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# Download 32-bit version of the installer executable from [http://toastytech.com/files/Is3Engine.zip here]. | # Download 32-bit version of the installer executable from [http://toastytech.com/files/Is3Engine.zip here]. | ||
− | # Copy the CD contents to any | + | # Copy the CD contents to a folder in any location. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|setup32.exe}} from the downloaded {{file|Is3Engine.zip}} to the newly created folder. |
− | # Run the | + | # Run {{file|setup32.exe}} to install the game. |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:51, 27 January 2024
Developers | |
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Monolith Productions | |
Publishers | |
Fox Interactive | |
Engines | |
LithTech 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 26, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 73 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | Boost |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Direct control, Point and select |
Genres | Action, ARPG, CCG, Puzzle, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Warnings
Sanity: Aiken's Artifact is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view action, ARPG, CCG, puzzle and shooter game.
It was released as Aiken's Artifact in Europe.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Simple disc check. |
- A demo is available here.
- The game is not available digitally.
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- Gets the game running properly on Windows 10. Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\Menus, Super Sampling Anti Aliasing is also possible.
- Gets the installer running on Windows 64-bit.
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Boost | Various booster packs could be downloaded or purchased from both the websites of Monolith and certain gaming magazines as well, to unlock additional talent cards in-game. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\LITHTECH\autoexec.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert- by default. For a Hor+ image, use the FOV fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | Vert- by default. For a Hor+ image, use the FOV fix. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Vert- by default. For a Hor+ image, use the FOV fix. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert- by default, and HUD items become very small in size. For a Hor+ image, use the FOV fix. To fix the small HUD size, set the native resolution in dgVoodoo 2 and select a smaller resolution in-game that has the same aspect ratio. |
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Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
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 |
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Separate volume controls | Sound, Dialogue and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Installing on 64-bit systems
- This game comes with a 16-bit InstallShield installer, which won't work on modern systems.
Use 32-bit installer[2] |
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Use winevdm[3] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | 3.0.0 |
Multiplayer | World Opponent Network |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 96 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | 650 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM OpenGL 1.0 compatible DirectX 7.0a compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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
- ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-28
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-28