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==Features==
 
==Features==
 
*Title Screen has been changed to make it a bit more like ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles|Sonic 3K']]''s.
 
*Title Screen has been changed to make it a bit more like ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles|Sonic 3K']]''s.
*[[Knuckles]] is implemented, complete with all of his abilities from ''Sonic 3K''.
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*[[Knuckles]] is implemented, complete with all of his abilities from ''S&K''.
 
*''Sonic 3K'' data select screen is implemented.
 
*''Sonic 3K'' data select screen is implemented.
 
*All item boxes from ''Sonic 3K'' are implemented.
 
*All item boxes from ''Sonic 3K'' are implemented.
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*For the zones with mini-bosses, ''[[Sonic & Knuckles|S&K']]''s mini-boss music was ported.
 
*For the zones with mini-bosses, ''[[Sonic & Knuckles|S&K']]''s mini-boss music was ported.
 
*The level select menu is now separate and not activated by pressing {{a}}+{{start}} on the "1 Player" option, a la ''Sonic 3''.
 
*The level select menu is now separate and not activated by pressing {{a}}+{{start}} on the "1 Player" option, a la ''Sonic 3''.
*The HUD is changed so that it now displays the current powerup you have (if you are Super Sonic/Knuckles, this will be an invincibility icon).
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*The HUD is changed so that it now displays the current powerup(s) you have (if you are Super Sonic/Super Knuckles, this is represented by an invincibility icon).
  
 
==Downloads==
 
==Downloads==

Revision as of 18:21, 25 December 2009

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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 S&K.
  • 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.
  • The level select menu is now separate and not activated by pressing A+Start on the "1 Player" option, a la Sonic 3.
  • The HUD is changed so that it now displays the current powerup(s) you have (if you are Super Sonic/Super Knuckles, this is represented by an invincibility icon).

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