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Sonic Adventure 2 - Sonic

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For Windows & Mac


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Review Date: 12/10/2001

File Size: 13,255k

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Pros:
Wow! This is a huge multi-theme package but well worth the download in many respects if you are good with desktop theme installations and various minor code issues. As for the quality in this package, the 1280x1024 and 800x600 bitmap images couldn't be any better than they already are. They look outstanding in all three themes. Yes, that's right! There are three different themes in this multi-theme pack, which explains part of the download file size. With 20 static cursors, 9 animated cursors, 59 colorful icons, and 17 sound files to go with the quality wallpaper, you couldn't ask for much more. However, there's a WinAmp skin in the mix as well.

Cons:
Those huge bitmaps and uncompressed sound files add a lot to the download file size of this package. The 'Exit Windows' sound association alone is more than 6MB! Yikes! It may be better to offer JPG versions of the wallpaper or throw out the smaller bitmap images since those tend to stretch or in this case... shrink well for various display sizes. Windows 95 users should beware of the newer "Software\Classes\" icon code issue within at least one of the theme files in this theme package. That code can easily be removed for compatibility with all Windows desktops. The installation instructions also state to extract all theme parts to the root of the themes directory but that is incorrect. First, it creates a heck of a message and in this case, missing file associations. There are six main theme files but the code is inconsistent, referencing some parts from various subdirectories and other parts from the root of the themes directory. An alternative to all this would be to place all files in a single subdirectory and update the code accordingly. There are no webview images or system logo screens for those that want it all.

Overall:
As it is, the parts are awesome and if you're good with themes, definitely get it. Otherwise, wait for an update to address these cons and make this an outstanding multi-theme package for all theme fans.


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