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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2795-messiah-v02-patch/ v0.2]. Digital distributions include an outdated {{File|MessiahGlide3x.exe}} and may still require the patch.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02- | + | {{ii}} The latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2795-messiah-v02-patch/ v0.2]. Digital distributions include an outdated {{File|MessiahGlide3x.exe}} and may still require the patch.<ref>{{refcheck|user=Mystyle48|date=2024-02-02|comment=Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of {{File|MessiahGlide3x.exe}} is 2000-03-16, like the original retail release, rather than 2000-05-22, like v0.2. {{File|MessiahD3D.exe}} does not have this issue.}}</ref> |
===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== | ===[https://www.patreon.com/user?u=44312848 Peixoto's patch]=== |
Revision as of 03:19, 6 February 2024
Developers | |
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Shiny Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 29, 2000[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Supernatural |
Messiah is a singleplayer third-person action game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | LaserLock DRM. | |||
GOG.com | Comes pre-configured with nGlide 1.0.4.[2] | |||
Steam |
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest version is v0.2. Digital distributions include an outdated
MessiahGlide3x.exe
and may still require the patch.[3]
Peixoto's patch
- Forced resolution allows high resolution without shrinking the HUD\menus. Super sampling anti-aliasing is also possible
- MCI emulation gets the CD music working properly
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/577980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/577980/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
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) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Limited modern controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Uses same toggle. |
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail only. | |||
German | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D/Z3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Fix slowdown and 32-bit color
In modern GPUs the game has severe slowdown issues and is locked to 16-bit color only support. This can be addressed by the game itself, but it requires either a custom shortcut or running the game from the command line:
Change the rendering settings[citation needed] |
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Game crashing when opening door
A good chunk into the game, there is a certain door after an elevator that can crash the game whenever opening it, making progress impossible. There are two possible fixes for this:
Run in safe mode |
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Download patch 02 and disable pre-loading cached files |
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Game doesn't launch
If you use third-party tools like Rivatuner Statistics Server (RTSS), deactivate it. |
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Other information
Command line arguments
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
Parameter | Description |
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-i | Skip intro logos |
-s | Disable sound |
-o | Disable Fog |
-v | Disable mip-mapping |
+! | Fixes Windows 2000 crashes on some machines when switching from the game to the game menu. |
-p | Will disable any gamma control for users who wish to use their windows gamma and not in game gamma settings. |
+T | Enables verbose debug information for sound cards. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (577980) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Messiah receives warm reception at Oscars (retrieved) - last accessed on 2024-02-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-01
- ↑ Verified by User:Mystyle48 on 2024-02-02
- Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of
MessiahGlide3x.exe
is 2000-03-16, like the original retail release, rather than 2000-05-22, like v0.2.MessiahD3D.exe
does not have this issue.
- Checked with the GOG.com version in Process Monitor. The build date of