Links to several guides and other tips
Updated by just_tako
SDA Knowledge Base
- https://kb.speeddemosarchive.com/Sonic_the_Hedgehog
- Game mechanics (general physics, speed cap, etc.)
- Sonic 1 levels
- Slightly outdated but still a good resource
Naegleria's tutorial
- https://tinyurl.com/yd3x3spf (YouTube)
- Goes through the whole game level by level
- Really old but might be worth checking out
Tenebrae's notes
- https://pastebin.com/EXknRQKg
- Explains most of the glitches used in Any%
Motooni's tutorial videos
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtmsvT5V8PQkItsjZifw0t795BOQnFpnZ
- Some newer tricks (Final Zone, Scrap Brain 3)
Other tips
- Watch many runs, not just the top ones on the leaderboard (both glitchless and glitched)
- Watch ILs (individual levels) by Tee-N-Tee, Werster & others
- Look up information on Sonic 2 and Sonic 3&K
- Join the Sonic Speedrunning Discord. People will help you out if you have any questions about the game.
- Have fun!
Default Timing Method
Results of Community Vote:
For RTA-TB: 24 (96%)
For IGT: 1 (4%)
The result is not close and is why this vote needed to happen.
The default timing method for Sonic 1 1991 moving forward is RTA-TB. IGT is still relevant as a secondary timing method.
-Sonic 1 Mod Team
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