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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 . 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: Nikauu
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 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
This is a little kids 3 wheel fun play scooter. There are Sonic details all over for an exciting look. Even the rubber grips on the handle bars have Sonic's logo on there. The step board area has a CG STK portrait on there, the wheels light up red and blue when they spin, and there's an extra logo on the front plastic bumper. The front bar is also covered in CG portraits and blue/lines. For example, if you ever wanted to play Unleashed’s Dragon Road stage at a different, more dramatically-lit time of day…Project Reimagined is an easy way to make that possible. Sonic Generations: REDUX by Mentor Dex and Team 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
That aside, there really isn’t much else to say about it. It’s good and you should have it if you’re hoping to mod Sonic Generations or other Sonic games on PC. BetterFXPipeline by Skyth 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. 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… There has been a (admiteddly terrible) Sonic water gun...but now here is a much better Sonic Foam Darts Gun!We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen. 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 Hedgehog Engine is actually one of Sega’s better technical achievements, especially at the time of Unleashed’s original release. In my opinion, Sonic Unleashed was the first time a mainstream console game really started providing graphics that looked akin to CG movie renders, and the intensity of its engine actually caused Unleashed to bring PS3/360 to their knees at 20 FPS and under in certain demanding areas of the game. 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.
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. The Unleashed Project is a mod that replaces all of the Modern Sonic stages in Sonic Generations with the Act 1 Daytime stages from Sonic Unleashed. While there are several Daytime stages per area in Unleashed, the longest and most unique of them is usually Act 1, so this format works pretty well. Silky-smooth performance on this Unleashed Project stage wouldn’t be possible on most cards without these D3D wrappers. A demo of the Classic Sonic Improvement Mod used alongside the Mystic Cave stage mod from yours truly. Water Running Mod by SonicMax UI Codes: Minor changes to HUD, including removing HUD should you wish to play HUDless or want to collect screencaps/footage/etc.
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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
But interestingly, instead of Sonic, you get NEO Metal Sonic...so...is this the first merchandise that actually has him or only him on it? (Seems likely, as he wasn't a boss a whole lot of times, he's an uncommon character to begin with so this is actually very interesting) Why did they choose Neo Metal over regular Metal? Certainly, the choice makes the board more fun and interesting to see with a rare character like that. These are at Walmart, but they appeared during the COVID pandemic so who knows about their availability. Photos by Taaron Alas, the limited scope of Sonic Generations also somewhat limits the scope of big mods like this. However, a near-complete port of all the best parts of Sonic Unleashed is pretty hard to scoff at, and technically…you can still play the rest of those daytime stages, too!
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With the addition of “The Complete Addon” and my above recommended mods, you get a version of the Unleashed Project that is even more accurate to the original enemies and level design of Sonic Unleashed. You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:
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