Sonic CD has been unofficially ported to the Sega Genesis as part of the 2024 Sonic Hacking Contest. This fan project aims to bring the classic game, originally released for the Sega CD, to the Genesis/Mega Drive platform. Here are the details:
Project Details
- Main Programmer and Custom Artist: MDTravis
- Original Disassembly and Support: @KatKuriN
- Initial Port Code Reference and Support: Devon
- DAC Driver and Debugging: @vladikcomper
- Music Arrangements: @sleekflash16
- Music Research Assistance: @CollisionChaos
The port is scheduled for a full release on September 28, 2024. This project is a significant undertaking, as it involves adapting a game originally designed to take advantage of the Sega CD’s enhanced capabilities, such as its superior audio and video features, to the more limited hardware of the Genesis.
Background
Sonic CD was originally released in 1993 for the Sega CD and is renowned for its innovative time travel mechanics and high-quality soundtrack. The game has been praised as one of the standout titles on the Sega CD, often regarded as a “killer app” for the system. Despite the Sega CD‘s mixed reception, Sonic CD remains a beloved entry in the Sonic franchise.
