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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia}}
 
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|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    = 1117508714
 
|gogcom id    = 1117508714
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|wikipedia    = Disney's Hercules (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Disney's Hercules (video game)
 
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|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Side view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Arcade, Platform }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Classical, Fantasy }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Hercules, Disney Classics }}
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{{Introduction
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|release history  =
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{{Series|Hercules}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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===Higher quality music (GOG.com/Steam version)===
 
===Higher quality music (GOG.com/Steam version)===
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Replace the music tracks with higher quality ones ripped from the original CD. Not necessary on retail version.
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{{ii}} Replace the music tracks with higher quality ones ripped from the original CD. Not necessary on retail version.
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace .ogg files|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/disneys_hercules/high_quality_music_patch High Quality Music Patch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
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{{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}}].
 
# 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.
 
# Copy {{file|Track02.ogg}} to {{code|{{p|game}}\MUSIC\}}, overwriting any existing files.
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{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>.
 
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\VIDDATA</code>.
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# Delete, move or rename <code>1.ETV</code>, <code>2.ETV</code> and <code>3.ETV</code>.
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# 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}}
 
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}}
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{{ii}} An internal save feature exists, you need to use {{key|F3}} at the main game screen to choose your previously unlocked level you want to play.
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{{ii}} An internal save feature exists. Press {{key|F3}} at the main screen to choose a previously unlocked level you wish to play.
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{{ii}} The game also uses a system of "passwords" for the user to access each level they reach.
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{{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
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|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
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|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
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|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
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|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|steam cloud           = unknown
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|steam cloud               = unknown
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
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|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
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|xbox cloud             =  
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|xbox cloud               =  
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|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
 
|widescreen resolution      = false
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|widescreen resolution notes= 320x240 only
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|widescreen resolution notes= 320x240 only.
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|fov notes                  = Uses 2D camera angles.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Scaled to window size of up to 1280x960.
 
|windowed notes            = Scaled to window size of up to 1280x960.
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
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|anisotropic                = n/a
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|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Textures on 3D models are point-sampled.
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|antialiasing notes        =  
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|antialiasing notes        = 3D models are not antialiased.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =  
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
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|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio        = true
 
|red book cd audio        = true
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
|red book cd audio notes  =  
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  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |subtitles = n/a
 
  |notes    =  
 
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = German
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Retail only. [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/516-disney-s-hercules-german-patch/ Download for digital releases].
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|language  = Russian
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|interface = true
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|audio    = true
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1750713116 Download for digital releases].
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|language  = Italian
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|notes    = Retail only. [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2212175801 Download for digital releases].<br>
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
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==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===CDDA Sound Playback Issue===
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===CDDA Playback Issue===
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{{ii}} As an old game, the audio can be played with the CD into a modern Windows only if the letter of the drive is the first alphabetically of all CDs periphical (virtual included)
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{{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).
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{{ii}} GOG and Steam version support OGG audio
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{{++}} GOG and Steam versions support OGG audio.
  
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===Graphics issue on Windows 10===
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===Graphics issue on modern systems===
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{{ii}} 3D may not be rendered properly on recent Windows, use MS dgvoodoo dll
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{{ii}} 3D may not be rendered properly on recent Windows operating systems.
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]
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}}
  
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===Install on modern computer===
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===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.
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] and extract <code>setup32.exe</code> to the folder.
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# 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.
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# Run <code>setup32.exe</code>.
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# Run {{file|setup32.exe}}.
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# Delete the folder when you are finished.
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# Delete the folder when finished.
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
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|ref      = <ref>[http://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/57032-disney-s-hercules-windows-back-cover.jpg System requirements]</ref>
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|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

Disney's Hercules
Disney's Hercules cover
Developers
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
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Disney's Hercules on IGDB
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Disney's Hercules on MobyGames
Disney's Hercules on Wikipedia
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Hercules
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

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows

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]
  1. Download the replacement Track02.ogg.
  2. Copy Track02.ogg to <path-to-game>\MUSIC\, overwriting any existing files.

Skip intro videos

Instructions[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\VIDDATA.
  2. Rename, move or delete these files: 1.ETV, 2.ETV and 3.ETV.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

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

In-game keyboard settings.
In-game keyboard settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
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
XInput-compatible controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
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

Installation on modern systems

Use a 32-bit installer[citation needed]
  1. Copy all of the files from the game's CD to a new folder.
  2. Download InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer and extract setup32.exe to the folder.
  3. Run setup32.exe.
  4. Delete the folder when finished.

System requirements

Windows[3]
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

  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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
  3. ↑ 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

  1. ↑ High Quality Music Patch, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2022-04-16
  3. ↑ System requirements - last accessed on May 2023