Audio Codes: *Disable Boost Audio Filter, if you want to more clearly hear in-game music and don’t like the Boost distortion effect. Very optional. While the graphics are obviously lower-fidelity, the same gameplay systems were in place on the slower platforms, and with the Sonic Unwiished + mod, you can play the definitive version of these stages. There will still be a downgrade in texture and model quality in comparison to the PS360 Unleashed content, though. The Best Sonic Generations Mods: Other Custom Stages and Graphics Tweaks Project Reimagined by Team Encore The Unleashed Project is perhaps one of the most ambitious modding campaigns I’ve ever seen, but after a decade of it being present on PC without Sega raising a fuss, I feel pretty comfortable recommending it to you today.

Sonic Generations: REDUX is a complete overhaul mod that gives both Sonics new physics and makes a wide variety of graphical improvements to the game, especially in asset quality, physics, lighting, and so on. At the time of writing it is only a limited demo with support for 3 Modern stages (SS, SH, CC) and the 3 Rival Bosses of the game, but it seems quite promising, so I saw fit to include it here. Cel Shading by Dario

There has been a (admiteddly terrible) Sonic water gun...but now here is a much better Sonic Foam Darts Gun! Also quite a few mods have one of these as a dependency, so you’ll want to have them either way. HQ Pre-Rendered Cutscenes by MBeca Not only is Mystic Cave one of the best custom Sonic Generations mods, it’s also one of the very few stages that are actually for Classic Sonic instead of Modern Sonic. Direct3D9EX and Direct3D11 mods by Skyth for Sonic Generations are both DirectX wrappers that add support for new graphical features and greatly optimize the game’s rendering, resulting in massive performance improvements in both the regular game and modded stages . Here are 2 'inflatable balls' for 'sports or games'. So, they're pretty much non-specific fun balls. They're a rubber material, but coated in a sleeve of stretchy printed fabric that has the design on there.

A mod we’ll be covering later in this article will allow you to restore the original beauty of the Hedgehog Engine on PC with Sonic Generations— and rest assured, this mini history lesson on Sonic Unleashed isn’t here for no reason, either…but for now, let’s talk about how you’ll be installing Sonic Generations mods. How To Install Sonic Generations Mods With HedgeModManager You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:

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Silky-smooth performance on this Unleashed Project stage wouldn’t be possible on most cards without these D3D wrappers. Caption: Unleashed, the first Hedgehog Engine game, came out in 2008 and it still looks like this! The FPS chugs even in this trailer, though… That’s right: there’s a dedicated application for managing Sonic Generations mods! Well, Hedgehog Engine and Sonic games in general, not just Generations, but still! Become Sonic and journey to uncover the mysteries of the remains of an ancient civilization plagued by robotic hordes. With nothing but a handful of questions and a disembodied voice to guide you, set out to save your friends and the enigmatic inhabitants of the Starfall Islands from a colossal, mechanized threat.

Silver lining: the Classic Sonic Improvement Mod works hand-in-hand with this mod (as long as you load it with a lower priority than this one), which I’ve confirmed in my own runs and testing without issue. Shivery Mountainsides by GoalRingMod27 Another established Sonic Generations custom level from Goalringmod27, though this one is a lot older than Shivery Mountainsides and thus, slightly less polished in general (in terms of graphics and routing). However, Water Palace Revamped is still one of the most highly-regarded Generations custom levels ever, and having played through it a few times myself while preparing this roundup, I certainly recommend it. Frozen Hill by Nikauu Image Credit: NikauuDo you have the need to pelt things with suction cup foam darts? Does anyone? Zuru hopes they do because they've got this complicated looking spinning chamber dart shooter that's been totally covered in Sonic imagry. Boosts the resolution of the Sonic Generations HUD. To be honest, I don’t think this is strictly necessary since the game’s UI was made for 720p, but certain HUD elements can definitely look a little blown-up at high res. This should fix that. Casino Done Right by Zoney The Starfall Islands are home to strange creatures Sonic has never encountered before. Use the all-new battle system and skill tree upgrades to fight strategically, combining moves such as dodges, parries, counters, combos, and the new Cyloop ability to take down mysterious foes and colossal titans. A mod for overhauling the physics of Classic Sonic to be more akin to the older 2D games and better at carrying momentum. You can also enable the Drop Dash from Sonic Mania and newer 2D Sonic games, which I highly recommend for muscle memory and fun’s sake. Replaces the low-quality pre-rendered cutscenes of the PC and Xbox versions of Generations with the higher-quality (720p) pre-rendered cutscenes of the PS3 version of Generations. Recommended since this is the only way to improve the quality of the pre-renders on PC, which are otherwise noticeably lower-res than basically any common PC resolution. High-Res HUD Mod by JoeT.E.