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Sonic 3 A.I.R. (Angel Island Revisited) is a fan-made remaster of the classic Sega game Sonic 3 & Knuckles. This project modernizes the original game by adding widescreen support, improved graphics and audio, and new gameplay features. It is designed to offer a superior playing experience on modern systems while requiring original game data to run.
This is a PS Vita port of Sonic 3 A.I.R. (Angel Island Revisited), a fan-made remaster of the classic Sega game Sonic 3 & Knuckles. This project modernizes the original game by adding widescreen support, improved graphics and audio, and new gameplay features. It is designed to offer a superior playing experience on modern systems while requiring original game data to run.


== Setup Instructions ==
==Installation==
In order to properly install the game, you'll have to follow these steps precisely:
Requirements:
* Legally obtained a compatible Sonic 3 & Knuckles ROM (instructions on https://sonic3air.org/)
* [[FdFix Vita|FdFix]] OR [[RePatch_reLoaded_Vita|rePatch reLoaded]]
* libshacccg.suprx


* Legally obtain a compatible Sonic 3 &amp; Knuckles ROM.<br />
For the plugins:
The instructions on how to do that are available at [https://sonic3air.org/ sonic3air.org]
* Install FdFix by copying fd_fix.skprx to your taiHEN plugins folder (usually <code>ur0:tai</code>) and adding the entry to your config.txt under *KERNEL:
* Install [[FdFix Vita|FdFix]] by copying <code>fd_fix.skprx</code> to your taiHEN plugins folder (usually <code>ur0:tai</code>) and adding the entry to your <code>config.txt</code> under <code>*KERNEL</code>:
*KERNEL
ur0:tai/fd_fix.skprx
* Note: Don't install fd_fix.skprx if you're using the rePatch plugin (they provide the same functionality and may conflict).
* Make sure you have libshacccg.suprx in the ur0:/data/. If you don't, use [[ShaRKBR33D Vita|ShaRKBR33D]] to get it quickly and easily.


<pre>  *KERNEL
For the game:
  ur0:tai/fd_fix.skprx</pre>
* Download the archive with data files (sonic3air.zip) and the VPK file from [https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air/releases/latest the release page].
* Unzip sonic3air.zip to ux0:/data/sonic3air/.
* Rename your Sonic 3 &amp; Knuckles ROM to "Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin" and place it in ux0:data/sonic3air/.
* Install the VPK on your console through [[VitaShell]].
* (Optional) Download the remastered audio pack (audioremaster.bin) from [https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air/releases/latest the release page] and place it in ux0:data/sonic3air/data/.


<pre>! ⚠️ Don't install 'fd_fix.skprx' if you're using the rePatch plugin!
If you are updating from previous release: just install the new VPK.
! ⚠️ rePatch provides the same functionality and they may conflict.</pre>
 
* Make sure you have <code>libshacccg.suprx</code> in the <code>ur0:/data/</code> folder on your console. If you don't, use [[ShaRKBR33D Vita|ShaRKBR33D]] to get it quickly and easily.
* Download the archive with data files (<code>sonic3air.zip</code>) from [https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air/releases/latest Releases]. Unpack it to the <code>ux0:/data/sonic3air/</code> folder on your console. Example of correct resulting path: <code>ux0:/data/sonic3air/data/scripts.bin</code>.
* Rename your Sonic 3 &amp; Knuckles ROM to <code>Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin</code> and place it in <code>ux0:data/sonic3air/Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin</code>.
* Download and install the VPK from [https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air/releases/latest Releases].
* (Optional) Download the remastered audio pack (<code>audioremaster.bin</code>) from [https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air/releases/latest Releases]. Place it in the <code>ux0:data/sonic3air/data/</code> folder.
 
==Media==
'''Sonic 3 A.I.R. Full Game Release Clip''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwr56XD2hCs Eukaryot]) <br>
<youtube width=""640"">Fwr56XD2hCs</youtube>


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==
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https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sonic3airvita-03.png
https://dlhb.gamebrew.org/vitahomebrews/sonic3airvita-03.png
==Media==
'''Sonic 3 A.I.R. Full Game Release Clip''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwr56XD2hCs Eukaryot]) <br>
<youtube width=""640"">Fwr56XD2hCs</youtube>


==Changelog==  
==Changelog==  
'''beta2'''
* Added trophies support.
* Added a check for libshacccg.suprx at boot.
* Added filesystem shader cache (Improves boot time).
'''beta1'''
'''beta1'''
* First Release.
* First Release.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* GitHub - https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/1204
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/gl33ntwine/status/1781699472587735190
* Twitter - https://twitter.com/gl33ntwine/status/1781699472587735190
* Github - https://github.com/v-atamanenko/sonic3air
 
* VitaDB - https://vitadb.rinnegatamante.it/#/info/1204
[[Category:PC game ports on Vita]]
[[Category:Vita game ports]]

Latest revision as of 04:24, 26 October 2024

Sonic 3 A.I.R.
Sonic3airvita.png
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AuthorMDashK, gl33ntwine, Rinnegatamante
TypePlatform
Versionbeta-2
LicenseGPL-3.0
Last Updated2024/04/26
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This is a PS Vita port of Sonic 3 A.I.R. (Angel Island Revisited), a fan-made remaster of the classic Sega game Sonic 3 & Knuckles. This project modernizes the original game by adding widescreen support, improved graphics and audio, and new gameplay features. It is designed to offer a superior playing experience on modern systems while requiring original game data to run.

Installation

Requirements:

For the plugins:

  • Install FdFix by copying fd_fix.skprx to your taiHEN plugins folder (usually ur0:tai) and adding the entry to your config.txt under *KERNEL:
*KERNEL
ur0:tai/fd_fix.skprx
  • Note: Don't install fd_fix.skprx if you're using the rePatch plugin (they provide the same functionality and may conflict).
  • Make sure you have libshacccg.suprx in the ur0:/data/. If you don't, use ShaRKBR33D to get it quickly and easily.

For the game:

  • Download the archive with data files (sonic3air.zip) and the VPK file from the release page.
  • Unzip sonic3air.zip to ux0:/data/sonic3air/.
  • Rename your Sonic 3 & Knuckles ROM to "Sonic_Knuckles_wSonic3.bin" and place it in ux0:data/sonic3air/.
  • Install the VPK on your console through VitaShell.
  • (Optional) Download the remastered audio pack (audioremaster.bin) from the release page and place it in ux0:data/sonic3air/data/.

If you are updating from previous release: just install the new VPK.

Screenshots

sonic3airvita-01.png

sonic3airvita-02.png

sonic3airvita-03.png

Media

Sonic 3 A.I.R. Full Game Release Clip (Eukaryot)

Changelog

beta2

  • Added trophies support.
  • Added a check for libshacccg.suprx at boot.
  • Added filesystem shader cache (Improves boot time).

beta1

  • First Release.
  • This version should be on par with v24.02.02.0-stable and include other updates/fixes made before April 13, 2024.

Credits

  • Eukaryot and contributors for the original Sonic 3 A.I.R. project and help with understanding the engine.
  • MDashK for actually getting this to a playable state and release, numerous fixes and improvements, a lot of testing, and many other things I can't possibly list here.
  • Rinnegatamante for translating shaders, VAOs support in VitaGL, optimization, and more.
  • Brandonheat8 for the LiveArea assets.

External links

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