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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|LEAD}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2.5|name=LEAD Engine|ref=<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/i-am-alive-what-you-thought-is-probably-wrong/1100-6342566/|title=Gamespot - I Am Alive - What You Thought Is Probably Wrong|date=2021-07-07|snippet=I Am Alive might be considered an amalgam of different games, films, and books. The platform and action situations may remind you of other Ubisoft-published games like Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction because it uses the same LEAD engine as Conviction.}}</ref>}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 6, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|i-am-alive|66}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|i-am-alive|69}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Post-apocalyptic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 214250 | |steam appid = 214250 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = i-am-alive | ||
+ | |hltb = 4573 | ||
+ | |lutris = | ||
|wikipedia = I Am Alive | |wikipedia = I Am Alive | ||
|winehq = 14491 | |winehq = 14491 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Game must be installed on the main drive to avoid issues. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
{{ii}} Controller highly recommended due to mouse movement stutters. | {{ii}} Controller highly recommended due to mouse movement stutters. | ||
+ | {{++}} Has an additional difficulty mode in Easy and has a new level select. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| retail | | activation |TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Uplay | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | activation |TAGES {{DRM|SolidShield}}. | Uplay | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1647-1 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | i-am-alive | Uplay | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214250 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948688a7e300458b4796 | Uplay | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Uplay | 56c4948688a7e300458b4796 | Uplay | Included with {{Store feature|Uplay+}}. | | Windows }} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[List of Ubisoft+ games|Ubisoft+]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=October 11, 2018}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\Videos}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Logo_ESRB.bik}}, {{file|Logo-Ubisoft.bik}} and {{file|Unreal_TechLogo.bik}}, |
}} | }} | ||
===Disable shaders=== | ===Disable shaders=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use Peixoto's patch|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Peixoto's patch|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= |
− | * Use [ | + | * Use [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch] to disable the depth of field, film grain, or black and white shaders. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increased view distance=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Flawless Widescreen|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/>|fix= | ||
+ | * Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] and enable ''View Distance'' fix in the game's profile (this will significantly impact performance). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\IAmAlive\Save\IAA_Profile\profile.sav|{{P|game}}\src\System\UserSettings.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Some user settings are saved in ''profile.sav'' which is encrypted.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170520091346/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543&page=8#post32712772 I am Alive PC - Page 8 - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\IAmAlive\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
===[[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 = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = false | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/help/article/cloud-save-support-for-games-available-on-ubisoft/000064409|title=Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+|date=2021-09-04}}</ref> | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|I Am Alive video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|I Am Alive video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|I Am Alive game settings.png|Game settings.}} | {{Image|I Am Alive game settings.png|Game settings.}} | ||
− | {{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 = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|fov notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | |fov notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Can also be changed by changing StartupFullscreen value to False.<ref> | + | |windowed notes = Can also be changed by changing ''StartupFullscreen'' value to ''False''.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945401059953218/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Up to | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x, but it is not applied to all surfaces, force in the GPU control panel instead. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[CSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] and up to 16x [[CSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | |||
− | |||
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− | |||
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− | ==Input | ||
{{Image|I Am Alive control settings.png|Control settings.}} | {{Image|I Am Alive control settings.png|Control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|I Am Alive key mappings.png|Key mapping.}} | {{Image|I Am Alive key mappings.png|Key mapping.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound. | |key remap notes = {{key|Enter}} cannot be bound. | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = On by default, can't be turned off. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Highly preferred over keyboard and mouse due to mouse movement stuttering. XInput support only. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
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|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|I Am Alive audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|I Am Alive audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Music, | + | |separate volume notes = Music, sound FX and voice. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.0 output<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Auto configures up to 5.0 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/download/i-am-alive/ download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation: [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/161_traducao-do-i-am-alive-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download (TriboGamer)] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation: [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/i_am_alive/files/8153.html download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/09/i-am-alive.html Helix Mod: I Am Alive] and [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2012/11/i-am-alive-alternative.html Helix Mod: I am Alive (Alternative)]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = 2D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list].<br>'''Note:'''Game is on oifficial list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
− | ===Mouse | + | ===Mouse movement stutters=== |
+ | {{--}} Camera movement is stuttering very badly when using the mouse, while it is smooth when using a controller. | ||
{{--}} When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available. | {{--}} When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Menu | + | ===No sound=== |
+ | {{--}} Game launches, but no sound can be heard. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install the game on the main drive|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/828925849487596225/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Menu lag and low performance=== | ||
{{--}} Frequent freezing every few seconds. | {{--}} Frequent freezing every few seconds. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the dinput8.dll from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix here] | ||
