Sonic the Hedgehog: Legacy of Solaris isn't an official game, but rather a major fan-made mod for the infamous "Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)" game, often called "Sonic 06." Its primary goal is to enhance and correct the myriad of issues and bugs that plagued the original title, transforming it into a more playable and definitive version. This extensive community-driven project seeks to redeem the unfulfilled potential of "Sonic 06" by meticulously addressing its notorious flaws. The mod dramatically improves the game's core mechanics, rectifying common glitches, camera problems, collision issues, and character physics, resulting in a much smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience. Beyond mere fixes, "Legacy of Solaris" also expands the base game with new missions, levels, and even playable story segments for characters who had limited screen time in the original (such as Blaze, Omega, Knuckles, and Rouge), offering a more comprehensive perspective on the universe and events of "Sonic 06." Furthermore, the mod reintroduces beta elements and concepts that were cut from the final release, providing fans with a glimpse into what the game could have been. While a fan-made endeavor, it also strives to optimize the game for more stable performance, reducing frame drops and, in some cases, delivering visual enhancements. In essence, "Sonic the Hedgehog: Legacy of Solaris" takes the foundational story of "Sonic 06" – involving time travel, Princess Elise, the villain Mephiles, and the entity Solaris – and meticulously refines it into something genuinely complete and fun.