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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ] | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20140411142634/http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ (archived)] |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/203730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | qube | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | qube | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 239430 | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 239430 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/44065/apps/|title=Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut · SubID: 44065 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref><br/>Can be played without Steam running. Start <code>{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\QUBE.exe</code> for 32-bit version or <code>{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win64\QUBE.exe</code> for 64-bit version.<ref name="bymastan">{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-15}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6FZC2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00CX6FZC2 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Steam owners of the original version receive the [[Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut]] for free.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Steam owners of the original version receive the [[Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut]] for free.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/239430/discussions/0/522728268857232559/|title=Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut moving to FREE for owners of the original game :: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> |
==Monetization== | ==Monetization== | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Against the Qlock | | Windows}} | + | {{DLC/row| Against the Qlock | 10 challenge levels with online leaderboards. | Windows}} |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} 64-bit version has a different save location <code>{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win64\</code>. Save files are compatible between 32-bit and 64-bit versions but must be copied manually. | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGame.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameATQ.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameALTATQ.bin}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGame.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameATQ.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameALTATQ.bin|{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win64\*.bin}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
− | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - video settings.png|Video settings | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - video settings.png|Video settings}} |
− | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}} |
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/qube/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/qube/en | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Menu covers only part of the screen. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-14|comment=Tested at 3840x1080 custom resolution}}</ref> |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = {{term|Vert-}}. Menu covers only part of the screen. See [[#Custom resolution|Custom resolution]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-14|comment=Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Custom resolution=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-ResX=<width> -ResY=<height></code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. E.g. <code>-ResX=3840 -ResY=1080</code>.|ref=<ref name="bymastan"/>|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Type <code>FOV 110</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. You can replace <code>110</code> with any value from 10 up to 165. | # Type <code>FOV 110</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. You can replace <code>110</code> with any value from 10 up to 165. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Q.U.B.E. - brightness settings.png|Brightness settings | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
− | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - input settings.png|Input settings}} |
+ | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - input layout.png|Controls Layout}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
− | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - audio settings.png|Audio settings | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
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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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's [http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ page]. | + | {{ii}} Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's [https://web.archive.org/web/20140411142634/http://qube-game.com/faqs/ Official FAQ page (archived)]. |
===Issues starting the game=== | ===Issues starting the game=== | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = limited |
− | |windows arm app = | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows exe notes = Game is configure to always run 32-bit executable in Steam. 64-bit executable is present and can be run manually via <code>{{P|game}}\Binaries\Win64\QUBE.exe</code>. |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = false | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = |
Latest revision as of 03:41, 9 June 2023
This page is for the original release. For the Director's Cut, see Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut.
Not to be confused with Cube.
Developers | |
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Toxic Games | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 16, 2011 |
macOS (OS X) | December 17, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 69 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Puzzle, Platform |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Q.U.B.E. |
Q.U.B.E. | |
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Q.U.B.E. | 2011 |
Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut | 2014 |
Q.U.B.E. 2 | 2018 |
Q.U.B.E. 10th Anniversary | 2022 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Bundled with Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut.[1] Can be played without Steam running. Start <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\QUBE.exe for 32-bit version or <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\QUBE.exe for 64-bit version.[2] |
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Amazon.com (unavailable) |
- Steam owners of the original version receive the Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut for free.[3]
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
---|---|
No microtransactions | None |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Against the Qlock | 10 challenge levels with online leaderboards. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Use the -nostartupmovies command line argument
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\UDKGame\Config\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203730/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 64-bit version has a different save location
<path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\
. Save files are compatible between 32-bit and 64-bit versions but must be copied manually.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGame.bin[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameATQ.bin[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win32\SaveGameALTATQ.bin[Note 1] <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\*.bin[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/203730/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Vert-. Menu covers only part of the screen. See Custom resolution.[4] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert-. Menu covers only part of the screen. See Custom resolution.[5] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Disable bSmoothFrameRate in <path-to-game>\Engine\Config\BaseEngine.ini |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Custom resolution
Use the -ResX=<width> -ResY=<height> command line argument. E.g. -ResX=3840 -ResY=1080 .[2]
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Field of view (FOV)
Field of view (FOV)[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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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 | Master, Music, Sound FX. | |
Surround sound | 7.0[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
- Various problems can be fixed through the use of the game's Official FAQ page (archived).
Issues starting the game
- There are various possible solutions to this problem:
Verify Your Game Cache[citation needed] |
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Game Permissions[citation needed] |
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Start the game in Windowed Mode[citation needed] |
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Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file[citation needed] |
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Locate and run the following file: |
- If this doesn't work you may not have the latest releases of the following programs installed. Check the following websites for installs of programs necessary to run Q.U.B.E.:
- .NET framework 4.0
- The latest DirectX update
- Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable | Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable 64 Bit
- Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable | Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable 64 Bit
- 64-bit Users may be required to install both x86 and x64 versions of each C++ Redistributable package in order to play Q.U.B.E.
Disable engine distortion[citation needed] |
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Locate and open the following file:
Now search for |
Anti-Virus and firewall blockage[citation needed] |
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Ensure that your Anti-Virus/Firewall software is not blocking the game from launching. Determining this depends on your Anti-Virus software. This has been found to be a problem for both Windows and OS X users. |
Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz[citation needed] |
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See Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.) |
Unable to see the intro start-up screen but can hear sound
Use only a single monitor[citation needed] |
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This is commonly caused by the game engine when using Dual Monitors. Try unplugging or disabling your other monitors and launching again. |
Areas in the game are completely black
This is due to Dynamic Lighting[citation needed] |
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In the menu go to |
"Failed to Create D3D Device!" error
Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed[citation needed] |
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You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates. |
MSVCR100.DLL missing from my computer
Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed[citation needed] |
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You can check this by visiting Windows Update and ensuring you have the latest .NET framework, as well as other critical updates. |
DLL Error "XINPUT1_3.DLL"
Update DirectX files[citation needed] |
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Install the DirectX End-User Runtimes. |
Game not saving
Windows doesn't give necessary 'write' permissions to Q.U.B.E[citation needed] |
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This means that Q.U.B.E. is unable to change any files. To fix it go to Q.U.B.E.'s installation folder:
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Character moving/turning without user input
Unplug USB devices[citation needed] |
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This is usually caused by USB devices or controllers plugged into your computer while playing. To fix this problem, please unplug all unnecessary USB devices before playing. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Game is configure to always run 32-bit executable in Steam. 64-bit executable is present and can be run manually via <path-to-game>\Binaries\Win64\QUBE.exe . |
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macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2 | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz (Dual-core recommended) | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8000 series 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz (Dual Core) Intel | 2.2 GHz (Quad Core) Intel |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Intel HD 4000 OpenGL OpenGL 3.3 compatible Shader model 3.0 support |
AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512 MB of VRAM |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 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 (203730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut · SubID: 44065 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-15
- ↑ Q.U.B.E. Director's Cut moving to FREE for owners of the original game :: Q.U.B.E: Director's Cut General Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-14
- Tested at 3840x1080 custom resolution
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-14
- Tested at 2560x1080 custom resolution
- ↑ Verified by User:Mastan on 2022-08-14
- Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter. No audio output detected in LFE channel.