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AlphaYellow (talk | contribs) (The "Threaded Optimization" setting in NVCP enables some GPU tasks to be offloaded to available CPU cores in multi-core setups, but since old OpenGL and DirectX games like Anachronox, weren't designed to make use of more than 1 CPU core, this setting when turned on actually causes huge performance losses in some areas of the game, so it should be set to Off. This also applies to other OpenGL games from the same era, and potentially the same engine as well.) |
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+ | |release history = | ||
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====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-widescreen-fix Widescreen fix]==== | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-widescreen-fix Widescreen fix]==== | ||
{{++}} Includes premade files for common widescreen resolutions, as well as a patcher for custom resolutions. | {{++}} Includes premade files for common widescreen resolutions, as well as a patcher for custom resolutions. | ||
− | {{--}} Breaks the Hive Ship section of the game. Make backups of the original <code>anox.exe</code> and <code>ref_gl.dll</code> before replacing them, so | + | {{--}} Breaks the Hive Ship section of the game. Make backups of the original <code>anox.exe</code> and <code>ref_gl.dll</code> before replacing them, so the original files can be used during that section. |
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+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/anachronox-graphical-enhancements/downloads/anachronox-no-upscale Graphical Enhancements (Restores broken effects)]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes broken partial transparency effects, restores 3D signs at Bricks and fixes music overlapping in some cutscenes (See [[#Sounds_and_fixes|Sounds and Fixes]]) | ||
+ | {{ii}} A version including AI (ESRGAN) upscaled textures is also available. | ||
+ | {{ii}} For compatibility with [[#Sounds_and_fixes|Sounds and Fixes]] mod, don't copy over the contents of the <code>scripts</code> folder. | ||
====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-sounds-and-fixes-v01 Sounds and fixes]==== | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-sounds-and-fixes-v01 Sounds and fixes]==== | ||
{{++}} Restores sounds for objects missing them due to bugs. | {{++}} Restores sounds for objects missing them due to bugs. | ||
{{++}} Also adds sounds to cutscenes where relevant to help them not feel as empty when things happen in them (using sounds found in the game files). | {{++}} Also adds sounds to cutscenes where relevant to help them not feel as empty when things happen in them (using sounds found in the game files). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Install after [[#Graphical_Enhancements_.28Restores_broken_effects.29|Graphical Enhancements]] as this mod already fixes the said music overlap issues. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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− | |notes = Fan translation, [ | + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (authors: Memnoch, darkpadawan, L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kXUH6G1HtNiQlDeAKareGnaB0XzoqVtX/view?usp=drive_link download]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
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===Low frame rate / stuttering=== | ===Low frame rate / stuttering=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=NVIDIA Control Panel | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set Threaded Optimization to Off in NVIDIA Control Panel|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/242940/discussions/0/2632849569462866513]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. | # Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel. | ||
# Go to "Manage 3D settings" section. | # Go to "Manage 3D settings" section. | ||
# Enter in "Program settings" section. | # Enter in "Program settings" section. | ||
# Add the game's exe (anox.exe). | # Add the game's exe (anox.exe). | ||
− | # Set the <code>Threaded Optimization<code> to Off. | + | # Set the <code>Threaded Optimization</code> to Off. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 15 November 2023
Developers | |
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Ion Storm | |
Publishers | |
2001-2009 | Eidos Interactive |
2009-present | Square Enix |
Retail (Australia) | Infogrames |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Engines | |
id Tech 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 27, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time, Turn-based |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Genres | RPG, JRPG |
Themes | Cyberpunk, Sci-fi |
Anachronox is a singleplayer third-person RPG and JRPG game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[3] | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[4] |
Demo
A demo can be downloaded on Mod DB.
Essential improvements
Patches
Unofficial patches
- These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
- Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
Build 44 to Build 45
- The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Fixes multiple issues with the game.
- Alternate download link
Build 45 to Build 46
- Fixes even more issues with the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
- Alternate download link
Mods
Widescreen fix
- Includes premade files for common widescreen resolutions, as well as a patcher for custom resolutions.
- Breaks the Hive Ship section of the game. Make backups of the original
anox.exe
andref_gl.dll
before replacing them, so the original files can be used during that section.
Graphical Enhancements (Restores broken effects)
- Fixes broken partial transparency effects, restores 3D signs at Bricks and fixes music overlapping in some cutscenes (See Sounds and Fixes)
- A version including AI (ESRGAN) upscaled textures is also available.
- For compatibility with Sounds and Fixes mod, don't copy over the contents of the
scripts
folder.
Sounds and fixes
- Restores sounds for objects missing them due to bugs.
- Also adds sounds to cutscenes where relevant to help them not feel as empty when things happen in them (using sounds found in the game files).
- Install after Graphical Enhancements as this mod already fixes the said music overlap issues.
Game data
Launcher and setup utility for unofficial patches.
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\CONFIGS\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\anoxdata\SAVE\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3] |
- 9 save slots available.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF Anachronox files. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options. | ||
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 | Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | From the settings menu in game only | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Ambient, interface, cinematic and music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 1.0[5] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | Fan translation, [11]. | |||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (authors: Memnoch, darkpadawan, L@Zar0), download. |
Issues unresolved
3D sound on modern systems
3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions.
Issues fixed
Couldn't load renderer
Install DirectX 9.0c end-user runtimes[citation needed] |
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Install nGlide[citation needed] |
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Install the nGlide wrapper. |
Low frame rate / stuttering
Set Threaded Optimization to Off in NVIDIA Control Panel[6] |
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Create Config.ini[7] |
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[Misc] Fps=200
|
Force Vsync[8][9] |
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Install QindieGL[10] |
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Run as the game as administrator[11] |
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Run the game in Windows 98 / ME compatibility mode[12][13] |
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Turn off 3D sound[14] |
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Use integrated graphics[15] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 1.1 | |
Glide | WickedGL was added in the build 44 patch. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System, A3D, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D | A3D 2.0 |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 12 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.1 compatible DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
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 (242940) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
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
- ↑ redump.org • Anachronox • Disc 2 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved) - last accessed on May 2023
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