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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 10, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 10, 2001}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2001}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|american-mcgees-alice|85}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Platform, Puzzle, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Horror, Victorian }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | American McGee's Alice }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20001018175704/http://www.alice.ea.com/main.html | ||
+ | |lutris = american-mcgees-alice | ||
|strategywiki = American McGee's Alice | |strategywiki = American McGee's Alice | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2703 | ||
+ | |igdb = american-mcgee-s-alice | ||
+ | |hltb = 432 | ||
+ | |lutris = american-mcgees-alice | ||
|wikipedia = American McGee's Alice | |wikipedia = American McGee's Alice | ||
|winehq = 241 | |winehq = 241 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | ''' | + | |release history = The game was released as '''''Alice in Nightmare''''' in Japan. |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = The game does not install correctly on Windows 10 without a [[#Game_does_not_install_correctly_on_Windows_10|custom fix program]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Free demo versions can be downloaded: [https://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-demo-windows English (ModDB)], [https://archive.org/details/american-mc-gees-alice-demo-english English (Archive.org)], [https://archive.org/details/american-mc-gees-alice-demo-japanese Japanese (Archive.org)]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} [http://web.archive.org/web/20151017011944/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/AliceMac1.1.2.dmg Patch v1.1.2] is the latest patch for the OS X version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110412130503/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000560|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-04-12}}</ref> |
− | }} | + | |
+ | ===Peixoto's patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] for easy resolution setup - no need to edit configuration files - and persistent FOV correction - the FOV won't keep resetting as is happens if modified via console or config files | ||
− | === | + | ===Skip intro videos=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] {{code|+forcemenu main}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/127609/is-there-a-way-to-skip-the-intro-screens-in-american-mcgees-alice|title=Is there a way to skip the intro screens in American McGee's Alice? - Arqade|date=October 23, 2018}}</ref>}} |
− | {{+ | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | ===Skip intro videos and main menu, and go straight to the save file load screen=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] {{code|+forcemenu loadsave}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mouse|date=2021-08-03}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} At least one already existing save file must be present first. If no saves exist, then the game will softlock, as there are no saves to load, and selecting "Back" will only show a blank screen because there is nothing to go back to. | |
+ | {{ii}} All of the main menu's options are also available at the pause screen. So to access those menu options, simply load an existing save and pause the game. For example, to start a new game: load a save, open the pause screen, and select "New Game". | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Remastered version audio quality=== |
− | + | The 2011 Remastered version has much higher quality audio, however there are some graphic changes and the removal of the Chesire help button that some players might not like. If desired, just copy the superior audio files from the Remastered version over to the original version. | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Video | |
− | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/american-mcgees-alice | |
− | {{Video | ||
− | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |multimonitor notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 90° by default. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | |windowed notes = Can also be toggled with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|Simple Runtime Window Editor]] with the ''Remove Borders'' option. | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|Simple Runtime Window Editor]] with the ''Remove Borders'' option. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 63 FPS by default; see [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]]. | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 63 FPS by default; see [[#High frame-rate|High frame-rate]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/american-mcgees-alice American McGee's Alice | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
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<pre>seta r_customwidth "1920" | <pre>seta r_customwidth "1920" | ||
seta r_customheight "1080"</pre> | seta r_customheight "1080"</pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} HUD is stretched. | ||
+ | {{--}} {{term|Vert-}}. Increase FOV to compensate, see [[#Field of View (FOV)|Field of View (FOV)]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121 Peixoto's patch]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=53121&start=460#p723652|title=Vogons.org - Peixoto's patches for a few old games|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} If there are issues with taking screenshots or recording the game, remove the line <code>HD=wide nofov</code> from {{file|Peixoto\Scripts\Alice.ini}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Hex editing|ref=<ref>[https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/unofficial-patches-for-thief-and-other-pc-games.90431/page-13#post-5141524 Unofficial patches for Thief and other PC games | Page 13 | rpgcodex]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|fgamex86.dll}} with a hex editor like [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl+G}} and go to offsets {{code|000A5580}} (gameplay FOV) and {{code|0006CAC0}} (cutscenes FOV). | ||
+ | # In both offsets, change {{code|0000B442}} to | ||
+ | #* {{code|295CCD42}} for 15:9 | ||
+ | #* {{code|1F85D442}} for 16:9 | ||
+ | #* {{code|AEC7C842}} for 16:10 | ||
+ | #* {{code|5C8FF242}} for 64:27 | ||
+ | #* {{code|1F05F142}} for 21:9 | ||
+ | #* {{code|D7E30A43}} for 32:9 | ||
+ | #* {{code|8FC20643}} for 32:10 | ||
+ | #* {{code|14EE1743}} for 48:9 | ||
