Difference between revisions of "Afterlife"
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(Added configuration/save paths, updated Video/Input settings, and provided screenshots of the game in DOSBox with MSi Afterburner running at 70 FPS.) |
(Added information about Audio Settings, corrected mistakes in Configuration Files, and added minimum specs for more platforms (with Win9x under "DOS").) |
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|DOS|{{P|game}}\ALIFE.INI}} | + | {{Game data/row|DOS|{{P|game}}\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI}} |
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\ | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\ALIFE.INI or {{P|game}}\Dosbox_Afterlife.conf}} |
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | ||
{{Game data/row|OS X|}} | {{Game data/row|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/row|Linux|}} | {{Game data/row|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{ii}}ALIFE is for Win9x, and AFTERDOS is for DOS/DosBox. DOSBox_Afterlife.conf can also be modified. | |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Image|Afterlife-Audio-Settings.jpg|Audio Settings.}} | |
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Options can only be found in-game, on the toolbar at the top of the screen. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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===Tutorial in Windows version doesn't work=== | ===Tutorial in Windows version doesn't work=== | ||
Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window appears but nothing else. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed. | Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window appears but nothing else. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = false | ||
| + | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |audio = iMuse | ||
| + | |audio notes = Can create some issues on 8-bit sound cards. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
| − | |OSfamily = | + | |OSfamily = DOS |
|minOS = MS-DOS 6.0 or higher | |minOS = MS-DOS 6.0 or higher | ||
|minCPU = Intel 486DX2 66 MHz or better | |minCPU = Intel 486DX2 66 MHz or better | ||
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|minHD = 16 MB | |minHD = 16 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Win95 |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | ||
|recRAM = 16 MB | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |minOS = XP/Vista/7/8/10 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 1.0 GHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = DirectX 7 Compatible | ||
| + | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recCPU = 1.4 GHz | ||
| + | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = DirectX 9 Compatible}} | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| + | |minOS = 10.7.0 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = 64 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
| + | |minOS = Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17 | ||
| + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz or better | ||
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
| + | |minGPU = 256 MB, OpenGL-compatible | ||
| + | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}}Source of modern requiremeents: [gog.com/game/afterlife GOG Store Page.]<ref name="Afterlife - GOG Store Page">[https://www.gog.com/game/afterlife Afterlife on GOG.com]</ref> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| LucasArts | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1996 |
| Windows | 1996 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
| macOS (OS X) | April 9, 2015[1] |
| Linux | April 9, 2015[1] |
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Key points
- The Windows version has issues on modern systems. The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in DOSBox.
- Retail version requires the CD to uninstall the game.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
Disc check (see Run without the CD). | |
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| GOG.com | |
DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Afterlife 8-bit Sound Update fixes compatibility with 8-bit sound cards
Run without the CD
| Instructions |
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
- ALIFE is for Win9x, and AFTERDOS is for DOS/DosBox. DOSBox_Afterlife.conf can also be modified.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
INI Settings for Afterlife, found in ALIFE.INI.
Afterlife running at its maximum observed framerate of 70 FPS.
Input settings
Audio Settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Tutorial in Windows version doesn't work
Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window appears but nothing else. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed.
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| macOS (OS X) | |||||
| Linux | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | iMuse | Can create some issues on 8-bit sound cards. |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 6.0 or higher | Win95 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 66 MHz or better | Intel Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256-color SVGA-compatible | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP/Vista/7/8/10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 Compatible | DirectX 9 Compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or better | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 256 MB, OpenGL-compatible | |
- Source of modern requiremeents: [gog.com/game/afterlife GOG Store Page.][3]
References
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