Sonic 3D Blast: Director's Cut (also known as Sonic 3D Blast DX) is a project to update Sonic 3D Blast on the MegaDrive/Genesis by the original creator, Jon Burton. It attempts to solve long standing issues affecting gameplay, as well as adding new features and gameplay modes. Cleverly designed levels and good 3D-rendered graphics make Sonic 3D Blast the best Genesis game in ages. As everybody's favorite hedgehog, you jump, spin dash, and now blast your way through seven huge levels to rescue Flickies from their robotic prisons. Distributed throughout the mazelike levels, Flickies are the keys to completing each act.
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Also known as: Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island (EU) This game has unused areas. This game has a bugs page This game has a prerelease article |
Sonic 3D Blast is an isometric Sonic game where you have to rescue Flickies (the concept is based on the classic Sega title Flicky), and is considered to be mediocre by many. Somewhat-improved versions were later released for the Saturn and Windows. And 21 years later, the founder of Traveller's Tales and lead programmer on this version of the game ended up making a patch to improve on many of the flaws present on the game, which many were thankful for.
- 4Unused Areas (Early Acts/Zones)
Level Select
At the title screen, press B, A, Right, A, C, Up, Down, A (BARACUDA, seemingly a misspelling of 'barracuda'). You'll hear a twinkly sound and be taken to the main menu. Set your desired options, choose 'START', and you'll be presented with the Level Select.
(This is probably much better for the long-term health of your console and cart than the next method.)
Cleverly-Disguised Crash Handler
A somewhat unique exception handler where, unlike (for example) the Sonic 1 crash-and-print-text-on-the-screen, the game congratulates you and loads up the Level Select. Obviously, this method of crashing is much more appealing to the player than a complete lockup, and may have prevented a number of angry tech support calls. This was done to pass quality assurance from Sega and to prevent the game from printing an exception handler, as any exceptions the game threw up would simply redirect the player to this screen.
There are numerous methods for activating this screen: loading a bad savestate from an emulator, using a bad Game Genie or Pro Action Replay code, pulling the cart out and putting it back in, having dirty contacts on the cart/console, hitting an obscure program bug, etc.
Jon Burton, the lead programmer of Sonic 3D Blast (and who has made a number of videos detailing Sonic 3D Blast and other Traveller's Tales games), has a video that explains why the level select is used as a crash handler more in-detail.
Truncated Music/Partially Unused Music
The invincibility theme only plays for about 18 seconds in-game, but there's a bit more to it that can only be heard in the sound test.
Unused Areas (Early Acts/Zones)
Green Grove Zone Act 1
After passing the first loop of Act 1, there is a large empty area blocked off by a wall. In the E3 prototype, this area is properly accessible; apparently, only the collision was removed. Lower down, there is another area that does not appear in the E3 prototype.
Diamond Dust Zone Act 2
An alternate route exists blocked off towards the beginning of the act, just after the first spring.
Spring Stadium Zone Act 2
There's a blank collision area set at a very low level near the coiled tube.
