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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 16, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 16, 2000}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 18, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_system_shock_2_10_more_titles|title=Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|nox|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|nox|rating}} | ||
+ | |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 | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20010620235103/http://westwood.ea.com/games/nox/index.html | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658964 | |gogcom id = 1207658964 | ||
+ | |hltb = 6678 | ||
+ | |lutris = nox | ||
|strategywiki = Nox | |strategywiki = Nox | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 865 |
|wikipedia = Nox (video game) | |wikipedia = Nox (video game) | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 401 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | '' | + | {{Introduction |
− | + | |introduction = | |
− | {{ | + | |
+ | |release history = The game received two [[#Patches|official patches]], the second of which had a larger variant that included the free ''Nox Quest'' expansion with new multiplayer modes. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The official multiplayer service, Westwood Online, was redirected to the also community-run [https://xwis.net/ XWIS] server in 2005 in agreement with [[Company:Electronic Arts|EA]]'s German community team<ref name="XWIS2005">{{Refurl|url=https://ppmforums.com/topic-9241/bye-bye-wol-xwis-is-the-official-online-gaming-service-now/|title=Bye Bye WOL! XWIS is the official online gaming service now! <nowiki>|</nowiki> Project Perfect Mod|date=2024-03-08}}</ref>, and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://nox.fandom.com/wiki/Nox_Wiki Nox Wiki] |
+ | {{mm}} [https://xwis.net/ XWIS] (legacy multiplayer replacement, default server lookup leads to this service) | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658964|nox}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658964|nox}} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | nox | DRM-free | Includes manual and reference card; includes the [[#Nox Quest|Nox Quest]] patch (version 1.2). | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | nox | DRM-free | Includes manual and reference card; includes the [[#Nox Quest|Nox Quest]] patch (version 1.2). | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Origin | nox/nox/standard-edition | Origin | Includes manual; includes the [[#Nox Quest|Nox Quest]] patch (version 1.2), but does not enable the Quest add-on [[#Enable Quest add-on for Origin version|by default]] | | + | {{Availability/row| Origin | nox/nox/standard-edition | Origin | Includes manual; includes the [[#Nox Quest|Nox Quest]] patch (version 1.2), but does not enable the Quest add-on [[#Enable Quest add-on for Origin version|by default]]. | | Windows |}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/NoxDemo Archive.org]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://github.com/noxworld-dev/opennox OpenNox]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An open-source, unofficial extension of the Nox engine for preservation, extending modding capabilities and compatibility purposes. | ||
+ | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|MOVIES|folder}} in the installation folder. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|INTRO.VQA}}, {{file|NOXLOGO.VQA}} and {{file|WWLOGO.VQA}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
====Nox Quest==== | ====Nox Quest==== | ||
− | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [http://files.bachsau.com/Archives/Westwood/nox/updates/ Nox Quest] adds new multiplayer modes and come with larger versions of the 1.2 patch installer. There are also versions of the 1.2 patch that do not include the Quest add-on. |
{{ii}} The Origin version includes this patch, but does not enable it [[#Enable Quest add-on for Origin version|by default]].<ref name="ilike2burn">{{Refcheck|user=ilike2burnthing|date=2016-6-10}}</ref> | {{ii}} The Origin version includes this patch, but does not enable it [[#Enable Quest add-on for Origin version|by default]].<ref name="ilike2burn">{{Refcheck|user=ilike2burnthing|date=2016-6-10}}</ref> | ||
{{++}} The GOG.com version already includes this patch. | {{++}} The GOG.com version already includes this patch. | ||
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====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
{{ii}} [http://server1.awesie.org/NoxGUI_latest.zip Nox GUI] is an unofficial launcher patch which improves compatibility with Windows 7+.<ref>http://www.noxforum.net/index.php?topic=8677.0</ref> | {{ii}} [http://server1.awesie.org/NoxGUI_latest.zip Nox GUI] is an unofficial launcher patch which improves compatibility with Windows 7+.<ref>http://www.noxforum.net/index.php?topic=8677.0</ref> | ||
− | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1305-warrior-ch-10-map-2-fix/ Warrior Ch. 10 Map 2 Fix] provides fixes for the Warrior Chapter 10 Map 2 .map file, which prevented two secrets from triggering correctly.<ref>https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1305-warrior-ch-10-map-2-fix-v100/</ref> | + | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1305-warrior-ch-10-map-2-fix/ Warrior Ch. 10 Map 2 Fix] provides fixes for the Warrior Chapter 10 Map 2 .map file, which prevented two secrets from triggering correctly.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1305-warrior-ch-10-map-2-fix-v100/|title=community.pcgamingwiki.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
− | ====[https://www. | + | |
+ | ====[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]==== | ||
{{ii}} Allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] | {{ii}} Allows nearest neighbor or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel-art_scaling_algorithms#xBR_family xBRz scaling] | ||