+ | #* {{code|33F31443}} for 48:10 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2538-american-mcgees-alice-fov-fix/ FOV Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-08}}</ref>}} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.overclock.net/t/1137213/rage-vsync-issues/20#post_15331326|title=RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta r_swapinterval "1"}} as a new line, and then save the changes. | # In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta r_swapinterval "1"}} as a new line, and then save the changes. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the framerate is low when | + | {{ii}} If the framerate is low when Vsync is enabled, rename {{file|alice.exe}} to {{file|quake3.exe}}.<ref name="FAKK2">[http://www.ritualistic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20560 Heavy Metal: FAKK2 bad performace, low fps, laggy gameplay]</ref> |
− | {{ii}} If the game slightly stutters in some areas, disable | + | {{ii}} If the game slightly stutters in some areas, disable Vsync and run the game instead in fullscreen borderless window using [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Simple Runtime Window Editor|Simple Runtime Window Editor]] using the ''Remove Borders'' option. Windows should then apply triple buffering to prevent screen tearing.<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=January 18, 2019}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Level of detail=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} Default LOD settings can be overridden to make the game render highest quality models all the time. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.quake3world.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=12657|title=Quake 3 engine - Level of detail|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the game at least once, so the configuration file gets created. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Base\config.cfg}} file with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add lines <code>seta r_lodbias "-2"</code> and <code>seta r_lodcurveerror "10000"</code> in the <code>Cvars</code> section. | ||
+ | # Save the changes and run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Trilinear Texture Filtering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enable trilinear texture filtering|fix= | ||
+ | # Run the game at least once, so the configuration file gets created. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Base\config.cfg}} file with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add the line <code>seta r_texturemode "gl_linear_mipmap_linear"</code> in the <code>Cvars</code> section. | ||
+ | # Save the changes and run the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Is needed for the AMD Radeon Software to enforce anisotropic filtering, see [[Glossary:Anisotropic_filtering_(AF)#AMD_Radeon_Software|glossary page]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = hackable |
− | |controller support notes = Although it is possible to enable controller support in the original version by using the console commands {{code|in_joystick "1"}} and {{code|in_restart}}, it was not properly implemented nor fully functional.<ref | + | |controller support notes = Although it is possible to enable controller support in the original version by using the console commands {{code|in_joystick "1"}} and {{code|in_restart}}, it was not properly implemented nor fully functional.<ref name="launch in fullscreen"/> |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
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|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | == | + | ===Improve mouse responsiveness=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config.cfg|fix= |
− | {{Audio | + | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Base\config.cfg}} in a text editor. |
+ | # Add the following lines: | ||
+ | #* {{code|seta m_filter "1"}} | ||
+ | #* {{code|seta in_mouse "-1"}} | ||
+ | # Increasing the frame rate may also have a positive effect. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Other solutions''': | ||
+ | * If possible, lower the polling rate on the mouse. | ||
+ | * Use an older mouse with a lower polling rate. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Sound Effects |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = A3D 1.0 and 2.0, EAX 1 and 2. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | American McGees Alice - General.png|General settings. | ||
+ | American McGees Alice - Video.png|Video settings. | ||
+ | American McGee's Alice - Key remapping.png|Keyboard remapping. | ||
+ | American McGees Alice - Audio.png|Audio settings. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{++}} All translations are compatible with the original game and the [[American McGee's Alice (2011)|remaster]].<ref>Both games use the same engine (IdTech 3)</ref> | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/11-american-mcgee-s-alice link #1] or [https://github.com/hornster02/American_McGee-s_Alice-2000-CZ link #2]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Dutch | |language = Dutch | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/804-american-mcgees-alice-dutch-patch/ Alice Dutch Patch]. | |notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/804-american-mcgees-alice-dutch-patch/ Alice Dutch Patch]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
− | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/american-mcgees-alice download]. | + | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/american-mcgees-alice download]. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Only in the Japanese Alice in Nightmare release. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3AFCD2F245E155E7|title=音声イベント集 (Alice in Nightmare: Cutscene Audio Collection) - YouTube|date=2021-06-15}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Hungarian |
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://magyaritasok.hu/download/407/american-mcgees-alice/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/american-mcgees-alice-wersja-lekka/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
|interface = hackable | |interface = hackable | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = hackable | |subtitles = hackable | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://www.gamevicio.com/traducao/traducao-de-american-mcgee-s-alice-para-portugues-brasil// download].<br>Menus aren't translated. |
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Localization by Softclub. | ||
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | === | + | ===Can not save progress=== |
