If your request was about the Paper Sonic mod (which turns the game into a papercraft style), you do not need a specific "101 save file." You simply need to place the mod in the correct folder.
How to install:
File ID: 101
Slot Position: 101
Game Version: Sonic 3 AIR (latest stable)
Completion Status: 100% 101 save file sonic 3 air
Some players have physical limitations that make the Blue Sphere special stages difficult. A 101 save lets them enjoy the full game without frustration.
Rename your current savegame.bin to savegame_backup.bin. This way, you won't lose your original progress. If your request was about the Paper Sonic
Unlike the original game (which maxed at true ending + all Chaos/Super Emeralds), Sonic 3 AIR tracks additional completion metrics:
The total displayed percentage can exceed 100% because certain collectibles or achievements are counted beyond the base game requirements. Some players have physical limitations that make the
| Zone | Acts Completed | Chaos Emeralds | Super Emeralds | Medals | |--------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|--------| | Angel Island Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Hydrocity Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Marble Garden Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Carnival Night Zone| 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | IceCap Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Launch Base Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Mushroom Hill Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Flying Battery Zone| 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Sandopolis Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Lava Reef Zone | 2/2 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/3 | | Hidden Palace Zone | 1/1 | – | – | 1/1 | | Sky Sanctuary Zone | 1/1 | – | – | 1/1 | | Death Egg Zone | 2/2 | – | – | 1/1 | | Doomsday Zone | 1/1 | – | – | 1/1 | | Bonus Stages | All Blue Spheres completed | Yes | Yes | – |