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| − | '''''Sonic Classic Heroes''''' is an upcoming [[sega:ROM hacking|ROM hack]] for the [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]] that | + | '''''Sonic Classic Heroes''''' is an upcoming [[sega:ROM hacking|ROM hack]] for the [[sega:Sega Mega Drive|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]] that is the result of a collaboration between [[flamewing]] and [[ColinC10]], combining their respective hacks ''[[Sonic 2 Heroes]]'' and ''[[Sonic 1 and 2]]''. It therefore is a single ROM containing all the levels from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and enabling the player to use anything from one to all three of [[Sonic]], [[Tails]], and [[Knuckles]]. The hack is named after the ability to play as all three characters, which is reminiscent of the more recent 3D game ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
| − | The hack | + | The hack is built on ''Sonic 2''’s engine, which has been enhanced by both flamewing and ColinC10 to have new features, including multiple gameplay elements from ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]'' such as element [[shield]]s and character-specific abilities. There will also be the ability to save progress, scores, ''etc.'' to [[sega:SRAM|SRAM]] (something that has rarely been implemented in ''Sonic 2'', with the other notable example being [[Esrael]]’s ''[[Sonic 2 Delta]]''). |
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Characters=== | ===Characters=== | ||
| − | *The player can choose to have one, two, or three characters—from a choice of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles—and, when using more than one, can rapidly switch | + | *The player can choose to have one, two, or three characters—from a choice of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles—and, when using more than one, can rapidly switch the character that is leading and being controlled. |
| − | *A new options screen enables the player to select the number of characters to play as, and | + | *A new options screen enables the player to select the number of characters to play as, and their order. Future versions will include multiple save slots and several other options. |
| − | *Up to three players can play co-operatively via the [[sega:Multi-Tap]]. [[Special Stage]]s can be played in this way, too; currently, all | + | *Up to three players can play co-operatively via the [[sega:Multi-Tap|Multi-Tap]]. [[Special Stage]]s can be played in this way, too; currently, all of the player’s characters appear in the Special Stage, but in the future this will be optional. |
*Sonic can use the [[Insta-Shield]] and [[Super Peel-Out]], and he has a higher top speed. | *Sonic can use the [[Insta-Shield]] and [[Super Peel-Out]], and he has a higher top speed. | ||
| − | *Tails can fly, swim and | + | *Tails can fly, swim, and carry Sonic or Knuckles – or both! |
| − | *Knuckles can glide and climb. | + | *Knuckles can glide and climb, and will also be able to carry his friends. |
| − | *When player 1 is controlling Sonic, Tails and Knuckles share his top speed, acceleration, deceleration and jump strength ( | + | *When player 1 is controlling Sonic, Tails and Knuckles share his top speed, acceleration, deceleration, and jump strength (which are even more meaningful when one considers [[Super Sonic]]’s enhanced stats). This is especially useful for Knuckles: when he is CPU controlled and thus is following Sonic, his usual reduced jump height might make him unable to reach some platforms that Sonic could jump to. |
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===Items=== | ===Items=== | ||
| − | *Power-ups are | + | *Power-ups are awarded collectively to all of the player’s characters when a monitor is broken. However, shields are lost individually: if a character is hit, only they will lose their shield, whereas the other character(s) will retain their individual shields until ''they'' are hit. |
| − | *The | + | *Elemental shields from ''Sonic 3'' have been added. The standard blue shield from ''Sonic 2'' remains and has been upgraded so that, like the elemental shields, it awards Sonic a power while he has it: in this case, the [[Homing Attack]]. |
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==Future additions== | ==Future additions== | ||
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==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||
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===Prior versions=== | ===Prior versions=== | ||
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==Screenshots== | ==Screenshots== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{LinkRetro|topic=23302&view=findpost&p=650168|title=Announcement of project}} on the [[Sonic Retro]] forums | {{LinkRetro|topic=23302&view=findpost&p=650168|title=Announcement of project}} on the [[Sonic Retro]] forums | ||
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[[Category:Hacks]] | [[Category:Hacks]] | ||
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| Sonic Classic Heroes |
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| Version: N/A |
| Last release: N/A |
| Status: upcoming |
| System: Sega Mega Drive / Genesis |
| Original game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) |
| Credits: flamewing, ColinC10 |
Sonic Classic Heroes is an upcoming ROM hack for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis that is the result of a collaboration between flamewing and ColinC10, combining their respective hacks Sonic 2 Heroes and Sonic 1 and 2. It therefore is a single ROM containing all the levels from Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and enabling the player to use anything from one to all three of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles. The hack is named after the ability to play as all three characters, which is reminiscent of the more recent 3D game Sonic Heroes.
The hack is built on Sonic 2’s engine, which has been enhanced by both flamewing and ColinC10 to have new features, including multiple gameplay elements from Sonic 3 & Knuckles such as element shields and character-specific abilities. There will also be the ability to save progress, scores, etc. to SRAM (something that has rarely been implemented in Sonic 2, with the other notable example being Esrael’s Sonic 2 Delta).
Features
Characters
- The player can choose to have one, two, or three characters—from a choice of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles—and, when using more than one, can rapidly switch the character that is leading and being controlled.
- A new options screen enables the player to select the number of characters to play as, and their order. Future versions will include multiple save slots and several other options.
- Up to three players can play co-operatively via the Multi-Tap. Special Stages can be played in this way, too; currently, all of the player’s characters appear in the Special Stage, but in the future this will be optional.
- Sonic can use the Insta-Shield and Super Peel-Out, and he has a higher top speed.
- Tails can fly, swim, and carry Sonic or Knuckles – or both!
- Knuckles can glide and climb, and will also be able to carry his friends.
- When player 1 is controlling Sonic, Tails and Knuckles share his top speed, acceleration, deceleration, and jump strength (which are even more meaningful when one considers Super Sonic’s enhanced stats). This is especially useful for Knuckles: when he is CPU controlled and thus is following Sonic, his usual reduced jump height might make him unable to reach some platforms that Sonic could jump to.
Items
- Power-ups are awarded collectively to all of the player’s characters when a monitor is broken. However, shields are lost individually: if a character is hit, only they will lose their shield, whereas the other character(s) will retain their individual shields until they are hit.
- Elemental shields from Sonic 3 have been added. The standard blue shield from Sonic 2 remains and has been upgraded so that, like the elemental shields, it awards Sonic a power while he has it: in this case, the Homing Attack.
External links