Difference between revisions of "Messiah"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 29, 2000|ref=<ref>{{refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000818013757/http:/interplay.com/press/messiahoscars.html|title=Messiah receives warm reception at Oscars (retrieved)|date=2024-02-01}}</ref>}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|messiah|}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|messiah|}} | ||
+ | |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 }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Sci-fi, Supernatural }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 577980 | |steam appid = 577980 | ||
|gogcom id = 7 | |gogcom id = 7 | ||
+ | |hltb = 5894 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 1307 |
|wikipedia = Messiah (video game) | |wikipedia = Messiah (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2735 | |winehq = 2735 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/19991109070848/http://interplay.com/messiah/index.html | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|7|messiah}} | {{GOG.com links|7|messiah}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/577980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/577980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|Laserlock}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|Laserlock}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | messiah | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | messiah | DRM-free | Comes pre-configured with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] 1.0.4.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-01}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 577980 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 577980 | Steam | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2794-messiah-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | The latest official patch 0.2 is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 0.2 is available at [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2795-messiah-v02-patch/ community.pcgamingwiki.com] and at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. |
+ | {{ii}} Digital distributions include an outdated {{File|MessiahGlide3x.exe}} and may still require the patch.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-02|comment=Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of {{File|MessiahGlide3x.exe}} is 2000-03-16, like the original retail release, rather than 2000-05-22, like v0.2. {{File|MessiahD3D.exe}} does not have this issue.}}</ref> | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus. Super sampling anti-aliasing is also possible | |
+ | {{ii}} MCI emulation gets the CD music working properly | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Messiah Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Messiah Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Messiah Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | {{Image|Messiah Controls.png|In-game control settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Messiah Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Messiah Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |A3D support = true | ||
+ | |A3D support notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/220-messiah-german-patch/ here]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=941245222 here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D/Z3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/messiah/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Now go to the options menu and disable "pre-load cached files". Then you can open the door without crash and continue playing. | # Now go to the options menu and disable "pre-load cached files". Then you can open the door without crash and continue playing. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game doesn't launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recOS = 98 | |recOS = 98 | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recVRAM = 16 MB | |recVRAM = 16 MB |
Latest revision as of 21:34, 10 June 2024
Developers | |
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Shiny Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2000[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Supernatural |
Messiah is a singleplayer third-person action game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | LaserLock DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Comes pre-configured with nGlide 1.0.4.[2] | |||
Steam |
Demo
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 0.2 is available at community.pcgamingwiki.com and at soggi.org.
- Digital distributions include an outdated
MessiahGlide3x.exe
and may still require the patch.[3]
Peixoto's patch
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus. Super sampling anti-aliasing is also possible
- MCI emulation gets the CD music working properly
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/577980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/577980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
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) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Limited modern controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Uses same toggle. |
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 | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D/Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Fix slowdown and 32-bit color
In modern GPUs the game has severe slowdown issues and is locked to 16-bit color only support. This can be addressed by the game itself, but it requires either a custom shortcut or running the game from the command line:
Change the rendering settings[citation needed] |
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Game crashing when opening door
A good chunk into the game, there is a certain door after an elevator that can crash the game whenever opening it, making progress impossible. There are two possible fixes for this:
Run in safe mode |
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Download patch 02 and disable pre-loading cached files |
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|
Game doesn't launch
If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it. |
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Other information
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
-i | Skip intro logos |
-s | Disable sound |
-o | Disable Fog |
-v | Disable mip-mapping |
+! | Fixes Windows 2000 crashes on some machines when switching from the game to the game menu. |
-p | Will disable any gamma control for users who wish to use their windows gamma and not in game gamma settings. |
+T | Enables verbose debug information for sound cards. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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 (577980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Messiah receives warm reception at Oscars (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-02-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-02
- Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of
MessiahGlide3x.exe
is 2000-03-16, like the original retail release, rather than 2000-05-22, like v0.2.MessiahD3D.exe
does not have this issue.
- Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of