Difference between revisions of "Sonic Adventure DX (2011)"
(Some further corrections on my part with DualShock 4 support now that I access to the Dreamcast Collection release and replacing the old configuration image to better suit the wiki's guidelines.) |
(Replacing the Dreamcast Collection's config tool screenshot with the one from the Steam version after being able to retrieve the 2011 Steam version via Steam Depot Downloader. Restoring game data info for both versions and solutions to their config tool.) |
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|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. | |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. | + | |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 in the Steam version, 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. | |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. | ||
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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 | Replaced by the 2014 version.<ref name="2011 Steam version">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-01-28|comment=Accessed the older 2011 version via Steam Depot Downloader.}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This 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]]. |
{{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]]. | {{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]]. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\SEGA\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\config.ini}} | + | {{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. | {{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 re-release'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\Dreamcast Collection\Sonic Adventure DX\SAVEDATA}} | + | {{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|SonicAdventure##.snc}} is the game's save data for each save slot. Up to 10 save slots are available. | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX (2011) - Configuration launcher.png|External configuration launcher settings.}} | + | {{Image|Sonic Adventure DX (Steam 2011) - Configuration launcher.png|External configuration launcher settings.}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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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 {{code|SEGA}}. | + | # 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 {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. | + | # Right-click {{code|SEGA}}, click New, then Key and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. |
− | # Right click the newly created {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}} and click New, then String Value, and name it {{code|Sonic Adventure DX}}. | + | # 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 {{code|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 paste the following in 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> | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 04:06, 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 in the Steam version, 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) | Replaced by the 2014 version.[2] |
- 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 | 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)[3] |
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Notes
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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.[4] | |
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.[5] 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.[5] |
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[6] |
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Dreamcast Collection version: create the configuration file manually[6] |
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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.[7] 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.
- ↑ NVidia Anti-Aliasing Guide (updated)
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- Tested on the Dreamcast Collection release of the game.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-27
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-01-28
- ↑ Sound and Music Quality Downgrades - Dreamcastify - last accessed on 2021-01-24