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+ | {{disambig|the original release|the Director's Cut|[[Q.U.B.E.: Director's Cut]]}} | ||
+ | {{distinguish|Cube}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Q.U.B.E. cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Toxic Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Toxic Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 3}} |
− | | | + | |release dates= |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 16, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 16, 2011}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 17, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 17, 2012}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|qube|69}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Puzzle, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Q.U.B.E. }} | ||
|steam appid = 203730 | |steam appid = 203730 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = 234570 |
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20140328071654/http://qube-game.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 7441 | ||
+ | |igdb = q-u-b-e | ||
+ | |lutris = qube | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = qube | ||
|wikipedia = Q.U.B.E. | |wikipedia = Q.U.B.E. | ||
+ | |winehq = 14017 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{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}} [ | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | qube | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{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 | + | }} |
+ | {{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 | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Microtransactions=== | ||
+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
+ | |currency = | ||
+ | |finite spend = | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = None | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = | ||
+ | |unlock = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Against the Qlock | 10 challenge levels with online leaderboards. | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-nostartupmovies</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]}} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | === | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\UDKGame\Config\}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{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=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{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|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | {{Save | + | {{Save game cloud syncing |
− | | | + | |discord = |
− | | | + | |discord notes = |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | | | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | | | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | | | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | | | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - video settings.png|Video settings}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - advanced video settings.png|Advanced video settings}} |
− | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/qube/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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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 = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Disable <code>bSmoothFrameRate</code> in <code>{{P|game}}\Engine\Config\BaseEngine.ini</code> | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |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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}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Field of view (FOV)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | | | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\Config\</code> |
− | | | + | # Open <code>BaseInput.ini</code>. |
− | | | + | # Look for the line <code>;ConsoleKey=Tilde</code>. |
− | | | + | # Remove the <code>;</code> from the start of that line. |
− | | | + | # Launch the game. |
− | + | # Press {{key|~}} to bring up the console. | |
− | + | # Type <code>FOV 110</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. You can replace <code>110</code> with any value from 10 up to 165. | |
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | <gallery> | |
− | + | Q.U.B.E. - brightness settings.png|Brightness settings | |
+ | </gallery> | ||
− | === | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - input settings.png|Input settings}} | |
+ | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - input layout.png|Controls Layout}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = true | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = true | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = true | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = false | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = false | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = true | ||
+ | |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== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|Q.U.B.E. - audio settings.png|Audio settings}} |
− | + | {{Audio | |
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Sound FX. | ||
+ | |surround sound = always on | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = 7.0<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mastan|date=2022-08-14|comment=Tested in 7.1 using Orban Loudness Meter. No audio output detected in LFE channel.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | {{ | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | + | |language = English | |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Issues fixed== | |
− | + | {{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=== | |
+ | {{ii}} There are various possible solutions to this problem: | ||
− | This | + | {{Fixbox|description=Verify Your Game Cache|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
+ | # Find Q.U.B.E. in your Steam Library | ||
+ | # Right-click the game title | ||
+ | # Select <code>Properties</code> | ||
+ | # Go to the <code>Local Files</code> tab | ||
+ | # Select <code>Verify Integrity of Game Cache...</code> | ||
+ | # This may take a while, just wait for it to finish | ||
+ | # Once it's done press <code>OK</code> | ||
+ | # Launch the game | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Game Permissions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | * Make sure Q.U.B.E has the necessary permissions to run as admin. |
− | + | * You can check this by locking the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Win32\QUBE.exe</code> (The one with a cube icon) | |
− | <code> | + | * Right click the follow and press Properties. Click the Compatibility tab and make sure "Run as Administrator" is checked. |
+ | {{ii}} This also applies to OS X users, though the steps are different. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | Find the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> header. Somewhere under this there will be <code>Fullscreen</code>. Change this to <code>False</code> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Start the game in Windowed Mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
+ | * Locate the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\UDKGame\Config\UDKEngine.ini</code> | ||
+ | * Find the <code>[SystemSettings]</code> header. Somewhere under this there will be <code>Fullscreen</code>. Change this to <code>False</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Re-install the game and the pre-requisite install file|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | Locate and run the following file: <code>{{p|game}}\Binaries\Redist\UE3Redist.exe</code> | |
− | Locate and run the following file: | ||
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− | <code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} 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.: | {{ii}} 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.: | ||
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17851 .NET framework 4.0] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 The latest DirectX update] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29 Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable | Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable 64 Bit] |
− | * [ | + | * [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable | Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable 64 Bit] |
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{{ii}} 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. | {{ii}} 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. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable engine distortion|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
Locate and open the following file: | Locate and open the following file: | ||
− | <code> | + | <code>{{p|game}}\Engine\Config\BaseEngine.ini</code> |
Now search for <code>bInitializeShadersOnDemand</code> and set it to <code>True</code>. In the same file, search for <code>Distortion</code> and set it to <code>False</code>. Save the file and load up the game again. | Now search for <code>bInitializeShadersOnDemand</code> and set it to <code>True</code>. In the same file, search for <code>Distortion</code> and set it to <code>False</code>. Save the file and load up the game again. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Anti-Virus and firewall blockage|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | 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. | |
− | 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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set sound quality to 24 bit, 48000 Hz|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | See [[Glossary:Sound#Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)|Sound problems (cracking, delays, missing music/effects, etc.)]] | |
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− | === Unable to | + | ===Unable to see the intro start-up screen but can hear sound=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use only a single monitor|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
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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. | 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 | + | ===Areas in the game are completely black=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=This is due to Dynamic Lighting|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
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In the menu go to <code>Options</code> > <code>Advanced Graphics</code>. Make sure Dynamic Lighting is On and press Apply Changes. | In the menu go to <code>Options</code> > <code>Advanced Graphics</code>. Make sure Dynamic Lighting is On and press Apply Changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === "Failed to Create D3D Device!" | + | ==="Failed to Create D3D Device!" error=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
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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. | 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=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Ensure you have the latest .NET framework installed|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
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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. | 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" === | + | ===DLL Error "XINPUT1_3.DLL"=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update DirectX files|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | Install the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 DirectX End-User Runtimes]. |
}} | }} | ||
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− | === Game | + | ===Game not saving=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Windows doesn't give necessary 'write' permissions to Q.U.B.E|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | + | 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: | |
− | This means that Q.U.B.E. is unable to change any files. To fix it go to Q.U.B.E.'s | ||
− | <code> | + | <code>{{p|game}}\UDKGame</code> |
# Find the Config folder and right click on it | # Find the Config folder and right click on it | ||
Line 240: | Line 371: | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | === Character | + | ===Character moving/turning without user input=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Unplug USB devices|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
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. | 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== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = limited | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP SP2 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz (Dual-core recommended) |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 1.1 GB |
− | |minGPU | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8000 series |
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |recOS | + | |recOS = Vista, 7 |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 10.6.3 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz (Dual Core) Intel |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 2 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 1 GB |
− | |minGPU | + | |minGPU = Intel HD 4000 |
+ | |minOGL = OpenGL 3.3 | ||
+ | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
− | | | + | |recCPU = 2.2 GHz (Quad Core) Intel |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 4 GB |
− | |recGPU | + | |recGPU = AMD Radeon HD 6750M |
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
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.