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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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===[[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
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| 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 |
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General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam | |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| 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
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External video settings
_general_settings.png)
In-game general settings.
| 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.
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_aspect_16-10.png)
_aspect_16-9.png)
_aspect_21-9.png)
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 |
|---|
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%\VirtualStoreon 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