Sonic Adventure DX - BetterSADX v.4.4.7 - Game mod - Download

BetterSADX is a mod for Sonic Adventure DX, created by The BetterSADX Group (see the bottom of this page for detailed credits).

Description (in authors’ own words):

The definitive way to play Sonic Adventure.

BetterSADX is an easy to install / automated patch that transforms the Steam version of Sonic Adventure DX into an enhanced version with many more features added by the community over the last several years.

Get updates, help and discuss - join the BetterSADX Steam Group.

During install, you will be given 3 options:

BetterSADX + Dreamcast Conversion - Full experience with improved DC textures and lighting

BetterSADX (Standard) - For those who prefer the DX look

Minimal / Speedruns - Basic setup with only a handful of mods suitable for speedrunning

Updates

Please join the Steam group and/or sign up for email updates (feedburner.google.com) to be notified when BetterSADX is updated.

FEATURES:

Dreamcast Conversion

An incredible Dreamcast Conversion mod by PkR, TheArcadeStriker, and SonicFreak94. This project aims to return the PC version of Sonic Adventure DX to it's appearance on the original Sega Dreamcast. This includes the restoration of the palette lighting engine, as well as ports of the Dreamcast land tables, level models, and textures.

Use any custom resolution. With “Windowed Fullscreen” and “Stretch Fullscreen” (enabled by default), you can specify resolutions larger than your native which will downsample.

Texture filtering, Mipmapping, better sound and an extensive range of layout and bug fixes, created by the community.

BetterSADX includes and relies on the latest version of SADX Mod Manager, which provides a clean entry point and effective way to manage mods for the game! All of BetterSADX is fully modular, meaning, you can configure and tweak it here to your heart's content.

Resolution Options

Improved Graphics, Sound and Fixes

Mod Support

Full Controller Support

Super Sonic in Action Stages

To activate:

Includes the latest version of the Input Mod (By SonicFreak94). This provides improved support with use of the right stick and trigger buttons. It also includes Smooth Cam to give you a smoother first person camera.

Once you’ve completed the 7 main story modes, you can play as Super Sonic who is faster, invincible and can run along most water. He loses 1 ring per second and will lose the power once his ring count hits 0.

Make sure you've completed the Super Sonic story at least once.

Play as Sonic.

Collect 50 rings.

Jump and press the B button to transform into Super Sonic (or to transform back).

Please Note: Some stages and items/set-pieces (which force you to spindash) will auto-transform Sonic back to his normal form to stop the game from crashing. If you are unable to transform for this reason, Sonic will say:

"Huh?".

In the past, this feature was restricted to Super Sonic Adventure mode, however, it is now usable on any save file that has the Super Sonic story completed. It's possible this will change in the future, however.

Dreamcast DLC

The wonderful DLC mods by PkR! These mods allow you to experience the original Dreamcast DLC at any time by toggling them from the Mod Manager! Simply open the game and choose configure to bring up the mod manager.

Playable Game Gear titles

The Game Gear games from previous SADX releases are back.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic Drift

Sonic Chaos

Sonic Spinball

Sonic Labyrinth

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

Sonic Triple Trouple

Sonic Drift 2

Tails' Skypatrol

Sonic Blast

Tails Adventure

You can unlock them by collecting emblems and beating missions in Mission mode. It is recommended you run the game in 640 x 480 if you plan on playing these.

Seamless Integration

You can enjoy all the features just from running the game via Steam and choosing Play or Configure, and in addition, this also supports Steam Achievements.

Discord Rich Presence

Show what you're doing in-game to your Discord friends and servers.

Configure

When you launch the game from Steam, you can still choose “Play” or “Configure” to change settings. Other than the resolution, we recommend you leave the settings as their defaults.

Configure Mods

Configure opens the SADX Mod Manager, where you can manage and tweak what we've provided to you in any way you'd like. We've included the mods in the optimal order by default as well, but for future reference, mods have a priority system. The lower on the list the mod is, the higher the priority for that mod is, meaning if multiple mods replace the same thing, only the lowest one on the list will show it's changes.

Set your resolution

By default, the installer will set your desktop resolution.

To set your own resolution:

Start the game from Steam and choose the Configure option.

Click the “Options” tab.

Next to “Use Custom Resolution” you can specify your own or click the “Native Resolution” button to use what your Desktop is currently set to.

Click “Save” and close the window or click “Save and Play”.

Converting your Steam saves

This is now done automatically during the install.

If a "savedata" folder already exists in your game folder from a prior install of BetterSADX, then no saves will be copied (to prevent overwriting and save loss)

Speedruns

When installing, there is a "Minimal / Speedruns" option.

Choosing this will perform only a basic install consisting of the SADX Mod Manager and the following mods.

Camera Code Error Fix

XInput Mod

Frame Limiter (disabled but turn it on if the game runs >60FPS)

Credits

CheatFreak - HD GUI 2 Button Prompts, Planning & Design

Carlmundo - Mod Conversion, Patcher, Planning & Design

Danhanado - Original Guide and BetterSADX Logo

SonicFreak94 - Mod Manager and Loader, SADX Fixed Edition, Input-Mod, Pause Hide, Smooth Camera, Super Sonic Mod, HUD Scaling, Camera Code Error Fix, Idle Chatter, SADX-DC-Lighting

MainMemory - Mod Manager and Loader, Modding Tools, Achievements, Save Tool, Egg Carrier Ocean Music, Misc Help

PkR - Dreamcast Conversion, Dreamcast DLCs, Work on SADX:FE, Sound Overhaul 2, Time of Day, SA1 Style EXE Icon (4.2+), HD GUI 2, Feedback on HD GUI 2 Button Prompts, Feedback and Help in general

SuperCoolSonic - SET Fixes Mod (now bundled in Dreamcast Conversion)

Dark Sonic - Work on HD GUI 2 Mod

Sonikko - Work on HD GUI 2 Mod, Feedback on HD GUI 2 Button Prompts.

Speeps - Work on HD GUI 2 Mod

SteG - Work on HD GUI 2 Mod

SuperSonic16 - DiscordSADX Mod

ZorakaroZ - Updates to MimicDCTextures

Spoonm - App Launcher Clone

VeritasDL - Camera Code Error Fix

Shanekilz - Help with figuring out Speedrun Stuff

IndyTheGreat - Water texture fixes

Jeff - Past work on stuff

TheArcadeStriker - Dreamcast Conversion (past work)

RonnChyran - App Launcher based on BOIL (past work)

Yoyoyoshio - xBRZ Textures (past work), Feedback and Testing

Endri - Super Sonic in Action Stages (Past Work)

OldClassicGamer - Inspiration that got this project kicked off

Sonic Retro - Resource for SADX Modding

Disclaimer

This patch is designed to only work for the Steam version and will not install unless you have a legitimate Steam version installed.

Help

Frequently Asked Questions

Need Help? Go here to find out how to get help!

Need More Mods?

Here's a few noteworthy places! Note that some of the mods on the below pages are actually included.

Beta Windy Valley by CorvidDude

Mushroom Zone by CorvidDude[shc.sonicresearch.org]

AutoDemo Levels by X-Hax[shc.sonicresearch.org]

MainMemory's SADX Hacks[mm.reimuhakurei.net]

SonicFreak94's SADX Hacks[sf94.reimuhakurei.net]

GameBanana Modding Hub[gamebanana.com]

• Last update: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
• Genre: Arcade
• File size: 1233.6 MB