Difference between revisions of "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance"
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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the original release|the 2016 remaster|[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2016)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Marvel Ultimate Alliance Cover.jpg | |cover = Marvel Ultimate Alliance Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Raven Software}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox|Windows}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Beenox Shift|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|marvel-ultimate-alliance|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|marvel-ultimate-alliance|72}} | ||
+ | |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}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select, Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | ARPG}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Comic book}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi, Space, Supernatural}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 5691 | ||
|strategywiki = Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | |strategywiki = Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | ||
+ | |mobygames = marvel-ultimate-alliance_ | ||
|wikipedia = Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | |wikipedia = Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | ||
|winehq = 6601 | |winehq = 6601 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|4}} | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game is not avaliable digitally | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit intro_normal.py|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\scripts\menus\</code>. | ||
+ | # Open intro_normal.py with Notepad. | ||
+ | # Delete all lines starting with <code>startMovie</code> and <code>waitsignal</code>. | ||
+ | # Save your changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/marvel-ultimate-alliance |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = It is possible to edit the height and weight through '''Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\Display''' in Regedit |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]] |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |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 = | + | |120 fps = true |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = 60 FPS cap in Menu, the rest of the game can run at more than 120 fps. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Saitek gamepads crash the game.<ref name="SaitekCrash">{{Refurl|url=https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,1739.msg32126.html?PHPSESSID=vh3u4e8gjoj5p2mmr7p1k47t00#msg32126|title=Gamepads??|date=2021-10-26}}</ref> |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = In '''Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\Audio''' there is a file with the name "3D_Sound". |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,11106.0.html download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'', [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bpmXsqZ98SnFDNSBkW8-Lz5c6StwuRCf/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
|online play modes = Co-op | |online play modes = Co-op | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Saitek gamepad crashes the game=== | ||
+ | {{--}} Unplug gamepads of this brand before running the game.<ref name="SaitekCrash"/> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues Fixed== | ||
+ | ===Game not Starting after Installation=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} On some newer systems, due to a possible error in the Registry during Installation, the game does not launch or simply crashes on launch. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Open '''Registry Editor'''|fix= | ||
+ | #Go to <code>Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\Display</code> | ||
+ | #Right-click '''Resolution''' and click '''Modify''' | ||
+ | #Input your '''Desktop Resolution''' (for example, <code>1920x1080</code>, click '''OK''' and close the Registry Editor | ||
+ | #The Game should now launch properly, you will only need to do this once after installation. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|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 = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Mods== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only this version of the PC port supports modding. [https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10809.0.html Mod Installation Guide.] | ||
+ | {{++}} The [https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php Marvel Mods ] forums feature various different mods ranging from Custom characters to Remastered UI textures and much more. | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=11037.0 '''Official Characters Pack''']: Features every character from every version and the cast of the X-Men Legends series along with the Simulator Missions from the "next-gen" versions, an extensive list of bug fixes and miscellaneous features. Necessary for Vital/36/50 Character Roster Hacks. | ||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10774.msg204197.html#msg204197 '''Vital Roster Hack''']: Increases the roster size to allow for every character to be accessible at once. Ability to toggle between 36 (all characters from all versions) and 50 (all characters from all versions + most of the cast of the X-Men Legends games). 50 characters is the absolute maximum and by default Cannonball, Dark Phoenix, Sunfire, Toad and X-Man from X-Men Legends are cut. | ||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10702.0.html '''36 Characters Roster Hack''']: Increases the roster size to allow for every Marvel Ultimate Alliance character to be accessible at once and adds even more miscellaneous features, tweaks, etc. | ||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10702.0.html '''50 Characters Roster Hack''']: Increases the roster size to allow for every Marvel Ultimate Alliance and all but 5 X-Men Legends characters to be accessible at once and adds even more miscellaneous features, tweaks, etc. | ||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10809.msg199944.html#msg199944 '''Open Hero Select''']: Edit the playable roster | ||
+ | *[https://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php/topic,10199.0.html '''Remastered Interface''']: A mostly complete conversion of the HD Interface from the 2016 remastered version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 2000 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minHD = 8 GB |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7300 |
− | |minVRAM = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1300 |
− | |minDX = | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon X2 5000+ |
+ | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3800 |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = 256 MB |
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:29, 7 January 2024
This page is for the original release. For the 2016 remaster, see Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2016).
Developers | |
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Raven Software | |
Windows | Beenox Shift |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
Vicarious Visions Alchemy | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 72 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select, Direct control |
Genres | ARPG |
Art styles | Comic book |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi, Space, Supernatural |
Series | Marvel: Ultimate Alliance |
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | |
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Subseries of Marvel | |
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | 2006 |
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2016) | 2016 |
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 | 2016 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not avaliable digitally
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Edit intro_normal.py |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Save\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | It is possible to edit the height and weight through Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\Display in Regedit | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 60 FPS cap in Menu, the rest of the game can run at more than 120 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Saitek gamepads crash the game.[3] | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | In Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Marvel Ultimate Alliance\Settings\Audio there is a file with the name "3D_Sound". | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan, download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 | Co-op GameSpy services have been shut down;[4] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Issues unresolved
Saitek gamepad crashes the game
- Unplug gamepads of this brand before running the game.[3]
Issues Fixed
Game not Starting after Installation
- On some newer systems, due to a possible error in the Registry during Installation, the game does not launch or simply crashes on launch.
Open Registry Editor |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Mods
- Only this version of the PC port supports modding. Mod Installation Guide.
- The Marvel Mods forums feature various different mods ranging from Custom characters to Remastered UI textures and much more.
- Official Characters Pack: Features every character from every version and the cast of the X-Men Legends series along with the Simulator Missions from the "next-gen" versions, an extensive list of bug fixes and miscellaneous features. Necessary for Vital/36/50 Character Roster Hacks.
- Vital Roster Hack: Increases the roster size to allow for every character to be accessible at once. Ability to toggle between 36 (all characters from all versions) and 50 (all characters from all versions + most of the cast of the X-Men Legends games). 50 characters is the absolute maximum and by default Cannonball, Dark Phoenix, Sunfire, Toad and X-Man from X-Men Legends are cut.
- 36 Characters Roster Hack: Increases the roster size to allow for every Marvel Ultimate Alliance character to be accessible at once and adds even more miscellaneous features, tweaks, etc.
- 50 Characters Roster Hack: Increases the roster size to allow for every Marvel Ultimate Alliance and all but 5 X-Men Legends characters to be accessible at once and adds even more miscellaneous features, tweaks, etc.
- Open Hero Select: Edit the playable roster
- Remastered Interface: A mostly complete conversion of the HD Interface from the 2016 remastered version.
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon X2 5000+ |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7300 ATI Radeon X1300 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT ATI Radeon HD 3800 256 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Gamepads?? - last accessed on 2021-10-26
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology