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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Disney's Hercules Cover.jpg | |cover = Disney's Hercules Cover.jpg | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 24, 1997}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|disneys-hercules-action-game|60}} | ||
|steam appid = 987400 | |steam appid = 987400 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1117508714 | |gogcom id = 1117508714 | ||
+ | |mobygames = disneys-hercules_ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Disney's Hercules (video game) | |wikipedia = Disney's Hercules (video game) | ||
|winehq = 5428 | |winehq = 5428 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |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 | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Arcade, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hercules, Disney Classics }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | disneys_hercules | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | disneys_hercules | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | disneys-hercules | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 987400 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 987400 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Higher quality music (GOG.com/Steam version)=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Replace the music tracks with higher quality ones ripped from the original CD. Not necessary on retail version. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace OGG files|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/disneys_hercules/high_quality_music_patch|title=High Quality Music Patch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://mega.nz/#!zE4DzCDB!RXAr5alApn24k7JvJp5_8jZZlXgNa6axLvMvnPPbyKA replacement {{file|Track02.ogg}}]. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|Track02.ogg}} to {{code|{{p|game}}\MUSIC\}}, overwriting any existing files. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref=<ref name="2022-04-16">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2022-04-16|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\VIDDATA</code>. | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete these files: {{file|1.ETV}}, {{file|2.ETV}} and {{file|3.ETV}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\Disney Interactive\Hercules\1.00\Config}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\Disney Interactive\Hercules\1.00\Config}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} An internal save feature exists | + | {{ii}} An internal save feature exists. Press {{key|F3}} at the main screen to choose a previously unlocked level you wish to play. |
− | {{ii}} The game also uses a | + | {{ii}} The game also uses a "password" system to access each level reached by the user. |
===[[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 = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |origin | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |origin = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = unknown |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Disney's Hercules Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Disney's Hercules Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{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 = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 320x240 only. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Uses 2D camera angles. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Scaled to window size of up to 1280x960. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Textures on 3D models are point-sampled. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = 3D models are not antialiased. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 30 FPS |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Disney's Hercules Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|Disney's Hercules Keyboard.png|In-game keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Disney's Hercules Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Disney's Hercules Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Disney's Hercules Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Disney's Hercules Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Sounds and music can only be on/off. | |separate volume notes = Sounds and music can only be on/off. | ||
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|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 = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/516-disney-s-hercules-german-patch/ Download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1750713116 Download for digital releases]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2212175801 Download for digital releases].<br> | ||
+ | Remove spaces around the word "''mediafire''". | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===CDDA | + | ===CDDA Playback Issue=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} On recent Windows operating systems, audio can only be played from CD if the drive letter is the first in alphabetical order among all CD peripherals (including virtual ones). |
+ | {{++}} GOG and Steam versions support OGG audio. | ||
− | ===Graphics issue on | + | ===Graphics issue on modern systems=== |
− | {{ii}} 3D may not be rendered properly on recent Windows | + | {{ii}} 3D may not be rendered properly on recent Windows operating systems. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Installation on modern systems=== |
{{Fixbox|description=Use a 32-bit installer|ref={{CN|date=October 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a 32-bit installer|ref={{CN|date=October 2017}}|fix= | ||
# Copy all of the files from the game's CD to a new folder. | # Copy all of the files from the game's CD to a new folder. | ||
− | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] and extract | + | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] and extract {{file|setup32.exe}} to the folder. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|setup32.exe}}. |
− | # Delete the folder when | + | # Delete the folder when finished. |
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/57032-disney-s-hercules-windows-back-cover.jpg|title=System requirements|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
Latest revision as of 15:25, 4 February 2024
Developers | |
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Eurocom | |
Publishers | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Russia | Noviy Disk |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 24, 1997 |
Reception | |
IGDB | 60 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Arcade, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Classical, Fantasy |
Series | Hercules, Disney Classics |
Hercules | |
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Subseries of Disney | |
Disney's Animated Storybook: Hercules | 1997 |
Disney's Hercules | 1997 |
Hades Challenge | 1998 |
Disney's Hercules is a singleplayer scrolling and side view action, arcade and platform game in the Hercules and Disney Classics series.
Key points
- Also known in Europe as Disney's Action Game Featuring Hercules.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Higher quality music (GOG.com/Steam version)
- Replace the music tracks with higher quality ones ripped from the original CD. Not necessary on retail version.
Replace OGG files[1] |
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|
Skip intro videos
Instructions[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DISNEY.INI[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/987400/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Disney Interactive\Hercules\1.00\Config[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/987400/pfx/[Note 2] |
- An internal save feature exists. Press F3 at the main screen to choose a previously unlocked level you wish to play.
- The game also uses a "password" system to access each level reached by the user.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x240 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Uses 2D camera angles. | ||
Windowed | Scaled to window size of up to 1280x960. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Textures on 3D models are point-sampled. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 3D models are not antialiased. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Capped at 30 FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sounds and music can only be on/off. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only. Download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only. Download for digital releases. Remove spaces around the word "mediafire". |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Issues fixed
CDDA Playback Issue
- On recent Windows operating systems, audio can only be played from CD if the drive letter is the first in alphabetical order among all CD peripherals (including virtual ones).
- GOG and Steam versions support OGG audio.
Graphics issue on modern systems
- 3D may not be rendered properly on recent Windows operating systems.
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Installation on modern systems
Use a 32-bit installer[citation needed] |
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System requirements
Windows[3] | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 57 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 color compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | 16-bit compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (987400) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.
References
- ↑ High Quality Music Patch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-04-16
- ↑ System requirements - last accessed on May 2023