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− | {{Disambig| | + | {{Disambig|2011 version|the current Steam version|[[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)]]|the original port|[[Sonic Adventure DX]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | + | |cover = Sonic Adventure DX (Steam) - Cover.png | |
− | |cover = Sonic Adventure DX | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sonic Team}} | ||
− | |||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sega}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2011}} |
− | |steam appid = | + | |reception = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Fishing }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Sonic Adventure, Dreamcast Collection }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 71250 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 14082 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = sonic-adventure | ||
+ | |mobygames = sonic-adventure-dx-directors-cut | ||
|strategywiki = Sonic Adventure DX (2011) | |strategywiki = Sonic Adventure DX (2011) | ||
− | |||
|wikipedia = Sonic Adventure | |wikipedia = Sonic Adventure | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = '''''Sonic Adventure DX (2011)''''' is a [[:Category:Cartoon|cartoon]] [[:Category:Third-person|third-person]] [[:Category:platform|platforming]] game developed by [[:Company:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] and published by [[:Company:Sega|Sega]], and was released for PC on March 4, 2011. It is the updated version of the original ''[[Sonic Adventure DX]]'' from 2004. | |
− | {{-- | + | |
− | + | |release history = 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 {{Term|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. | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = This version of the game was later replaced with [[Sonic Adventure DX (Steam)|another version in 2014]] to address the issues with this re-release. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | Part of Dreamcast Collection. {{DRM|StarForce}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150619044743/http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?360666-Dreamcast-Collection-PC&p=6541967&viewfull=1|title=Dreamcast Collection PC...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived)|date=2021-02-03|snippet=All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver...}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-SADX | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{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 }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally due to having been | + | {{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}} A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1434-sonic-adventure-dx-hi-res-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]. | + | {{ii}} A faithful higher resolution desktop icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1434-sonic-adventure-dx-hi-res-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]; it can also be applied to the game's executable with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]]. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://sadxmodinstaller.unreliable.network/ 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. | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
==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|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini|{{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. | ||
+ | {{--}} The 2011 version's configuration tool has problems with saving settings. See [[#Configuration tool does not save settings|here]] for details. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{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. | ||
+ | {{++}} Save files from the 2011 version can be converted to be compatible with the 2004 port with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]]. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX | + | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX (Steam 2011) - Configuration launcher.png|External configuration launcher settings.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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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= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The 2011 version is {{Term|pillarbox}}ed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] and disable '''Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio''' under its graphics settings for widescreen support.<ref name="Modded SADX">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=Comment (optional)}}</ref> |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 21:9 widescreen. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for 4K resolution. |
|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 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Borderless''' and '''Fullscreen''' under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Not available in the 2011 version. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then enable '''Force Mipmapping''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings 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 version, but is always on by default. If using [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], check '''Enable V-sync''' in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.<ref name="Modded SADX" /> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Gameplay is capped to 60 FPS. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641385&postcount=1243 NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4641385&postcount=1243 NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Create an application profile | + | # Create an application profile. |
# Add {{code|Sonic Adventure DX.exe}} to the profile you just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add {{code|Sonic.exe}}. | # Add {{code|Sonic Adventure DX.exe}} to the profile you just created; for the Dreamcast Collection version, also add {{code|Sonic.exe}}. | ||
# Change the value of {{code|Antialiasing compatibility}} to {{code|0x000000C1}}. | # Change the value of {{code|Antialiasing compatibility}} to {{code|0x000000C1}}. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{++}} 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 | + | {{--}} 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="Anti-aliasing">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-29|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse is not used at all in-game. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = limited |
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = The Start button in is hardcoded to Button 8 and the Right Stick camera axes cannot be remapped in this version.<ref name="Controller remap">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|comment=Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.}}</ref> |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = The 2011 re-release only uses keyboard prompts. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] then install either the [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33759 Xbox 360 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33766 Xbox One Prompts] mods. |
