Difference between revisions of "Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I"
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{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1882-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1882-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-i | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 202530 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 202530 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1872-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-rewritten-launcher/ Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher]==== | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1872-sonic-the-hedgehog-4-episode-1-rewritten-launcher/ Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher]==== | ||
{{++}} A C++ rewrite of the configuration tool for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 that removes the dependency to have Java runtime libraries installed despite the actual game not using Java. | {{++}} A C++ rewrite of the configuration tool for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 that removes the dependency to have Java runtime libraries installed despite the actual game not using Java. | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-hedgehog-4-episode-i/en WSGF entry]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/sonic-hedgehog-4-episode-i/en WSGF entry]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes|4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes]] for fixing issues opening the configuration tool on a 4K monitor. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes|4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes]] for fixing issues opening the configuration tool on a 4K monitor. | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes=== | ===4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes=== | ||
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+ | {{ii}} See [[#Essential improvements|Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher]] for running the launcher without compatibility fixes and without Java runtime dependencies. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Change "SonicLauncher" Properties|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change "SonicLauncher" Properties|fix= | ||
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{{ii}} Now the launcher should open normally and you will be able to change the resolution (up to 3840x2160 confirmed). | {{ii}} Now the launcher should open normally and you will be able to change the resolution (up to 3840x2160 confirmed). | ||
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===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ===Run the game at screen refresh rate=== | ||
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. | {{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that. |
Revision as of 17:50, 26 April 2020
Developers | |
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Dimps | |
Sonic Team | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 19, 2012 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 75 |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Sonic the Hedgehog fangames (series) | |
Sonic CD | 1995 |
Sonic's Schoolhouse | 1996 |
Sonic 3D Blast (series) | |
Sonic & Knuckles Collection | 1997 |
Sonic R (series) | |
Sonic Adventure (series) | |
Sonic Heroes | 2004 |
Sonic Mega Collection Plus | 2006 |
Sonic Riders | 2006 |
Sonic Racing (series) | |
Sonic the Hedgehog | 2010 |
Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine | 2010 |
Sonic Spinball | 2010 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | 2011 |
Sonic 3 & Knuckles | 2011 |
Sonic Generations | 2011 |
Sonic CD (2012) | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I | 2012 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II | 2012 |
Sonic Dash | 2014 |
Sonic Lost World | 2015 |
Sonic Mania | 2017 |
Sonic Forces | 2017 |
Sonic the Hedgehog (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Mobile Decompilation) | 2021 |
Sonic Colors: Ultimate | 2021 |
Sonic Origins | 2022 |
Sonic Frontiers | 2022 |
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog | 2023 |
Sonic Superstars | 2023 |
Sonic Dream Team | 2023 |
Sonic X Shadow Generations | 2024 |
Key points
- Configuration tool requires installed Java runtime libraries in order to run despite not being stated in the game's system requirements. You can use Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher as a non-Java alternative to configure the game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher
- A C++ rewrite of the configuration tool for Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 that removes the dependency to have Java runtime libraries installed despite the actual game not using Java.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\main.conf[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202530/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Sonic_vis_save.dat[Note 1] <path-to-game>\data.txt[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202530/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- By default, game renders internally at 1280x720 and then upscales the content to match selected resolution. It's possible to raise the internal resolution to 1920x1080, however most 2D assets are done for 1280x720 and thus are upscaled regardless.
Replace files[1] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Spanish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[3] |
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Issues fixed
4K Ultra HD Launcher Fixes
Use Sonic 4 Rewritten Launcher |
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Change "SonicLauncher" Properties |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[3] |
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Mouse cursor visible during gameplay
Auto-hide mouse cursor[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 @ 3.2 GHz/AMD Athlon 64 3000+ or Equivalent & above | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 GHz/AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ & above |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (2 GB on Vista) | 2 GB+ |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 8800 ATI Radeon HD 3800 512 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (202530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.