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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Shanghai}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ubisoft Shanghai}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Darkworks}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LEAD}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/i-am-alive-what-you-thought-is-probably-wrong/1100-6342566/|title=Gamespot - I Am Alive - What You Thought Is Probably Wrong|date=2021-07-07|snippet=I Am Alive might be considered an amalgam of different games, films, and books. The platform and action situations may remind you of other Ubisoft-published games like Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction because it uses the same LEAD engine as Conviction.}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2012}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|i-am-alive|66}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|i-am-alive|69}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 214250 | |steam appid = 214250 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = i-am-alive | ||
| + | |hltb = 4573 | ||
| + | |lutris = | ||
|wikipedia = I Am Alive | |wikipedia = I Am Alive | ||
|winehq = 14491 | |winehq = 14491 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ii}} Game must be installed on the main drive to avoid issues. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
| + | {{ii}} Controller highly recommended due to mouse movement stutters. | ||
| + | {{++}} Has an additional difficulty mode in Easy and has a new level select. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | activation |TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Uplay | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1647-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1647-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948688a7e300458b4796 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
| + | {{Microtransactions | ||
| + | |boost = | ||
| + | |cosmetic = | ||
| + | |currency = | ||
| + | |finite spend = | ||
| + | |infinite spend = | ||
| + | |free-to-grind = | ||
| + | |loot box = | ||
| + | |none = None | ||
| + | |player trading = | ||
| + | |time-limited = | ||
| + | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=October 11, 2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\Videos}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|Logo_ESRB.bik}}, {{file|Logo-Ubisoft.bik}} and {{file|Unreal_TechLogo.bik}}, | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Disable shaders=== | ===Disable shaders=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Peixoto's patch|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= |
| − | + | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] to disable the depth of field, film grain, or black and white shaders. | |
| − | * Use [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | === | + | ===Increased view distance=== |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Flawless Widescreen|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= |
| − | + | * Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] and enable ''View Distance'' fix in the game's profile (this will significantly impact performance). | |
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}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\IAmAlive\Save\IAA_Profile\profile.sav|{{P|game}}\src\System\UserSettings.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{--}} Some user settings are saved in ''profile.sav'' which is encrypted.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520091346/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543&page=8#post32712772 I am Alive PC - Page 8 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\IAmAlive\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-04}}</ref> | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video settings | + | {{Image|I Am Alive video settings.png|Video settings.}} |
| + | {{Image|I Am Alive game settings.png|Game settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | |fov notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Can also be changed by changing StartupFullscreen value to False.<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Can also be changed by changing ''StartupFullscreen'' value to ''False''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945401059953218/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Up to | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x, but it is not applied to all surfaces, force in the GPU control panel instead. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[CSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[CSAA]]. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | == | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{ | + | {{Image|I Am Alive control settings.png|Control settings.}} |
| − | + | {{Image|I Am Alive key mappings.png|Key mapping.}} | |
| − | {{ | + | {{Input |
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| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = On by default, can't be turned off. |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Highly preferred over keyboard and mouse due to mouse movement stuttering. XInput support only. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = false | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|I Am Alive audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound FX and voice. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/i-am-alive/ download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/161_traducao-do-i-am-alive-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download (TriboGamer)] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = hackable | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation: [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/i_am_alive/files/8153.html download] | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
| − | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/09/i-am-alive.html Helix Mod: I Am Alive] and [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-am-alive-alternative.html Helix Mod: I am Alive (Alternative)]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = true | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].<br>'''Note:'''Game is on oifficial list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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|osvr = | |osvr = | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
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|keyboard-mouse = | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
|keyboard-mouse notes = | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
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|trackir = | |trackir = | ||
|trackir notes = | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
|play area seated = | |play area seated = | ||
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| − | ===Mouse | + | ===Mouse movement stutters=== |
| + | {{--}} Camera movement is stuttering very badly when using the mouse, while it is smooth when using a controller. | ||
{{--}} When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available. | {{--}} When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| − | ===Menu | + | ===No sound=== |
| + | {{--}} Game launches, but no sound can be heard. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on the main drive|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/828925849487596225/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Menu lag and low performance=== | ||
{{--}} Frequent freezing every few seconds. | {{--}} Frequent freezing every few seconds. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS fix|fix= | ||
| + | # Download the dinput8.dll from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix here] | ||
| + | # Unpack it and put the ''dinput8.dll'' into the game folder where the ''IAmAlive_game.exe'' is ({{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM) | ||
