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 | + | |gogcom id = 7 |
+ | |hltb = 5894 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1307 | ||
|wikipedia = Messiah (video game) | |wikipedia = Messiah (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2735 | |winehq = 2735 | ||
+ | |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}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/577980/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{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 | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 577980 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2794-messiah-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | {{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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |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== |
{{Image|Messiah Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Messiah Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/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 = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/en WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See the [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/en WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/messiah/en WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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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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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Limited modern controller support. | |controller support notes = Limited modern controller support. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Uses same toggle. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Uses same toggle. | ||
− | | | + | |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|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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|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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# Press '''Run game'''. | # Press '''Run game'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===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: | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run in safe mode|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Safe mode completely disables sound | ||
+ | # After the game crashes, start it again. It will offer you to run in safe mode. Now you can open the door and proceed. | ||
+ | # You have to play through the entire next chapter in safe mode, without sound. | ||
+ | # At the end of the chapter, save and exit the game. | ||
+ | # After restarting the game (without safe mode), you can load your safe and continue playing normally. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download patch 02 and disable pre-loading cached files|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Patch 02 might pop up the message "error opening mci device" whenever launching the game. You can ignore that. | ||
+ | # Another solution is to download patch 02, which is not included with most game versions (e.g. GOG). You can see if you already have that patch installed if you have the option "pre-load cached files" in the options menu. | ||
+ | # Download and install patch 02, e.g. from [https://www.gameswelt.de/messiah/patch/messiah,117144 here], if you don't have it already. | ||
+ | # 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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|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 = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | |
---|---|
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 |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
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] |
---|
|
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 |
---|
|
Download patch 02 and disable pre-loading cached files |
---|
|
Game doesn't launch
If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it. |
---|
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