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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland - Cover.jpg | |cover = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland - Cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 6, 2006}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tony-hawks-american-wasteland|69}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|tony-hawks-american-wasteland|69}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|tony-hawk-s-american-wasteland|75}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{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 | Tricks }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Skateboarding }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Tony Hawk's }} | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |hltb = 10489 |
| + | |mobygames = 19858 | ||
|wikipedia = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | |wikipedia = Tony Hawk's American Wasteland | ||
|winehq = 8862 | |winehq = 8862 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and does not include the graphical improvements from the Xbox 360 release.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Averygoodperson|date=2023-08-26|comment=I asked on a community discord and the PC version is based on the Xbox version, however there are a few file types from the 360 version included which indicates that there were plans to port the 360 version at first.}}</ref> It is also missing Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version by default; see [[#THAW Game Launcher|THAW Game Launcher]] to restore. | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}}.<br>Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce}}. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions:|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions:|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Data\movies\bik}}. |
| − | # Delete, rename, or move: | + | # Delete, rename, or move: {{file|ATVI.bik}}, {{file|intro.bik}}, {{file|New_Aspyr_firelogo.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/342-tony-hawks-american-wasteland-patch/ Patch 1.01] is the latest version. | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/342-tony-hawks-american-wasteland-patch/ Patch 1.01] is the latest version. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://github.com/PARTYMANX/partymod-thaw PARTYMOD]=== | ||
| + | {{++}} Improves input handling and fixes bugs. | ||
| + | {{++}} Adds support for widescreen resolutions. | ||
===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/343-thaw-the-mod-101-pakpab/ The Mod 1.01 pak/pab]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/343-thaw-the-mod-101-pakpab/ The Mod 1.01 pak/pab]=== | ||
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===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/341-thaw-game-launcher/ THAW Game Launcher]=== | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/341-thaw-game-launcher/ THAW Game Launcher]=== | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Switches online servers from discontinued [[GameSpy]] to OpenSpy and features custom resolution (requires no-CD executable for this). |
| − | + | {{ii}} Requires the exe to be run as administrator and in Windows 7 [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | |
| + | {{ii}} Can restore the Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version with the exception of the making-of video. | ||
==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|hkcu}}\SOFTWARE\Aspyr\Tony Hawk's American Wasteland\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix] or [[#PARTYMOD|PARTYMOD]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
| − | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix] or [[#PARTYMOD|PARTYMOD]]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix]. | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's fix] or [[#PARTYMOD|PARTYMOD]]. |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] toggle. Force [[MSAA]] in the graphics card control panel. |
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped 60fps |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = unknown | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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|light bar support = false | |light bar support = false | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired | + | |dualshock 4 modes = Wired, Bluetooth |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= false | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
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|separate volume notes = Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Stereo only. Unlike Dolby Pro logic II on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, and Dolby Digital 5.1 on Xbox and Xbox 360. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | |subtitles notes = Cutscenes only. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = false | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2741-polish-translation-for-tony-hawks-american-wasteland/ Download]. | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |ref = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Use [[#reTHAWed|reTHAWed]]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default=== | ||
| + | {{fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ThirteenAG/WidescreenFixesPack/releases/tag/thaw ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix] or [[#PARTYMOD|PARTYMOD]].|ref={{cn|2024-04-06}}|ref= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===[https://rethawed.webflow.io reTHAWed]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Total conversion mod for the game which aims to improve it at its core, restore multiplayer, increase core functionality and add new features. | ||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 1.2 GHz |
| − | |minRAM = 256 MB | + | |minRAM = 256 MB |
| − | |minHD = 3.5 GB | + | |minHD = 3.5 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti series |
| − | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 series | |
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
| − | |recCPU = 2 GHz | + | |recCPU = 2 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Intel Extreme Graphics and SiS chipsets not supported. | + | {{ii}} Intel Extreme Graphics and SiS chipsets are not supported. |
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
[https://gamesystemrequirements.com/game/tony-hawks-american-wasteland System Requirements] | [https://gamesystemrequirements.com/game/tony-hawks-american-wasteland System Requirements] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 6 April 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Neversoft | |
| Windows | Aspyr Media |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Aspyr Media | |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 6, 2006 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 69 |
| IGDB | 75 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Tricks |
| Sports | Skateboarding |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Tony Hawk's |
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Warnings
Tony Hawk's American Wasteland is a singleplayer and multiplayer third-person tricks game in the Tony Hawk's series.
The PC port is based on the Xbox version, and does not include the graphical improvements from the Xbox 360 release.[1] It is also missing Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version by default; see THAW Game Launcher to restore.
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Instructions: |
|---|
|
Patches
Patch 1.01 is the latest version.
PARTYMOD
- Improves input handling and fixes bugs.
- Adds support for widescreen resolutions.
The Mod 1.01 pak/pab
- Makes it possible to skip the intro, change camera angle and more
THAW Game Launcher
- Switches online servers from discontinued GameSpy to OpenSpy and features custom resolution (requires no-CD executable for this).
- Requires the exe to be run as administrator and in Windows 7 compatibility mode.
- Can restore the Collector's Edition content from the PS2 version with the exception of the making-of video.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Aspyr\Tony Hawk's American Wasteland\Settings |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Save\[Note 1] |
Video
Launcher - Video Settings
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
| Multi-monitor | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use ThirteenAG's fix or PARTYMOD. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Camera angle can be possibly adjusted with The Mod | ||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA toggle. Force MSAA in the graphics card control panel. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Capped 60fps | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Launcher - Keyboard Settings
Launcher - Controller Settings
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired, Wireless (Bluetooth) |
|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio Settings
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and sound can be adjusted separately. Special sounds and music zones can either be enabled or disabled. | |
| Surround sound | Stereo only. Unlike Dolby Pro logic II on PlayStation 2 and GameCube, and Dolby Digital 5.1 on Xbox and Xbox 360. | |
| Subtitles | Cutscenes only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Polish | Download. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op, Versus "Classic Mode" can be played in co-op mode. "2-Player" is versus. |
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| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | Use reTHAWed. | ||
Issues fixed
Random soundtrack setting playing the same order by default
| Use ThirteenAG's Widescreen Fix or PARTYMOD. |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
reTHAWed
- Total conversion mod for the game which aims to improve it at its core, restore multiplayer, increase core functionality and add new features.
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti series ATI Radeon 8500 series 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
- Intel Extreme Graphics and SiS chipsets are not supported.
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Averygoodperson on 2023-08-26
- I asked on a community discord and the PC version is based on the Xbox version, however there are a few file types from the 360 version included which indicates that there were plans to port the 360 version at first.