{{ii}} Supports the original DirectDraw renderer as well as the Direct3D 9 renderer on Nox GUI | {{ii}} Supports the original DirectDraw renderer as well as the Direct3D 9 renderer on Nox GUI | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | This game has an AUTOSAVE folder and Save Slots 1-13. The Working folder saves | + | This game has an {{file|AUTOSAVE|folder}} folder and Save Slots 1-13. The {{file|Working|folder}} folder saves the current map discovery progress, as well as other activated triggers in visited maps. Do note that the Autosave folder has its own working folder. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Nox Options.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Nox Options.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nox/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nox/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 1024x768; see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nox/en WSGF entry]. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Resolutions up to 1024x768; see the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nox/en WSGF entry]. See also [[#OpenNox|OpenNox]] which comes with an OpenNox HD executable supporting widescreen resolutions. Higher resolutions means the camera is zoomed out further and shows less detail (pixel-based scaling). |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = [[#OpenNox|OpenNox]] comes with an OpenNox HD executable supporting resolutions up to 4K.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/noxworld-dev/opennox/blob/dev/docs/game-features.md|title=opennox/game-features.md at dev · noxworld-dev/opennox · GitHub|date=2022-05-14}}</ref> |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Run the game with the <code>-swindow</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. The game has to be launched in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|16-bit color mode]].<br>[[#OpenNox|OpenNox]] supports this natively. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = 30 FPS cap |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = hackable |
|acceleration option notes = Possible with the unofficial [http://corner.noxcommunity.com/SDLPatchBETA13.zip SDL patch]. | |acceleration option notes = Possible with the unofficial [http://corner.noxcommunity.com/SDLPatchBETA13.zip SDL patch]. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = hackable |
|mouse sensitivity notes = Also possible with the unofficial [http://corner.noxcommunity.com/SDLPatchBETA13.zip SDL patch]. | |mouse sensitivity notes = Also possible with the unofficial [http://corner.noxcommunity.com/SDLPatchBETA13.zip SDL patch]. | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Effects, voice and music. | |separate volume notes = Effects, voice and music. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=2857 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=8651 NOX Quest] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Digital release users can use [https://www.mediafire.com/file/31z7s8wpbltcrn6/NoxQuest+1.2+Patch+Fr.7z this download] from [https://www.gog.com/forum/nox/french_version this forum topic] |
− | |fan = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/182-nox-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Unofficial translation by | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation by 7th Wolf and Fargus, [https://yadi.sk/d/CIxj_FQ13QZUtg download] and [https://www.old-games.ru/wiki/Nox_(переводы)#.D0.98.D0.B7.D0.B4.D0.B0.D0.BD.D0.B8.D0.B5_.D0.BE.D1.82_.C2.AB7-.D0.B3.D0.BE_.D0.B2.D0.BE.D0.BB.D0.BA.D0.B0.C2.BB review] | ||
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = Fan translation, [http:// | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://legacyofgamer.blogspot.com/2019/06/nox-en-espanol.html download] [https://mega.nz/file/WppyFQgK#A3a7UQYQ8etwIYAzmW1dB-X_qTd0p6smIelvh45Zpxw direct download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Lobbies point to [https://xwis.net/ XWIS] by default since October 20, 2005 as part of an agreement with EA.<ref name="XWIS2005" /> The GOG.com version needs a manual installation of the [http://corner.noxcommunity.com/WestwoodOnline.exe Westwood Online Shared Components] (otherwise found on the game disc). |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = Run the game with -serveronly parameter | + | |dedicated notes = Run the game with <code>-serveronly</code> parameter |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = hackable |
|direct ip notes = Possible through Mix's unoffical [http://www.noxforum.eu/xxx%20etc%20xxx/Nox.zip patch] | |direct ip notes = Possible through Mix's unoffical [http://www.noxforum.eu/xxx%20etc%20xxx/Nox.zip patch] | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |udp = | + | |udp = 18590-18599 |
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Flickering title screen or black screen on startup=== | ===Flickering title screen or black screen on startup=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 98/ME (apply on ''NOX.exe'' or ''Game.exe'').|ref=|fix=}} |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[dgVoodoo 2]].|fix=}} |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | }} | ||
==="Westwood Online is not installed on this computer" error=== | ==="Westwood Online is not installed on this computer" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=IInstall [http://zoaedk.noxforum.net/files/WestwoodOnline.exe Westwood Online Shared Components].|fix= |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Enable Quest add-on for Origin version=== | ===Enable Quest add-on for Origin version=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify registry settings|ref=<ref name="ilike2burn"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify registry settings|ref=<ref name="ilike2burn"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\Software\{{p|Wow64}}}} |
− | # If the key | + | # If the key {{Registry|Westwood}} does not exist, right-click the key from above, add a new '''Key''' and name it {{Registry|Westwood}}. |
− | # Right-click | + | # Right-click {{Registry|Westwood}} and add a new '''Key''' and name it {{Registry|Nox}}. |
− | # Right-click | + | # Right-click {{Registry|Nox}} and add a new '''DWORD''', name it {{Registry|SKU}}, and give it a hexadecimal value of <code>2500</code>. |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = VQA |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = Westwood Online | |multiplayer = Westwood Online | ||
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|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
− | |recOS = 98, NT 4.0 SP3 | + | |recOS = 98, NT 4.0 SP3 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 64 MB |
|recHD = 2 GB | |recHD = 2 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:28, 31 July 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Westwood Pacific | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 16, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | June 18, 2013[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | ARPG |
Themes | Fantasy |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Nox is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric ARPG game.
