Difference between revisions of "Sonic Adventure DX (2011)"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network/ SADX Mod Installer]=== | ===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network/ SADX Mod Installer]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} A mod | + | {{++}} A mod and patching tool that offers bleeding-edge mod updates, downgrading the later PC re-releases to the 2004 port, advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, multiple mod presets (Dreamcast, Enhanced SADX, Minimal), install necessary dependencies, apply compatibility fixes, and configure SADX Mod Loader's settings before installation. |
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings. |
{{ii}} After downgrading to the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer, see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Featured mods|here]] and [https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/fixing-the-pc-version-of-sadx/ here] for recommended mods. | {{ii}} After downgrading to the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer, see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Featured mods|here]] and [https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/fixing-the-pc-version-of-sadx/ here] for recommended mods. | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} [[#SADX Mod Loader|SADX Mod Installer]] moves the game and SADX Mod Loader settings to <code>{{p|game}}</code> and <code>{{p|game}}\mods</code>, respectively. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. | {{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. | ||
{{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc}} is the game's Chao Garden save data. | {{ii}} {{file|SonicAdventureChaoGarden.snc}} is the game's Chao Garden save data. | ||
| + | {{++}} Save files from the 2011 re-release can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]]. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
| − | |dualshock 4 notes = Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the buttons and axes are incorrectly mapped and suffers from uncontrolable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-24|comment=}}</ref> Use the Input Mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for improved DualShock 4 support. | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the buttons and axes are incorrectly mapped and suffers from uncontrolable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-24|comment=}}</ref> Use the Input Mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see [[Sonic Adventure DX#Cannot properly configure DualShock 4 controllers (SADX Mod Installer)|here]]). |
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
| − | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33759 Xbox 360 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mods. |
|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Criware | |audio = Criware | ||
| − | |audio notes = The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/sound-and-music-quality-downgrades/|title=Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> The original Dreamcast | + | |audio notes = The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://dreamcastify.unreliable.network/index.php/sound-and-music-quality-downgrades/|title=Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify|date=2021-01-24}}</ref> The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]].{{note|note=[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/446023672147345420/659908246126985216/SomeCRIGuide.pdf More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).]}} |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
Revision as of 19:56, 27 January 2021
This page is for 2011 version. For the current Steam version, see Sonic Adventure DX (Steam). For the original port, see Sonic Adventure DX.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sonic Team | |
| Publishers | |
| Sega | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 4, 2011 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform |
| Sports | Fishing |
| Vehicles | Flight |
| Art styles | Cartoon |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast Collection |
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| Sonic Adventure | |
|---|---|
| Subseries of Sonic the Hedgehog | |
| Sonic Adventure DX | 2003 |
| Sonic Adventure DX (2011) | 2011 |
| Sonic Adventure 2 | 2012 |
| Sonic Adventure DX (Steam) | 2014 |
Sonic Adventure DX (2011) is a cartoon third-person platforming game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega, and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is the updated version of the original Sonic Adventure DX from 2004.
This re-release of Sonic Adventure DX originally served to address some of the issues of the previous 2004 PC port, however, it also introduced new problems of its own, such as limited screen resolutions options, the game screen is pillarboxed to a 4:3 aspect-ratio, poor frame-skipping, and re-uses the poorly converted WMA audio files from the 2004 port. Its configuration launcher also has issues of not saving the game's settings, and it is missing some of the unlockable Game Gear games from the previous PC port and GameCube version.
This version of the game was later replaced with another version in 2014 to address the issues with this re-release.
General information
- Sonic News Network - A massive wiki for the Sonic the Hedgehog universe
- Sonic Retro - A huge fan site for everything Sonic the Hedgehog. Mods for all the games can be found here.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce DRM.[1] Was only released physically in Russia. |
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| GamersGate (unavailable) | |
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- This game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with the current Steam version.
- A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be downloaded from the Files section; it can also be applied to the game's executable with SADX Mod Installer.
Essential improvements
SADX Mod Installer
- A mod and patching tool that offers bleeding-edge mod updates, downgrading the later PC re-releases to the 2004 port, advanced and beginner-friendly options for installing mods, multiple mod presets (Dreamcast, Enhanced SADX, Minimal), install necessary dependencies, apply compatibility fixes, and configure SADX Mod Loader's settings before installation.
- Provides a custom configuration tool to customize game settings as well as keyboard and controller bindings.
- After downgrading to the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer, see here and here for recommended mods.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
- SADX Mod Installer moves the game and SADX Mod Loader settings to
<path-to-game>and<path-to-game>\mods, respectively.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
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SonicAdventure##.sncis the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. -
SonicAdventureChaoGarden.sncis the game's Chao Garden save data. - Save files from the 2011 re-release can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with SADX Mod Installer.
Video
External options menu.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Pillarboxed to 4:3 in widescreen. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Limited up to 1280x720 only. | ||
| 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) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option in the Dreamcast Collection version, but is on by default anyway. | ||
| 60 FPS | In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Use Nvidia Profile Inspector (Nvidia only)[2] |
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Notes
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse is not used at all in-game. | |
| 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 | The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use SADX Mod Installer then install either the Xbox 360 Prompts or Xbox One Prompts mods. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | Although the game recognizes DualShock 4 controllers as a generic DirectInput controller, the buttons and axes are incorrectly mapped and suffers from uncontrolable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port.[3] Use the Input Mod included with SADX Mod Installer for improved DualShock 4 support, however, its configuration tool does have an issue with remapping controls (see here). | |
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | Use SADX Mod Installer, then install the Xbox 360 Prompts or Xbox One Prompts mods. | |
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) V2 tested.[3] |
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| Generic/other controllers | Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game. | |
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | No controller prompts whatsoever. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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In-game settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | On by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Dubtitles only. Use SADX Mod Installer, then install Sonic Adventure Retranslated if playing with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Spanish | Castilian. |
Issues fixed
Configuration tool does not save settings
| Add key through Registry Editor[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Criware | The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.[4] The original Dreamcast audio files can be restored with the Sound Overhaul mod included with SADX Mod Installer.[Note 2] |
| Input | SDL2 | Use the Input Mod bundled with SADX Mod Installer for SDL2 support. |
| Cutscenes | Criware | Sofdec format FMV files. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 series ATI Radeon X1600 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 series ATI Radeon X1900 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (71250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ More Information about CRI Middleware (in Japanese).
References
- ↑ Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-24
- ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24