Sound Driver Credit
Hidden in the ROM at 0xD2E82:
| The Sonic the Hedgehog series | |
|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Prototype) • Sonic & Knuckles (Prototypes) • Sonic 3 & Knuckles • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototypes) • Sonic Spinball (Prototype) Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Prototype) • Sonic Classics |
| Sega Master System | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • Sonic Chaos (Prototypes) • Sonic Blast • Sonic Spinball Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine • Sonic's Edusoft |
| Game Gear | Sonic the Hedgehog (Prototype) • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Prototype) • Sonic Chaos (Prototypes) • Sonic Triple Trouble (Prototypes) Sonic Spinball (Prototype) • Sonic Drift 2 • Sonic Labyrinth • Sonic Blast (Prototypes) Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine • Tails' Skypatrol • Tails Adventures |
| Arcade | SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter • SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Prototype) • Sonic Championship • SegaSonic Bros. |
| Sega CD | Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Prototypes) |
| 32X | Knuckles' Chaotix (Prototypes) |
| Sega Pico | Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld • Tails and the Music Maker (Prototypes) |
| Windows | Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1996, 2011) • Sonic's Schoolhouse • Sonic & Knuckles Collection • Sonic 3D Blast • Sonic R Sonic Heroes • Sonic Riders • Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (2004, Demo, 2011) • Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II (Prototype) • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic Lost World • Sonic Mania • Sonic Forces • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed • Team Sonic Racing |
| Sega Saturn | Sonic X-treme • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototype) • Sonic Jam (Prototype) • Sonic R (Preview) |
| Game.com | Sonic Jam |
| Dreamcast | Sonic Adventure (Prototypes) • Sonic Adventure 2 (Prototypes) • Sonic Shuffle (Debug Version) |
| Neo Geo Pocket Color | Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (Prototypes) |
| Game Boy Advance | Sonic Advance (Prototype) • Sonic Advance 2 • Sonic Advance 3 (Prototype) • Sonic Battle • Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis |
| GameCube | Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Demo) • Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (Prototypes) • Sonic Heroes (Prototypes) Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Mega Collection (Prototype) • Sonic Gems Collection • Sonic Riders |
| PlayStation 2 | Sonic Heroes • Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Riders • Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity • Sonic Unleashed • Sonic Gems Collection |
| Xbox | Sonic Heroes • Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Riders |
| Nintendo DS | Sonic Rush (Demo) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Beijing 2008) • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing • Sonic Classic Collection |
| PlayStation Portable | Sonic Rivals |
| Xbox 360 | Sonic the Hedgehog (Demo) • Sonic Unleashed (Preview) • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic Adventure 2 • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Wii | Sonic Unleashed • Sonic Colors • Beijing 2008 • London 2012 • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic and the Black Knight |
| PlayStation 3 | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic Adventure 2 • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Nintendo 3DS | Sonic Generations • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Wii U | Sonic Lost World • Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Sonic Mania |
| J2ME | Sonic the Hedgehog Mobile • Sonic Jump |
| Leapster | Sonic X |
| N-Gage | Sonic N |
| iOS/Android | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • Sonic the Hedgehog CD Sonic Jump • Sonic Dash • Sonic Runners |
| Plug & Play | Super Sonic Gold |
| The Flicky series | |
|---|---|
| Arcade | Flicky |
| PC-88 | Flicky |
| Genesis | Flicky • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototypes) |
| Windows | Sonic 3D Blast |
| Sega Saturn | Sonic 3D Blast (Prototype) |
Sonic 3d Blast Pc
Here Comes Sonic Lost odyssey download.
Sonic the Hedgehog is back in a whole new game format that promises to be a lot of fun. Fans of Sonic can expect great graphics, an engaging storyline and plenty of action from Sonic 3D Blast. Read on to discover if the game lives up to its claims.
The first thing that gamers will probably notice about Sonic 3D Blast is that the graphics are not actually 3D. Sure, they are colourful and fun and Sonic the Hedgehog is presented in all his gaming glory. However, considering the game actually has 3D in the title, the graphics may be a bit of a letdown.
The other curious thing about the game is that it really isn't much of a blast. Unlike many other Sonic games on the market, Sonic 3D Blast does not actually feature much action at all. The main aspect of the game is collecting rings, which is fine in itself, but it feels as though parts of the game are missing.
The environments that Sonic and his friends explore look and feel very familiar. Although there are eight different zones to explore in total, these zones follow the typical game style and include the grassy slopes and lava strewn landscapes. There are plenty of touches of nostalgia such as the sound effects and the way that rings scatter as soon as Sonic is hit by an enemy. While these touches of nostalgia can be interesting at first, they do not offer players anything new or different to discover.
One of the main differences between Sonic 3D Blast and many of the other games in this series is actually a major flaw. Whereas the controls are usually very slick and easy to use, this time around they are rather slippery and make controlling the lovable hedgehog rather tricky and even frustrating at times.
