Difference between revisions of "Anachronox"
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− | ===Couldn't load renderer | + | ===Couldn't load renderer=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install DirectX|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectX#Legacy versions|DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes]]|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
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{{Fixbox|description=Install nGlide|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install nGlide|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper] | + | Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper]. |
}} | }} | ||
===Low frame rate / stuttering=== | ===Low frame rate / stuttering=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Create Config.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/stuttering_jerky_camera_movement_anyone/post4]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create Config.ini|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/stuttering_jerky_camera_movement_anyone/post4]</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|appdata}}\GOG\|folder}}. |
− | # Enter the Anachronox folder. Create the folder if it doesn't exist. | + | # Enter the {{file|Anachronox|folder}} folder. Create the folder if it doesn't exist. |
− | # Create the file {{file|config.ini}} | + | # Create the file {{file|config.ini}} and edit it with the following: |
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<pre>[Misc] | <pre>[Misc] | ||
Fps=200</pre> | Fps=200</pre> | ||
− | # If 200 | + | # If 200 does not work, try a higher value or lower down to 59. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install QindieGL|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/low_fps/post2]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install QindieGL|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/low_fps/post2]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download and extract [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QindieGL/releases QindieGL], an OpenGL wrapper. Older releases [https://code.google.com/archive/p/qindie-gl/downloads here] | # Download and extract [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QindieGL/releases QindieGL], an OpenGL wrapper. Older releases [https://code.google.com/archive/p/qindie-gl/downloads here] | ||
− | # Copy {{file|opengl32.dll}} and paste | + | # Copy {{file|opengl32.dll}} and paste it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. |
# Click on {{file|QindieGL-setup.reg}} and add to the registry. | # Click on {{file|QindieGL-setup.reg}} and add to the registry. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Run as | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|Run as the game as administrator]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/poor_fps_on_anacrhonox/post2]</ref>}} |
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in Windows 98 / ME [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post6]</ref><ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/90_cpu_usage_3_fps]</ref>}} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Turn off 3D sound|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/poor_fps_on_anacrhonox/post2]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Turn off 3D sound|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/poor_fps_on_anacrhonox/post2]</ref>|fix= | ||
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# Under 3D Sound Options, choose "Off" from the pull down menu. | # Under 3D Sound Options, choose "Off" from the pull down menu. | ||
# Click Save. | # Click Save. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use integrated graphics|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post6]</ref>}} | {{Fixbox|description=Use integrated graphics|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/main_character_choppy_animation_while_running/post6]</ref>}} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 23:10, 7 January 2023
Developers | |
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Ion Storm | |
Publishers | |
2001-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Retail (Australia) | Infogrames |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG, JRPG |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[3] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[4] |
Demo
A demo can be downloaded on Mod DB.
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial patches
- These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
- Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
Build 44 to Build 45
- The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Fixes multiple issues with the game.
- Alternate download link
Build 45 to Build 46
- Fixes even more issues with the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Alternate download link
Game data
Launcher and setup utility for unofficial patches.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\CONFIGS\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\SAVE\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
- 9 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | From the settings menu in game only | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Ambient, interface, cinematic and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1.0[5] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | Fan translation, [10]. | |||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. |
Issues unresolved
3D sound on modern systems
3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions.
Issues fixed
Couldn't load renderer
Install DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes[citation needed] |
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Install nGlide[citation needed] |
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Install the nGlide wrapper. |
Low frame rate / stuttering
Create Config.ini[6] |
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[Misc] Fps=200
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Force Vsync[7][8] |
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Install QindieGL[9] |
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Run as the game as administrator[10] |
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Run the game in Windows 98 / ME compatibility mode[11][12] |
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Turn off 3D sound[13] |
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Use integrated graphics[14] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Glide | WickedGL was added in the build 44 patch. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System, A3D, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D | A3D 2.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 12 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.1 compatible DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (242940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ redump.org • Anachronox • Disc 2
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved)
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