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Revision as of 10:18, 16 April 2014
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Apogee Software | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | August 3, 1993 |
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Key points
- Re-released as freeware (see Run in DOSBox for DOSBox setup details).
- No longer needs the DOSBox patch to run correctly in DOSBox.
General information
Availability
- The freeware version includes a DOSBox patch but this is no longer needed.
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox
To run correctly in DOSBox, set cycles=max and timed=false. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.[1]
The freeware version includes a DOSBox patch; newer versions of DOSBox don't need this and it can cause problems.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- The extension matches the episode number.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- Save games are
SAVEGAM0.BM1toSAVEGAM5.BM1; the extension matches the episode number.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Cursor/character moves constantly
Ensure you have set the DOSBox joystick timing correctly (see Run in DOSBox).
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | DOS | |
| Processor (CPU) | 286 | 386 or higher |
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | EGA | VGA |
References
- ↑ Settings recommended by Gemini in Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 78: Bio Menace