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{{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>Developed by [[User:Suicide machine|Suicide machine]] - tested on Polish and English version of the game, on 2 different PCs with Windows 7 (64bit) and Windows 8 (64bit)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>Developed by [[User:Suicide machine|Suicide machine]] - tested on Polish and English version of the game, on 2 different PCs with Windows 7 (64bit) and Windows 8 (64bit)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Create a folder named {{folder|Hype}} somewhere on your hard drive (from now on, we'll be referring to it as {{p|game}}). | + | # Create a folder named {{folder|Hype}} somewhere on your hard drive (from now on, we'll be referring to it as {{folder|{{p|game}}}}). |
− | # From the root directory of your CD, copy {{file|DSETUP.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP16.DLL}} and {{file|DSETUP32.DLL}} to {{p|game}}. | + | # From the root directory of your CD, copy {{file|DSETUP.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP16.DLL}} and {{file|DSETUP32.DLL}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Copy {{folder|DLL}}, {{folder|Gamedata}} and {{folder|InstData}} to {{p|game}}. | + | # Copy {{folder|DLL}}, {{folder|Gamedata}} and {{folder|InstData}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Go to {{folder|exe}} on your CD. | # Go to {{folder|exe}} on your CD. | ||
− | # Copy {{file|Gli.ini}} to {{p|game}}. | + | # Copy {{file|Gli.ini}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Copy {{file|MaiD3Dvr_bleu.exe}} from | + | # Copy {{file|MaiD3Dvr_bleu.exe}} from {{folder|D3D}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Copy {{file|MaiDFXvr_bleu.exe}} from | + | # Copy {{file|MaiDFXvr_bleu.exe}} from {{folder|Glide 3x}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Copy all files from {{folder|UbiConfig}} to {{p|game}}. | + | # Copy all files from {{folder|UbiConfig}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Go back to the root folder of your CD, and go to | + | # Go back to the root folder of your CD, and go to {{folder|LangData\<your language>\world\}}. |
− | # Copy {{folder|levels}} to | + | # Copy {{folder|levels}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Gamedata\World\}}. |
#* When asked about scaling folders, answer yes. | #* When asked about scaling folders, answer yes. | ||
− | # Go to the Windows directory ( | + | # Go to the Windows directory ({{folder|{{p|windir}}}}). |
# Inside it, create a folder named {{folder|UbiSoft}}. | # Inside it, create a folder named {{folder|UbiSoft}}. | ||
− | # From the root directory of your CD, copy {{file|DSETUP.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP16.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP32.DLL}} and {{file|SetupUbi.exe}} to a newly created directory | + | # From the root directory of your CD, copy {{file|DSETUP.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP16.DLL}}, {{file|DSETUP32.DLL}} and {{file|SetupUbi.exe}} to a newly created directory: {{folder|{{p|windir}}\UbiSoft\}}. |
#* It may be possible that the folder already exists, as it's shared with other Ubisoft games of the same era. In such case, '''do not''' replace any of the files. | #* It may be possible that the folder already exists, as it's shared with other Ubisoft games of the same era. In such case, '''do not''' replace any of the files. | ||
− | # From the {{folder|InstData}} directory on your CD, copy {{file|strings.eng}} to | + | # From the {{folder|InstData}} directory on your CD, copy {{file|strings.eng}} to {{folder|{{p|windir}}\UbiSoft\}}. |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/193-hype-the-time-quest-installation-package/ installation package for Hype: The Time Quest] and extract it. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/193-hype-the-time-quest-installation-package/ installation package for Hype: The Time Quest] and extract it. | ||
− | # From {{folder|config}}, copy {{file|ubi.ini}} to | + | # From {{folder|config}}, copy {{file|ubi.ini}} to {{folder|{{p|windir}}\UbiSoft\}}. |
#* If you had other Ubisoft games installed that use the same file, you have to manually edit {{file|ubi.ini}} by adding <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> under <code>[INSTALLED PRODUCTS]</code> as well as the section responsible for game configuration (just copy the lines from <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> to <code>[OSD]</code> from {{file|ubi.ini}} provided in the installation package). | #* If you had other Ubisoft games installed that use the same file, you have to manually edit {{file|ubi.ini}} by adding <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> under <code>[INSTALLED PRODUCTS]</code> as well as the section responsible for game configuration (just copy the lines from <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> to <code>[OSD]</code> from {{file|ubi.ini}} provided in the installation package). | ||
