Sonic 1 Megamix

Hack description

Highlights for version 3.0:

All level layouts edited (some complete; others pending).

Each character now has a unique set of moves (though Sonic and Shadow share the homing attack).

Most levels (not all) have a small intro, ala S3K, where they perform some sort of action when starting the level i.e, running in from the left.

Loads of music edits.

There is now a "preferences" screen, where you can customize certain aspects of the game (suggestions are welcome).

Cheat codes have been changed - figuring them out will grant you access to a new, special level select (which is a bit buggy - just don't hit left/right on zone selections =P).

"Original Mode" allows you to play the original levels from Sonic the Hedgehog, using all of the additions from Sonic Megamix (such as bug fixes, moves, preferences, etc). There is also a separate save slot for a character's original mode.

Title screen demos have been edited. Credits demos have not.

Super forms have been added.

Elemental shields, ala S3K, have been added.

Credits have been edited; each character has a unique end pose on the ending sequence.

Various other changes. See the Wiki page for more info.

This is considered a "complete" release, although not "final". It was succeeded by an incomplete "4.0b", which was ported to SegaCD, and further changes have been implemented since, although a "final" release and its date are tentative. More information can be found on the Manual/Wiki page, located at here: http://www.headcannon.com/TeamMegamix/index.php?p=mm_home.

For a complete list of authors, please see: http://www.headcannon.com/TeamMegamix/index.php?p=team.

Note: Apply xdelta patch to US Genesis Sonic 1 ROM. The patch is in xdelta format due to shifted data which resulted in a IPS patch almost the same size as the patched ROM.

Contributor	Type of contribution	Description
Stealth	Hacking
Tweaker	Hacking

Reviews

Global modification of other years	diablo666	2022-06-30	Version 3.0
When I got acquainted with games about Sonic the Hedgehog, I got this copy in the list. (I used to THINK of all HACKS as OTHER GAMES, but I was a naive fool) How did this hack catch on and why do I have it in my Collection of good hacks? 1. Competently made levels. They don't disappoint. Maybe some had to pass for 8-9 minutes, but, honestly, for a beginner - this is normal. Now I pass faster, because I have studied them better 2. Abundance of music. This is the moment I will touch exactly. For EACH ACT has its own music. In those days - how could SFactor boast of this? Although this is from other games, but they are completely suitable for both levels and the boss. 3. Characters. Each character has their own abilities... And not just "Sprite" and behavior like the " original Sprite" 4. The Special Stages. Much more complicated, much more complicated, and much more cunning. Hooked? OH YES. 5. Secret features of the hack. If you pass the perfect hack, you will open a secret mode with 1 life and tricky "monitors". This mode for opening-requires: a) a Good ending for any character without death b) Play only with saving C)Training. (For this is a special HARD MOD) 6. Customizing the hack to suit your needs. You want this? Put it on! 7. Although not completely, but the classic mode. Rather, "Sonic ТНЕ Hedgehog 1, but the ability of the hack" I definitely say "Yes", because even at this time - the hack does not lose its relevance (and for this hack - motivators make mods for "sonic Mania", but this is another story).

Lots to Explore!	Mother Kojiro	2021-12-20	Version 3.0
This hack starts off great with the beautiful Sunset Hill Zone, and while Misty Maze was the only other zone that blew me away aesthetically, it's still quite a hook. You'll hear music from all over the Sonic franchise, including a few from the criminally overlooked Sonic 3D Blast OST. You have your choice of 3 playable characters: Sonic with his homing dash, Shadow with his double jump, and Mighty the Armadillo with the ability to stack different types of shields. All 4 shield types from the 2D Sonic titles are here, and they work just as they did in their original games, including the ability to deflect projectiles. The level design is pretty good overall; you get lots of rings, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to challenge the devious, yet interesting special stages. Misty Maze Zone, however, has a LOT of cheap hits; almost every single one of those drill robots will blast you out of nowhere, and I don't ever remember being hit by a single one of them in the original game. Overall, though, it's definitely worth playing; I'd recommend either this version or 1.0.

Biggest Sonic hack ever	MathUser2929	2016-06-07	Version 3.0
I wouldn't really recommend 3.0 when there's a further revision hosted at Sonic Retro, but since it barely uses any Sonic 1 assets it couldn't be posted here as a patch. But either version is quite impressive. This hack is so renown that NCircle Entertainment released a DVD using the name of this hack as the title for their release. I don't believe it's a coincidence. Give this hack a try as it's so far one of the most extensive hacks released for Sonic 1.

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