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'''''Sonyc''''' is a 1995 [[fan game]] for MSX2 computers and Nintendo [[Gameboy Advance]]. Of the two versions, the MSX2 build seems to be the more developed.  
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is a 1995 [[fan game]]/pirate game for MSX2 computers, developed by Elvis Gallegos and Manuel Pazos, and later ported to the Nintendo [[Game Boy Advance]] by the same developers. The latter version is less developed.
  
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==Gameboy Advance Version==
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While it's commonly referred as an unlicensed game, it's technically a fan game, as it's more focusing on giving homage to the Sonic the Hedgehog series rather than ripping off the series.  
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The first level of this version was originally believed to be unbeatable. This has been proven to be false. However, due to this, Boycott Advance Savestates were made to grant you access to other levels. So far savestates have been created for the Ruins and the Wood levels, courtesy of [[Stealth]]. The graphics are glitched when using [[Visual Boy Advance]], so it is best to use Boycott Advance.
 
  
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==MSX2 Version==
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==MSX2 version==
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The game takes place through 4 zones divided into 3 phases. The first zone has a grassland theme similar to those found in almost all Sonic games. The second level is a cavern that stays frozen despite the numerous magma rivers flowing through it. The third level is another one of those ancient ruins type levels filled with sand, stone, and waterfalls. The final level takes place in a forest that is similar to [[Wood Zone]], the cut level from ''Sonic 2''. The bonus level of the game seems to take place in some oversized children's playroom.
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The game's levels are arranged similarly to classic ''Sonic'' games: Of the 4 '[[Zone]]s', each is divided into 3 'Acts'. The first Zone has a grassland theme, as in most ''Sonic'' games. The second Zone is a cavern that remains frozen despite the numerous magma rivers flowing through it. The third Zone is an ancient ruins type level filled with sand, stone, and waterfalls. The final Zone takes place in a forest that is similar to [[Wood Zone]], one of the levels cut from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. There are also bonus stages, visited after defeating the guardian of each Zone, which feature letter blocks resembling children's toys and in which [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] has 60 seconds to collect as many stars as possible.  
  
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==Screenshots==
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This version became a freeware in 2003. <ref>www.msx.org/news/software/en/sonyc-goes-freeware</ref>
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<gallery perrow="5">
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Image:MSXSonyc_1.png|Tropical level
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===Passwords===
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{|class="prettytable"
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!Zone||Password||Zone||Password||Zone||Password||Zone||Password
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|-
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|Palm Zone 1||---
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|Ice Zone 1||COLDICE
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|Ruins Zone 1||STONES
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|Forest Zone 1||WOODEN
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|-
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|Palm Zone 2||SEASIDE
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|Ice Zone 2||FALLS
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|Ruins Zone 2||ANCIENT
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|Forest Zone 2||TWIG
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|-
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|Palm Zone 3||SARDINE
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|Ice Zone 3||TEMPANO
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|Ruins Zone 3||GEMA
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|Forest Zone 3||HIDORI
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|-
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|King Moai||MOBAKA
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|Gandhara||KUBITO
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|Cave Dragon||DORAGON
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|Dark Metal||CRYSTAL
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|-
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|}
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==Game Boy Advance version==
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This version's first level was originally believed to be unbeatable. This has been proven to be false. However, due to this, [[savestate]]s for the emulator Boycott Advance were created to grant players access to other levels. So far, savestates have been created for the ruins and wood levels, courtesy of [[Stealth]]. The graphics are glitched when using [[Visual Boy Advance]] and mGBA, so it is best to use Boycott Advance. It is also strongly advised to disable the BIOS if one is being used, as the game will not boot otherwise.
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An alternative version named "SonyC Demo (PD) [a1].gba" in GoodGBA ROM set fixed the graphic bug and also adds music.
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===Cheat codes===
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{|class="prettytable"
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! Code||Description
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|00D310:07
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|7 Chaos Emeralds (next Level, Act 1/2/3 only)
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|00D311:99
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|99 Rings (you need to disable it to die after falling into a deep pit)
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|-
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|00D312:09
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|9 Lives
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|}
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==Resources==
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===Screenshots===
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<gallery >
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Image:MSXSonyc_1.png|Tropical level. Notice that [[Has Bean]] from [[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]] is on the totem pole.
 