{{ii}} When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed. | {{ii}} When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed. | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Copy the game folder to the proper location|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Copy the game folder to the proper location|ref={{cn|date=April 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The game folder must be installed in either {{code|Program Files}} (for 32-bit Windows) or {{code|Program Files (x86)}} (for 64-bit Windows) to save properly. When installing the game, either accept the default install location, or copy/move the pre-existing installation to the specified location. ''This was tested on Windows 10 64-bit ver. 1709.''{{cn|date=October 2018}} | {{ii}} The game folder must be installed in either {{code|Program Files}} (for 32-bit Windows) or {{code|Program Files (x86)}} (for 64-bit Windows) to save properly. When installing the game, either accept the default install location, or copy/move the pre-existing installation to the specified location. ''This was tested on Windows 10 64-bit ver. 1709.''{{cn|date=October 2018}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Game does not install correctly on Windows 10=== | ===Game does not install correctly on Windows 10=== | ||
{{ii}} The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10. | {{ii}} The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy missing files and fix shortcuts|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/02/09/american-mcgees-alice/|title=Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy missing files and fix shortcuts|ref=<ref> | ||
# Run through the installation process from the discs as normal, and make a note of the game's installation folder. | # Run through the installation process from the discs as normal, and make a note of the game's installation folder. | ||
# Re-insert Disc 1 back into your computer's optical drive. | # Re-insert Disc 1 back into your computer's optical drive. | ||
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# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
# In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta r_primitives "2"}} as a new line, then save the changes. | # In the {{code|Cvars}} section, add {{code|seta r_primitives "2"}} as a new line, then save the changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Alternative solution|ref=<ref name="FAKK2" />|fix= | ||
+ | # Rename {{file|alice.exe}} to {{file|quake3.exe}} (this will make the graphics card use Windows' compatibility shims for [[Quake III: Arena]] instead). | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Cannot enable A3D surround sound=== | ===Cannot enable A3D surround sound=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass card detection|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Bypass card detection|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44359#p446982|title=American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open game {{file|alice.exe}} with a hex editor. | # Open game {{file|alice.exe}} with a hex editor. | ||
# Search for <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''75'''1A</code>. | # Search for <code>B000520053E87095070083C40885C0'''75'''1A</code>. | ||
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===Audio driver issues=== | ===Audio driver issues=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=See [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [https://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here] for details and a fix|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
===Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode=== | ===Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Apply this registry fix [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php? | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply this registry fix [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=632540 here] |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The game's video output is offset downward and to the right. It renders outside the lower-right of the screen, with black bars on the top and left. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description="Vanilla" installation without mods|fix=Set Windows Compatibility for the game's executable to Windows XP (Service Pack 3)}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modded installation|fix=Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Inside {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, rename {{folder|SndDrivers}} to {{folder|snddrivers}}}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.1.2]] patch for Intel support. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Alice HD Texture Pack=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies. Can be omitted by not installing the {{file|z(Mod)OverKill.pk3}} file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the HD texture pack [https://www.nexusmods.com/americanmcgeesalice/mods/1 here], then extract its content somewhere conveniently accessible on your computer. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}, then move or delete {{file|pak1_large.pk3}}. This is required for the game to load the HD textures. | ||
+ | # Copy the {{file|*.cfg}} and {{file|*.pk3}} files from the HD texture pack into {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}. | ||
+ | # Now run the game. The game's visuals should be changed with those from the HD texture pack. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
|audio = Miles Sound System | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
− | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = 6.0b<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2019-07-19|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref> |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
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|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD/DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = 98, ME | |recOS = 98, ME | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recVRAM = 32 MB | |recVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |recother = 8X CD/DVD-ROM | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |minOS = 8.6 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minother = 2x CD-ROM drive | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 17:13, 21 April 2024
This page is for the original release. For the 2011 remastered version, see American McGee's Alice (2011).
Developers | |
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Rogue Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Retail (Russia) | 1C-SoftClub |
Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 5, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 10, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | July 10, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform, Puzzle, Shooter |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy, Horror, Victorian |
Series | American McGee's Alice |
American McGee's Alice | |
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American McGee's Alice | 2000 |
American McGee's Alice (2011) | 2011 |
Alice: Madness Returns | 2011 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
American McGee's Alice is a singleplayer third-person platform, puzzle and shooter game in the American McGee's Alice series.
