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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Alpha Protocol cover. | + | |cover = Alpha Protocol cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Obsidian Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Obsidian Entertainment}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 28, 2010}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, ARPG, Action}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Europe, Middle East, Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 34010 | |steam appid = 34010 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1360785671 |
+ | |hltb = 401 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 46741 | ||
|wikipedia = Alpha Protocol | |wikipedia = Alpha Protocol | ||
|winehq = 11635 | |winehq = 11635 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Currently, no PC version of the game comes with the console-exclusive pre-order DLC.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/alpha_protocol/pre_order_dlc/page1|title=GOG Forum discussion confirming pre-order console-exclusive DLC is missing|date=2024-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/63505/alpha-protocol-pre-order-bonuses|title=Detailed description and history of pre-order console-exclusive DLC|date=2024-04-07}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.obsidian.net/forum/66-alpha-protocol/ Obsidian Entertainment forums] | {{mm}} [https://forums.obsidian.net/forum/66-alpha-protocol/ Obsidian Entertainment forums] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://alphaprotocol.fandom.com/wiki/Alpha_Protocol_Wiki Alpha Protocol Wiki] |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1360785671|alpha_protocol}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/34010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/34010/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{removed DRM|SoftAnchor}}.<ref>[http://blogs.sega.com/2010/05/01/alpha-protocol-pc-drm-details/ SEGA Blog | Alpha Protocol PC DRM Details * Updated 5/17/10]</ref> Use [https:// | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{removed DRM|SoftAnchor}}.<ref>[http://blogs.sega.com/2010/05/01/alpha-protocol-pc-drm-details/ SEGA Blog | Alpha Protocol PC DRM Details * Updated 5/17/10]</ref> Use [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/312/7/19350 patch 1.1] to remove.| | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alpha_protocol| DRM-free | Has updated modern system compatibility <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/en/news/alpha_protocol_is_back_drmfree_for_modern_pcs_watch_the_documentary_video_on_the_process_of_its_revival|title=GOG release announcement|date=2024-04-07}}</ref>| | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0725XJBWT | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-ALP | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110118195930/http://www.gamesforwindows.com:80/en-US/?filter=Top+Downloads|title=Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | alpha-protocol | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 34010 | DRM-free | The game comes with 2 executables, running {{file|Binaries\APGame.exe}} bypasses the Steam DRM | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{++}} [https:// | + | {{++}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1589-alpha-protocol-activation-patch/ Patch 1.1] removes DRM and fixes various issues. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename video files|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\APGame\Movies}}. |
# Delete or rename {{file|slate_ap.sfd}}, {{file|slate_obsidian.sfd}}, and {{file|slate_sega.sfd}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|slate_ap.sfd}}, {{file|slate_obsidian.sfd}}, and {{file|slate_sega.sfd}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Alpha Protocol General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Alpha Protocol General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Alpha Protocol Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Alpha Protocol Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alpha-protocol | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alpha-protocol | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#DxWnd|DxWnd]] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1334-gedosato-02042016-how-can-hell-be-any-worse/ GeDoSaTo] |
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
|anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced in the video card's Control Panel. | + | |antialiasing notes = Can be forced in the video card's Control Panel. Nvidia users see [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Ultra-Widescreen|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Ultra-Widescreen|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/34010/discussions/0/522728730179604078/#c133256959373331674|title=Ultra wide 21:9 fix ?|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] | # Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] | ||
# Untick '''Automatically Detect Resolution'''. | # Untick '''Automatically Detect Resolution'''. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Add FOV hotkey|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add FOV hotkey|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://alphaprotocol.fandom.com/wiki/FOV|title=FOV - The Alpha Protocol Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\APGame\Config\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\APGame\Config\</code> | ||
# Open <code>DefaultInput.ini</code>. | # Open <code>DefaultInput.ini</code>. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[MSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | |
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− | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via Nvidia Inspector. | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x00000041</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303</ref> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Default Nvidia profile has wrong anti-aliasing compatibility bits for Alpha Protocol. Therefore, when MSAA forced through video driver in-game dialogue choices show missing. | {{ii}} Default Nvidia profile has wrong anti-aliasing compatibility bits for Alpha Protocol. Therefore, when MSAA forced through video driver in-game dialogue choices show missing. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=SGSSAA|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[SGSSAA]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via Nvidia Inspector. | + | # Open Alpha Protocol driver profile via [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
# Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | # Change <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x080002C1</code><ref>http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954</ref> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>4x [4x Multisampling]</code> | ||
# Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> | # Change <code>Antialiasing - Transparency Supersampling</code> to <code>4x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> | ||
− | # Apply changes. | + | # Apply changes. SGSSAA can be set higher(8x) but it must always match the MSAA value. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Open {{file|APEngine.ini}}. | # Open {{file|APEngine.ini}}. | ||
# Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code> | # Change <code>bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE</code> to <code>bSmoothFrameRate=FALSE</code> | ||
+ | {{--}} May cause stuttering. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Alpha Protocol Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Alpha Protocol Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = limited |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |dualshock 4 notes = GOG.com version only. |
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = limited |
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = Nintendo Switch Pro controller supported in GOG.com version only. |
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Alpha Protocol Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Alpha Protocol Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = hackable | |surround sound = hackable | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Needs a workaround on Vista and later; see [[ | + | |surround sound notes = Needs a workaround on Vista and later; see [[Alpha_Protocol#Surround_Sound_support|Surround Sound Support]] |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = Under '''Game''' settings. | |subtitles notes = Under '''Game''' settings. | ||
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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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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.<ref name=steamdb>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/34010/depots/|title=Game's depots on SteamDB|date=2023-08-20}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.<ref name=steamdb></ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/82_traducao-do-alpha-protocol-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.<ref name=steamdb></ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d = unknown | |iz3d = unknown | ||
|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, read [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/alpha-protocol/ here], for more details how to get the game running. | ||
|htc vive = | |htc vive = | ||
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)=== | ===Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install | + | {{Fixbox|description=(Retail only) Install [[#Patches|patch 1.1]] to remove the activation requirement.|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://forums.obsidian.net/topic/57296-cant-activate-game/|title=Can't activate game - PC Support - Obsidian Forum Community|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ===Game won't get past the launcher=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall Nvidia PhysX|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reinstall [[PhysX#Legacy versions|Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
===Hitching / Stuttering=== | ===Hitching / Stuttering=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Modify APEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Modify APEngine.ini|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | * | + | * Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config}}. |
+ | * Open {{file|APEngine.ini}} in a text editor. | ||
* Set these lines to the following values: | * Set these lines to the following values: | ||
<pre>bSmoothFrameRate=True | <pre>bSmoothFrameRate=True | ||
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OneFrameThreadLag=False | OneFrameThreadLag=False | ||
UseVsync=True</pre> | UseVsync=True</pre> | ||
− | * Set this line to match | + | * Set this line to match the monitor's refresh rate: |
<pre>MaxSmoothedFrameRate=62</pre> | <pre>MaxSmoothedFrameRate=62</pre> | ||
* Save the file | * Save the file | ||
+ | * On Nvidia GPUs, setting Vsync to "Fast" can help as well. Disable the in-game Vsync when doing this. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Jerky camera movement=== | |
− | Setting the graphics tweaks as previously mentioned will disable background streaming and make the jerky camera occur less often. Using and enabling a controller will all but eliminate it. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting the graphics tweaks as previously mentioned will disable background streaming and make the jerky camera occur less often. Using and enabling a controller will all but eliminate it.|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
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===No text visible for dialog choices=== | ===No text visible for dialog choices=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} This issue seems to occur when [[MSAA]] is enabled via video driver with default anti-aliasing compatibility bits. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] for the solution.|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = 3 | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |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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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|physics = PhysX | |physics = PhysX | ||
− | |physics notes = | + | |physics notes = 2.8.1.15 |
− | |audio = OpenAL | + | |audio = OpenAL, XAudio2 |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = SoftAnchor |
− | |interface notes = | + | |interface notes = Audit Dynamic Link Library - 1.2.2.0<br>Native HTML UI - 1.0.0.4 |
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
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===Graphical tweaks=== | ===Graphical tweaks=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the <code>APEngine.ini</code> file, found in the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | + | {{ii}} The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the <code>APEngine.ini</code> file, found in the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
+ | {{ii}} Before editing the file, the read-only tag needs to be removed. | ||
− | + | Editing the following settings should improve the game's graphics: | |
* <code>Trilinear=True</code> | * <code>Trilinear=True</code> | ||
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* <code>bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True</code> | * <code>bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True</code> | ||
* <code>bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True</code> | * <code>bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True</code> | ||
− | * <code> | + | * <code>bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False</code> |
* <code>OnlyStreamInTextures=True</code> | * <code>OnlyStreamInTextures=True</code> | ||
* <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> | * <code>OneFrameThreadLag=False</code> | ||
− | + | ===Audio tweaks=== | |
+ | {{ii}} The sound settings for Alpha Protocol are very rudimentary. There are some other sound settings which can be altered in the <code>APEngine.ini</code> file, found in the [[#Game data|configuration files location]] <br> | ||
+ | {{ii}} Because the game has OpenAL support, the sound quality can be improved with a couple of changes within the ini file, especially when a hardware-based audio solution (e.g. Creative SoundBlaster) is used. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Before editing the file, the read-only tag needs to be removed. | ||
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+ | * <code>[ALAudio.ALAudioDevice]</code> | ||
+ | * <code>MaxChannels=32</code> (some hardware-based soundchips support up to 256 channels. Common settings are 48,64,96,128) | ||
+ | * <code>UseEffectsProcessing=True</code> | ||
+ | * <code>TimeBetweenHWUpdates=15</code> | ||
+ | * <code>MinOggVorbisDurationGame=20</code> | ||
+ | * <code>MinOggVorbisDurationEditor=4</code> | ||
+ | * <code>DeviceName=Generic Hardware</code> (changed from <code>DeviceName=Generic Software</code>; nearly all gaming soundcards support OpenAL via hardware-based emulation) | ||
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+ | ====Surround Sound support==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} There are two primary methods for enabling Surround Sound. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Creative Labs / Soundblaster|fix= | ||
+ | # If you use a hardware Creative Labs soundcard, you can use ALchemy. [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/68-creative-alchemy/ ALchemy Installer] | ||
+ | # Edit the {{file|APEngine.ini}} file and change the line: <code>DeviceName=Generic Software</code> to <code>DeviceName=Generic Hardware</code> | ||
+ | # Add the game to the list within Creative ALchemy by pointing to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Binaries}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Generic using OpenAL Soft|fix= | ||
+ | # OpenAL Soft can be used to enable Surround Sound in a large variety of titles, including Alpha Protocol. [[Glossary:Surround_sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft Installation]] | ||
+ | # Edit the {{file|APEngine.ini}} file and change the line: <code>DeviceName=Generic Software</code> to <code>DeviceName=OpenAL Soft</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{--}} Some users report that changing Audio backend settings (installing ALchemy and/or changing DeviceName) results in the Dialogue UI being broken in-game.{{cn|November 2022}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} Additional information, installation, and troubleshooting steps can be found here [https://web.archive.org/web/20141205121410/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1613179 No Surround Sound - Discussion] | ||
+ | {{mm}} Alpha Protocol does not support EAX, so only Surround workarounds are needed <ref>https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/List_of_games_that_support_EAX</ref> <ref>https://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/List_of_games_with_EAX_support</ref> | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 09:22, 9 April 2024
Developers | |
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Obsidian Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Sega | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 28, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth, ARPG, Action |
Themes | Asia, Europe, Middle East, Contemporary |
Alpha Protocol is a singleplayer third-person stealth, ARPG and action game.
Currently, no PC version of the game comes with the console-exclusive pre-order DLC.[1][2]
General information
- Obsidian Entertainment forums
- Alpha Protocol Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SoftAnchor DRM.[3] Use patch 1.1 to remove. | |||
GOG.com | Has updated modern system compatibility [4] | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [5] | |||
Humble Store (unavailable) | ||||
Steam (unavailable) | The game comes with 2 executables, running Binaries\APGame.exe bypasses the Steam DRM |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.1 removes DRM and fixes various issues.
