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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Oddworld Inhabitants}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Oddworld Inhabitants}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Digital Dialect|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|A.L.I.V.E.}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|A.L.I.V.E.}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 11, 1997|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980207214936/http://ogr.com/news/news1197.html|title=Online Gaming Review|date=2024-03-31}} (archived)</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 1997}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | |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 | Side view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Puzzle, Platform}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-rendered graphics}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space, Industrial Age, Comedy}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Oddworld }} | ||
|steam appid = 15700 | |steam appid = 15700 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658705 |
+ | |official site= http://www.oddworld.com/oddworldgames/abes-oddysee/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 6701 | ||
+ | |lutris = oddworld-abes-oddysee | ||
+ | |igdb = oddworld-abe-s-oddysee | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee | ||
+ | |mobygames = 1058 | ||
|wikipedia = Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee | |wikipedia = Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee | ||
|winehq = 234 | |winehq = 234 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} As game only runs on 640x480 resolution, it may cause problems with modern systems. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or [[#R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port|R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port]] how to run the game with monitors native resolution. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://oddworld.fandom.com/wiki/Oddworld_Wiki Oddworld Wiki] |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658705|oddworld_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/15700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows}} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | oddworld_abes_oddysee | DRM-free | Bonus content also includes manual and soundtrack.| |Windows}} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | oddworld_abes_oddysee | DRM-free | Bonus content also includes manual and soundtrack. }} | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | oddworld-abes-oddysee | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15700 | Steam | }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 15700 | Steam | No longer DRM-free, requires Steam client to launch<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mmachinecodev|date=2023-08-17}}</ref> Previously DRM-free as of 2016 build<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=December 18, 2015}}</ref> | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | oddworld-abes-oddysee | DRM-free | Since ZOOM Version 1.4, comes bundled with wrappers to support modern systems.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.zoom-platform.com/news/new-update-2023-05-13|title=ZOOM Platform News|date=2023-05-14}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://aliveteam.github.io/ R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Open source new engine created via reverse engineering, that seeks to replace the original tools too. | ||
+ | {{++}} Provides Native Resolution and Windowed mode support and bugfixes. | ||
+ | {{++}} Supports Windows 10, MacOS, and Linux. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Skip intro videos === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro-videos|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{P|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename the following files: <code>gtddlogo.ddv</code> and <code>logoint.ddv</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\abe.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\*.sav}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{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= 640x480 only. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] or [[#R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port|the source port]] for displaying properly on Widescreen monitors. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port|R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port|R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at ~30 FPS.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/groups/frameratepolice/discussions/0/535150948591481019/#c487877107138639011 Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police] - post #511</ref> |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{--}} Game is always 640x480, which may cause problems with modern systems. |
+ | {{ii}} This method will only raise output resolution to match desktop's one, game will still render at 640x480. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installing DDhack|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141205072756/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1765599 Abe's Oddyssey and Exoddus resolution SUPER FIX! - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/647-oddworld-abes-oddysee-resolution-mod/ DirectDraw hack]. | ||
+ | # Extract it into the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Launch the game and it should run at your current desktop resolution. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix only works from Windows Vista onwards. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix does not resolve graphical issues (like screen flicker) on the steam release. Consider using [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases dgvoodoo2] instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Oddworld Abe's Oddysee - Keyboard.png|Keyboard settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Oddworld Abe's Oddysee - Controller.png|Controller settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Mouse not used in game. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
|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 notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. D-pad not used. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Controller has to be selected from settings before use. Advisable to rebind buttons. |
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Movement can't be rebound, Speak 1 and Speak 2 are tied into run and sneak, menu naviagations can't be rebound (button 2 to confirm, button 9 to go back).<br/>[[Strategywiki:Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee/Controls|Reference of original PlayStation controls to help with rebinding]]. |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement. |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = unknown |
