What is Sonic R for Android?

Sonic R for Android is an open-source port of Sonic R. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.

Do I need the original game files to run Sonic R for Android?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

How is Sonic R for Android licensed?

jnmartin84: custom non-commercial license terms (project code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

Sonic R for Android

PortActive

An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.

Based on Sonic R

Image of the original game, Sonic R. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Sonic R (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Sonic R. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Links, repository & details

About

An Android port and enhancement of the Sonic R decompilation by jnmartin84, with an OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering backend, SDL2 integration, custom touch controls and a launcher. The README describes it as an unofficial, non-commercial fan preservation effort that contains no proprietary Sega code or retail assets.

How it differs from the original

Adds a programmable GLES 2.0 shader pipeline in place of desktop OpenGL 1.x immediate mode, draggable and resizable on-screen touch controls, and independent audio and SFX volume. Cross-platform multiplayer is listed as planned, not finished.

Getting started

A launcher with an asset installer asks you to select your own legal retail Sonic R PC folder.

Known issues & limitations

Cross-platform network multiplayer is planned.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Android version).

You must provide your own legally purchased copy of the game for PC.

Features

Uses a custom programmable GLES 2.0 rendering pipeline.
On-screen D-pad and action buttons can be dragged and resized, with a real-time visual preview.

How to install

Use the guided launcher to select your legal retail game folder for PC.

Controls

The on-screen D-pad and action buttons can be dragged and resized.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The README says the code is under the original author's custom non-commercial terms: free to download, build and modify, but it may not be sold in any form.

FAQ

What is Sonic R for Android?: Sonic R for Android is an open-source port of Sonic R. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on Android.
Do I need the original game files to run Sonic R for Android?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Sonic R for Android licensed?: jnmartin84: custom non-commercial license terms (project code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.