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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ion Storm}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ion Storm}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|2001-2009}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Australia}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|2009-present}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Retail (Australia)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2001}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|anachronox|77}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|anachronox|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time, Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG, JRPG }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 242940 | |steam appid = 242940 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659012 |
+ | |lutris = anachronox | ||
|strategywiki = Anachronox | |strategywiki = Anachronox | ||
+ | |mobygames = 4499 | ||
+ | |igdb = anachronox | ||
+ | |hltb = 450 | ||
|wikipedia = Anachronox | |wikipedia = Anachronox | ||
|winehq = 578 | |winehq = 578 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659012|anachronox}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/242940/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://redump.org/disc/27908/|title=redump.org • Anachronox • Disc 2|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00QXQFVN6 | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00QXQFVN6 | Steam | | | Windows}} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | anachronox | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | anachronox | DRM-free | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | anachronox | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GMG | anachronox | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | anachronox | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | anachronox | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242940 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 242940 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | A demo can be downloaded [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-demo on Mod DB]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | ====[ | + | ====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/ Unofficial patches]==== |
{{ii}} These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched. | {{ii}} These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched. | ||
{{++}} Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch. | {{++}} Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch. | ||
− | =====[ | + | =====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19394 Build 44 to Build 45]===== |
− | {{ii}} The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch. | + | {{ii}} The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch. Digital versions of the game already include this patch. |
{{++}} Fixes multiple issues with the game. | {{++}} Fixes multiple issues with the game. | ||
− | =====[ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-44-to-45 Alternate download link] |
− | {{++}} Fixes even more issues with the game. | + | |
+ | =====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19396 Build 45 to Build 46]===== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes even more issues with the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-45-to-46 Alternate download link] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-widescreen-fix Widescreen fix]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Includes premade files for common widescreen resolutions, as well as a patcher for custom resolutions. | ||
+ | {{--}} Breaks the Hive Ship section of the game. Make backups of the original <code>anox.exe</code> and <code>ref_gl.dll</code> before replacing them, so the original files can be used during that section. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/anachronox-graphical-enhancements/downloads/anachronox-no-upscale Graphical Enhancements (Restores broken effects)]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes broken partial transparency effects, restores 3D signs at Bricks and fixes music overlapping in some cutscenes (See [[#Sounds_and_fixes|Sounds and Fixes]]) | ||
+ | {{ii}} A version including AI (ESRGAN) upscaled textures is also available. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For compatibility with [[#Sounds_and_fixes|Sounds and Fixes]] mod, don't copy over the contents of the <code>scripts</code> folder. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-sounds-and-fixes-v01 Sounds and fixes]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores sounds for objects missing them due to bugs. | ||
+ | {{++}} Also adds sounds to cutscenes where relevant to help them not feel as empty when things happen in them (using sounds found in the game files). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Install after [[#Graphical_Enhancements_.28Restores_broken_effects.29|Graphical Enhancements]] as this mod already fixes the said music overlap issues. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\anoxdata\CONFIGS\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\anoxdata\SAVE\}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} 9 save slots available. | ||
===[[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 = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Anachronox - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Anachronox - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files]. |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
|fov notes = Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options. | |fov notes = Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options. | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound. |
|acceleration option = true | |acceleration option = true | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = From the settings menu in game only | |invert mouse y-axis notes = From the settings menu in game only | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |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= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|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== |
{{Image|Anachronox - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Anachronox - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Ambient, interface, cinematic and music. | |separate volume notes = Ambient, interface, cinematic and music. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = EAX 1.<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1.0<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19990224223908/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p981021b.html|title=Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Czech | |language = Czech | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/anachronox.php]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/anachronox download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/anachronox/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (authors: Memnoch, darkpadawan, L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXUH6G1HtNiQlDeAKareGnaB0XzoqVtX/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | === | + | ===3D sound on modern systems=== |
− | + | 3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions. | |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Couldn't load renderer | + | ===Couldn't load renderer=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectX#Legacy versions|DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox | + | }} |
− | + | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install nGlide|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate / stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Threaded Optimization to Off in NVIDIA Control Panel|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/242940/discussions/0/2632849569462866513]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. | ||
+ | # Go to "Manage 3D settings" section. | ||
+ | # Enter in "Program settings" section. | ||
+ | # Add the game's exe (anox.exe). | ||
+ | # Set the <code>Threaded Optimization</code> to Off. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create Config.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/stuttering_jerky_camera_movement_anyone/post4]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\GOG\|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Enter the {{file|Anachronox|folder}} folder. Create the folder if it doesn't exist. | ||
+ | # Create the file {{file|config.ini}} and edit it with the following: | ||
+ | <pre>[Misc] | ||
+ | Fps=200</pre> | ||
+ | # If 200 does not work, try a higher value or lower down to 59. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Force Vsync|Force Vsync]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post10]</ref><ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post16]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install QindieGL|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/low_fps/post2]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QindieGL/releases QindieGL], an OpenGL wrapper. Older releases [https://code.google.com/archive/p/qindie-gl/downloads here] | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|opengl32.dll}} and paste it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
+ | # Click on {{file|QindieGL-setup.reg}} and add to the registry. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Run as the game as administrator]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/poor_fps_on_anacrhonox/post2]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windows 98 / ME [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post6]</ref><ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/90_cpu_usage_3_fps]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off 3D sound|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/poor_fps_on_anacrhonox/post2]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|GCT Setup.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Under 3D Sound Options, choose "Off" from the pull down menu. | ||
+ | # Click Save. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use integrated graphics|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post6]</ref>}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|opengl versions = 1.1 | |opengl versions = 1.1 | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
− | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
− | |glide notes = | + | |glide notes = WickedGL was added in the [[#Patches|build 44]] patch. |
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle 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 executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = Miles Sound System | + | |audio = Miles Sound System, A3D, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D |
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = A3D 2.0 |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2 |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
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|minOGL = 1.1 | |minOGL = 1.1 | ||
− | |recOS = 98, ME | + | |recOS = 98, ME, 2000 |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon |
Revision as of 18:16, 15 November 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Ion Storm | |
Publishers | |
2001-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Retail (Australia) | Infogrames |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG, JRPG |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi |
Anachronox is a singleplayer third-person RPG and JRPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[3] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[4] |
Demo
A demo can be downloaded on Mod DB.
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial patches
- These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
- Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
Build 44 to Build 45
- The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Fixes multiple issues with the game.
- Alternate download link
Build 45 to Build 46
- Fixes even more issues with the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Alternate download link
Mods
Widescreen fix
- Includes premade files for common widescreen resolutions, as well as a patcher for custom resolutions.
- Breaks the Hive Ship section of the game. Make backups of the original
anox.exe
andref_gl.dll
before replacing them, so the original files can be used during that section.
Graphical Enhancements (Restores broken effects)
- Fixes broken partial transparency effects, restores 3D signs at Bricks and fixes music overlapping in some cutscenes (See Sounds and Fixes)
- A version including AI (ESRGAN) upscaled textures is also available.
- For compatibility with Sounds and Fixes mod, don't copy over the contents of the
scripts
folder.
Sounds and fixes
- Restores sounds for objects missing them due to bugs.
- Also adds sounds to cutscenes where relevant to help them not feel as empty when things happen in them (using sounds found in the game files).
- Install after Graphical Enhancements as this mod already fixes the said music overlap issues.
Game data
Launcher and setup utility for unofficial patches.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\CONFIGS\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\SAVE\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
- 9 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | From the settings menu in game only | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, interface, cinematic and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1.0[5] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | Fan translation, [11]. | |||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (authors: Memnoch, darkpadawan, L@Zar0), download. |
Issues unresolved
3D sound on modern systems
3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions.
Issues fixed
Couldn't load renderer
Install DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes[citation needed] |
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Install nGlide[citation needed] |
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Install the nGlide wrapper. |
Low frame rate / stuttering
Set Threaded Optimization to Off in NVIDIA Control Panel[6] |
---|
|
Create Config.ini[7] |
---|
[Misc] Fps=200
|
Force Vsync[8][9] |
---|
Install QindieGL[10] |
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|
Run as the game as administrator[11] |
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Run the game in Windows 98 / ME compatibility mode[12][13] |
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Turn off 3D sound[14] |
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|
Use integrated graphics[15] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Glide | WickedGL was added in the build 44 patch. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System, A3D, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D | A3D 2.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 12 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.1 compatible DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (242940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ redump.org • Anachronox • Disc 2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
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