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|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync 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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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game loads to black screen and crashes=== | ===Game loads to black screen and crashes=== | ||
− | {{fixbox|description=Fix by Rafael Rivera|ref=<ref>https://github.com/riverar/IndirectInput/</ref>|fix=Download the patch at https://github.com/riverar/IndirectInput/ and extract dinput.dll into the game's bin folder.}} | + | {{fixbox|description=Fix by Rafael Rivera|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/riverar/IndirectInput/|title=GitHub|date=26 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=Download the patch at https://github.com/riverar/IndirectInput/ and extract dinput.dll into the game's bin folder.}} |
{{fixbox|description=Workaround - Unplug USB Headset|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/925940/eventcomments/1635292137556547127?snr=1_2108_9__1601#c1735468693702601810</ref>|fix=Other devices may also cause this problem.}} | {{fixbox|description=Workaround - Unplug USB Headset|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/925940/eventcomments/1635292137556547127?snr=1_2108_9__1601#c1735468693702601810</ref>|fix=Other devices may also cause this problem.}} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |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 = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = In 2006, the game received Intel support - rather than making it a universal binary, however; the developers decided to use [[Cider]] for this new app.<br>As a result, the game may be unplayable after 10.7 "Lion" due to this.<br>Even if it does work, it is still 32-bit only. | |macos app notes = In 2006, the game received Intel support - rather than making it a universal binary, however; the developers decided to use [[Cider]] for this new app.<br>As a result, the game may be unplayable after 10.7 "Lion" due to this.<br>Even if it does work, it is still 32-bit only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = 800x600 resolution support | |minGPU = 800x600 resolution support | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
+ | |minother = 4X DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
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|recVRAM = 64 MB | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon 7000 to 9800, Nvidia GeForce 1/2/3/4/FX, Matrox Parhelia, Intel i865G to i915G | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 22:51, 10 June 2023
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
ALIVE engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) (Cider) | 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Myst |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Myst | 1993 |
Riven | 1997 |
realMyst | 2000 |
Myst III: Exile | 2001 |
Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | 2003 |
Myst IV: Revelation | 2004 |
Myst V: End of Ages | 2005 |
Myst Online: Uru Live | 2007 |
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition | 2014 |
Myst (2021) | 2021 |
Riven (2024) | 2024 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Does not require the Steam client to run. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Only necessary for the DVD-based version of the game, as digital copies already have these included.
- Patches for the game can be found here. A PCGW mirror is available here if the official page fails to load.
Universal installer
- For the Mac, there is a "universal" installer that makes a hybrid native + Cider port of the game. See here for more info.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save\options.m4o[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/925940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save\*.m4s[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/925940/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Photos taken in-game will be stored in <path-to-game>\save\journal.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Display settings[Note 4]
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Mouse look-around is uncapped. FMVs capped at 30fps.[3] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Resolutions other than
4:3
will crop the top and bottom of the game potentially obscuring information.
Use Racer_S Universal Resolution Changer v2[4] |
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|
Windowed
Add game.dsc file[4] |
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|
Input
Game settings[Note 5]
Cursor settings[Note 6]
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Overall (Music & SFX) and Music. Frequency of music can also be changed. |
|
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese release. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Game loads to black screen and crashes
Fix by Rafael Rivera[5] |
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Download the patch at https://github.com/riverar/IndirectInput/ and extract dinput.dll into the game's bin folder. |
Workaround - Unplug USB Headset[6] |
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Other devices may also cause this problem. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | In 2006, the game received Intel support - rather than making it a universal binary, however; the developers decided to use Cider for this new app. As a result, the game may be unplayable after 10.7 "Lion" due to this. Even if it does work, it is still 32-bit only. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz AMD Athlon 700 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB, 256 MB (XP) | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 800x600 resolution support 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Other | 4X DVD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.2 | 10.3 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola G4 700 MHz | Motorola G5 |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 800x600 resolution support 32 MB of VRAM | 64 MB of VRAM |
Other | Apple QuickTime 5 |
- Supported Video Cards: ATI Radeon 7000 to 9800, Nvidia GeForce 1/2/3/4/FX, Matrox Parhelia, Intel i865G to i915G
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (925940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Captions have been edited into the screenshot for clarity. A more detailed description of each option is available in-game.
- ↑ Captions have been edited into the screenshot for clarity. A more detailed description of each option is available in-game.
- ↑ Captions have been edited into the screenshot for clarity. A more detailed description of each option is available in-game.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Cptmold on 2020-04-14
- Tested with RivaTuner Statistics Server in GOG release.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=24947
- ↑ GitHub - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/925940/eventcomments/1635292137556547127?snr=1_2108_9__1601#c1735468693702601810