Difference between revisions of "ELEX"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
|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 | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Fantasy }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ELEX }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | ELEX }} | ||
|steam appid = 411300 | |steam appid = 411300 | ||
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|hltb = 27129 | |hltb = 27129 | ||
|igdb = elex | |igdb = elex | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |lutris = elex |
+ | |mobygames = 97199 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = ELEX | |wikipedia = ELEX | ||
|winehq = 18534 | |winehq = 18534 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links|1885888793| | + | {{GOG.com links|1885888793|elex_series|for game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | elex | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3183-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | elex | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble Store | elex | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 411300 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | elex/elex | Origin | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172334525|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\data\extern\videos}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|logo_pb.bik}} and {{file|logo_thqnordic.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = unknown |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = true |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = unknown |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX graphics settings.png|In-game graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elex/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/elex/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options. | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]] and [[SMAA]], or [[TAA|T2x]] variants of these options. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove frame rate cap|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1699417068295365640/|title=Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | # Open <code>ELEX.exe</code> with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. | ||
# Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>. | # Find bytes <code>2B 43 48 3B C8 <b><u>76</u></b> 08</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX keyboard and mouse settings.png|In-game keyboard and mouse settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/3071991790350691649/ ELEX KeyBinder] | |key remap notes = Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use [https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/3071991790350691649/ ELEX KeyBinder] | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|ELEX audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | |separate volume notes = Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/2177_elex-traducao-by-drymay.html Fan translation by Drymay.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|native 3d notes = | |native 3d notes = | ||
|nvidia 3d vision = hackable | |nvidia 3d vision = hackable | ||
− | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [ | + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = See [https://helixmod.blogspot.com/2019/01/elex-3dv-ready-fix-by-mx-2-v10.html ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20]. |
|tridef 3d = unknown | |tridef 3d = unknown | ||
|tridef 3d notes = | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't save or load games=== | ===Can't save or load games=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix savegame bug|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1172504925|title=Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>. | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\data\ini\</code>. | ||
# Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>. | # Open <code>mount_packed.xml</code>. | ||
# Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>. | # Change <code>PhysicalPath="$(savedgames)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code> to <code>PhysicalPath="$(localappdata)/ELEX/SaveGames"</code>. | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there. | # Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\ELEX\</code> and create a <code>SaveGames</code> folder there. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Don't press buttons early|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/411300/discussions/0/1479856439023491289/#c1620599015912623796|title=Steam Community|date=April 2024}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Do not press any controller buttons when the game is loading up, before the '''Press Any Button''' text is visible. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 11 | |direct3d versions = 11 | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 22:07, 28 March 2024
Developers | |
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Piranha Bytes | |
Publishers | |
THQ Nordic | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2017 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
OpenCritic | 61 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | RPG |
Themes | Sci-fi, Fantasy |
Series | ELEX |
ELEX | |
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ELEX | 2017 |
ELEX II | 2022 |
ELEX is a singleplayer third-person RPG game in the ELEX series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Origin (unavailable) |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\ELEX\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\ELEX\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/411300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FXAA and SMAA, or T2x variants of these options. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | You must select 'Fullscreen Only' in the video options for Vsync to work. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 122 FPS. See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
High frame rate
Remove frame rate cap[2] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Several keys (Z, X, T, Space Bar, and 1-9 keys) are locked from editing. To change them, use ELEX KeyBinder | |
Mouse acceleration | No acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | X-axis inversion available as well. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Can be disabled. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | HUD automatically switches based on last input, causing HUD flickering if both controller and KB/M are used at the same time. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Main, Voice, Environment, Effects, and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | Fan translation by Drymay. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Change language
- Using Steam or GOG Galaxy, the language can be changed via the game properties.
- When not using GOG Galaxy, or if voices and subtitles should be in a different language, see the fix below.
Change voice and subtitle language[3] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See ELEX 3DV-Ready Fix by MX-2 V1.20. | ||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Issues fixed
Can't save or load games
Fix savegame bug[4] |
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Mouse and keyboard prompts when using controller
Don't press buttons early[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | FMOD | |
Interface | Iggy | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-3570 AMD FX-6350 |
Intel Core i7-4790 AMD FX-8350 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 35 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 AMD Radeon HD 7850 2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 AMD Radeon RX 480 3 GB (Nvidia), 4 GB (AMD) of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/411300/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (411300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: Skip Intro Movies - Quick Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Anyone able to get above 120 FPS? :: ELEX General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-09-23
- ↑ Steam Community :: Guide :: How to fix the savegame bug - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on April 2024