# If your language is different than English, edit {{file|ubi.ini}}, find the line <code>Language=English</code> under the <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> section, and change it to a language you're using in your copy (e.g. for Polish it's <code>Language=Polish</code> - incorrect language will make all the characters mute). | # If your language is different than English, edit {{file|ubi.ini}}, find the line <code>Language=English</code> under the <code>[Hype - The Time Quest]</code> section, and change it to a language you're using in your copy (e.g. for Polish it's <code>Language=Polish</code> - incorrect language will make all the characters mute). | ||
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# Go to {{folder|Compatibility}} and run {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} to add the compatibility entries to system's database. | # Go to {{folder|Compatibility}} and run {{file|PatchInstall.bat}} to add the compatibility entries to system's database. | ||
# Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper], if you haven't already. | # Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper], if you haven't already. | ||
− | # Finally, go to {{p|game}}, run {{file|Ubiassistant.exe}} and choose '''3DFX configuration'''. | + | # Finally, go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, run {{file|Ubiassistant.exe}} and choose '''3DFX configuration'''. |
# Run the game using {{file|MaiDFXvr_bleu.exe}}. | # Run the game using {{file|MaiDFXvr_bleu.exe}}. | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 23:07, 20 December 2023
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montreal | |
Publishers | |
Playmobil Interactive | |
Engines | |
Ubisoft OpenSpace | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 20, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Puzzle, Platform, RPG |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Medieval, Fantasy |
Series | Playmobil |
Playmobil | |
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Laura's Happy Adventures | 1998 |
Alex Builds His Farm | 1999 |
Hype: The Time Quest | 1999 |
Rescue from Rock Castle | 2004 |
The Big Treasure Hunt | 2005 |
Playmobil Alarm | 2007 |
Playmobil Constructions | 2007 |
Playmobil Knights | 2009 |
Playmobil Pirates | 2009 |
Playmobil: The Movie VR Adventures | Cancelled |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Hype: The Time Quest is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, adventure, puzzle, platform and RPG game in the Playmobil series.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
- A demo is available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Gamedata\SaveGame[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen Patch. | ||
Windowed | The game can be forced to run in Windowed mode, when using dgVoodoo2. | ||
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 | Capped at 48fps in-game and 50fps in menus (on both D3D6 and 3DFX rendering). See High frame rate. | ||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
High frame rate
Remove FPS cap[3] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | The game doesn't support mouse. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Limited to remapping buttons. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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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 | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Intro and outro are lacking subtitles. Aside from it - subtitles are always enabled in-game. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | "Hype: O Cavaleiro do Tempo".[4] | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crash after the intro when using Glide wrapper
- Game needs to have been run in admin mode at least once, since it needs special privileges to write its settings in
ubi.ini
, which is in%WINDIR%\UbiSoft
.
Disable movies in configuration file[5] |
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Black screen when using Glide wrapper
Install compatibility fixes[6] |
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Game crashes on Alt+Tab
Install dgVoodoo 2. |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 | |
Glide | 3.10 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Installing on modern versions of Windows
64-bit versions of Windows can't run the CD installer due to it being a 16-bit application. Trying to run the installer in Windows 7 x64 will cause the process to freeze in the background and require the task manager to close.
Alternative Installer[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Manual installation[7] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT | |
Processor (CPU) | 200 MHz with MMX | 233 MHz with MMX |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 115 MB | 490 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | Glide 3 compatible 3D Card 4 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).
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
- ↑ Rayman Pirate Community Thread - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-18
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2022-12-24
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2022-12-24
- ↑ Developed by Suicide machine - tested on Polish and English version of the game, on 2 different PCs with Windows 7 (64bit) and Windows 8 (64bit)