The game received two official patches, the second of which had a larger variant that included the free Nox Quest expansion with new multiplayer modes.
The official multiplayer service, Westwood Online, was redirected to the also community-run XWIS server in 2005 in agreement with EA's German community team[2], and using the in-game multiplayer menus lead to it without any additional configuration.
General information
- Nox Wiki
- XWIS (legacy multiplayer replacement, default server lookup leads to this service)
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1]. | |||
GOG.com | Includes manual and reference card; includes the Nox Quest patch (version 1.2). | |||
Origin | Includes manual; includes the Nox Quest patch (version 1.2), but does not enable the Quest add-on by default. |
Demo
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
OpenNox
- An open-source, unofficial extension of the Nox engine for preservation, extending modding capabilities and compatibility purposes.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Patches
Nox Quest
- Nox Quest adds new multiplayer modes and come with larger versions of the 1.2 patch installer. There are also versions of the 1.2 patch that do not include the Quest add-on.
- The Origin version includes this patch, but does not enable it by default.[5]
- The GOG.com version already includes this patch.
Other
- Nox GUI is an unofficial launcher patch which improves compatibility with Windows 7+.[6]
- Warrior Ch. 10 Map 2 Fix provides fixes for the Warrior Chapter 10 Map 2 .map file, which prevented two secrets from triggering correctly.[7]
Peixoto's patch
- Allows nearest neighbor or xBRz scaling
- Supports the original DirectDraw renderer as well as the Direct3D 9 renderer on Nox GUI
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\nox.cfg[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) |
This game has an AUTOSAVE
folder and Save Slots 1-13. The Working
folder saves the current map discovery progress, as well as other activated triggers in visited maps. Do note that the Autosave folder has its own working folder.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Resolutions up to 1024x768; see the WSGF entry. See also OpenNox which comes with an OpenNox HD executable supporting widescreen resolutions. Higher resolutions means the camera is zoomed out further and shows less detail (pixel-based scaling). | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | OpenNox comes with an OpenNox HD executable supporting resolutions up to 4K.[8] | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Run the game with the -swindow command line argument. The game has to be launched in 16-bit color mode.OpenNox supports this natively. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30 FPS cap | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Possible with the unofficial SDL patch. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Also possible with the unofficial SDL patch. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Effects, voice and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 NOX Quest | |||
French | Retail only. Digital release users can use this download from this forum topic | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Korean | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation by 7th Wolf and Fargus, download and review | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download direct download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | |||
Online play | 32 | Lobbies point to XWIS by default since October 20, 2005 as part of an agreement with EA.[2] The GOG.com version needs a manual installation of the Westwood Online Shared Components (otherwise found on the game disc). |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | Run the game with -serveronly parameter |
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Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Possible through Mix's unoffical patch |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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UDP | 18590-18599 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Flickering title screen or black screen on startup
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows 98/ME (apply on NOX.exe or Game.exe). |
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Install dgVoodoo 2. |
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"Westwood Online is not installed on this computer" error
IInstall Westwood Online Shared Components. |
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Enable Quest add-on for Origin version
Modify registry settings[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
Software renderer | Requires Nox GUI. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | VQA | |
Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, NT 4.0 SP3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 2 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: System Shock 2 + 10 more titles ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bye Bye WOL! XWIS is the official online gaming service now! | Project Perfect Mod - last accessed on 2024-03-08
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:ilike2burnthing on 2016-6-10
- ↑ http://www.noxforum.net/index.php?topic=8677.0
- ↑ community.pcgamingwiki.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ opennox/game-features.md at dev · noxworld-dev/opennox · GitHub - last accessed on 2022-05-14