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| + | {{Disambig|2011 version|the current Steam version|[[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)]]|the original port|[[Sonic Adventure DX]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Sonic Adventure DX.png | + | |cover = Sonic Adventure DX (Steam) - Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sega of China|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2011}} |
| − | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
| − | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Fishing }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast Collection }} | ||
| + | |steam appid = 71250 | ||
| + | |steam appid side = 14082 | ||
| + | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = sonic-adventure | ||
| + | |mobygames = 9584 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Sonic Adventure DX (2011) | ||
|wikipedia = Sonic Adventure | |wikipedia = Sonic Adventure | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''Sonic Adventure DX (2011)''''' is a {{Glossary:Cartoon}} {{Glossary:Third-person}} {{Glossary:platform}} game developed by [[:Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[:Company:Sega|Sega]], and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is an updated version of the original PC port of ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' from 2004. |
| − | {{-- | + | |
| − | + | |release history = This version of ''Sonic Adventure DX'' was initially released to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced some new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options while the game screen is {{Term|pillarboxed}} to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, poor frame-skipping, and re-uses the same poorly converted WMA audio files from the previous PC port. The configuration launcher also has problems of not saving the game's settings, and it is also missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and the GameCube version. | |
| + | |||
| + | Unlike the original 2004 game, it wasn't made available in Japan. | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = This version of the game was later replaced in 2014 with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|another updated version]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.sonicretro.org/ Sonic Retro] - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here. |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619044743/http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1|title=Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived)|date=2021-02-03|snippet=All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver...}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | Part of Dreamcast Collection<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110320111747/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71250 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam.<ref name="2011 Steam version">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.}}</ref><br /> This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|the current Steam version]]. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1434-sonic-adventure-dx-hi-res-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]; it can also be applied to the game's executable with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network SADX Mod Installer]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A modding and patching tool that features both advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, in addition to coming pre-installed with mod presets, necessary dependencies, and compatibility fixes. | ||
| + | {{++}} Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings. | ||
| + | {{++}} Enables the option to downgrade to the 2004 PC port, if desired. | ||
| + | ===[https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Sonic_Adventure_DX#Recommended_Enhancements Recommended Enhancement Mods]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Improvement Mods that are not bundled with the SADX Mod Installer. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} [[#SADX Mod Loader|SADX Mod Installer]] moves the game's configuration file to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and the current version of SA Mod Manager moves its related files to {{folder|%localappdata%\SAManager\SADX}}. | ||
| + | {{--}} The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See [[#Configuration tool does not save settings|here]] for details. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA}} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. | ||
| + | {{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc}} is the game's Chao Garden save data. | ||
| + | {{++}} Save files from the 2011 version can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
| + | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
| + | |discord = | ||
| + | |discord notes = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher = | ||
| + | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy = | ||
| + | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX | + | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX (Steam 2011) - Configuration launcher.png|External configuration launcher settings.}} |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The 2011 version is {{Term|pillarbox}}ed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and disable '''Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio''' under its graphics settings for widescreen support.<ref name="Modded SADX">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 21:9 widescreen. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 4K resolution. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Not available in the 2011 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Borderless''' and '''Fullscreen''' under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Not available in the 2011 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Force Mipmapping''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| − | |vsync notes = No option in the | + | |upscaling tech = |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = hackable |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. If using [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], check '''Enable V-sync''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |60 fps = true |
| − | |color blind = | + | |60 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed. |
| + | |120 fps = false | ||
| + | |120 fps notes = Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS. | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641385&postcount=1243|title=NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | # Create an application profile. | |
| − | # Create an application profile | + | # Add {{code|Sonic Adventure DX.exe}} to the profile that was just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add {{code|Sonic.exe}}. |
| − | # Add | + | # Change the value of {{code|Antialiasing compatibility}} to {{code|0x000000C1}}. |
| − | # Change the value of | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
| − | {{++}} This fix allows | + | {{++}} This fix allows [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], or OGSSAA-based [[HSAA]] (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
| − | {{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, | + | {{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when the display resolution for the game is set to {{code|640x480}}. |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel|ref=<ref name="Anti-aliasing">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used at all in-game. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
| − | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = false | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
| − | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.<ref name="Controller remap">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|comment=Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.}}</ref> |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = false |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] then install either the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33759 Xbox 360 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mods. |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the extra trigger axes causes uncontrollable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port, which cannot be remapped in this version.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|comment=}}</ref> Use the Input Mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Cannot properly configure DualShock 4 controllers (SADX Mod Installer)|here]]). | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = hackable | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33763 DualShock 3 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33764 PlayStation 4 Prompts] mod. | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = V2 tested.<ref name="DualShock 4 support" /> | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game. | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= No controller prompts whatsoever. | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sonic Adventure DX - in-game settings.png|In-game settings.}} | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX - in-game settings.png|In-game settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SE, BGM, Voice |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/6536 Sonic Adventure Retranslated] if playing the game with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49999 French Retranslation] if playing with Japanese audio and French subtitles. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Hebrew | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49996 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/339366 download]. |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49998 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/309941 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=723585785 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://gamebanana.com/mods/49997 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = hackable | ||
| + | |local play players = 4 | ||
| + | |local play modes = Co-op | ||
| + | |local play notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamebanana.com/mods/49921|title=Character Select Mod|date=1 July 2022}}</ref> | ||
| + | |lan play = false | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = false | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Configuration tool does not save settings=== | ===Configuration tool does not save settings=== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{--}} The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game. |
| − | {{Fixbox | + | {{Fixbox|description=Steam version: add missing registry keys through Registry Editor|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | # Go to {{registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall}}. | |
| − | # Go to | + | # Check if a registry key named {{code|SEGA}} exists. If not, right-click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it {{code|SEGA}}. |
| − | # Check if | + | # Right-click {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. |
| − | # Right click | + | # Right-click the newly created {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} and click New, then String Value, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. |
| − | # Right click the newly created | + | # Double-click the {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} string and change the value to {{code|1}}. |
| − | # Double click the Sonic Adventure DX string and change the value to <code>1</ | + | }} |
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Dreamcast Collection version: create the necessary folders and configuration file manually|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues" />|fix= | ||
| + | <ol><li>Check if a series of folders from {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}}} that goes up to {{folder|SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX}} exists. If not, create a new folder in {{p|userprofile\Documents}} and name it {{folder|SEGA}}.</code> | ||
| + | <li>Go into the {{folder|SEGA}}, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{folder|Dreamcast Collection}}.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Go into the {{folder|Dreamcast Collection}} folder, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{folder|Sonic Adventure DX}}.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Go into the {{folder|Sonic Adventure DX}} folder, create a new text file and name it {{file|config.ini}}.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Open the {{file|config.ini}} file that was just created with a text editor, and then paste the following into this file: | ||
| + | <div><pre class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | [Sonic Adventure DX] | ||
| + | COLOURMODE=1 | ||
| + | CONTROL2P_INDEX=1 | ||
| + | CONTROL2P_TYPE=3 | ||
| + | CONTROL_ATTACK1=1 | ||
| + | CONTROL_ATTACK2=2 | ||
| + | CONTROL_CAMERA_MINUS=36 | ||
| + | CONTROL_CAMERA_PLUS=37 | ||
| + | CONTROL_CANCEL=1 | ||
| + | CONTROL_CONFIRM=0 | ||
| + | CONTROL_DOWN=33 | ||
| + | CONTROL_INDEX=0 | ||
| + | CONTROL_JUMP=0 | ||
| + | CONTROL_LEFT=34 | ||
| + | CONTROL_RIGHT=35 | ||
| + | CONTROL_TYPE=3 | ||
| + | CONTROL_UP=32 | ||
| + | CONTROL_WHISTLE=3 | ||
| + | FOG=1 | ||
| + | FULL_SCREEN=0 | ||
| + | LANGUAGE=1 | ||
| + | RESOLUTION=4 | ||
| + | VOLUMN_BGM=80 | ||
| + | VOLUMN_SE=80 | ||
| + | VOLUMN_VOICE=80 | ||
| + | </pre></div> | ||
| + | <li>Save the file (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl+S}}) in this location. The Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool should be able to read and write the configuration files again.</li> | ||
| + | </ol> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |metal support = | ||
| + | |metal support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| + | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Criware | ||
| + | |audio notes = The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/sound-and-music-quality-downgrades/|title=Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].{{note|note=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446023672147345420/659908246126985216/SomeCRIGuide.pdf More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).]}} | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = SDL2 | ||
| + | |input notes = Use the Input Mod bundled with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for SDL2 support. | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Criware | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = Sofdec format {{Term|FMV}} files. | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 1.8 GB | |minHD = 1.8 GB | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:57, 6 April 2024
This page is for 2011 version. For the current Steam version, see Sonic Adventure DX (Steam). For the original port, see Sonic Adventure DX.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sonic Team | |
| Windows | Sega of China |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 4, 2011 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
| Sports | Fishing |
| Vehicles | Flight |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast Collection |
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| Sonic Adventure | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Sonic the Hedgehog | |
| Sonic Adventure DX | 2003 |
| Sonic Adventure DX (2011) | 2011 |
| Sonic Adventure 2 | 2012 |
| Sonic Adventure DX (Steam) | 2014 |
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) is a cartoon third-person platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is an updated version of the original PC port of Sonic Adventure DX from 2004.
