PS Vita Release: Sonic SMS 3 Timelines (PSVita port) – FuHEN contest entry
Submissions have been going on for the FuHEN PS Vita Homebrew contest, and I’m catching up on a few releases from the past few days, including MDASHK’s port of Sonic SMS 3 Timelines. As the name probably let you guess, this is a platformer with the very popular Hedgehog.
What is Sonic SMS 3 Timelines for PS Vita
Sonic SMS Remake is a fanmade game heavily inspired by the Sonic platform games. This game mixes Sonic Chaos and Sonic Triple Trouble in a new universe. Based on the Master System games series, released by SEGA between 1993/94.
It features multiple game modes (Remake, Classic, Time Attack, Boss rush) as well as QoL improvements compared to the original games.
From the developer of the Vita port:
A port of the fan-game Sonic SMS 3 Timelines v3.2 beta2 to the PSVita.
Experience Turquoise Hill like never seen before, full of springs, air balloons and secret walls! And depending on your performance on the act, take it to the special stage in the rocket shoes or get transported into another dimension to try to get a Time Stone! Also: can you find where the Pairs mini-game is in the Tiny Animal garden?
Download and Install SMS 3 Timelines for PS Vita
As a reminder you will need a hacked PS Vita to run homebrew games. Hacking your PS Vita is a super easy and safe process nowadays (our guide here).
You can Download the game on its entry page on the Homebrew contest.
Installation instructions
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- Download the provided ZIP file. It contains the VPK installation file and a “_Patch” folder.
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- Extract the content of the ZIP file to a folder of your choosing.
- Download Sonic 3 SMS Timelines Windows version from the official website at: https://sonic-sms-remake.blogspot.com/p/three.html
- Extract the file “data.win” from the “v3-1-beta-2_Sonic_SMS_Remake.zip” file into the “_Patch” folder.
- Double check the checksum of the “data.win” file. Should be: MD5: fd21daae466c2c207b07682e4a3b88c6
- If the checksum is correct, double click the “apply_patch.bat” file, a command-line window will open and will start patching automatically.
- Once patching is complete you will find your new “game.win” file in the main folder. MD5: e2169420bf28c89a94a0d75db509bbc3
- Install the VPK file into your PSVita.
- Copy the “game.win” folder into the “ux0:app/SOSR00003/games” folder.
- Optional: You can delete the “main_bgm.ogg” file.
- Have Fun!
About FuHEN (PS Vita Homebrew Contest)
FuHEN is a homebrew contest for the PS Vita with more than $1000 in cash prizes. You have until September 22nd to submit your homebrew to the contest. Check their official site here for details.
Source: KyuHEN/FuHEN