sonic3air
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Description:
Reimplementation of Sonic 3 & Knuckles (requires original game)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 26.03.28.0@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
Mar 26, 2026 5:15am 26.03.28.0 0 VERSION_BUMP f4c7b40d
Feb 26, 2026 5:07am 26.02.28.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0c43bf3c
Sep 15, 2025 1:04pm 24.02.02.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 691ed07e
Nov 18, 2023 10:34am 23.11.18.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b95a4000