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The title of this game promises so much and the expectation of most gamers are sure to be high as they start to play. While fans of Sonic and his cute crew will still enjoy running through mazes and collecting rings, there are much better Sonic games out there which offer this feature as well as a number of other elements that help to make the games much more well rounded and entertaining.
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Pros
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- Colourful graphics
- Upbeat music
- 4Unused Areas (Early Acts/Zones)
Level Select
At the title screen, press B, A, Right, A, C, Up, Down, A (BARACUDA, seemingly a misspelling of 'barracuda'). You'll hear a twinkly sound and be taken to the main menu. Set your desired options, choose 'START', and you'll be presented with the Level Select.
(This is probably much better for the long-term health of your console and cart than the next method.)
Cleverly-Disguised Crash Handler
A somewhat unique exception handler where, unlike (for example) the Sonic 1 crash-and-print-text-on-the-screen, the game congratulates you and loads up the Level Select. Obviously, this method of crashing is much more appealing to the player than a complete lockup, and may have prevented a number of angry tech support calls. This was done to pass quality assurance from Sega and to prevent the game from printing an exception handler, as any exceptions the game threw up would simply redirect the player to this screen.
There are numerous methods for activating this screen: loading a bad savestate from an emulator, using a bad Game Genie or Pro Action Replay code, pulling the cart out and putting it back in, having dirty contacts on the cart/console, hitting an obscure program bug, etc.
Jon Burton, the lead programmer of Sonic 3D Blast (and who has made a number of videos detailing Sonic 3D Blast and other Traveller's Tales games), has a video that explains why the level select is used as a crash handler more in-detail.
Truncated Music/Partially Unused Music
The invincibility theme only plays for about 18 seconds in-game, but there's a bit more to it that can only be heard in the sound test.
Unused Areas (Early Acts/Zones)
Green Grove Zone Act 1
After passing the first loop of Act 1, there is a large empty area blocked off by a wall. In the E3 prototype, this area is properly accessible; apparently, only the collision was removed. Lower down, there is another area that does not appear in the E3 prototype.
Diamond Dust Zone Act 2
An alternate route exists blocked off towards the beginning of the act, just after the first spring.
Spring Stadium Zone Act 2
There's a blank collision area set at a very low level near the coiled tube.
Sound Driver Credit
Hidden in the ROM at 0xD2E82:
| The Sonic the Hedgehog series | |
|---|---|
| Sega Genesis | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Prototype) • Sonic & Knuckles (Prototypes) • Sonic 3 & Knuckles • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototypes) • Sonic Spinball (Prototype) Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Prototype) • Sonic Classics |
| Sega Master System | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • Sonic Chaos (Prototypes) • Sonic Blast • Sonic Spinball Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine • Sonic's Edusoft |
| Game Gear | Sonic the Hedgehog (Prototype) • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Prototype) • Sonic Chaos (Prototypes) • Sonic Triple Trouble (Prototypes) Sonic Spinball (Prototype) • Sonic Drift 2 • Sonic Labyrinth • Sonic Blast (Prototypes) Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine • Tails' Skypatrol • Tails Adventures |
| Arcade | SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter • SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Prototype) • Sonic Championship • SegaSonic Bros. |
| Sega CD | Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Prototypes) |
| 32X | Knuckles' Chaotix (Prototypes) |
| Sega Pico | Sonic the Hedgehog's Gameworld • Tails and the Music Maker (Prototypes) |
| Windows | Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1996, 2011) • Sonic's Schoolhouse • Sonic & Knuckles Collection • Sonic 3D Blast • Sonic R Sonic Heroes • Sonic Riders • Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (2004, Demo, 2011) • Sonic Adventure 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode II (Prototype) • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic Lost World • Sonic Mania • Sonic Forces • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed • Team Sonic Racing |
| Sega Saturn | Sonic X-treme • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototype) • Sonic Jam (Prototype) • Sonic R (Preview) |
| Game.com | Sonic Jam |
