Difference between revisions of "Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dimps}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dimps}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sega of China|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/63326/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/credits/windows/|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-08}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Tose|Windows|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.mobygames.com/game/63326/sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/credits/windows/|title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames|date=2023-07-08}}</ref>}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Sega NN Graphics Library|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Icup321|date=2020-06-28|comment=Confirmed via checking file formats and embedded strings in executable: <code>nn Ver 1.01.06b Build:Mar 4 2012 18:46:50</code>, <code>SEGA NN Library for DirectX G2.0</code>}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 15, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii|54}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii|53}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic the Hedgehog }} | ||
|steam appid = 203650 | |steam appid = 203650 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= |
+ | |hltb = 8792 | ||
+ | |lutris = sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii | ||
+ | |mobygames = 63326 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | ||
|wikipedia = Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | |wikipedia = Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 14050 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203650/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1734-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-2-pc | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-ii | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 203650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 203650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Sonic4Ep2video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | {{Image|Sonic4Ep2video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-hedgehog-4-episode-ii/en WSGF entry]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force [[SGSSAA]] in fullscreen mode using [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] with the {{code|0x000012C1}} antialiasing flag.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641593&postcount=1248|title=Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = High FPS speeds up gameplay (see [[#Game runs too fast|Game runs too fast]]). | |120 fps notes = High FPS speeds up gameplay (see [[#Game runs too fast|Game runs too fast]]). | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with hex edit|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change FOV with hex edit|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/889-sonic-4-episode-2-adjustable-fov/ Sonic 4 Episode 2 Adjustable FOV]. | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/889-sonic-4-episode-2-adjustable-fov/ Sonic 4 Episode 2 Adjustable FOV]. | ||
− | # Extract | + | # Extract {{File|D3DX9_43.dll}} to the installation folder. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|D3DX9_43.dll}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. |
# Go to offset <code>0x1B057A</code> and replace the bytes <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with bytes representing your float value multiplier (the default multiplier is 1.0). Remember to invert the byte order to Little Endian. | # Go to offset <code>0x1B057A</code> and replace the bytes <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with bytes representing your float value multiplier (the default multiplier is 1.0). Remember to invert the byte order to Little Endian. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} There's also a Cheat Engine table to change the game's FOV anytime while running (requires | + | {{ii}} There's also a Cheat Engine table to change the game's FOV anytime while running (requires {{File|D3DX9_43.dll}}). |
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
− | ==Input | ||
{{Image|Sonic4Ep2keyboard.png|Launcher keyboard mapping menu.}} | {{Image|Sonic4Ep2keyboard.png|Launcher keyboard mapping menu.}} | ||
{{Image|Sonic4Ep2controller.png|Launcher controller mapping menu.}} | {{Image|Sonic4Ep2controller.png|Launcher controller mapping menu.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = To assign {{key|Space}} to an action, hold down {{key|Space}} and press another key. | |key remap notes = To assign {{key|Space}} to an action, hold down {{key|Space}} and press another key. | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sonic4Ep2audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Sonic4Ep2audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, SFX | |separate volume notes = Music, SFX | ||
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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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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Windows 8 compatibility problems=== | ===Windows 8 compatibility problems=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility modes|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206063423/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2709191 Windows 8 Temp Fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Apply compatibility modes|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206063423/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2709191 Windows 8 Temp Fix - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the properties for | + | # Go to the properties for {{File|{{p|game}}\Sonic_vis.exe}}. |
− | # On the Compatibility tab, choose Run this program in compatibility mode for: and choose Windows 7. | + | # On the '''Compatibility''' tab, choose '''Run this program in compatibility mode for:''' and choose '''Windows 7'''. |
− | # Choose Run as administrator. | + | # Choose '''Run as administrator'''. |
− | # Click OK to save your changes. | + | # Click '''OK''' to save your changes. |