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename video files[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Alpha Protocol\APGame\Config\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Alpha Protocol\Checkpoints\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/34010/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Vert- | ||
Multi-monitor | Use Widescreen Fixer to center the HUD. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Ultra-widescreen. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Widescreen Fixer or see Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use DxWnd or GeDoSaTo | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Can be forced in the video card's Control Panel. Nvidia users see Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | See High frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Ultra-widescreen
Enable Ultra-Widescreen[6] |
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Field of view (FOV)
Add FOV hotkey[7] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA[citation needed] |
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Notes
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SGSSAA[citation needed] |
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High frame rate
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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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 | XInput only. Must be enabled in-game. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | GOG.com version only. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | Nintendo Switch Pro controller supported in GOG.com version only. | |
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Button prompts |
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 | Needs a workaround on Vista and later; see Surround Sound Support | |
Subtitles | Under Game settings. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.[10] | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.[10] | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Available for Steam version despite not being listed on the store page.[10] | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Alpha Protocol. | ||
vorpX | G3D User created profile, read here, for more details how to get the game running. |
Issues fixed
Can't activate (Error code: -1912029)
(Retail only) Install patch 1.1 to remove the activation requirement.[11] |
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Game won't get past the launcher
Reinstall Nvidia PhysX Legacy System Software[citation needed] |
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Hitching / Stuttering
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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bSmoothFrameRate=True bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False UseTextureFileCache=True OnlyStreamInTextures=True OneFrameThreadLag=False UseVsync=True
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=62
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Jerky camera movement
Setting the graphics tweaks as previously mentioned will disable background streaming and make the jerky camera occur less often. Using and enabling a controller will all but eliminate it.[citation needed] |
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No text visible for dialog choices
- This issue seems to occur when MSAA is enabled via video driver with default anti-aliasing compatibility bits.
See Anti-aliasing (AA) for the solution.[citation needed] |
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Motion Blur option doesn't work
Modify APEngine.ini[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | 2.8.1.15 |
Audio | OpenAL, XAudio2 | |
Interface | SoftAnchor | Audit Dynamic Link Library - 1.2.2.0 Native HTML UI - 1.0.0.4 |
Cutscenes | Sofdec |
Graphical tweaks
- The graphics settings for Alpha Protocol are rather basic. There are some other settings which can be altered in the
APEngine.ini
file, found in the configuration files location. - Before editing the file, the read-only tag needs to be removed.
Editing the following settings should improve the game's graphics:
Trilinear=True
EnableHighPolyChars=True
MaxShadowResolution=4096
(If you experience framerate issues, this can be lowered to 2048 or 1024)bEnableBranchingPCFShadows=True
bEnableForegroundShadowsOnWorld=True
bUseBackgroundLevelStreaming=False
OnlyStreamInTextures=True
OneFrameThreadLag=False
Audio tweaks
- The sound settings for Alpha Protocol are very rudimentary. There are some other sound settings which can be altered in the
APEngine.ini
file, found in the configuration files location - Because the game has OpenAL support, the sound quality can be improved with a couple of changes within the ini file, especially when a hardware-based audio solution (e.g. Creative SoundBlaster) is used.
- Before editing the file, the read-only tag needs to be removed.
[ALAudio.ALAudioDevice]
MaxChannels=32
(some hardware-based soundchips support up to 256 channels. Common settings are 48,64,96,128)UseEffectsProcessing=True
TimeBetweenHWUpdates=15
MinOggVorbisDurationGame=20
MinOggVorbisDurationEditor=4
DeviceName=Generic Hardware
(changed fromDeviceName=Generic Software
; nearly all gaming soundcards support OpenAL via hardware-based emulation)
Surround Sound support
- There are two primary methods for enabling Surround Sound.
Creative Labs / Soundblaster |
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Generic using OpenAL Soft |
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- Some users report that changing Audio backend settings (installing ALchemy and/or changing DeviceName) results in the Dialogue UI being broken in-game.[citation needed]
- Additional information, installation, and troubleshooting steps can be found here No Surround Sound - Discussion
- Alpha Protocol does not support EAX, so only Surround workarounds are needed [12] [13]
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2.0 GHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6800GT ATI Radeon X1300XT DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 9800 ATI Radeon HD 2900 |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (34010) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG Forum discussion confirming pre-order console-exclusive DLC is missing - last accessed on 2024-04-07
- ↑ Detailed description and history of pre-order console-exclusive DLC - last accessed on 2024-04-07
- ↑ SEGA Blog | Alpha Protocol PC DRM Details * Updated 5/17/10
- ↑ GOG release announcement - last accessed on 2024-04-07
- ↑ Welcome to Games for Windows Marketplace - Games for Windows - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Ultra wide 21:9 fix ? - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ FOV - The Alpha Protocol Wiki - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=8280303#post8280303
- ↑ http://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9923780&postcount=4954
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Game's depots on SteamDB - last accessed on 2023-08-20
- ↑ Can't activate game - PC Support - Obsidian Forum Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/List_of_games_that_support_EAX
- ↑ https://www.vogonswiki.com/index.php/List_of_games_with_EAX_support