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==="Failed to initialize Direct Music Audio" error dialog<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/882959708478719457</ref>=== | ==="Failed to initialize Direct Music Audio" error dialog<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/882959708478719457</ref>=== | ||
− | {{Image|Sstre-errordialog.png|A common error dialog}} | + | {{Image|Sstre-errordialog.png|A common error dialog.}} |
− | {{ii}} This is only known to happen with ASUS Xonar series audio cards | + | {{ii}} This is only known to happen with ASUS Xonar series audio cards. |
− | Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing [[Wikipedia:DirectSound|DirectSound]] {{cn}} whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues. | + | Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing [[Wikipedia:DirectSound|DirectSound]] {{cn}} whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of [http://support.creative.com/kb/showarticle.aspx?sid=28967 Creative Alchemy] enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues causing a crash to the desktop. |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable GX mode in Xonar Audio Center|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Disable GX mode in Xonar Audio Center|}} | ||
− | # Open the Control Panel | + | # Open the Control Panel. |
# Select Xonar Control Center | # Select Xonar Control Center | ||
# Near the bottom right is a button with <code>GX</code> on it, press it and GX mode should now be disabled. | # Near the bottom right is a button with <code>GX</code> on it, press it and GX mode should now be disabled. | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Try updating your audio card driver{{cn}}|}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Try updating your audio card driver{{cn}}|}} | ||
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===Game wont launch=== | ===Game wont launch=== | ||
This issue is caused by <code>KERNELBASE.dll</code> when a third party application is interfering with the file.<ref>http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285</ref> | This issue is caused by <code>KERNELBASE.dll</code> when a third party application is interfering with the file.<ref>http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285</ref> |
Revision as of 15:28, 5 July 2015
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Developers | |
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Vlambeer | |
Publishers | |
Devolver Digital | |
Engines | |
GameMaker | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 2011 |
Key points
- No advanced options are available.
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/201480/pfx/[Note 1] |
Extended configuration file information
Line | Restrictions | Effect |
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1 | 0 to 1 | Toggle fullscreen on or off. 1 for on, 0 for off. |
2 | 0 to 1 | Toogle ingame music on or off. 1 for on, 0 for off. |
Notes
- All Windows and steam accounts share the same save and configuration files
Save game data location
Save slot | Location |
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1 | <path-to-game>\sam1.sav & sam1i.sav |
2 | <path-to-game>\sam2.sav & sam2i.sav |
3 | <path-to-game>\sam3.sav & sam3i.sav |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Notes
- The soundtrack used by the game is located at
<path-to-game>
.
Issues unresolved
"Failed to Load Data. File seems to be corrupted."[1]
- There is no known fix for this issue, some players got the issue fixed on Super Crate Box by deleting the Save Files[2]
Issues fixed
Game crashes when many sound effects are played (Windows 8)[3]
Many users report sudden game crash when many sound effects are played at once. The developers have not commented on this issue, so an official fix is not expected. However, an unofficial fix was made.
Instructions |
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"Failed to initialize Direct Music Audio" error dialog[4]
- This is only known to happen with ASUS Xonar series audio cards.
Many ASUS audio card drivers suffer from an issue causing DirectSound [citation needed] whilst having GX mode; ASUS' version of Creative Alchemy enabled not be available to initialize due to driver issues causing a crash to the desktop.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game wont launch
This issue is caused by KERNELBASE.dll
when a third party application is interfering with the file.[5]
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (201480) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/201480/discussions/0/864959809872630730/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/558751364585316304/
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/201480/discussions/0/882965737378627312
- ↑ http://steamcommunity.com/app/212800/discussions/0/882959708478719457
- ↑ http://forums.seriouszone.com/showthread.php?t=60422&p=955285
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