# Run the game in windowed mode. | # Run the game in windowed mode. | ||
− | # After exiting the game you may need to manually kill | + | # After exiting the game you may need to manually kill {{File|Sonic_vis.exe}} from the [[Task Manager]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to lock frame rate to 60 FPS. | See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]] to lock frame rate to 60 FPS. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate on 60 Hz |ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | # Download [https://gitlab.com/Kaldaien/SpecialK/tags Special K]. | ||
− | # Copy | + | # Copy {{File|SpecialK32.dll}} to the installation folder. |
− | # Rename | + | # Rename {{File|SpecialK32.dll}} to {{File|d3d9.dll}}. |
# Start the game and exit. | # Start the game and exit. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|d3d9.ini}} in the installation folder. |
# Change <code>TargetFPS=0.0</code> to <code>TargetFPS=60.0</code>. | # Change <code>TargetFPS=0.0</code> to <code>TargetFPS=60.0</code>. | ||
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code>. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://gamebanana.com/tools/6546 Sonic 4 Mod Loader]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Mod manager for [[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]] and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://gamebanana.com/skins/172755 Classic Sonic & Tails]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replaces the model and animations of Modern Sonic & Tails with new re-adapted models of Classic Sonic & Tails from [[Sonic Generations]]. Also includes a special stage remix. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/10732 7 Special Stage Themes]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replaces the special stage music with one of seven remixed special stage themes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://gamebanana.com/guis/34259 No HUD]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Removes the HUD from all gameplay stages and special stages. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP, Vista | + | |minOS = XP, Vista |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3000+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 3000+ | ||
− | |minRAM = 1 GB | + | |minRAM = 1 GB<br />2 GB (Vista) |
|minHD = 6 GB | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3650 |
|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz |
− | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
− | |recRAM = 2 GB | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3800 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3800 | ||
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |recDX = 11 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:58, 9 July 2024
Developers | |
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Dimps | |
Sonic Team | |
Windows | Sega of China[1] |
Windows | Tose[2] |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Sega NN Graphics Library[3] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 15, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 54 |
IGDB | 53 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Fantasy |
Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
Sonic CD | 1995 |
Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
Sonic R (series) | |
Sonic Adventure (series) | |
Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
Sonic Riders | 2006 |
Sonic Racing (series) | |
Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
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 |
Key points
- High frame rate (more than 60 FPS) breaks the game speed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Config\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Sonic_save.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force SGSSAA in fullscreen mode using Nvidia Profile Inspector with the 0x000012C1 antialiasing flag.[4] |
||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High FPS speeds up gameplay (see Game runs too fast). | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Change FOV with hex edit[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | To assign Space ␣ to an action, hold down Space ␣ and press another key. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | XInput controllers only. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, SFX | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Co-op |
Issues fixed
Windows 8 compatibility problems
Apply compatibility modes[5] |
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|
Game runs too fast
- Game may run at a very high speed.[6] Use one of the following methods.
Lock frame rate at 60 FPS (resolutions higher than 60 Hz)[citation needed] |
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See Frame rate capping to lock frame rate to 60 FPS. |
Set refresh rate on 60 Hz[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode is limited to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Mods
Sonic 4 Mod Loader
- Mod manager for Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.
Classic Sonic & Tails
- Replaces the model and animations of Modern Sonic & Tails with new re-adapted models of Classic Sonic & Tails from Sonic Generations. Also includes a special stage remix.
7 Special Stage Themes
- Replaces the special stage music with one of seven remixed special stage themes.
No HUD
- Removes the HUD from all gameplay stages and special stages.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 64 3000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB 2 GB (Vista) |
2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD 3650 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3800 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (203650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-08
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II credits (Windows, 2012) - MobyGames - last accessed on 2023-07-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Icup321 on 2020-06-28
- Confirmed via checking file formats and embedded strings in executable:
nn Ver 1.01.06b Build:Mar 4 2012 18:46:50
,SEGA NN Library for DirectX G2.0
- Confirmed via checking file formats and embedded strings in executable:
- ↑ Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows 8 Temp Fix - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Episode 2 Plays at super speed - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)