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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = Audiosurf cover. | + | |cover = Audiosurf cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dylan Fitterer}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dylan Fitterer}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2008}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|audiosurf|85}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|audiosurf|}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Driving, Falling block, Music/rhythm }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Hovercraft }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Audiosurf }} | ||
|steam appid = 12900 | |steam appid = 12900 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = audiosurf | ||
| + | |hltb = 723 | ||
|wikipedia = Audiosurf | |wikipedia = Audiosurf | ||
|winehq = 6710 | |winehq = 6710 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} '''Photosensitive seizure warning''': This game includes bright and flashing lights that may cause headaches or seizures. Play with caution. | {{ii}} '''Photosensitive seizure warning''': This game includes bright and flashing lights that may cause headaches or seizures. Play with caution. | ||
| − | {{ii}} This game uses songs found on | + | {{ii}} This game uses songs found on the computer, or the four songs available on Audiosurf Radio. |
| − | {{ii}} Supported file formats include MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA, | + | {{ii}} Supported file formats include MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA, and M4A (iTunes, QuickTime is required).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12900/discussions/0/626329820817480177/#c626329820903751053|title=Playable file formats :: Audiosurf General Discussions -|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref> |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.audio-surf.com/forum/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.audio-surf.com/forum/ Official forum] | ||
| − | |||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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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|Audiosurf Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Audiosurf Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
{{Image|Audiosurf External Video.png|External video settings.}} | {{Image|Audiosurf External Video.png|External video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/audiosurf |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Non-stretched widescreen implemented in February 2020 update. Menu screens are still stretched.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/12900/view/3965919631363712527|title="AudioSurf - Corkscrews and Widescreens!"|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 120 fps |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = limited |
| − | |color blind notes = | + | |color blind notes = Going to '''Options''', '''Customize Colors''' and setting a distinct color for each type may work for some people, but this will make no difference for many, as indistinguishable color gradients will still appear. Try using only different saturations of a single color. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |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 = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
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|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound effects, game, menu. | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, game, menu. | ||
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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 = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = 2 | |local play players = 2 | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
| − | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = One has to use mouse and the other controller/keyboard. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game does not recognize QuickTime being installed=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually copy QTCF.dll.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/12900/discussions/0/882964760972207468/|title=Steam Community|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTSystem | ||
| + | # Copy QTCF.dll | ||
| + | # Go to (Install location)\Audiosurf\engine\3rd | ||
| + | # Paste QTCF.dll and M4A files should work | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===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 = 2, 3 | |shader model versions = 2, 3 | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
|recOS = Vista | |recOS = Vista | ||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 26 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Dylan Fitterer | |
| Engines | |
| Quest3D | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 15, 2008 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 85 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Driving, Falling block, Music/rhythm |
| Vehicles | Hovercraft |
| Art styles | Abstract |
| Series | Audiosurf |
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| Audiosurf | |
|---|---|
| Audiosurf | 2008 |
| Audiosurf 2 | 2015 |
| Audioshield | 2016 |
Key points
- Photosensitive seizure warning: This game includes bright and flashing lights that may cause headaches or seizures. Play with caution.
- This game uses songs found on the computer, or the four songs available on Audiosurf Radio.
- Supported file formats include MP3, OGG, FLAC, WMA, and M4A (iTunes, QuickTime is required).[1]
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\config.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
In-game options menu.
External video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Non-stretched widescreen implemented in February 2020 update. Menu screens are still stretched.[2] | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Can be freely resized. Only extreme aspect ratios may cause distortion. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 120 fps | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
| Color blind mode | Going to Options, Customize Colors and setting a distinct color for each type may work for some people, but this will make no difference for many, as indistinguishable color gradients will still appear. Try using only different saturations of a single color. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Mouse Speed | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | Supports the Razer Hydra.[citation needed] | |
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | On by default. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
| Steam Input | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steam Input API support | Official Steam Controller bindings only. | |
| Hook input (legacy mode) | ||
| Official controller preset(s) | ||
| Steam Controller button prompts |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound effects, game, menu. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | One has to use mouse and the other controller/keyboard. | ||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | ||||
| Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
| TriDef 3D | ||||
| iZ3D | ||||
Issues fixed
Game does not recognize QuickTime being installed
| Manually copy QTCF.dll.[3] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 2, 3 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | BASS, MusicBrainz |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 430 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 series 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | Shader model 3.0 support |
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon 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 (12900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Playable file formats :: Audiosurf General Discussions - - last accessed on August 9, 2018
- ↑ "AudioSurf - Corkscrews and Widescreens!" - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on 17 May 2023