SONIC ADVENTURE International | October 14, 1999

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SONIC ADVENTURE International


 “Sonic Adventure International” was released on October 14, 1999. Its price was 5,800 yen (6,090 yen including tax), and it was also available for purchase via mail order through Sega Direct.

The development of the overseas version of Sonic Adventure began outside Japan, in San Francisco, USA. This allowed the game to reach fans around the world, and Sonic Adventure International was created to meet global standards, starting from San Francisco.

The game supports two language options for voice (Japanese and English) and subtitles in five languages (Japanese, English, French, German, and Spanish). Players can now hear Sonic and his friends speak in English, and the subtitles can be set in a variety of languages. Additionally, a World Ranking system was introduced, allowing players to compete globally and check rankings via the internet.

Various features of the game have also been enhanced. For example, players can now view a list of all 130 Emblems they've collected. The Casino Stage and Pinball display the remaining number of balls, and in the Kart game, players can track their lap times and target times. The Kart Tournament takes place across six different courses. Furthermore, environmental sounds and ambient voices have been added to increase immersion in the game.

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