The game was released as Alice in Nightmare in Japan.
The game does not install correctly on Windows 10 without a custom fix program.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Free demo versions can be downloaded: English (ModDB), English (Archive.org), Japanese (Archive.org).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1.2 is the latest patch for the OS X version.[3]
Peixoto's patch
- Use Peixoto's patch for easy resolution setup - no need to edit configuration files - and persistent FOV correction - the FOV won't keep resetting as is happens if modified via console or config files
Skip intro videos
Use the command line argument +forcemenu main [4]
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Use the command line argument +forcemenu loadsave [5]
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Notes
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Remastered version audio quality
The 2011 Remastered version has much higher quality audio, however there are some graphic changes and the removal of the Chesire help button that some players might not like. If desired, just copy the superior audio files from the Remastered version over to the original version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\config.cfg[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 90° by default. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Can also be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Simple Runtime Window Editor with the Remove Borders option. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 63 FPS by default; see High frame-rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[6] |
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seta r_customwidth "1920" seta r_customheight "1080" Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Use Peixoto's patch[7] |
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Hex editing[8][9] |
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Use the FOV Fix[10] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enable Vsync[11] |
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Notes
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High frame-rate
Remove frame-rate cap[14] |
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Level of detail
- Default LOD settings can be overridden to make the game render highest quality models all the time.
Instructions[15] |
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Trilinear Texture Filtering
Enable trilinear texture filtering |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Although it is possible to enable controller support in the original version by using the console commands in_joystick "1" and in_restart , it was not properly implemented nor fully functional.[16] |
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Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Remapping controller buttons via the in-game Options menu will replace keybindings. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Controller buttons and axes are referenced as "Joy1", "Joy10", etc. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Improve mouse responsiveness
Edit config.cfg |
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Other solutions:
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0 and 2.0, EAX 1 and 2. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation, link #1 or link #2. | |||
Dutch | Use the Alice Dutch Patch. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Japanese | Only in the Japanese Alice in Nightmare release.[18] | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Menus aren't translated. |
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Russian | Retail only. Localization by Softclub. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See How to Play American McGee's Alice in 3D using 3D Vision. |
Issues fixed
Can not save progress
- When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed.
Copy the game folder to the proper location[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game does not install correctly on Windows 10
- The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10.
Copy missing files and fix shortcuts[19] |
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Game launches in a window
Launch the game using the +set r_fullscreen "1" command line argument[16]
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Edit config.cfg[16] |
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"Archiving recursive error" freeze
Run the .exe as an administrator[citation needed] |
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Game runs at a low frame-rate
- The game may run poorly even on modern hardware.
Edit config.cfg[20] |
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Alternative solution[12] |
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Cannot enable A3D surround sound
Bypass card detection[21] |
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Audio driver issues
See here for details and a fix[citation needed] |
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Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode
Apply this registry fix here |
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Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen
- The game's video output is offset downward and to the right. It renders outside the lower-right of the screen, with black bars on the top and left.
"Vanilla" installation without mods |
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Set Windows Compatibility for the game's executable to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) |
Modded installation |
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Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor |
Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton
Inside <path-to-game> , rename SndDrivers to snddrivers
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.1.2 patch for Intel support. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Alice HD Texture Pack
- Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies. Can be omitted by not installing the
z(Mod)OverKill.pk3
file.
Install the Alice HD Texture Pack[22] |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0b[23] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | AMD K6-2 400 MHz Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | 620 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |
Other | 4X CD/DVD-ROM | 8X CD/DVD-ROM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
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).
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
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-04-12
- ↑ Is there a way to skip the intro screens in American McGee's Alice? - Arqade - last accessed on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Mouse on 2021-08-03
- ↑ American McGee's Alice | WSGF
- ↑ Vogons.org - Peixoto's patches for a few old games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unofficial patches for Thief and other PC games | Page 13 | rpgcodex
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-01-08
- ↑ RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Heavy Metal: FAKK2 bad performace, low fps, laggy gameplay
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on January 18, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 25, 2018
- Steam's FPS counter measured the game's frame-rate was running at 200+ FPS with the frame-rate uncapped and V-sync disabled via these config edits.
- ↑ Quake 3 engine - Level of detail - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Both games use the same engine (IdTech 3)
- ↑ 音声イベント集 (Alice in Nightmare: Cutscene Audio Collection) - YouTube - last accessed on 2021-06-15
- ↑ Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ RTCW Crash hard with HD3850 - Rage3D Discussion Area - last accessed on October 25, 2018
- ↑ American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.