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Most hacks are distributed in [[IPS]] format today. Though the [[RXL Format]], developed by Saxman, was meant to eventually replace IPS, it quickly faded into obscurity. Applying an IPS patch to an existing Sonic game allows a user to play the hacked version. Hacks which have been compiled from a [[disassembly]] are distributed as ROMs. | Most hacks are distributed in [[IPS]] format today. Though the [[RXL Format]], developed by Saxman, was meant to eventually replace IPS, it quickly faded into obscurity. Applying an IPS patch to an existing Sonic game allows a user to play the hacked version. Hacks which have been compiled from a [[disassembly]] are distributed as ROMs. | ||
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''In alphabetical order'' | ''In alphabetical order'' | ||
===Megadrive/Genesis=== | ===Megadrive/Genesis=== | ||
| + | <!--- This is a list of notable or well-known hacks. If you add your hack to this list, it may be deleted. ---> | ||
*''[[Eggman in Sonic 1]]'' (a.k.a. ''Eggman the Dictator'') by [[LOst]] | *''[[Eggman in Sonic 1]]'' (a.k.a. ''Eggman the Dictator'') by [[LOst]] | ||
*''[[Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' by [[Stealth]] | *''[[Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' by [[Stealth]] | ||
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*''[[Sonic 1 Beta Remake]]'' by [[Mistergambit]] | *''[[Sonic 1 Beta Remake]]'' by [[Mistergambit]] | ||
*''[[Sonic 1 Megamix]]'' by [[Tweaker]] | *''[[Sonic 1 Megamix]]'' by [[Tweaker]] | ||
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*''[[Sonic 1 Remastered]]'' by [[Pu7o]] | *''[[Sonic 1 Remastered]]'' by [[Pu7o]] | ||
*''[[Sonic 2: Advanced Edit]]'' by [[Rika chou]] | *''[[Sonic 2: Advanced Edit]]'' by [[Rika chou]] | ||
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*''[[Sonic - The Lost Land]]'' by [[Shadow Fire]] | *''[[Sonic - The Lost Land]]'' by [[Shadow Fire]] | ||
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Extended Edition]]'' by [[Cinossu]] | *''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Extended Edition]]'' by [[Cinossu]] | ||
| + | *''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Plus]]'' by [[Hivebrain]] | ||
*''[[Tails in Sonic 1]]'' by [[drx]] | *''[[Tails in Sonic 1]]'' by [[drx]] | ||
*''[[Tohaka]]'' by [[Ultima]] | *''[[Tohaka]]'' by [[Ultima]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:35, 17 June 2007
Hacks are edited Sonic games. The hacking scene started around 1997, led by Saxman. While the first hacks were very basic, such as minor palette changes, the hacks of today are very complex, usually featuring some combination of the following:
- Palette changes
- Sprite changes
- Major art (title screen, HUD, et al.) changes
- Level art changes and original level layouts
- Music and/or sound changes
- Importation of levels from other games
- Changes in movement engines or bosses
- Original ideas and concepts introduced, such as the ring counter in Sonic 2 Delta
Most hacks are distributed in IPS format today. Though the RXL Format, developed by Saxman, was meant to eventually replace IPS, it quickly faded into obscurity. Applying an IPS patch to an existing Sonic game allows a user to play the hacked version. Hacks which have been compiled from a disassembly are distributed as ROMs.
Notable hacks
In alphabetical order
Megadrive/Genesis
- Eggman in Sonic 1 (a.k.a. Eggman the Dictator) by LOst
- Knuckles the Echidna in Sonic the Hedgehog by Stealth
- Project Shadow 2 by JohnnyUK
- Sonic 1 Beta Remake by Mistergambit
- Sonic 1 Megamix by Tweaker
- Sonic 1 Remastered by Pu7o
- Sonic 2: Advanced Edit by Rika chou
- Sonic 2: Aluminum Edition by Dr. Eggfan
- Sonic 2 Delta by Esrael
- Sonic 2 Long Version by Sonic Hachelle-Bee
- Sonic 2 & Knuckles Long Version by Sonic Hachelle-Bee
- Sonic 2 Megamix by Tweaker
- Sonic 2 SMTP by SMTP
- Sonic Gaiden by Yuski the Dog
- South Island Adventure by Hivebrain
- Sonic - The Lost Land by Shadow Fire
- Sonic the Hedgehog Extended Edition by Cinossu
- Sonic the Hedgehog Plus by Hivebrain
- Tails in Sonic 1 by drx
- Tohaka by Ultima
Feel free to add any other hacks that you feel are worthy