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+ | {{Disambig|the original 1999 game|the 2024 remake|[[Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy (2024)]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = amerzone.jpg | |cover = amerzone.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microïds}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Microïds}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Tetraedge|Mac OS}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 4, 2011}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 4, 2011}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Amerzone}} |
|steam appid = 302190 | |steam appid = 302190 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658847 | |gogcom id = 1207658847 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3973 |
|wikipedia = Amerzone | |wikipedia = Amerzone | ||
|winehq = 10135 | |winehq = 10135 | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=May 2022}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Move, delete or rename the files {{file|{{p|game}}\logo.smk}} and {{file|{{p|game}}\01VR_PHARE\sc01_a.smk}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Could also be possible with | + | {{ii}} Could also be possible with dgVoodoo 2, see: [[#Problem_launching_the_game|Problem launching the game]] |
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Retail release only. | + | |notes = Retail release only. [https://dubbingpedia.pl/wiki/Amerzone:_Testament_odkrywcy Details] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Problem launching the game=== | ===Problem launching the game=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|fix= |
− | # Download the latest version of [ | + | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | + | # (optional) Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} in game folder and unmark dgVoodoo Watermark in DirectX. | |
− | # (optional) Run | + | # Run game. |
− | # Run game | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Disable visual themes (Windows 7)|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows Compatibility Mode|Disable visual themes]] (Windows 7)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://support.anuman.net/amerzone|title=Anuman support|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Reduce hardware acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Reduce hardware acceleration (Windows XP)|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>dxdiag</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>dxdiag</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# In the "Sound" tab, lower the acceleration to Standard. | # In the "Sound" tab, lower the acceleration to Standard. | ||
− | # Exit and restart | + | # Exit and restart the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7 or newer)=== | ===Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7 or newer)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator and in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 or 95|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/amerzone_the_explorer_s_legacy/still_struggling_with_cutscenes|title=GOG.com Forums - still struggling with cutscenes|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Crash after opening the gate=== | ===Crash after opening the gate=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game as administrator and in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows 95|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/support/amerzone_the_explorer_legacy/crash_after_opening_the_gate|title=GOG.com Forums - Crash after opening the gate|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 14:31, 9 March 2024
This page is for the original 1999 game. For the 2024 remake, see Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy (2024).
Developers | |
---|---|
Microïds | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Tetraedge |
Publishers | |
Anuman Interactive | |
Engines | |
Phoenix VR | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
macOS (OS X) | October 4, 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Amerzone |
Amerzone | |
---|---|
Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy | 1999 |
Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy (2024) | 2024 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Oversized CD-ROM DRM and unreadable sectors (lead-out area shortened and used for data, to prevent most contemporary CD-RW drives from copying the method) | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Mac App Store | ||||
Microsoft Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[1] | |||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename files[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Launch\Settings.ini[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302190/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved_*.bin[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302190/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save game file names:
Saved_1.bin
,Saved_2.bin
,Saved_3.bin
up until 8.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See 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 | |||
120+ FPS |
Windowed
Possible with DxWnd[2] |
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Main "Do not notify on task switch" on "Run in Window" on "Keep aspect ratio" on Video "Windows style" thick frame "Emulate Win Maximize" on "Recover screen mode" on Mouse "cursor visibility" Hide 3. Start the game. Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
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 |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail release only. Details | |||
Portuguese | Retail release only. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Problem launching the game
Use dgVoodoo2 |
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|
Disable visual themes (Windows 7)[3] |
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Reduce hardware acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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|
Add the game to the DEP exclusion list[citation needed] |
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|
Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7 or newer)
Run the game as administrator and in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 or 95[4] |
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Crash after opening the gate
Run the game as administrator and in compatibility mode for Windows 95[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Creative SoundBlaster or compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 16x CD-ROM drive |
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 (302190) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/302190/discussions/0/3092263995637351527/ Windowed mode - Steam discussions]
- ↑ Anuman support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - still struggling with cutscenes - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - Crash after opening the gate - last accessed on May 2023