl in the air by pressing spin. This lets them use their air abilities as well.
Fang no longer loses speed when starting or ending his bounce.
I recommend using this with Air Options, Classic Spindash and Drop Dash.
Original mods this uses by:
BlueTorch
clairebun
MotdSpork
pastel
SP Moves Enjoyer
[14] Set Buffer Graphics Commands to no buffer to reduce input lag.
[15] Use the Dolphin widescreen hack for correct aspect ratio when playing in widescreen. Don't use the
Auto aspect ratio setting. It can cause issues.
Also overlock the CPU in Dolphin's configuration settings to improve performance.
[16] If you really want the full 06 experience, you can emulate the game on Xenia and improve it with mods
and tweaks.
[17] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0462dc10 00000000
[18] Maybe don't use the Mod Manager right now. The current version breaks for me. I'll keep an eye on it
and update.
Place above MegAmi's Additions in the load order.
[19] Open xenia-canary-config.toml and set max_queued_frames to 16.
If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[19] Open xenia-canary-config.toml and set max_queued_frames to 16.
If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[20] If you don't want to use Classic Improvement.
[21] If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[22] Put below Miracel Edition.
[23] Click the green Code button and then click Download ZIP.
[24] Unlocking characters in this game is dumb. Here's a code for unlocking them all from the beginning.
Enter it in emulator cheat menus.
33000540 001F
[25] Click the green Code button and then click Download ZIP. Put the Scripts folder from here into your
decomp folder.
[26] Copy this control layout if using a standard controller.
A = Jump
X = Air Dash/Homing Attack
B = Brake
D-Pad Up = Speed Break
D-Pad Down = Time Break
D-Pad = Menu Navigation
The ! means no input. Right click the button and use the operators tab.
To use catapults, hold the right trigger and pull back on the left stick, then hold X to launch.
To use flying carpets, hold the right trigger.
[27] Restored is only recommended for speedrunners, but copy and paste the Videos folder from this
version to your decomp folder for the best quality cutscenes.
There are also downloads here for the original Sega CD cutscenes if you want those instead.
[28] There are more day stages than just the main ones, hidden in certain missions. Definitely worth
playing. Here's the missions to check out.
Spagonia Gather Rings 2
Chun-Nan Unscathed
Chun-Nan Time Attack 2
Shamar Time Attack
Adabat Time Attack 2
Adabat Gather Rings 2
Adabat Unscathed
Also, Spagonia Time Attack is the same as the main level, but with a better ending sequence.
[29] The PC version has a lot of bugs, so it's not my recommended version. But here are some alternative
recommendations for those willing to put up with the problems for the cool mods.
[30] Omega is a bit broken and can't be fully completed. So here's a 100% save file.
[31] Low compatibility with other mods, and does not currently work for version 1.5.1.
[32] Combos well with Terios. Not compatible with animation mods.
[33] Game does not save when using.
[34] Needed for Character Swapper.
[35] If you can't be bothered with building the decomp, just use the normal mod loader.
[36] Copy this control layout if using a standard controller.
A = Jump
X = Sword
B = Soul Surge
Y = Kick during Soul Surge
LT = Guard
Right Stick = Aim Light Beams
[37] I recommend giving yourself 30 seconds for each level.
Changing Mission A timers might make some impossible, so maybe leave those alone.
[38] Only the bloom fix from here is recommended. The controls are less responsive than what's linked
above, and the HD textures have some ugly artifacting.
[39] I recommend setting parry timing to 400 and perfect parry to 200.
[40] I highly recommend swapping chaos spear and chaos control's buttons.
I also recommend raising music about 20 points above other sound, as it's mixed pretty low.
[41] If you encounter a "The detected configuration does not match your current hardware" error, go into the
game folder and delete the .cfg files. Then rerun the configuration tool and you should be good.
[42] I recommend pairing this with Modern Life System.
[43] If you're playing through Sonic X Shadow Generations, the game has frame pacing issues when played
on a high framerate monitor. Cap your monitor to 60 to fix.
[44] Don't use HD GUI with this. It has its own built in.
[45] Very broken, but fun to mess around with.
[46] Don't use with the character fixes.
[47] I recommend starting with Team Rose. Then Sonic, then Chaotix and Dark last.
[48] There is a message when launching with these settings that there may be problems. But they've
worked fine for me.
[49] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[49] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[50] I can't link to this, but look around and you can find it.