Image:MSXSonyc_2.png|Ice level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_2.png|Ice level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_3.png|Ruins level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_3.png|Ruins level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_4.png|Forest level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_4.png|Forest level
 
Image:MSXSonyc_5.png|Bonus stage
 
Image:MSXSonyc_5.png|Bonus stage
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</gallery>
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===Box art===
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<gallery>
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Image:Sonyc disc.jpg|Sonyc Disc and cover
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Image:Sonyc_(Analogy,_1995)_001_(1).jpg|Later reprint of Sonyc on cartridge
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Image:Sonyc_(Analogy,_1995)_002.jpg|Artwork
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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| filename5=Log for Visual Boy Advance 1.8.0-beta 3 showing how to beat the first level
 
| filename5=Log for Visual Boy Advance 1.8.0-beta 3 showing how to beat the first level
 
| filesize5=5KB
 
| filesize5=5KB
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|file6=SonyC_Demo_PD_a1.zip
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|filename6=Alternative GBA version
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|filesize6=143KB
 
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==External Links==
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==Externel links==
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*[http://personales.mundivia.es/mpazos/sonyc/Sonyc%20Homepage.html Official Page (Spanish)] - The official website for the MSX version of the game. A download is available on the bottom of the page.
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*msxcartridgeshop.com/VientoSur/sonyc/Sonyc%20Homepage.html Official Page (Spanish) - The official website for the MSX version of the game. A download is available on the bottom of the page.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAmYYjFelLk How to complete the first level] - Video version of the log showing how to beat the first level, for people that can't play it.
 
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAmYYjFelLk How to complete the first level] - Video version of the log showing how to beat the first level, for people that can't play it.
  
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[[Category:Pirate and Unlicensed Games]]
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==References==
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<references/>
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[[Category:Unlicensed games]]
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[[Category:Fan games]]

Revision as of 09:52, 18 March 2021

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MSXSonyc Title.png
Sonyc
System(s): MSX2, Game Boy Advance
Publisher: Analogy
Developer:
Genre: Action
Number of players: 1

Sonyc is a 1995 fan game/pirate game for MSX2 computers, developed by Elvis Gallegos and Manuel Pazos, and later ported to the Nintendo Game Boy Advance by the same developers. The latter version is less developed.

While it's commonly referred as an unlicensed game, it's technically a fan game, as it's more focusing on giving homage to the Sonic the Hedgehog series rather than ripping off the series.

MSX2 version

The game's levels are arranged similarly to classic Sonic games: Of the 4 'Zones', each is divided into 3 'Acts'. The first Zone has a grassland theme, as in most Sonic games. The second Zone is a cavern that remains frozen despite the numerous magma rivers flowing through it. The third Zone is an ancient ruins type level filled with sand, stone, and waterfalls. The final Zone takes place in a forest that is similar to Wood Zone, one of the levels cut from Sonic the Hedgehog 2. There are also bonus stages, visited after defeating the guardian of each Zone, which feature letter blocks resembling children's toys and in which Sonic has 60 seconds to collect as many stars as possible.

This version became a freeware in 2003. [1]

Passwords

Zone Password Zone Password Zone Password Zone Password
Palm Zone 1 --- Ice Zone 1 COLDICE Ruins Zone 1 STONES Forest Zone 1 WOODEN
Palm Zone 2 SEASIDE Ice Zone 2 FALLS Ruins Zone 2 ANCIENT Forest Zone 2 TWIG
Palm Zone 3 SARDINE Ice Zone 3 TEMPANO Ruins Zone 3 GEMA Forest Zone 3 HIDORI
King Moai MOBAKA Gandhara KUBITO Cave Dragon DORAGON Dark Metal CRYSTAL

Game Boy Advance version

This version's first level was originally believed to be unbeatable. This has been proven to be false. However, due to this, savestates for the emulator Boycott Advance were created to grant players access to other levels. So far, savestates have been created for the ruins and wood levels, courtesy of Stealth. The graphics are glitched when using Visual Boy Advance and mGBA, so it is best to use Boycott Advance. It is also strongly advised to disable the BIOS if one is being used, as the game will not boot otherwise.

An alternative version named "SonyC Demo (PD) [a1].gba" in GoodGBA ROM set fixed the graphic bug and also adds music.

Cheat codes

Code Description
00D310:07 7 Chaos Emeralds (next Level, Act 1/2/3 only)
00D311:99 99 Rings (you need to disable it to die after falling into a deep pit)
00D312:09 9 Lives

Resources

Screenshots

Box art

  • Sonyc Disc and cover

  • Later reprint of Sonyc on cartridge

  • Artwork

Downloads

Download.svg

Download Sonyc
Multiple downloads available

Externel links

  • msxcartridgeshop.com/VientoSur/sonyc/Sonyc%20Homepage.html Official Page (Spanish) - The official website for the MSX version of the game. A download is available on the bottom of the page.
  • How to complete the first level - Video version of the log showing how to beat the first level, for people that can't play it.

References

  1. ↑ www.msx.org/news/software/en/sonyc-goes-freeware
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