Sonic the Hedgehog: Tribute

This is a Sonic 2 modification with new graphics, layouts and music. I'm gonna post it because I think it's decent enough as is:




DOWNLOAD (Old versions + 2012 public release)

Credits:

• MarkeyJester, Spanner - miscellaneous changes on the game code
• Tweaker, Roxahris - music contributions
• Everyone who made specific ROM hacking tools - Naming everyone would be a tad difficult. Either way, several hacking utilities saved a LOT of time, and without them, I wouldn't be making a hack of this complexity.

If I'm missing anyone else, please tell me.

Current state: Cancelled

I decided to update this post, as some people were looking forward for seeing more of this hack. Unfortunately, Sonic Tribute is permanently cancelled, making the 2012 version the "final" version of this hack. I decided that there's far better things I can (and must) spend my time on. This project requires that I put way too much effort into it, with little results...

Again, there's not much following for this hack, but some people were interested and I felt like it was a responsible action to inform them and not let them waiting with irrealistic expectations.

Public Release V1 Sound Reference

 

Gah, the hack that came one spot higher than mine. Fair credit, this game for two levels is pretty decent. Especially Seaside Palace, you really did well with that. Everything about it is so beautiful.

 

I played this and I loved it. I'd hate to see yet another brilliant hack end up stuck in a permanent hiatus.

 

I forgot this...


Sound Test ID Reference


Sound Test 01



Sound Test 02



Sound Test 03



Sound Test 04 Beat It


Sound Test 05 Route 99 Act 1


Sound Test 06



Sound Test 07



Sound Test 08



Sound Test 09 Shade Man


Sound Test 0A



Sound Test 0B



Sound Test 0C Got Item (Pokemon)


Sound Test 0D



Sound Test 0E



Sound Test 0F



Sound Test 10



Sound Test 11



Sound Test 12



Sound Test 13



Sound Test 14 Sonic 2 Final Boss


Sound Test 15 MMPR: The movie Credits (Genesis)


Sound Test 16



Sound Test 17



Sound Test 18 1up


Sound Test 19



Sound Test 1A Victory Fanfare


Sound Test 1B



Sound Test 1C Bad Ending


Sound Test 1D Something from Colums III


Sound Test 81



Sound Test 82 Sonic Drive


Sound Test 83



Sound Test 84



Sound Test 85 Bulk & Skull


Sound Test 86 I Will Win (MMPR: The movie)


Sound Test 87 541


Sound Test 88



Sound Test 90



Repeated songs will be fixed...


Songs that aren't spot on (which is most of them) will be removed and replaced by better tunes in later releases.

 

So far, I'm really liking this hack. The art style was nice-looking, but I think what I liked the most is the level design (despite a few dickish moments and confusing paths) and music. I also think this hack would benefit from giving Tails his flying ability. And I'm going to sound very nitpicky here, but I also believe that Seaside Palace should be shorter if you're trying to go for a Sonic 2 feel. That level feels more like Sonic 3 because of its size.


But anyways, great job. Can't waiit to see more!

 

I absolutely love this hack. It's just so awesome and a real shame you can't finish it but real life has to come first.

 

Looks good the hack in special the art and the levels,I can not wait for play.

 

This is like, one of my favorite hacks, man. But will you be continuing with this? It seems like a project worth it. And this might seem stupid, but could you maybe release a midi of Sonic Drive, and South Island?

 

UPDATE: see first post

 

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...

 

This is one of the very few hacks out there that looks, sounds, and plays very well, the bonus behind it is how well it's polished and put together, it's a rather unique and different hack to the rest, and that is why I'm disappointed to see it dropped.

I respect your reasoning for it though, and I will surely keep a close eye on future projects you might throw at us, good luck!

 

If anyone offered to finish this hack, then what would you say? I'm not offering, just asking.

 

I think the deed is done. The creator isn't going to meddle with something like this. The hack is better set for archives at this point.

 

I agree. Best left as it is.

 

As much as I'd like to see this finished, I can understand where you two are coming from. Guess it's headed to the archives.

 

If I recall correctly, this is up to TheBarAdmin, not you guys.

 

Yeah, it is the decision of TheBarAdmin, and I can respect that.

 

I played it and really liked, nice artwork and it was good to see a 2D Seaside hill, shame its cancelled but I can tell this kind of hack takes a lot of effort. I also liked the Japanese Sonic X theme as an invincibility jingle, nice touch.