Difference between revisions of "Sonic Adventure DX (2011)"
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>[http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1#post6541967 Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2]</ref><br /> Was only released physically in Russia. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>[http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1#post6541967 Dreamcast Collection PC..? - Page 2]</ref><br /> Was only released physically in Russia. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71250 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 71250 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam.<ref name="2011 Steam version">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.}}</ref><br /> This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
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{{ii}} This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|the current Steam version]]. | {{ii}} This version of the game is no longer available digitally due to having been replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|the current Steam version]]. | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= {{Term| | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The 2011 re-release is {{Term|pillarbox}}ed to 4:3 in widescreen. Use SADX Mod Manager included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for proper widescreen resolutions.<ref name="Modded SADX">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=Tested after downgrading the 2011 version with SADX Mod Installer.}}</ref> |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The 2011 re-release is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Manager included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for higher resolutions.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Not available in the 2011 re-release. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Borderless''' and '''Fullscreen''' under the Graphics settings in SADX Mod Manager.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Not available in the 2011 re-release. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Force Mipmapping''' in SADX Mod Manager and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = No option in the | + | |vsync notes = No option in the 2011 re-release, but is always on by default. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then toggle V-sync in SADX Mod Manager.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. | |60 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. | ||
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{{++}} This fix allows [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], or OGSSAA-based [[HSAA]] (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | {{++}} This fix allows [[MSAA]], [[SGSSAA]], [[OGSSAA]], or OGSSAA-based [[HSAA]] (with or without SGSSAA) to be forced through [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
{{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when your display resolution for the game is set to {{code|640x480}}. | {{--}} If using the Dreamcast Collection version for this fix, forced anti-aliasing will only work when your display resolution for the game is set to {{code|640x480}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel|ref=<ref name="Modded SADX" />|fix= | ||
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<li>Go into the {{file|Dreamcast Collection}} folder, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.</li> | <li>Go into the {{file|Dreamcast Collection}} folder, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}.</li> | ||
<li>Go into the {{file|Sonic Adventure DX}} folder, create a new text file and name it {{file|config.ini}}.</li> | <li>Go into the {{file|Sonic Adventure DX}} folder, create a new text file and name it {{file|config.ini}}.</li> | ||
− | <li>Open the {{file|config.ini}} file you created with a text editor, and paste the following | + | <li>Open the {{file|config.ini}} file you created with a text editor, and then paste the following into this file: |
<div><pre class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | <div><pre class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
[Sonic Adventure DX] | [Sonic Adventure DX] |
Revision as of 17:13, 28 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.
Developers | |
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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 |
Sonic Adventure | |
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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 |
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Retail | Part of Dreamcast Collection. StarForce DRM.[1] Was only released physically in Russia. |
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GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | Can be played without Steam.[2] This re-release was replaced by the 2014 version. |
- This version of the 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 |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini %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. - The 2011 re-release's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See here for details.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/71250/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
SonicAdventure##.snc
is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. -
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.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The 2011 re-release is pillarboxed to 4:3 in widescreen. Use SADX Mod Manager included with SADX Mod Installer for proper widescreen resolutions.[3] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | The 2011 re-release is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Manager included with SADX Mod Installer for higher resolutions.[3] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Not available in the 2011 re-release. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Borderless and Fullscreen under the Graphics settings in SADX Mod Manager.[3] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Not available in the 2011 re-release. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Force Mipmapping in SADX Mod Manager and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option in the 2011 re-release, but is always on by default. Use SADX Mod Installer, then toggle V-sync in SADX Mod Manager.[3] | ||
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)[4] |
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Notes
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Use SADX Mod Installer and force anti-aliasing through GPU control panel[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.[5] | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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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 extra trigger axes causes uncontrollable camera spinning similarly to the 2004 port, which cannot be remapped in this version.[6] 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). | |
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PlayStation button prompts | Use SADX Mod Installer, then install the DualShock 3 Prompts or PlayStation 4 Prompts mod. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) V2 tested.[6] |
Generic/other controllers | Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game. | |
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Button prompts | No controller prompts whatsoever. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | On by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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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
- The Steam version's configuration tool does not save settings properly, and the Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool does not write a new configuration file if one is missing without re-installing the game.
Steam version: Add key through Registry Editor[7] |
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Dreamcast Collection version: create the configuration file manually[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Criware | The 2011 re-release uses the poor-quality WMA audio files from the 2004 port.[8] 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 | ||
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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
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader. This version was able to launch in a different folder and without Steam installed.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- Tested after downgrading the 2011 version with SADX Mod Installer.
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24