+ | # Unpack it and put the ''dinput8.dll'' into the game folder where the ''IAmAlive_game.exe'' is ({{p|game}}\src\SYSTEM) | ||
+ | # After starting the game, alt-tab out of it and back in once (otherwise it won't register your keyboard now). Now it will no longer freeze every few seconds. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable HID Devices|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable HID Devices|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | + | #Disable all HID Compliant devices in the Device Manager (every device starting with HID Compliant under Human Interface section).<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945276452100225/#p2</ref> | |
− | Disable all HID Compliant devices in the Device Manager (every device starting with HID Compliant under Human Interface section).<ref> | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{--}} Fix may disable the mouse and keyboard. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Checking | + | ===Checking systems and iamalive_game.exe not working=== |
− | {{ii}} Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/</ref> |
{{ii}} Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619113908/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543 I am Alive PC - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | {{ii}} Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619113908/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2914543 I am Alive PC - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref> | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=SystemValidation|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=SystemValidation|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | Open | + | #Open {{file|UserSettings.ini}} and change the <code>RunValidation</code> value to false.<ref name="steamcommunity.com">https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/</ref> |
− | <ref> | ||
<pre>[SystemValidation] | <pre>[SystemValidation] | ||
RunValidation=False | RunValidation=False | ||
LastAdapterNumber=0</pre> | LastAdapterNumber=0</pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Controller not responding=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Even with the in-game gamepad setting enabled, controller inputs do not go through. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Steam Big Picture|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | * Launch the game from Steam Big Picture with the generic gamepad mapping. | ||
+ | * If applicable, add the game as a non-Steam game to the library before launching through Big Picture. Executable is located at {{folder|{{P|game}}\src\System}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Havok | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Wwise | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |||
|minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | ||
− | |minCPU = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 630 |
− | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP) | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB (XP)<br />2 GB (Vista, 7) | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
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Ubisoft Shanghai | |
Darkworks | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
LEAD Engine[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 6, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 66 |
IGDB | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic |
Key points
- Game must be installed on the main drive to avoid issues. See Issues fixed.
- Controller highly recommended due to mouse movement stutters.
- Has an additional difficulty mode in Easy and has a new level select.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | TAGES Solidshield DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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No microtransactions | None |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[2] |
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Disable shaders
Use Peixoto's patch[2] |
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Increased view distance
Use Flawless Widescreen[2] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\IAmAlive\Save\IAA_Profile\profile.sav <path-to-game>\src\System\UserSettings.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214250/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Some user settings are saved in profile.sav which is encrypted.[3]
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\IAmAlive\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect | [4] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Windowed | Can also be changed by changing StartupFullscreen value to False.[5] | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x, but it is not applied to all surfaces, force in the GPU control panel instead. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA and up to 16x CSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ↵ Enter cannot be bound. | |
Mouse acceleration | On by default, can't be turned off. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Highly preferred over keyboard and mouse due to mouse movement stuttering. XInput support only. See Issues fixed. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, sound FX and voice. | |
Surround sound | Auto configures up to 5.0 output.[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation: download (TriboGamer) | |||
Russian | Fan translation: download | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: I Am Alive and Helix Mod: I am Alive (Alternative). | ||
vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Note:Game is on oifficial list but not yet confirmed to be 3D. |
Issues unresolved
Mouse movement stutters
- Camera movement is stuttering very badly when using the mouse, while it is smooth when using a controller.
- When the game is loading additional world data in the background it stops responding to mouse movement. Currently there isn't a fix available.
Issues fixed
No sound
- Game launches, but no sound can be heard.
Install the game on the main drive[7] |
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Menu lag and low performance
- Frequent freezing every few seconds.
Use DirectInput FPS fix |
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Disable HID Devices[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Checking systems and iamalive_game.exe not working
- Appears to be caused by a startup validation process which can be disabled.[9]
- Can also be caused by running on an unsupported operating system.[10]
SystemValidation[citation needed] |
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[SystemValidation] RunValidation=False LastAdapterNumber=0 |
Controller not responding
- Even with the in-game gamepad setting enabled, controller inputs do not go through.
Use Steam Big Picture |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Audio | Wwise | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 630 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
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System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) 2 GB (Vista, 7) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (214250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Gamespot - I Am Alive - What You Thought Is Probably Wrong - last accessed on 2021-07-07
- "I Am Alive might be considered an amalgam of different games, films, and books. The platform and action situations may remind you of other Ubisoft-published games like Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands and Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction because it uses the same LEAD engine as Conviction."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Verified by User:Antrad on October 11, 2018
- ↑ I am Alive PC - Page 8 - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Cloud save support for games available on Ubisoft+ - last accessed on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945276452100225/#p2
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://steamcommunity.com/app/214250/discussions/0/864945309941360825/
- ↑ I am Alive PC - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)