Difference between revisions of "SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month"
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ}} | ||
− | |engines = | + | |engines = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Granny 3D}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 22, 2002}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | SpongeBob SquarePants }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = spongebob-squarepants-employee-of-the-month | ||
|wikipedia = SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month | |wikipedia = SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month | ||
|winehq = 8368 | |winehq = 8368 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hkcu}}\Software\THQ\SpongeBob 2\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{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 = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only unless hack is applied, | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only unless hack is applied, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Possible with dgvoodoo2, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = hackable | + | |60 fps = hackable |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Possible with dgVoodoo2, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = possible with | + | |120 fps notes = Also possible with dgVoodoo2, see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Game only runs at 15 FPS by default and is locked to 640x480 fullscreen. | + | {{ii}} Game only runs at 15 FPS by default and is locked to 640x480 fullscreen. Additionally, some users experience graphical/rendering issues. The following may resolve these issues. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo2]]|ref={{cn|date=June 2017}}|fix= |
− | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 | + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2]. |
− | # Extract <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> to the installation folder, where <code>sb2.exe</code> is located. | + | # Extract <code>D3DImm.dll</code> and <code>DDraw.dll</code> from the <code>MS/x86</code> folder to the installation folder, where <code>sb2.exe</code> is located. |
# Open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and go to DirectX and configure your settings. | # Open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and go to DirectX and configure your settings. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game crashes on launch=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Continuously relaunch it until it works|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Hman360|date=2022-08-16|comment=Terrible workaround, but I was able to get it running randomly}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Try setting "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" and "Run as Administrator" in compatibility mode settings|ref=|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 98, ME | + | |minOS = 98, ME |
|minCPU = 266 MHz | |minCPU = 266 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = 16-bit graphics card |
− | |minDX = 8 | + | |minDX = 8.0 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
− | |recCPU = Pentium II | + | |recCPU = Pentium II 400 MHz |
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = |
Latest revision as of 05:49, 18 December 2023
Developers | |
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AWE Games | |
Publishers | |
THQ | |
Engines | |
Granny 3D | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 22, 2002 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | SpongeBob SquarePants |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\THQ\SpongeBob 2\Settings |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saved[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only unless hack is applied, see Widescreen resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution, only possible if you have a 4k monitor | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Possible with dgvoodoo2, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | Possible with dgVoodoo2, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
120+ FPS | Also possible with dgVoodoo2, see Widescreen resolution. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
- Game only runs at 15 FPS by default and is locked to 640x480 fullscreen. Additionally, some users experience graphical/rendering issues. The following may resolve these issues.
Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues unresolved
Game crashes on launch
Continuously relaunch it until it works[1] |
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Try setting "Windows XP (Service Pack 2)" and "Run as Administrator" in compatibility mode settings |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 266 MHz | Pentium II 400 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit graphics card 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0 compatible | (3D Accelerator recommended) |
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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Hman360 on 2022-08-16
- Terrible workaround, but I was able to get it running randomly