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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Sonic Superstars cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Arzest}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref name="gamedata">{{Refcheck|user=MrScottyPieey|date=2023-10-17|comment=Examined the game data.}}</ref>|build=2021.3.25f1}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Hedgehog Engine|name=Hedgehog Engine 2|Digital Artbook}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2023}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sonic-superstars|}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15199/sonic-superstars|73}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-superstars|77}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |steam appid = 2022670 |
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= https://sonicsuperstars.com | |official site= https://sonicsuperstars.com | ||
− | |hltb = | + | |hltb = 129786 |
− | |igdb = | + | |igdb = sonic-superstars |
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 210305 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |steamdb = |
+ | |strategywiki = Sonic Superstars | ||
|wikipedia = Sonic Superstars | |wikipedia = Sonic Superstars | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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|current state = | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2022670/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/179z9dc/so_about_that_retail_pc_release_for_sonic/|title=Reddit post|date=2024-05-09}}</ref>| | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| EGS | sonic-superstars | EGS | [https://store.epicgames.com/p/sonic-superstars--deluxe-edition Digital Deluxe Edition] also available. | | Windows |}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2022670 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-sub|914486|Digital Deluxe Edition}} also available. | | Windows |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2024-03-27|comment=[https://i.ibb.co/L91BtPb/image.png Scanned] with Detect It Easy.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392 Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Windows 11 users may need to follow [https://gamebanana.com/posts/11249515 these steps] to get this mod working. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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|free-to-grind = | |free-to-grind = | ||
|loot box = | |loot box = | ||
− | |none = | + | |none = |
|player trading = | |player trading = | ||
− | |time-limited = | + | |time-limited = Players who pre-ordered the game were able to receive the LEGO Eggman skin. |
|unlock = | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | < | + | {{DLC/row| Modern Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress.<br>Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023. | Windows }} |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack | | Windows }} | |
+ | {{DLC/row| Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Exclusive to pre-orders. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Sonic Holiday Costume | Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Shadow Costume for Sonic | Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack{{note|This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.}} and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\sega co. ltd\SonicSuperstars\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves| | + | {{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |epic games launcher = | + | |epic games launcher = unknown |
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
|gog galaxy = | |gog galaxy = | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
|steam cloud notes = | |steam cloud notes = | ||
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sonic Superstars Graphics Settings.png|Graphic settings}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. Unknown method. |
− | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392|Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sonic Superstars Controller Settings.png|Controller settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = true |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = true |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = Nintendo |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |button prompts = Xbox, DualShock, Nintendo |
+ | |button prompts notes = The "'''Button Icon'''" setting allows manually selecting between [[Controller:Xbox Wireless Controller|Xbox Wireless]], [[Controller:DualShock 4|DualShock 4]], or [[Controller:Nintendo Switch Pro Controller|Nintendo Switch]] controller prompts. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Sonic Superstars Gameplay Controls (Gamepad).png|Gameplay controls (gamepad layout) | ||
+ | Sonic Superstars Menu Controls (Gamepad).png|Menu controls (gamepad layout) | ||
+ | Sonic Superstars Gameplay Controls (Keyboard).png|Gameplay controls (keyboard layout) | ||
+ | Sonic Superstars Menu Controls (Keyboard).png|Menu controls (keyboard layout) | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sonic Superstars Sound Settings.png|Sound settings}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = BGM, Sound effects |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{Image|SonicSuperstarsLanguage.png|Text language settings}} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/sonic-superstars-developers-interview|title=|date=2023-06-14}}</ref> | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled '''日本語''') and a simplified, kana only option (labeled '''にほんご'''). | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Shadow Side.<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/sonicsuperstars/mods/1 Nexus Mods download.]<br>[https://gamebanana.com/mods/476264 GameBanana download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Thai | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = true | ||
+ | |local play players = 4 | ||
+ | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
+ | |local play notes = Battle Mode | ||
+ | |lan play = false | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = limited | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Battle Mode only. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11.1 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = CRI ADX |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = <ref name=cricheck>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2023-10-17|comment=USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = CRI Movie |
− | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = <ref name=cricheck></ref> |
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 10, 11 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5-2300 |
− | |minCPU2 = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD FX-4350 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 6 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 GB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5770 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minVRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 11 |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core i5-3470 |
− | |recCPU2 = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX-6300 |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 5870 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (ATI) |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 21:45, 23 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Arzest | |
Sonic Team | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unity 2021[Note 1] | |
Digital Artbook | Hedgehog Engine 2 |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2023 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 73 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
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Sonic Generations | 2011 |
Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
Sonic Dash | 2014 |
Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
Sonic Mania | 2017 |
Sonic Forces | 2017 |
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
Sonic Origins | 2022 |
Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
Sonic Superstars is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.[2] | |||
Epic Games Store | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]
Essential improvements
Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate
- Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off.
- Windows 11 users may need to follow these steps to get this mod working.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Time-limited | Players who pre-ordered the game were able to receive the LEGO Eggman skin. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Modern Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress. Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023. |
|
Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack | ||
Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers. Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. |
|
LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure. Exclusive to pre-orders. |
|
LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode. Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. |
|
LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure. Free. |
|
Sonic Holiday Costume | Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance. Free. |
|
Shadow Costume for Sonic | Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance. Free. |
- The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack[Note 2] and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sega co. ltd\SonicSuperstars\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | |
Steam | %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. Unknown method. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | The "Button Icon" setting allows manually selecting between Xbox Wireless, DualShock 4, or Nintendo Switch controller prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | BGM, Sound effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.[4]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled 日本語) and a simplified, kana only option (labeled にほんご). | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by Shadow Side. Nexus Mods download. GameBanana download. |
|||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op Battle Mode |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | Battle Mode only. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | CRI ADX | [5] |
Cutscenes | CRI Movie | [5] |
Multiplayer | Epic Online Services |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10, 11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i5-3470 AMD FX-6300 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 ATI Radeon HD 5870 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (ATI) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.25f1[1]
- ↑ This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2022670/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2022670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:MrScottyPieey on 2023-10-17
- Examined the game data.
- ↑ Reddit post - last accessed on 2024-05-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2024-03-27
- Scanned with Detect It Easy.
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-06-14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Fds29 on 2023-10-17
- USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.