Difference between revisions of "Sonic Superstars"
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref name="gamedata">{{Refcheck|user=MrScottyPieey|date=2023-10-17|comment=Examined the game data.}}</ref>|build=2021.3.25f1}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unity|name=Unity 2021|ref=<ref name="gamedata">{{Refcheck|user=MrScottyPieey|date=2023-10-17|comment=Examined the game data.}}</ref>|build=2021.3.25f1}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Hedgehog Engine|name=Hedgehog Engine 2|Digital Artbook}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2023}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2023}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sonic-superstars| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|sonic-superstars|}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15199/sonic-superstars| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|15199/sonic-superstars|73}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-superstars| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|sonic-superstars|77}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|igdb = sonic-superstars | |igdb = sonic-superstars | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
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|strategywiki = Sonic Superstars | |strategywiki = Sonic Superstars | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/SonicTheHedgehog/comments/179z9dc/so_about_that_retail_pc_release_for_sonic/|title=Reddit post|date=2024-05-09}}</ref>| | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| EGS | sonic-superstars | EGS | [https://store.epicgames.com/p/sonic-superstars--deluxe-edition Digital Deluxe Edition] also available. | | Windows |}} | {{Availability/row| EGS | sonic-superstars | EGS | [https://store.epicgames.com/p/sonic-superstars--deluxe-edition Digital Deluxe Edition] also available. | | Windows |}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2022670 | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows |}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2022670 | Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | | Windows |}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date= | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Denuvo}}.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2024-03-27|comment=[https://i.ibb.co/L91BtPb/image.png Scanned] with Detect It Easy.}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392 Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Windows 11 users may need to follow [https://gamebanana.com/posts/11249515 these steps] to get this mod working. | ||
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress.<br>Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023 | + | {{DLC/row| Modern Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress.<br>Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023. | Windows }} |
− | + | {{DLC/row| Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack | | Windows }} | |
− | {{DLC/row| Digital Artbook and | ||
{{DLC/row| Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Exclusive to pre-orders. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Exclusive to pre-orders. | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for | + | {{DLC/row| LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode.<br>Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Free. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Sonic Holiday Costume | Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Shadow Costume for Sonic | Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance.<br>Free. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack{{note|This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.}} and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|}} | {{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\SonicSuperstars\Steam\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SonicSuperstars\Steam\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SonicSuperstars\Steam\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin | {{p|appdata}}\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\{{p|uid}}\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = See [[#https://gamebanana.com/mods/479392|Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate]]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Sonic Superstars Controller Settings.png|Controller settings}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
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− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled | + | |notes = Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled '''日本語''') and a simplified, kana only option (labeled '''にほんご'''). |
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+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Shadow Side.<br>[https://www.nexusmods.com/sonicsuperstars/mods/1 Nexus Mods download.]<br>[https://gamebanana.com/mods/476264 GameBanana download.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = CRI ADX | |audio = CRI ADX | ||
− | |audio notes = <ref name=cricheck>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2023-10-17}}</ref> | + | |audio notes = <ref name=cricheck>{{Refcheck|user=Fds29|date=2023-10-17|comment=USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.}}</ref> |
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|cutscenes = CRI Movie | |cutscenes = CRI Movie | ||
− | |cutscenes notes = <ref name=cricheck> | + | |cutscenes notes = <ref name=cricheck></ref> |
|multiplayer = Epic Online Services | |multiplayer = Epic Online Services | ||
− | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
|anticheat = | |anticheat = | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows |
|minOS = 10, 11 | |minOS = 10, 11 |
Revision as of 06:46, 9 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Arzest | |
Sonic Team | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unity 2021[Note 1] | |
Digital Artbook | Hedgehog Engine 2 |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2023 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 73 |
IGDB | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | Sonic the Hedgehog |
⤏ 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 |
Sonic Superstars is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling platform game in the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Contains a download code without any disc. EU countries only.[2] | |||
Epic Games Store | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. | |||
Steam | Digital Deluxe Edition also available. |
- All versions require Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]
Essential improvements
Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate
- Fixes the Spin Dash not charging properly at frame rates higher than 60 FPS. Can be used with Vsync on or off.
- Windows 11 users may need to follow these steps to get this mod working.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Time-limited | Players who pre-ordered the game were able to receive the LEGO Eggman skin. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Modern Amy Costume | Changes classic Amy Rose's appearance to use her modern design's dress. Also available for free to players who subscribed to Sega's newsletter before October 24, 2023. |
|
Digital Artbook and Mini Original Soundtrack | ||
Extra Content Pack | Contains a Sonic Rabbit skin, Mecha Sonic skin for Battle Mode, and bonus main menu wallpapers. Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. |
|
LEGO Eggman | Changes Dr. Eggman's apperance to resemble a LEGO minifigure. Exclusive to pre-orders. |
|
LEGO Fun Pack | Contains LEGO minifigure skins for Tails, Knuckles and Amy, and additional LEGO stages for Battle Mode. Included as part of the Digital Deluxe Edition. |
|
LEGO Sonic | Changes Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance to resemble a LEGO minifigure. Free. |
|
Sonic Holiday Costume | Adds a Santa Claus costume to Sonic the Hedgehog's apperance. Free. |
|
Shadow Costume for Sonic | Adds a Shadow the Hedgehog onesie to Sonic the Hedgehog's appearance. Free. |
- The Windows version does not include the Comic Book Skin Pack[Note 2] and Retro Diner Style Amy Costume DLC, which are only available for consoles through special promotions from Kroger (US)/Amazon (UK and Japan) and IHOP (US) respectively.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\sega co. ltd\SonicSuperstars\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | |
Steam | %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsStoryData.bin %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsSystemData.bin %APPDATA%\SEGA\SonicSuperstars\Steam\<user-id>\SonicSuperstarsTimeAttackData_*.bin |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2022670/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. Unknown method. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See Fix Spin Dash Charge Unlimited Framerate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | The "Button Icon" setting allows manually selecting between Xbox Wireless, DualShock 4, or Nintendo Switch controller prompts. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | BGM, Sound effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- The game has no voiceover akin to the Mega Drive games.[4]
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Includes a normal Japanese option (labeled 日本語) and a simplified, kana only option (labeled にほんご). | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by Shadow Side. Nexus Mods download. GameBanana download. |
|||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Thai |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op Battle Mode |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | Battle Mode only. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | CRI ADX | [5] |
Cutscenes | CRI Movie | [5] |
Multiplayer | Epic Online Services |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10, 11 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-4350 |
Intel Core i5-3470 AMD FX-6300 |
System memory (RAM) | 6 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 ATI Radeon HD 5770 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 ATI Radeon HD 5870 1 GB (Nvidia), 2 GB (ATI) of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ Unity engine build: 2021.3.25f1[1]
- ↑ This DLC was inadvertently made available for free on Steam for a brief period when the game launched, but was quickly rescinded.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2022670/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2022670) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:MrScottyPieey on 2023-10-17
- Examined the game data.
- ↑ Reddit post - last accessed on 2024-05-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Fds29 on 2024-03-27
- Scanned with Detect It Easy.
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-06-14
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Fds29 on 2023-10-17
- USM videos and HCA encoded audio files are present in the Streaming Assets directory. CRIWARE is mentioned in the credits.