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = true | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |button prompts = Generic | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = Instead of numbers, game uses letters. 1 → A, 2 → B, 3 → C, 4 → C, etc. | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio settings | + | {{Image|Oddworld Abe's Oddysee - Audio.png|Audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/267-oddworld-abe-s-oddysee-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and Steam only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | === | + | ===Crashes on launch=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Error message titled "E:\Abe\POS\MYDDRAW.C" with messages "Can't set mode trying 640x480x8", "Can't set mode trying 640x480x16" and "SetMode failed err=-2147467263". |
+ | {{++}} See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] for possible solution for fullscreen or use [[#R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port|R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Running the game on 64-bit Windows=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only affects original retail version. Not needed for currently digitally distributed versions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manually install the game|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Manually copy ALL the <code>*.DDV</code> and <code>*.LVL</code> files from CD, along with the <code>AbeWin.exe</code>, to a new folder, 126 files in total. | ||
+ | # For program compatibility options, select "Windows 2000", then run the executable. Windows will prompt you for the CD, which you can skip, and the game will work as it should. | ||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} You don't need the CD to run the game, as the EXE has all the files it needs in its folder, eliminating the slower loading times from the CD. |
− | + | }} | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | ==Other information== | |
− | {{ | + | ===API=== |
− | {{ | + | {{API |
+ | |direct3d versions = 6 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = VGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = Possible only on versions with ABEDOS.EXE (retail) | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = Requires the R.E.L.I.V.E. source port.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/relive-git/|title=AUR (en) - relive-git|date=2021-03-25}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95<br>2000, XP only (Steam) |
− | |minCPU = 166 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
|minRAM = 16 MB | |minRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |minHD = 700 MB | + | |minHD = 630 MB<br>700 MB (Steam) |
+ | |minGPU = SVGA | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 1 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 6 | ||
+ | |minaudio = 100% Soundblaster compatible | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 32 MB | |recRAM = 32 MB | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 02:43, 29 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Oddworld Inhabitants | |
Windows | Digital Dialect |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
A.L.I.V.E. | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 11, 1997[1] |
Windows | November 11, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth, Puzzle, Platform |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space, Industrial Age, Comedy |
Series | Oddworld |
Key points
- As game only runs on 640x480 resolution, it may cause problems with modern systems. See Widescreen resolution or R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port how to run the game with monitors native resolution.
General information
- Oddworld Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Bonus content also includes manual and soundtrack. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | No longer DRM-free, requires Steam client to launch[2] Previously DRM-free as of 2016 build[3] | |||
ZOOM Platform | Since ZOOM Version 1.4, comes bundled with wrappers to support modern systems.[4] |
Essential improvements
R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port
- Open source new engine created via reverse engineering, that seeks to replace the original tools too.
- Provides Native Resolution and Windowed mode support and bugfixes.
- Supports Windows 10, MacOS, and Linux.
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename the intro-videos |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\abe.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15700/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. See Widescreen resolution or the source port for displaying properly on Widescreen monitors. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at ~30 FPS.[5] |
Widescreen resolution
- Game is always 640x480, which may cause problems with modern systems.
- This method will only raise output resolution to match desktop's one, game will still render at 640x480.
Installing DDhack[6] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Mouse not used in game. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. D-pad not used. | |
Full controller support | Controller has to be selected from settings before use. Advisable to rebind buttons. | |
Controller remapping | Movement can't be rebound, Speak 1 and Speak 2 are tied into run and sneak, menu naviagations can't be rebound (button 2 to confirm, button 9 to go back). Reference of original PlayStation controls to help with rebinding. |
|
Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | Instead of numbers, game uses letters. 1 → A, 2 → B, 3 → C, 4 → C, etc. | |
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and Steam only. | |||
German | Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com version | |||
Italian | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Japanese | Retail and Steam only. | |||
Spanish | Retail and Steam only. |
Issues fixed
Crashes on launch
- Error message titled "E:\Abe\POS\MYDDRAW.C" with messages "Can't set mode trying 640x480x8", "Can't set mode trying 640x480x16" and "SetMode failed err=-2147467263".
- See Widescreen resolution for possible solution for fullscreen or use R.E.L.I.V.E. Source Port.
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
- Only affects original retail version. Not needed for currently digitally distributed versions.
Manually install the game[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
DOS video modes | VGA | Possible only on versions with ABEDOS.EXE (retail) |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
Linux | Requires the R.E.L.I.V.E. source port.[7] |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 2000, XP only (Steam) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 630 MB 700 MB (Steam) | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 1 MB of VRAM DirectX 6 compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | 100% Soundblaster compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 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 (15700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Online Gaming Review - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)
- ↑ Verified by User:Mmachinecodev on 2023-08-17
- ↑ Verified by User:Marioysikax on December 18, 2015
- ↑ ZOOM Platform News - last accessed on 2023-05-14
- ↑ Post 30fps locked games here :: The Framerate Police - post #511
- ↑ Abe's Oddyssey and Exoddus resolution SUPER FIX! - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ AUR (en) - relive-git - last accessed on 2021-03-25