| Dreamcast | Sonic Adventure (Prototypes) • Sonic Adventure 2 (Prototypes) • Sonic Shuffle (Debug Version) |
| Neo Geo Pocket Color | Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure (Prototypes) |
| Game Boy Advance | Sonic Advance (Prototype) • Sonic Advance 2 • Sonic Advance 3 (Prototype) • Sonic Battle • Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis |
| GameCube | Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Demo) • Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (Prototypes) • Sonic Heroes (Prototypes) Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Mega Collection (Prototype) • Sonic Gems Collection • Sonic Riders |
| PlayStation 2 | Sonic Heroes • Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Riders • Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity • Sonic Unleashed • Sonic Gems Collection |
| Xbox | Sonic Heroes • Shadow the Hedgehog • Sonic Riders |
| Nintendo DS | Sonic Rush (Demo) • Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Beijing 2008) • Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing • Sonic Classic Collection |
| PlayStation Portable | Sonic Rivals |
| Xbox 360 | Sonic the Hedgehog (Demo) • Sonic Unleashed (Preview) • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic Adventure 2 • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Wii | Sonic Unleashed • Sonic Colors • Beijing 2008 • London 2012 • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing • Sonic and the Black Knight |
| PlayStation 3 | Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic Adventure 2 • Sonic Generations (Demos) • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Nintendo 3DS | Sonic Generations • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Wii U | Sonic Lost World • Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed |
| Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One | Sonic Mania |
| J2ME | Sonic the Hedgehog Mobile • Sonic Jump |
| Leapster | Sonic X |
| N-Gage | Sonic N |
| iOS/Android | Sonic the Hedgehog 4 - Episode I (Prototypes) • Sonic the Hedgehog • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 • Sonic the Hedgehog CD Sonic Jump • Sonic Dash • Sonic Runners |
| Plug & Play | Super Sonic Gold |
| The Flicky series | |
|---|---|
| Arcade | Flicky |
| PC-88 | Flicky |
| Genesis | Flicky • Sonic 3D Blast (Prototypes) |
| Windows | Sonic 3D Blast |
| Sega Saturn | Sonic 3D Blast (Prototype) |
Sonic 3d Blast Pc
Here Comes Sonic Lost odyssey download.
Sonic the Hedgehog is back in a whole new game format that promises to be a lot of fun. Fans of Sonic can expect great graphics, an engaging storyline and plenty of action from Sonic 3D Blast. Read on to discover if the game lives up to its claims.
The first thing that gamers will probably notice about Sonic 3D Blast is that the graphics are not actually 3D. Sure, they are colourful and fun and Sonic the Hedgehog is presented in all his gaming glory. However, considering the game actually has 3D in the title, the graphics may be a bit of a letdown.
The other curious thing about the game is that it really isn't much of a blast. Unlike many other Sonic games on the market, Sonic 3D Blast does not actually feature much action at all. The main aspect of the game is collecting rings, which is fine in itself, but it feels as though parts of the game are missing.
The environments that Sonic and his friends explore look and feel very familiar. Although there are eight different zones to explore in total, these zones follow the typical game style and include the grassy slopes and lava strewn landscapes. There are plenty of touches of nostalgia such as the sound effects and the way that rings scatter as soon as Sonic is hit by an enemy. While these touches of nostalgia can be interesting at first, they do not offer players anything new or different to discover.
One of the main differences between Sonic 3D Blast and many of the other games in this series is actually a major flaw. Whereas the controls are usually very slick and easy to use, this time around they are rather slippery and make controlling the lovable hedgehog rather tricky and even frustrating at times.
Sonic 3d Blast Pc Music
The title of this game promises so much and the expectation of most gamers are sure to be high as they start to play. While fans of Sonic and his cute crew will still enjoy running through mazes and collecting rings, there are much better Sonic games out there which offer this feature as well as a number of other elements that help to make the games much more well rounded and entertaining.
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Pros
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- Colourful graphics
- Upbeat music
Sonic 3d Blast Pc Cover
Cons
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- Not really 3D
- The controls are rather disjointed
- The game gets very repetitive after a while
