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'''''Sonic 2: S3 Editon''''' is an assembly hack of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' by [[Alriightyman]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].  It provides the levels of Sonic 2 with the engine of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]], providing many of its features, including Act transitions and, Sonic 3 Save Screen and the ability for Tails to fly.
 
'''''Sonic 2: S3 Editon''''' is an assembly hack of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' by [[Alriightyman]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]].  It provides the levels of Sonic 2 with the engine of [[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]], providing many of its features, including Act transitions and, Sonic 3 Save Screen and the ability for Tails to fly.
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
*Title Screen has been changed to make it a bit more like ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles|S3K]]'' 's
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*Title Screen has been changed to make it a bit more like ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles|Sonic 3K']]''s.
*[[Knuckles]] is implemented, with all of his abilities from ''S3K''
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*[[Knuckles]] is implemented, complete with all of his abilities from ''Sonic 3K''.
*''S3K'' data select screen is implemented
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*''Sonic 3K'' data select screen is implemented.
*All item boxes from ''S3K'' are implemented
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*All item boxes from ''Sonic 3K'' are implemented.
*Sonic & Tails now use their sprites from ''S3K''
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*Sonic & Tails now use their sprites from ''Sonic 3K''.
*Sonic can now perform his Double Jump actions from ''S3K''
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*Sonic can now perform his Double Jump actions from ''Sonic 3K''.
*Tails can now fly/swim; however he cannot pick up Sonic
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*Tails can now fly/swim. However he cannot pick up Sonic in "Sonic & Tails" mode.
*Super transformation is activated via pressing {{a}}, {{b}}, or {{c}} twice, thus the Super transformation glitch at the end of levels is removed
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*Super transformation is activated via pressing {{a}}, {{b}}, or {{c}} twice, thus the Super transformation glitch at the end of levels is removed.
*There are now transitions between acts and zones
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*There are now transitions between acts and zones.
*[[Emerald Hill Zone|Emerald Hill]] and [[Chemical Plant Zone|Chemical Plant]] now have mini-bosses between Act 1 and Act 2
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*[[Emerald Hill Zone|Emerald Hill]] and [[Chemical Plant Zone|Chemical Plant]] now have mini-bosses between Act 1 and Act 2.
*Emerald Hill and Chemical Plant also have signposts that fall down in the fashion of ''S3K'', complete with hidden item boxes underground
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*Emerald Hill and Chemical Plant also have signposts at the end of act 1 that fall down from the top of the screen, and item boxes can be uncovered underground as in ''Sonic 3K''.
*Some zones, such as Emerald Hill and [[Casino Night Zone|Casino Night]], have different Act 1 and Act 2 music
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*Some zones, such as Emerald Hill and [[Casino Night Zone|Casino Night]], have different Act 1 and Act 2 music.
*The 2P VS option is removed
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*The 2P VS option is removed.
*For the zones with mini-bosses, ''S&K'' 's mini-boss music was ported
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*For the zones with mini-bosses, ''[[Sonic & Knuckles|S&K']]''s mini-boss music was ported.
 
==Downloads==
 
==Downloads==
 
{{Download|version=2|title=Sonic 2: S3 Edition|file=Sonic 2 S3 Edition v 2.zip|filesize=1.2MB}}
 
{{Download|version=2|title=Sonic 2: S3 Edition|file=Sonic 2 S3 Edition v 2.zip|filesize=1.2MB}}

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Sonic 2: S3 Edition
Version: 2
Last release: 2009/09/03
System: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Original game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)
Credits: Alriightyman

Sonic 2: S3 Editon is an assembly hack of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by Alriightyman for the Sega Mega Drive. It provides the levels of Sonic 2 with the engine of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, providing many of its features, including Act transitions and, Sonic 3 Save Screen and the ability for Tails to fly.

Features

  • Title Screen has been changed to make it a bit more like Sonic 3K's.
  • Knuckles is implemented, complete with all of his abilities from Sonic 3K.
  • Sonic 3K data select screen is implemented.
  • All item boxes from Sonic 3K are implemented.
  • Sonic & Tails now use their sprites from Sonic 3K.
  • Sonic can now perform his Double Jump actions from Sonic 3K.
  • Tails can now fly/swim. However he cannot pick up Sonic in "Sonic & Tails" mode.
  • Super transformation is activated via pressing A, B, or C twice, thus the Super transformation glitch at the end of levels is removed.
  • There are now transitions between acts and zones.
  • Emerald Hill and Chemical Plant now have mini-bosses between Act 1 and Act 2.
  • Emerald Hill and Chemical Plant also have signposts at the end of act 1 that fall down from the top of the screen, and item boxes can be uncovered underground as in Sonic 3K.
  • Some zones, such as Emerald Hill and Casino Night, have different Act 1 and Act 2 music.
  • The 2P VS option is removed.
  • For the zones with mini-bosses, S&K's mini-boss music was ported.

Downloads

Download.svg Download Sonic 2: S3 Edition
File: Sonic 2 S3 Edition v 2.zip (1.12 MB) (info)
Current version: 2

Previous versions

External Links

Sonic Retro
Release thread on the forums