Srb2

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Notes: This article duplicates the instructions from the AUR article, but the game itself can be added to the existing list of games. (Discuss in Talk:Srb2)

SRB2 (Sonic Robo Blast 2)

Sonic Robo Blast 2 (commonly referred to as SRB2) is a classic Sonic the Hedgehog fangame built on the Doom Legacy Engine. Inspired by the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis Sonic games, it captures the nostalgic gameplay experience while offering a fully 3D world. SRB2 is highly customizable, with support for numerous mods and addons, allowing players to enhance and tailor their gameplay experience.

Installation on Arch Linux

Follow these steps to install Sonic Robo Blast 2 on Arch Linux:

1. Install Required Packages

Before building SRB2 from the Arch User Repository (AUR), ensure you have the necessary tools installed. Use the following command to install git and the base-devel group:

sudo pacman -S --needed base-devel git

2. Clone the AUR Repository

Download the SRB2 AUR repository by running the following command:

git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/srb2.git

3. Navigate to the Package Directory

Change your working directory to the cloned repository:

cd srb2

4. Build and Install the Package

Use makepkg to build the package and install any missing dependencies automatically:

makepkg -si

The -s flag resolves and installs missing dependencies.

The -i flag installs the built package after completion.


That's it! Once installed, you can launch Sonic Robo Blast 2 from your application menu or terminal. Have fun exploring and customizing your experience!