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| − | [[File:s1k.png|thumb|link=Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog|''Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog'' is a hack that allows a player to play as Knuckles the Echidna in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', a feature that Sega intended to be possible using Lock-On Technology, but ultimately removed due to technical problems.]] | + | [[File:s1k.png|thumb|320px|link=Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog|''Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog'' is a hack that allows a player to play as Knuckles the Echidna in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', a feature that Sega intended to be possible using Lock-On Technology, but ultimately removed due to technical problems.]] |
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| | '''Sonic hacks''' are altered versions of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] games that have been edited through the process of [[sega:ROM Hacking|ROM Hacking]]. From the emergence of [[Cyan Helkaraxe]]'s [[Sonic 1 Beta Hoax]] in 1999, the production of hacks has been a vital part of the ''Sonic'' research community and [[Sonic scene|scene]]. Starting with the early documents penned by Cyan and [[saxman]], to the [[Nemesis]] [[SCHG:Sonic Community Hacking Guide#Nemesis' hacking guides|guides]], the [[Sonic Community Hacking Guide]], and beyond, researchers have used their understanding of the ''Sonic'' games to alter them in various ways. While earlier hacks were simple, such as minor [[sega:palette|palette]] changes, a number of hacks today are very complex. Over time, as the scene learns more about the underlying code behind the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, the extent of these modifications has expanded. Modifications now include: | | '''Sonic hacks''' are altered versions of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] games that have been edited through the process of [[sega:ROM Hacking|ROM Hacking]]. From the emergence of [[Cyan Helkaraxe]]'s [[Sonic 1 Beta Hoax]] in 1999, the production of hacks has been a vital part of the ''Sonic'' research community and [[Sonic scene|scene]]. Starting with the early documents penned by Cyan and [[saxman]], to the [[Nemesis]] [[SCHG:Sonic Community Hacking Guide#Nemesis' hacking guides|guides]], the [[Sonic Community Hacking Guide]], and beyond, researchers have used their understanding of the ''Sonic'' games to alter them in various ways. While earlier hacks were simple, such as minor [[sega:palette|palette]] changes, a number of hacks today are very complex. Over time, as the scene learns more about the underlying code behind the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series, the extent of these modifications has expanded. Modifications now include: |
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| | ==List of hacks== | | ==List of hacks== |
| − | (The most notable hacks are listed separately below.)
| + | {{Seealso|Sonic_hacks#Notable_hacks|Notable Sonic hacks}} |
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| | ===[[Sega Mega Drive]]=== | | ===[[Sega Mega Drive]]=== |
| | The majority of Sonic ROM hacks are modifications of [[sega:Sega Megadrive|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]] games, since these are smaller and relatively simple compared to the games of later consoles. Also, many ROM hackers in the Sonic scene grew up with the Genesis and its games, so they hold fond memories of these games. | | The majority of Sonic ROM hacks are modifications of [[sega:Sega Megadrive|Sega Mega Drive / Genesis]] games, since these are smaller and relatively simple compared to the games of later consoles. Also, many ROM hackers in the Sonic scene grew up with the Genesis and its games, so they hold fond memories of these games. |
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| | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''==== |
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| | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''==== |
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| | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''==== |
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| | + | ====''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]''==== |
| | + | <DPL> |
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| | ====''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]''==== |
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| | ====''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''==== |
| | <DPL> | | <DPL> |
| − | category=Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island Hacks | + | category=Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island hacks |
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| | ===[[sega:Sega Game Gear|Sega Game Gear]]=== | | ===[[sega:Sega Game Gear|Sega Game Gear]]=== |
| | ====''[[Sonic Drift 2]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic Drift 2]]''==== |
| | <DPL> | | <DPL> |
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| | ====''[[Sonic Triple Trouble]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic Triple Trouble]]''==== |
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| | ===[[sega:Sega Mega CD|Sega Mega CD]]=== | | ===[[sega:Sega Mega CD|Sega Mega CD]]=== |
| | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]''==== |
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| | ===[[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]]=== | | ===[[sega:Nintendo GameCube|Nintendo GameCube]]=== |
| | ====''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]''==== | | ====''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]''==== |
| − | Research and modifications of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' has been made much easier by the game's availability on PC. [[Dude]],[[MainMemory]] and [[Endri]] are two of the pioneers in modifying this game. | + | Research and modifications of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' have been made much easier by the game's availability on PC. [[Dude]], [[MainMemory]] and [[Endri]] are considered pioneers in modifying this game. |
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| | ====Unofficial ports==== | | ====Unofficial ports==== |
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| | *''[[Sonic 1 Beta Remake]]'' by [[Mistergambit]] | | *''[[Sonic 1 Beta Remake]]'' by [[Mistergambit]] |
| | *''[[Sonic 1 Remastered]]'' by [[Puto]] | | *''[[Sonic 1 Remastered]]'' by [[Puto]] |
| − | *''[[Sonic 2 Remastered]]'' by [[Puto]]
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| | *''[[Sonic 1 Return to the Origin]]'' | | *''[[Sonic 1 Return to the Origin]]'' |
| | *''[[Sonic 2: Advanced Edit]]'' by [[Rika Chou]] | | *''[[Sonic 2: Advanced Edit]]'' by [[Rika Chou]] |
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| | *''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (colourised ending hack)]]'' by [[Nemesis]] | | *''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (colourised ending hack)]]'' by [[Nemesis]] |
| | *''[[Tails in Sonic 1]]'' by [[drx]] | | *''[[Tails in Sonic 1]]'' by [[drx]] |
| | + | *''[[The S Factor: Sonia and Silver]]'' by [[Aquaslash & Pals]] |
| | *''[[Tohaka]]'' by [[Ultima]] | | *''[[Tohaka]]'' by [[Ultima]] |
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| | [[Category:Hacks| ]] | | [[Category:Hacks| ]] |
| − | [[Category:Hacking Information]] | + | [[Category:Hacking information]] |
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