Difference between revisions of "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 6, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 6, 2006}} | ||
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{{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 | }} | + | {{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 | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tricks }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Tricks }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Skateboarding }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Skateboarding }} | ||
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|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|hltb = 10489 | |hltb = 10489 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 19858 |
|wikipedia = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | |wikipedia = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | ||
|winehq = 8862 | |winehq = 8862 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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− | {{ | + | |release history = The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and does not include the graphical improvements from the Xbox 360 release.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2023-08-26|comment=I asked on a community discord and the PC version is based on the Xbox version, however there are a few file types from the 360 version included which indicates that there were plans to port the 360 version at first.}}</ref> It is also missing Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version by default; see [[#THAW Game Launcher|THAW Game Launcher]] to restore. |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions:|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions:|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Data\movies\bik}}. |
− | # Delete, rename, or move: | + | # Delete, rename, or move: {{file|ATVI.bik}}, {{file|intro.bik}}, {{file|New_Aspyr_firelogo.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/342-tony-hawks-american-wasteland-patch/ Patch 1.01] is the latest version. | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/342-tony-hawks-american-wasteland-patch/ Patch 1.01] is the latest version. | ||
− | + | ===[https://github.com/PARTYMANX/partymod-thaw PARTYMOD]=== | |
{{++}} Improves input handling and fixes bugs. | {{++}} Improves input handling and fixes bugs. | ||
{{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions. | {{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions. | ||
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/341-thaw-game-launcher/ THAW Game Launcher]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/341-thaw-game-launcher/ THAW Game Launcher]=== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Switches online servers from discontinued [[GameSpy]] to OpenSpy and features custom resolution (requires no-CD executable for this). |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Requires the exe to be run as administrator and in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. |
− | {{ii}} Can restore the Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version | + | {{ii}} Can restore the Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version with the exception of the making-of video. |
==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\Aspyr\Tony Hawk's American Wasteland\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] toggle. Force [[MSAA]] in the graphics card control panel. |
|upscaling = false | |upscaling = false | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Stereo only. Unlike Dolby Pro logic II on | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo only. Unlike Dolby Pro logic II on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, and Dolby Digital 5.1 on Xbox and Xbox 360. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
− | |royalty free audio = | + | |royalty free audio = false |
|royalty free audio notes = | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2741-polish-translation-for-tony-hawks-american-wasteland/ Download]. |
|ref = | |ref = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default=== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix] or [[#PARTYMOD|PARTYMOD]].|ref={{cn|2024-04-06}}|ref= | ||
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− | + | ===[https://rethawed.webflow.io reTHAWed]=== | |
− | + | {{ii}} Total conversion mod for the game which aims to improve it at its core, restore multiplayer, increase core functionality and add new features. | |
− | {{ii}} Total conversion | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== |
Revision as of 17:01, 6 April 2024
Developers | |
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Neversoft | |
Windows | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Aspyr Media | |
Engines | |
RenderWare | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 6, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
IGDB | 75 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Tricks |
Sports | Skateboarding |
Themes | Contemporary |
Series | Tony Hawk's |
Warnings
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person tricks game in the Tony Hawk's series.
The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and does not include the graphical improvements from the Xbox 360 release.[1] It is also missing Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version by default; see THAW Game Launcher to restore.
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions: |
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|
Patches
Patch 1.01 is the latest version.
PARTYMOD
- Improves input handling and fixes bugs.
- Adds support for widescreen resolutions.
The Mod 1.01 pak/pab
- Makes it possible to skip the intro, change camera angle and more
THAW Game Launcher
- Switches online servers from discontinued GameSpy to OpenSpy and features custom resolution (requires no-CD executable for this).
- Requires the exe to be run as administrator and in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
- Can restore the Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version with the exception of the making-of video.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Aspyr\Tony Hawk's American Wasteland\Settings |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Save\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Camera angle can be possibly adjusted with The Mod | ||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA toggle. Force MSAA in the graphics card control panel. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Capped 60fps | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | |
Surround sound | Stereo only. Unlike Dolby Pro logic II on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, and Dolby Digital 5.1 on Xbox and Xbox 360. | |
Subtitles | Cutscenes only. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Polish | Download. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op, Versus "Classic Mode" can be played in co-op mode. "2-Player" is versus. |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Use reTHAWed. |
Issues fixed
Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default
Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix or PARTYMOD. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
reTHAWed
- Total conversion mod for the game which aims to improve it at its core, restore multiplayer, increase core functionality and add new features.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti series ATI Radeon 8500 series 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- Intel Extreme Graphics and SiS chipsets are not supported.
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2023-08-26
- I asked on a community discord and the PC version is based on the Xbox version, however there are a few file types from the 360 version included which indicates that there were plans to port the 360 version at first.