This version of Sonic Adventure DX was initially released to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced some new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options while the game screen is pillarboxed to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, poor frame-skipping, and re-uses the same poorly converted WMA audio files from the previous PC port. The configuration launcher also has problems of not saving the game's settings, and it is also missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and the GameCube version.
Unlike the original 2004 game, it wasn't made available in Japan.
This version of the game was later replaced in 2014 with another updated version.
General information
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce DRM.[1] | |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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| Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | |
Part of Dreamcast Collection[2] | |
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| Steam (unavailable) | |
Can be played without Steam.[3] This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. |
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- This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with the current Steam version.
- A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be downloaded from the Files section; it can also be applied to the game's executable with SADX Mod Installer
Essential improvements
SADX Mod Installer
- A modding and patching tool that features both advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, in addition to coming pre-installed with mod presets, necessary dependencies, and compatibility fixes.
- Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings.
- Enables the option to downgrade to the 2004 PC port, if desired.
Recommended Enhancement Mods
- Improvement Mods that are not bundled with the SADX Mod Installer.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
- SADX Mod Installer moves the game's configuration file to
<path-to-game>and the current version of SA Mod Manager moves its related files to%localappdata%\SAManager\SADX. - The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See here for details.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
SonicAdventure##.sncis the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. -
SonicAdventureChaoGarden.sncis the game's Chao Garden save data. - Save files from the 2011 version can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
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External configuration launcher settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | The 2011 version is pillarboxed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer and disable Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio under its graphics settings for widescreen support.[4] | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 21:9 widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 4K resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Borderless and Fullscreen under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.[4] | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Force Mipmapping in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.[4] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. If using SADX Mod Installer, check Enable V-sync in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.[4] | ||
| 60 FPS | In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Use Nvidia Profile Inspector (Nvidia only)[5] |
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Notes
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| Use SADX Mod Installer and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel[6] |
|---|
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used at all in-game. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.[7] | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use SADX Mod Installer then install either the Xbox 360 Prompts or Xbox One Prompts mods. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the extra trigger axes causes uncontrollable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port, which cannot be remapped in this version.[8] Use the Input Mod included with SADX Mod Installer for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see here). | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | Use SADX Mod Installer, then install the DualShock 3 Prompts or PlayStation 4 Prompts mod. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) V2 tested.[8] |
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| Generic/other controllers | Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | No controller prompts whatsoever. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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In-game settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | SE, BGM, Voice | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | On by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dubtitles only. Use SADX Mod Installer, then install Sonic Adventure Retranslated if playing the game with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles. | |||
| French | Dubtitles only. Use French Retranslation if playing with Japanese audio and French subtitles. | |||
| German | ||||
| Hebrew | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Japanese | ||||
| Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Spanish | ||||
| Latin American Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 4 | Co-op [9] |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Issues fixed
Configuration tool does not save settings
- The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game.
| Steam version: add missing registry keys through Registry Editor[10] |
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| Dreamcast Collection version: create the necessary folders and configuration file manually[10] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Criware | The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.[11] The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with SADX Mod Installer.[Note 2] |
| Input | SDL2 | Use the Input Mod bundled with SADX Mod Installer for SDL2 support. |
| Cutscenes | Criware | Sofdec format FMV files. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 series ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (71250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).
References
- ↑ Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-02-03
- "All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver..."
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- ↑ Character Select Mod - last accessed on 1 July 2022
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24