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = hackable |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = 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.<ref name="DualShock 4 support">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-27|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/33763 DualShock 3 Prompts] or [https://gamebanana.com/guis/33764 PlayStation 4 Prompts] mod. |
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth |
− | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = V2 tested.<ref name="DualShock 4 support" /> |
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Some DirectInput controllers may not work properly with this game. |
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
− | |other button prompts notes= | + | |other button prompts notes= No controller prompts whatsoever. |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Sonic Adventure DX - in-game settings.png|In-game settings.}} | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX - in-game settings.png|In-game settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = SE, BGM, Voice |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/dubtitle Dubtitles] only. Use [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]], then install [https://gamebanana.com/gamefiles/6536 Sonic Adventure Retranslated] if playing the game with Japanese voice-overs and English subtitles. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Configuration tool does not save settings=== | ===Configuration tool does not save settings=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add key through Registry Editor|ref={{ | + | {{--}} 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. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Steam version: Add key through Registry Editor|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall</code> | ||
− | # Check if you have a folder named SEGA on it. If you don't, right click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it | + | # Check if you have a folder named {{code|SEGA}} on it. If you don't, right click on Uninstall, click New, then Key and name it {{code|SEGA}}. |
− | # Right click | + | # Right-click {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. |
− | # Right click the newly created | + | # Right-click the newly created {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} and click New, then String Value, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. |
− | # Double click the Sonic Adventure DX string and change the value to <code>1</ | + | # Double-click the {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} string and change the value to {{code|1}}. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Dreamcast Collection version: create the configuration file manually|ref=<ref name="Configuration tool issues" />|fix= | ||
+ | <ol><li>Check if you have a series of folders from <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}</code> that goes up to <code>SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX</code>. If not, create a new folder in <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}</code> and name it {{code|SEGA}}.</code> | ||
+ | <li>Go into the {{file|SEGA}}, right-click and select New → Folder, and name it {{code|Dreamcast Collection}}.</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>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"> | ||
+ | [Sonic Adventure DX] | ||
+ | COLOURMODE=1 | ||
+ | CONTROL2P_INDEX=1 | ||
+ | CONTROL2P_TYPE=3 | ||
+ | CONTROL_ATTACK1=1 | ||
+ | CONTROL_ATTACK2=2 | ||
+ | CONTROL_CAMERA_MINUS=36 | ||
+ | CONTROL_CAMERA_PLUS=37 | ||
+ | CONTROL_CANCEL=1 | ||
+ | CONTROL_CONFIRM=0 | ||
+ | CONTROL_DOWN=33 | ||
+ | CONTROL_INDEX=0 | ||
+ | CONTROL_JUMP=0 | ||
+ | CONTROL_LEFT=34 | ||
+ | CONTROL_RIGHT=35 | ||
+ | CONTROL_TYPE=3 | ||
+ | CONTROL_UP=32 | ||
+ | CONTROL_WHISTLE=3 | ||
+ | FOG=1 | ||
+ | FULL_SCREEN=0 | ||
+ | LANGUAGE=1 | ||
+ | RESOLUTION=4 | ||
+ | VOLUMN_BGM=80 | ||
+ | VOLUMN_SE=80 | ||
+ | VOLUMN_VOICE=80 | ||
+ | </pre></div> | ||
+ | <li>Save the file (File → Save or {{key|Ctrl+S}}) in this location. The Dreamcast Collection version's configuration tool should be able to read and write the configuration files again.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |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 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 notes = | ||
+ | |input = SDL2 | ||
+ | |input notes = Use the Input Mod bundled with [[#SADX Mod Installer|SADX Mod Installer]] for SDL2 support. | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Criware | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Sofdec format {{Term|FMV}} files. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 16:20, 3 February 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] | |||
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 version'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 version 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 version is pillarboxed to 4:3 in widescreen resolutions. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer and disable Force 4:3 Aspect Ratio under its graphics settings for widescreen support.[3] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 21:9 widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | The 2011 version is limited up to 1280x720 only. Use SADX Mod Loader included with SADX Mod Installer for 4K resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Borderless and Fullscreen under SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings.[3] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Not available in the 2011 version. Use SADX Mod Installer, then enable Force Mipmapping in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings and force anisotropic filtering via GPU control panel.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option in the 2011 version, but is always on by default. If using SADX Mod Installer, check Enable V-sync in SADX Mod Loader's graphics settings or force it via GPU control panel.[3] | ||
60 FPS | In-engine cutscenes are capped at 30 FPS. While they can be switched to 60 FPS via a cheat in the SADX Mod Loader after downgrading to the 2004 port, they will play at double the speed. | ||
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[5] |
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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.[6] | |
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.[7] 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.[7] |
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 | SE, BGM, Voice | |
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 the game 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[8] |
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Dreamcast Collection version: create the configuration file manually[8] |
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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.[9] 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...? - SEGA Forums, page 2, post 18 (Archived) - last accessed on 2021-02-03
- "All games use Starforce protection (at least on my UK DVD copy). There are hacks out there that get round that though, if it puts you off. At least the newest Starforce you don't have to reboot to install the protection driver..."
- ↑ 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 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-29
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24