Quake 4: Sonic The Hedgehog Mod

Overview

This is a custom Quake 4 modification inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog, bringing new high-speed movement mechanics and unique item pickups Quake 4 engine.

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Installation Instructions

1. Locate your Quake 4 directory
   This is the folder containing Quake4.exe.

2. Copy the entire ModTest folder into that directory.

3. In q4base there will be a pk001.pk4 folder. Copy that folder into ModTest

4. in ModTest, find the gfx folder and copy that into the pk4 file via 7zip or a similar application

5. Launch the mod using one of the following methods:

In-game Method

• Run Quake4.exe
• Go to the Mods menu
• Select ModTest
• Click Load Mod

Command-line / Shortcut Method

• Create a shortcut to Quake4.exe
• Right-click it → Properties
• In the Target field, add the following after the quotes: "...Quake 4\Quake4.exe" +set fs_game ModTest

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Features & How to Play

Core Systems

• Rings (Health System):
  Your health is represented by Rings. When you take damage, you lose Rings.

• Boost & Chaos Resources:
  Picking up items fills your Boost and Chaos Energy meters, which power your special abilities.

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Movement Abilities

• Boost (Hold SHIFT):
  Run faster, become invulnerable, and attack enemies by running into them. Depletes your Boost meter.

• Sidestep (Q / V):
  Quickly dash horizontally to dodge attacks and reposition.

• Chaos Control (V):
  Instantly teleport forward in the direction you’re facing. Consumes Chaos Energy.

• Multi-Jump (SPACE):
  Jump multiple times while airborne for extended mobility.

• Ground Pound (Hold C):
  Slam down from mid-air for a fast, powerful impact.

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Items & Pickups

• Rings: Restore health and increase your Ring counter.
• Chaos Shards: Increase Chaos Energy used for Chaos Control.
• Boost Up: Adds to your Boost meter.
• Shield Bubble: Grants one-hit invulnerability. Breaks upon taking damage.
• Boost Powerup: Provides temporary infinite Boost for a limited duration.

Credits

Developed by:
Sachin Arcot for IT266 @ NJIT

Inspired by:
Sonic the Hedgehog and Quake 4