Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut
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System(s): GameCube, PC | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Publisher: Sega | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Developer: Sonic Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Game total: 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Save file size: GC: 9 blocks, PC: 51KB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Genre: Action | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, known as just Sonic Adventure DX (ソニックアドベンチャー
Contents
Changes Between Dreamcast and GameCube Versions
Main Game
- Enhanced graphics: Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy were re-created with higher polygon counts, resulting in smoother models. For some reason, Big and Gamma were not recreated. However, Big's hands were given a higher polygon count. The GameCube's TEV system, similar to nVidia's register combiners, was also used for effects like rippling water. (These effects are not present in the PC version, however). The PC version has the option to remove some smaller objects or effects from stages (like the fire hydrants in Speed Highway's At Dawn segment) to improve performance.
- The train used to transport from Station Square to Mystic Ruins is now blue instead of red as in the Dreamcast version.
- The game runs at 60 frames per second. Unfortunately, the framerate is generally unstable and frequently dips below 60fps, even in areas that do not seem to be graphically complex (framerate stability problems are not present in the PC version, assuming you meet its recommended system requirements). Cutscenes are locked at 30fps for a "cinematic feel", and to preserve the original script timings.
- Some sound effects, such as when collecting rings and emblems, are lower in pitch.
- A "Free Look" camera option was added, allowing the user to reposition the camera with the GameCube's C-stick. This option is reset to Sonic Adventure's original "Auto Camera" setting every time the game loads a new map.
- Changes (mostly minor) were made within the levels themselves in an effort to help solve some of the game's problems concerning collision detection. However, many glitches were not fixed.
- New glitches were introduced, related to inconsistencies in the port (for example, some windows still reflect the original Dreamcast graphics).
- The Internet connection feature was removed. Some of the downloadable content from the Dreamcast version was included with the GameCube port.
- A new Mission Mode is available, similar to the Mission Mode found in Sonic Jam's three-dimensional Sonic World. It features 60 missions spread across the six playable characters, where special tasks must be completed in the game's Adventure Fields and Action Stages.
- Metal Sonic becomes a playable character in Trial mode, as a reward for collecting all the Emblems.
- Cream the Rabbit makes several cameo appearances during the main game and Mission Mode to guide the player: for example, when finding the "Ice Stone" after Casinopolis Action Stage and when E-102 "Gamma" first goes to Station Square.
- A "mini-game" collection of the 12 Sonic-related Game Gear games was added. (see below)
- The ability to skip cutscenes by pushing was added.
- Map option available by pausing the game in Adventure Fields.
- Some voice effects were changed like when Tails begins to fly or when Amy swings her hammer.
- The ability to have a clear pause screen by holding and was removed.
Chao Garden
- The Black Market from Sonic Adventure 2: Battle has been added to the Station Square Chao Garden.
- The game uses Sonic Adventure 2: Battle's advanced Chao raising system (it has on screen stats, petting, whistling). However, the Chao Doctor, Chao Kindergarten, and the Chao Karate minigame do not appear.
- Chao allegiances can be changed between Hero, Neutral, and Dark. However, players have to use Chao fruits to do so. (Specific characters do not have an alignment, nor do the Chao Gardens.)
- Flat colored, shiny, and jewel Chao can be purchased, as well as special fruit. Seeds to plant in the Gardens do not exist, however.
- The Chao Transporter allows manual Chao naming, as well as Sonic Adventure 2's "Goodbye" feature.
- Chao can be seamlessly transported between Sonic Adventure 2: Battle and Sonic Adventure: DX.
- The Chao Stadium uses Sonic Adventure 2's music and GUI.
- The Chao Adventure VMU minigame was removed and instead replaced with a similar GBA connection feature (see below).
- You can also transfer one Chao from this game to Sonic Advance, Sonic Advance 2, and Sonic Pinball Party with the GCN-GBA Link Cable.
- A downloadable Tiny Chao Garden GBA minigame is available. (via the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable)
- The Egg Carrier Chao Garden was redesigned; now there's no deep water in the area, making it possible to grab Chao floating on it, and the hill in the middle was oddly removed, meaning that Eggman's base is now at a lower height.
Included Game Gear Games
Several Game Gear games are included as unlockables. This also marks the first time Sonic Drift and Tails' Skypatrol were released in the US and Europe.
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sonic Drift
- Sonic Chaos
- Sonic Spinball
- Sonic Labyrinth
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine
- Sonic Triple Trouble
- Sonic Drift 2
- Tails' Skypatrol
- Sonic Blast
- Tails Adventures
Trivia
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- On the Game Boy in the Chao Gardens, the words on the Game Boy still say "Chao Adventure"
Manuals
This instruction manual requires additional or replacement scans. |
Also Released On
- Sonic Adventure 2-Pack (200x)
- Sonic PC Collection for the PC (2009)
- Sonic Adventure for Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network (2010)
Production credits
For a complete list of the game's production credits, please click the following link: Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut credits For a list of voice actors, see Sonic Adventure#Voice Actors.
Artwork
Wallpaper
Physical scans
GameCube Version
GameCube, US (Player's Choice) |
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GameCube, US (Hollywood Video) |
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File:Sadx jp manual.pdf Manual |
PC Version
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External links
References
Sonic Adventure / Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut | |
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Main page (SADX|2010) Manuals (SADX) Development (SADX) |
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Adventure Fields: Sub-games: Dreamcast Prereleases: DX Prereleases: 2010 Prereleases: Books:
Comics: Music: Songs: "Open Your Heart" | "It Doesn't Matter" | "Believe in Myself" | "Unknown from M.E." | "My Sweet Passion" | "Lazy Days ~Livin' in Paradise~" |
Sonic the Hedgehog games for the following systems | |
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2001 Sonic Adventure 2: Battle 2002 Sonic Mega Collection 2003 Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut | Sonic Heroes 2005 Sonic Gems Collection | Shadow the Hedgehog | Duo Pack: Sonic Heroes/Super Monkey Ball 2 2006 Sonic Riders |
Sonic related game compilations for the PC |
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Sega Family Fun Pak (1996) | Sonic & Knuckles Collection (1997) | Sonic & Garfield Pack (1999) | Sega PC Puzzle Pack (1999) | Sega PC Smash Pack (1999) | Pack 2 Jogos (199x) | Sonic Speed Pack! (199x) | Sega Smash Pack 2 (2000) | Sonic Action Pack (2000) | Sonic Action 4 Pack (2001) | Sonic Collector's Edition (2001) | Twin Pack: Sega Smash Pack & Sega Smash Pack 2 (2002) | Twin Pack: Sonic 3D Blast & Sonic R (2002) | Twin Pack: Sonic CD and Sonic & Knuckles Collection (2002) | Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (2003) | Sonic Mega Collection Plus (2004) | Sonic Double Pack (2008) | Sonic PC Collection (2009) | Coffret Sonic (200x) | Sonic Gold Edition (200x) | Sonic R/Sonic 3D (200x) | Sonic Hits Collection (2013) | Five Sonic Rings Bundle (2013) | Sonic Games Collection (2015) |