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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI|name= | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI|name=SCI2.1}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1995}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 23, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 23, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | |taxonomy = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gabriel Knight }} | ||
|steam appid = 496760 | |steam appid = 496760 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658837 | |gogcom id = 1207658837 | ||
+ | |hltb = 3782 | ||
+ | |lutris = gabriel-knight-2-the-beast-within | ||
+ | |igdb = the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery | |mobygames = beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://gabrielknight.fandom.com/wiki/Gabriel_Knight_Omnipedia Gabriel Knight Omnipedia] - Wiki for the series |
{{mm}} [http://www.sierragamers.com/aspx/Blob2/BlobPage.aspx?msgid=643250 Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' official website | {{mm}} [http://www.sierragamers.com/aspx/Blob2/BlobPage.aspx?msgid=643250 Sierra Gamers] - Game page on Ken Williams' official website | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/GabrielKnight/GK2Help.html The Sierra Help Pages] - Extensive troubleshooting guide | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/GabrielKnight/GK2Help.html The Sierra Help Pages] - Extensive troubleshooting guide | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gabriel_knight_2_the_beast_within | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM] <br /> [[DOSBox]] version is also available (when using [[Store:GOG.com|GOG Galaxy]]).<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | gabriel_knight_2_the_beast_within | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM] <br /> [[DOSBox]] version is also available (when using [[Store:GOG.com|GOG Galaxy]]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 496760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 496760 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Gabriel Knight 2 options.png|General options}} | {{Image|Gabriel Knight 2 options.png|General options}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = Pre-rendered graphics. | |fov notes = Pre-rendered graphics. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Only Music/Effects volume can be adjusted. | |separate volume notes = Only Music/Effects volume can be adjusted. | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = true | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = English | + | |language = English |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = false | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = French | + | |language = French |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = unknown |
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = German | + | |language = German |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = unknown |
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/177-gabriel-knight-2-the-beast-within-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = Italian | + | |language = Italian |
− | |interface = true | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = true | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = unknown | + | |subtitles = unknown |
− | |notes = Retail | + | |notes = Retail only. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/the-beast-within-a-gabriel-knight-mystery/ download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Portuguese |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | |fan = |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = hackable | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = false | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = hackable | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |fan = true | + | |notes = Retail only—''Gabriel Knight: A Fera Interior''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19970708182502/http://www.brasoft.com.br/produtos/gkbeast/index.htm|title=BraSoft (archived).|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
− | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=9935.0 download]. | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Unofficial translation, [https://www.old-games.ru/forum/threads/gabriel-knight-rusifikator.21976/page-3#post-1445481 download] and [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/rusifikatory_i_perevody_ot_enpy_studio_sovmestimye_s_versia/post143 info]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=9935.0 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:08, 18 May 2023
Not to be confused with The Beast Inside.
Developers | |
---|---|
Sierra On-Line | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Sierra On-Line |
Digital | Activision |
Engines | |
SCI2.1 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1995 |
Windows 3.x | 1995 |
Windows | June 30, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
Windows (ScummVM) | February 23, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Gabriel Knight |
Key points
- Can be run under ScummVM.
- Setup is 16 bits and won't work on 64 bits OS.
General information
- Gabriel Knight Omnipedia - Wiki for the series
- Sierra Gamers - Game page on Ken Williams' official website
- The Sierra Help Pages - Extensive troubleshooting guide
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with ScummVM DOSBox version is also available (when using GOG Galaxy).[1] |
|||
Steam |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch for the retail release is 1.11 (GK2PAT). It can be downloaded from The Sierra Help Pages. The digital versions are already patched.
- The Sierra Help Pages DOSBox Installer for the retail release allows the whole game to be installed to the hard drive, and removes interlacing from in-game videos. The non-interlaced video patch is also integrated in the GOG.com re-release.
- The unofficial Subtitles Patch for the retail release adds English subtitles to the game.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\RESOURCE.WIN[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/496760/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\GK2SG.* |
Windows | <path-to-game>\GK2SG.*[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/496760/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Savegame descriptions are stored in
<path-to-game>\GK2SG.CAT
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
Multi-monitor | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
4K Ultra HD | The entire game uses 640x480 graphics. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Pre-rendered graphics. | ||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 | Variable framerate around 20-30fps |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Only Music/Effects volume can be adjusted. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only—Gabriel Knight: A Fera Interior.[2] | |||
Russian | Unofficial translation, download and info. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | SVGA | 640x480 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using ScummVM. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 33 MHz | Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 40 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive | 4x CD-ROM drive |
Windows 3.x | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 33 MHz | Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 40 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 640x480 resolution, 256 colors | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.1 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68k | |
System memory (RAM) | 12 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Manager 3.2 | |
Controller | Joystick | |
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
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 (496760) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ BraSoft (archived). - last accessed on May 2023