Sonic the Hedgehog can now be played on the Commodore 64

If you happen to grew up within the 90s, you’ve got most likely obtained to play Sonic the Hedgehog on the SEGA Mega Drive or the SEGA Grasp System. The sport has launched the mascot of the Japanese writer and developer and whereas we await the following fundamental sport within the collection, or Frontiers, there’s a novelty within the retrogaming area that would actually make you cheerful, particularly in case you are pleased house owners of the Commodore 64.

As you could possibly have guessed from the title of the information, in actual fact, from at present Sonic the Hedgehog you may play it on Commodore 64 (and Commodore 128). That is the results of a decidedly unbelievable work, contemplating that we aren’t speaking a few native model, however a port made by followers and lovers of the console. The truth is, a number of collectives got here collectively to make this particular model potential, which was virtually rebuilt from scratch. Among the many credit, in actual fact, we discover thanks for the precise programming, graphics and loaders too.

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However the way it turns Sonic the Hedgehog on Commodore 64 and Commodore 128? Surprisingly effectively, as proven by the sport video that you just discover instantly beneath. However watch out: we aren’t speaking about an emulated model, however an actual file to be loaded into the unique {hardware}. For that reason RAM growth, generally known as REU, with at the least 256KB of reminiscence is required and is the one approach to restrict the bounds of the platform.

This conversion of Sonic the Hedgehog it’s a part of the celebrations of the thirty years of the blue porcupine. If you wish to do this model for your self, we clearly invite you to obtain it totally free by merely visiting this address. Tell us for those who prefer it and keep tuned to Tom’s {Hardware} for all of the information and the bulletins within the pipeline.

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