sonic3air ☆

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Description:
Reimplementation of Sonic 3 & Knuckles (requires original game)

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 24.02.02.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Other

Tags: game remaster sonic retro fan-made

Install: brew install --cask sonic3air

About:
Sonic 3 A.I.R. is a fan-made remaster of the classic Sonic 3 & Knuckles, built as a native application rather than an emulator. It offers widescreen support, improved performance, and modern quality-of-life features while faithfully recreating the original gameplay. This package provides a convenient way to install the engine, though users must provide their own legally obtained game assets to play.

Key Features:

Widescreen and high-resolution support
Improved performance and stability
Modern quality-of-life enhancements
Faithful recreation of original physics and gameplay

Use Cases:

Playing a modernized version of a classic Sega Genesis game
Experiencing Sonic 3 & Knuckles with widescreen support

Alternatives:

RetroArch – General emulator vs. dedicated Sonic 3 engine
Sonic 3: Angel Island Revisited – Alternative fan remaster with different feature focus

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm	24.02.02.1	0	VERSION_BUMP	691ed07e