[51] Click left stick for 3 seconds and press L and R while holding to disable air twirl on jump.
[52] Set Buffer Graphics Commands to no buffer to reduce input lag.
[53] Needed for ToxInput
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Nintendo & Other Tools
Nintendo Other Tools Mario Mario Party DK Mother Star Fox Pikmin Miscellaneous Castlevania Streets of Rage Resident Evil Miscellaneous Emulators
1 Remastered 4 Xbox Buttons Country GBA Color Fix Mother Restored 1 60 FPS 1 Squared Kirby's Dream Land Advance 2 Retranslation 2 New Era RE:Enhance Rayman Redemption Retroarch Nightly [49]
3 Speedrunner's Edition 4 Save File Land Color 2 MaternalBound Redux 2 60 FPS 2 Caveless Kirby's Dream Land 2 DX 2 Annoyance Fixes 3 Project Code Veronica Door Skip Goemon 64 Recompiled Dolphin World Remastered Plus 5 Xbox Buttons Land 2 Color 3 Translation 64 Starship 3 True Spice Wario Land DX 2 Penalty Reduction Remake [50] RESCALE Jak & Daxter Decompilations Cemu All-Stars Brick Fix 5 Save File Land 3 GBC Translation Mario Kart 64 Spaghetti Kart CotM Auto Dashing Remake Fusion Fix Devil May Cry DDMK PCSX2 NMSBU Deluxe Air Twirl Fix [51] 6 Xbox Buttons 64 Tag Anywhere DoS No Touch Screen 0 Fusion Fix PvZ 2 Reflourished RPCS3
Land DX 6 Save File PPSSPP [52]
Land 2 DX 7 Xbox Buttons CXBX
7 Save File Xemu
64 Plus 8 No Motion Controls Xenia Canary
64 DS ToxInput 8 Save File
64 DS Emulator [53] Other Sunburn JoyToKey Sunshine Dolphin Enhancements Patcher Xdelta Patcher
Fan Games Boll Deluxe
My Youtube My Patreon My Ko-fi
[1] Go to Color Test and set the top 6 values to the following to unlock stage select, which allows player 1 to
play as Heavy and Bomb.
06
0B
11
04
00
04
[2] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[3] This supports both Adventure games.
[4] Disable reflections to fix performance issues.
[5] To use Gamecube controls, you will first have to switch to them in the game menu. You will need Wii
Remote controls before switching.
It's also recommended to have a simulated Wii Remote active to skip the initial bootup screen. If your game
is set to Gamecube controls, they won't conflict.
[6] Setting the Object Multiplier too high can causes issues and crashes. If you run into problems, try
lowering it.
There's a consistent crash after the bridge mission on Chaos Island if it's set higher than 3.
[7]
To use catapults, hold the right trigger and pull back on the left stick, then hold X to launch.
To use flying carpets, hold the right trigger.
[8] Copy this control layout to make Sonic's controls match other boost games.
A = Jump
X = Boost
B = Slide/Stomp
LB/RB = Sidestep
LT/RT = Drift
The | means or. Right click the button and use the operators tab.
[9] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0421b8e4 00000000
[9] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0421b8e4 00000000
[10] Lagoon City 2 boss is broken, but still beatable with this.
[11] Copy this control layout to make the Werehog controls match the other Unleashed.
You'll have to switch back and forth between control schemes manually.
A = Jump
X = Left Hand Attack
Y = Right Hand Attack
B - Grab
LB = Guard
RB = Unleash
[12] Use the Dolphin widescreen hack for correct aspect ration when playing in widescreen.
[13] Sonic's thok is replaced with the Insta-Shield.
Sonic and Metal can Peel Out using custom 1.
Sonic has a boost mode, like Advance 2.
All rolling characters can curl in the air by pressing spin. This lets them use their air abilities as well.
Fang no longer loses speed when starting or ending his bounce.
I recommend using this with Air Options, Classic Spindash and Drop Dash.
Original mods this uses by:
BlueTorch
clairebun
MotdSpork
pastel
SP Moves Enjoyer
[14] Set Buffer Graphics Commands to no buffer to reduce input lag.
[15] Use the Dolphin widescreen hack for correct aspect ratio when playing in widescreen. Don't use the
Auto aspect ratio setting. It can cause issues.
Also overlock the CPU in Dolphin's configuration settings to improve performance.
[16] If you really want the full 06 experience, you can emulate the game on Xenia and improve it with mods
and tweaks.