| + | # After starting the game, alt-tab out of it and back in once (otherwise it won't register your keyboard now). Now it will no longer freeze every few seconds. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID Devices|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
| − | + | #Disable all HID Compliant devices in the Device Manager (every device starting with HID Compliant under Human Interface section).<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945276452100225/#p2</ref> | |
| − | + | '''Notes''' | |
| − | Disable all HID Compliant devices in the Device Manager (every device starting with HID Compliant under Human Interface section).<ref> | + | {{--}} Fix may disable the mouse and keyboard. |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ===Checking | + | ===Checking systems and iamalive_game.exe not working=== |
| − | {{ii}} Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/</ref> |
| − | {{ii}} Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.<ref>http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543</ref> | + | {{ii}} Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619113908/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543 I am Alive PC - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> |
| − | + | {{Fixbox|description=SystemValidation|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | #Open {{file|UserSettings.ini}} and change the <code>RunValidation</code> value to false.<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/</ref> |
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| − | Open | ||
| − | <ref> | ||
<pre>[SystemValidation] | <pre>[SystemValidation] | ||
RunValidation=False | RunValidation=False | ||
LastAdapterNumber=0</pre> | LastAdapterNumber=0</pre> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Controller not responding=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Even with the in-game gamepad setting enabled, controller inputs do not go through. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Big Picture|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | * Launch the game from Steam Big Picture with the generic gamepad mapping. | ||
| + | * If applicable, add the game as a non-Steam game to the library before launching through Big Picture. Executable is located at {{folder|{{P|game}}\src\System}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = Havok | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Wwise | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |||
|minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | ||
| − | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 630 |
| − | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP) | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
| + | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
| + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT | ||
| + | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Ubisoft Shanghai | |
| Darkworks | |
| Publishers | |
| Ubisoft | |
| Engines | |
| LEAD Engine[1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 6, 2012 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 66 |
| IGDB | 69 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Post-apocalyptic |
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Key points
- Game must be installed on the main drive to avoid issues. See Issues fixed.
- Controller highly recommended due to mouse movement stutters.
- Has an additional difficulty mode in Easy and has a new level select.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
TAGES Solidshield DRM. | |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
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| Steam | |
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| Ubisoft Store | |
Included with Ubisoft+. | |
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
| Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Microtransactions
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| No microtransactions | None |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete/rename video files[2] |
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Disable shaders
| Use Peixoto's patch[2] |
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Increased view distance
| Use Flawless Widescreen[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\IAmAlive\Save\IAA_Profile\profile.sav <path-to-game>\src\System\UserSettings.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214250/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Some user settings are saved in profile.sav which is encrypted.[3]
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\IAmAlive\Save\ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | ||
| Ubisoft Connect | [4] |
Video
Video settings.
Game settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
| Windowed | Can also be changed by changing StartupFullscreen value to False.[5] | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x, but it is not applied to all surfaces, force in the GPU control panel instead. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA and up to 16x CSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Control settings.
Key mapping.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ↵ Enter cannot be bound. | |
| Mouse acceleration | On by default, can't be turned off. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Highly preferred over keyboard and mouse due to mouse movement stuttering. XInput support only. See Issues fixed. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound FX and voice. | |
| Surround sound | Auto configures up to 5.0 output.[6] | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (TriboGamer) | |||
| Russian | Fan translation: download | |||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: I Am Alive and Helix Mod: I am Alive (Alternative). | ||
| vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Note:Game is on oifficial list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
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Issues unresolved
Mouse movement stutters
- Camera movement is stuttering very badly when using the mouse, while it is smooth when using a controller.
- When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available.
Issues fixed
No sound
- Game launches, but no sound can be heard.
| Install the game on the main drive[7] |
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Menu lag and low performance
- Frequent freezing every few seconds.
| Use DirectInput FPS fix |
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| Disable HID Devices[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Checking systems and iamalive_game.exe not working
- Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.[9]
- Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.[10]
| SystemValidation[citation needed] |
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[SystemValidation] RunValidation=False LastAdapterNumber=0 |
Controller not responding
- Even with the in-game gamepad setting enabled, controller inputs do not go through.
| Use Steam Big Picture |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Havok | |
| Audio | Wwise | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 630 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
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| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
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| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/214250/in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (214250) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
- ↑ Gamespot - I Am Alive - What You Thought Is Probably Wrong - last accessed on 2021-07-07
- "I Am Alive might be considered an amalgam of different games, films, and books. The platform and action situations may remind you of other Ubisoft-published games like Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction because it uses the same LEAD engine as Conviction."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:Antrad on October 11, 2018
- ↑ I am Alive PC - Page 8 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945276452100225/#p2
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/
- ↑ I am Alive PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)