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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Alter Ego | |title = Alter Ego | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Viva Media}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Viva Media}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|AGDS|name=AGDS5}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2010}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alter-ego-2010|59}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Europe, Victorian }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 63110 | |steam appid = 63110 | ||
− | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://web.archive.org/web/20150425235421/http://www.bit-composer.com/www_en/game.aspx?gameid=67862d37-f424-48d4-aa0d-6b13879e34a4 | ||
+ | |hltb = 408 | ||
+ | |igdb = alter-ego--1 | ||
+ | |mobygames = alter-ego_ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Alter Ego (2010 video game) | |wikipedia = Alter Ego (2010 video game) | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Engine.config}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Engine.config|{{p|game}}\saves\options}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\saves\*.egs}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|Alter Ego (2010) video settings.png| | + | {{Image|Alter Ego (2010) video settings.png|External video settings}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Alter Ego (2010) general settings.png|In-game general settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= {{term|Letterboxed}} with aspect ratio 16:10 and narrower, {{term|Vert-}} on 16:9 and wider. See [[#Aspect ratio examples|aspect ratio examples]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Available but {{term|vert-}}. Game does not have ultra-widescreen resolutions in the list, choose {{code|Resolution}} - {{code|Autodetect}} to use desktop resolution. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Game does not have 4K resolution in the list, choose {{code|Resolution}} - {{code|Autodetect}} to use desktop resolution. Backgrounds are prerendered FullHD pictures. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Aspect ratio examples=== |
− | {{Input | + | <gallery> |
+ | Alter Ego (2010) aspect 4-3.png|Aspect ratio 4:3. {{term|Letterboxed}}. | ||
+ | Alter Ego (2010) aspect 16-10.png|Aspect ratio 16:10. Slightly {{term|letterboxed}}. | ||
+ | Alter Ego (2010) aspect 16-9.png|Aspect ratio 16:9. {{term|Vert-}}, slightly cut off from top and bottom. Subtitles in cutscenes are partially visible. | ||
+ | Alter Ego (2010) aspect 21-9.png|Aspect ratio 21:9. {{term|Vert-}}, heavily cut off from top and bottom. Subtitles in cutscenes are not visible. | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No acceleration. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |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 = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{ | + | {{Audio |
− | |||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Only Sound and Spoken Word can be changed | |separate volume notes = Only Sound and Spoken Word can be changed | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = unknown |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = 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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|minHD = 3 GB | |minHD = 3 GB | ||
|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 9600 | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 9600 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minDX = 9.0c | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
|recOS = Vista, 7 | |recOS = Vista, 7 |
Latest revision as of 16:52, 5 March 2023
Developers | |
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Future Games[1] | |
bitComposer Games | |
Publishers | |
Viva Media | |
Engines | |
AGDS5 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 3, 2010 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 59 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Realistic, Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Europe, Victorian |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Engine.config[Note 1] <path-to-game>\saves\options[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\*.egs[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Letterboxed with aspect ratio 16:10 and narrower, Vert- on 16:9 and wider. See aspect ratio examples. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Available but Vert-. Game does not have ultra-widescreen resolutions in the list, choose Resolution - Autodetect to use desktop resolution. |
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4K Ultra HD | Game does not have 4K resolution in the list, choose Resolution - Autodetect to use desktop resolution. Backgrounds are prerendered FullHD pictures. |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
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 | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Aspect ratio examples
Aspect ratio 4:3. Letterboxed.
Aspect ratio 16:10. Slightly letterboxed.
Aspect ratio 16:9. Vert-, slightly cut off from top and bottom. Subtitles in cutscenes are partially visible.
Aspect ratio 21:9. Vert-, heavily cut off from top and bottom. Subtitles in cutscenes are not visible.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only Sound and Spoken Word can be changed | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.5 GHz Single Core | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 AMD Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 (63110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ http://www.future-games.cz/html/AlterEgo/en/Home-page (archived) - last accessed on 2018-09-05