[17] Here's a gecko code to default to JP voices.
0462dc10 00000000
[18] Maybe don't use the Mod Manager right now. The current version breaks for me. I'll keep an eye on it
and update.
Place above MegAmi's Additions in the load order.
[19] Open xenia-canary-config.toml and set max_queued_frames to 16.
If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[19] Open xenia-canary-config.toml and set max_queued_frames to 16.
If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[20] If you don't want to use Classic Improvement.
[21] If you encounter any graphical glitches, pressing F5 might fix it.
[22] Put below Miracel Edition.
[23] Click the green Code button and then click Download ZIP.
[24] Unlocking characters in this game is dumb. Here's a code for unlocking them all from the beginning.
Enter it in emulator cheat menus.
33000540 001F
[25] Click the green Code button and then click Download ZIP. Put the Scripts folder from here into your
decomp folder.
[26] Copy this control layout if using a standard controller.
A = Jump
X = Air Dash/Homing Attack
B = Brake
D-Pad Up = Speed Break
D-Pad Down = Time Break
D-Pad = Menu Navigation
The ! means no input. Right click the button and use the operators tab.
To use catapults, hold the right trigger and pull back on the left stick, then hold X to launch.
To use flying carpets, hold the right trigger.
[27] Restored is only recommended for speedrunners, but copy and paste the Videos folder from this
version to your decomp folder for the best quality cutscenes.
There are also downloads here for the original Sega CD cutscenes if you want those instead.
[28] There are more day stages than just the main ones, hidden in certain missions. Definitely worth
playing. Here's the missions to check out.
Spagonia Gather Rings 2
Chun-Nan Unscathed
Chun-Nan Time Attack 2
Shamar Time Attack
Adabat Time Attack 2
Adabat Gather Rings 2
Adabat Unscathed
Also, Spagonia Time Attack is the same as the main level, but with a better ending sequence.
[29] The PC version has a lot of bugs, so it's not my recommended version. But here are some alternative
recommendations for those willing to put up with the problems for the cool mods.
[30] Omega is a bit broken and can't be fully completed. So here's a 100% save file.
[31] Low compatibility with other mods, and does not currently work for version 1.5.1.
[32] Combos well with Terios. Not compatible with animation mods.
[33] Game does not save when using.
[34] Needed for Character Swapper.
[35] If you can't be bothered with building the decomp, just use the normal mod loader.
[36] Copy this control layout if using a standard controller.
A = Jump
X = Sword
B = Soul Surge
Y = Kick during Soul Surge
LT = Guard
Right Stick = Aim Light Beams
[37] I recommend giving yourself 30 seconds for each level.
Changing Mission A timers might make some impossible, so maybe leave those alone.
[38] Only the bloom fix from here is recommended. The controls are less responsive than what's linked
above, and the HD textures have some ugly artifacting.
[39] I recommend setting parry timing to 400 and perfect parry to 200.
[40] I highly recommend swapping chaos spear and chaos control's buttons.
I also recommend raising music about 20 points above other sound, as it's mixed pretty low.
[41] If you encounter a "The detected configuration does not match your current hardware" error, go into the
game folder and delete the .cfg files. Then rerun the configuration tool and you should be good.
[42] I recommend pairing this with Modern Life System.
[43] If you're playing through Sonic X Shadow Generations, the game has frame pacing issues when played
on a high framerate monitor. Cap your monitor to 60 to fix.
[44] Don't use HD GUI with this. It has its own built in.
[45] Very broken, but fun to mess around with.
[46] Don't use with the character fixes.
[47] I recommend starting with Team Rose. Then Sonic, then Chaotix and Dark last.
[48] There is a message when launching with these settings that there may be problems. But they've
worked fine for me.
[49] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[49] Recommended Cores:
MAME - Arcade
Genesis Plus GX - Genesis/Mega Drive, Master System & Game Gear
PicoDrive - 32X
Kronos - Saturn
Beetle NeoPop - Neo Geo Pocket Color
Flycast - Dreamcast
mGBA - Gameboy Advance
DeSmuME - DS
When playing 8-bit games with Genesis Plus GX, make sure to enable CPU overclock to improve
performance.
[50] I can't link to this, but look around and you can find it.
[51] Click left stick for 3 seconds and press L and R while holding to disable air twirl on jump.
[52] Set Buffer Graphics Commands to no buffer to reduce input lag.
[53] Needed for ToxInput