Installing Sonic Robo Blast 2 on Gentoo

This guide describes how to install Sonic Robo Blast 2 (SRB2) on Gentoo using the official source code, as SRB2 is not available in the official Portage repository. Follow the steps below to install dependencies, retrieve the source code, compile the game, and get it running on your system.

Overview

The installation process involves:

Installing all required dependencies via Portage
Cloning the SRB2 source code from the official Git repository
Checking out the master branch and compiling the source
Running the game and configuring settings
Troubleshooting any build or runtime issues

Prerequisites

Ensure your system is ready by verifying:

You have root privileges (or sudo access)
Your Gentoo installation is up-to-date (Portage tree refreshed)
You have a reliable network connection
You’re comfortable using the terminal to execute commands

Step 1: Install Required Dependencies

SRB2 relies on a number of libraries and tools. Open a terminal and install them with the following command:

sudo emerge -avn dev-vcs/git media-libs/libpng sys-libs/zlib media-libs/libsdl2 media-libs/sdl2-mixer media-libs/game-music-emu media-libs/libopenmpt net-misc/curl net-libs/miniupnpc

This command installs Git (to retrieve the SRB2 source) and all necessary libraries such as SDL2 (for graphics and audio support), libpng and zlib (for image processing), and several audio libraries.

Step 2: Retrieve the SRB2 Source Code

Clone the official SRB2 repository using Git:

git clone https://git.do.srb2.org/STJr/SRB2.git

Change into the newly created SRB2 directory:

cd SRB2

Switch to the master branch to ensure you’re working with the latest stable source:

git checkout master

Step 3: Build SRB2

Before building, clean any previous build artifacts:

make clean && make

This command cleans the build directory and compiles the source code. Monitor the output for any errors and verify that all dependencies are correctly installed if issues arise.

Step 4: Running and Post‑Installation Configuration

Once the build completes successfully, you can run SRB2 from the same directory:

./srb2

On the first run, SRB2 may generate configuration files (commonly in your home directory, e.g., `~/.srb2`). You can later edit these files or adjust in‑game settings to fine‑tune your experience.

Troubleshooting

**Compilation Errors:**

 If the build fails, review the terminal output for missing dependencies or version mismatches. Ensure that the dependencies listed in Step 1 are correctly installed.

**Runtime Issues:**

 Check that your graphics and sound drivers are properly configured. Consult the in‑game error logs (if available) for hints.

**Further Help:**

 For additional assistance, refer to the Official SRB2 Documentation or ask for help in Gentoo community forums.

Conclusion

By following the steps above, you should have a working installation of Sonic Robo Blast 2 on your Gentoo system using the official SRB2 Git source. Enjoy the game, and feel free to explore further configuration options to enhance your gaming experience.

References

Sonic robo blast 2

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