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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Beast Within A Gabriel Knight Mystery cover.jpg | |cover = The Beast Within A Gabriel Knight Mystery cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI|name=SCI2.1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1995}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|1995}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 30, 1995}} | ||
| − | |||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 23, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Detective/mystery, Horror }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gabriel Knight }} | ||
|steam appid = 496760 | |steam appid = 496760 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658837 |
| + | |hltb = 3782 | ||
| + | |lutris = gabriel-knight-2-the-beast-within | ||
| + | |igdb = the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 118 | ||
|wikipedia = The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery | |wikipedia = The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 609 |
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | ' | + | {{Introduction |
| − | + | |introduction = | |
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The retail version's installer is 16-bit and does not work on 64-bit systems. | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{++}} Can be run under [[ScummVM]]. |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://gabrielknight.fandom.com/wiki/Gabriel_Knight_Omnipedia Gabriel Knight Omnipedia] - Wiki for the series |
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.sierragamers.com/aspx/Blob2/BlobPage.aspx?msgid=643250 Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' official website | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/GabrielKnight/GK2Help.html The Sierra Help Pages] - Extensive troubleshooting guide | ||
| + | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series | ||
| + | {{GOG.com links|1207658837|gabriel_knight_series|for game series}} | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/496760/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | gabriel_knight_2_the_beast_within | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gabriel_knight_2_the_beast_within | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM] <br /> [[DOSBox]] version is also available (when using [[Store:GOG.com|GOG Galaxy]]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 496760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 496760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The latest official patch for the retail release is 1.11 (GK2PAT). It can be downloaded from [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/GabrielKnightSeriesUpdates.html The Sierra Help Pages]. The digital versions are already patched. | ||
| + | {{ii}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#GK2 The Sierra Help Pages DOSBox Installer] for the retail release allows the whole game to be installed to the hard drive, and removes interlacing from in-game videos. The non-interlaced video patch is also integrated in the GOG.com re-release. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The unofficial [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/Patches-Updates-Games/GK2SubtitlePatch.html Subtitles Patch] for the retail release adds English subtitles to the game. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE.CFG}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\RESOURCE.WIN}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\GK2SG.*}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GK2SG.*}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Savegame descriptions are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\GK2SG.CAT</code>. | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Gabriel Knight 2 options.png|General options}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |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== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Only Music/Effects volume can be adjusted. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = English | + | |language = English |
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
| − | |fan = | + | |fan = |
| − | |fan notes = | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/177-gabriel-knight-2-the-beast-within-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = unknown | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery/ download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only—''Gabriel Knight: A Fera Interior''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970708182502/http://www.brasoft.com.br/produtos/gkbeast/index.htm|title=BraSoft (archived).|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Unofficial translation, [https://www.old-games.ru/forum/threads/gabriel-knight-rusifikator.21976/page-3#post-1445481 download] and [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/rusifikatory_i_perevody_ot_enpy_studio_sovmestimye_s_versia/post143 info]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=9935.0 download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = SVGA |
| − | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = 640x480 |
|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 = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel i486 33 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 15 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = 6.22 | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | ||
| + | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = 40 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | |recother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x | ||
| + | |||
| + | |minOS = 3.1 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel i486 33 MHz | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 15 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
| + | |minDX = | ||
| + | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | ||
| + | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
| + | |recHD = 40 MB | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recDX = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| + | |minOS = 95 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Intel i486 | ||
| + | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 40 MB | ||
| + | |minGPU = 640x480 resolution, 256 colors | ||
| + | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |minHD = | + | |recHD = |
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
| + | |minOS = 7.1 | ||
| + | |minCPU = Motorola 68k | ||
| + | |minRAM = 12 MB | ||
| + | |minHD = 3 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | | | + | |minaudio = Sound Manager 3.2 |
| + | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 9.2.2 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | | | + | |reccont = Joystick |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:03, 9 June 2024
Not to be confused with The Beast Inside.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sierra On-Line | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra On-Line |
| Digital | Activision |
| Engines | |
| SCI2.1 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1995 |
| Windows 3.x | 1995 |
| Windows | June 30, 1995 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
| Windows (ScummVM) | February 23, 2010 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure |
| Themes | Detective/mystery, Horror |
| Series | Gabriel Knight |
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|
The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery is a singleplayer third-person adventure game in the Gabriel Knight series.
The retail version's installer is 16-bit and does not work on 64-bit systems.
General information
- Can be run under ScummVM.
- Gabriel Knight Omnipedia - Wiki for the series
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' official website
- The Sierra Help Pages - Extensive troubleshooting guide
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
||
| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with ScummVM DOSBox version is also available (when using GOG Galaxy).[1] |
|
|
| Steam | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the retail release is 1.11 (GK2PAT). It can be downloaded from The Sierra Help Pages. The digital versions are already patched.
- The Sierra Help Pages DOSBox Installer for the retail release allows the whole game to be installed to the hard drive, and removes interlacing from in-game videos. The non-interlaced video patch is also integrated in the GOG.com re-release.
- The unofficial Subtitles Patch for the retail release adds English subtitles to the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.CFG |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.WIN[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/496760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\GK2SG.* |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\GK2SG.*[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/496760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Savegame descriptions are stored in
<path-to-game>\GK2SG.CAT.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
General options
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
| Multi-monitor | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Pre-rendered graphics. | ||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Variable framerate around 20-30fps | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Only Music/Effects volume can be adjusted. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio | ||
| General MIDI audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail only. | |||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
| Italian | Retail only. | |||
| Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only—Gabriel Knight: A Fera Interior.[2] | |||
| Russian | Unofficial translation, download and info. | |||
| Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | SVGA | 640x480 |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using ScummVM. | ||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 33 MHz | Intel Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | 4x CD-ROM drive |
| Windows 3.x | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 33 MHz | Intel Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution, 256 colors | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 7.1 | 9.2.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68k | |
| System memory (RAM) | 12 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
| Sound (audio device) | Sound Manager 3.2 | |
| Controller | Joystick | |
| Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (496760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ BraSoft (archived). - last accessed on May 2023