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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Prince of Persia 3D.jpg | |cover = Prince of Persia 3D.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Mindscape}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Red Orb Entertainment}} |
− | |||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|NetImmerse}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|NetImmerse}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
− | |||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle }} |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | |
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Middle East }} | |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Prince of Persia }} | ||
+ | |official site = https://web.archive.org/web/20001118052800/http://www.pop3d.com/main.html | ||
|hltb = 7291 | |hltb = 7291 | ||
+ | |lutris = prince-of-persia-3d | ||
|igdb = prince-of-persia-3d | |igdb = prince-of-persia-3d | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 876 |
|wikipedia = Prince_of_Persia_3D | |wikipedia = Prince_of_Persia_3D | ||
|winehq = 3743 | |winehq = 3743 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [https:// | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/princeofpersia Official franchise Discord server] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo is available [https://www.popot.org/get_the_games.php?game=3D here]. |
− | + | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2240-prince-of-persia-3d-patches/ Patches 1.1 and 1.2] update the game to the latest version. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\input.ini, fight.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Level ** Start, Level ** Start.bmp}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = By default Vsync (enable by default) is activated only in the game, the menu does not use Vsync. Use [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo2] or [[#High_FPS_Issues|DxWnd]] for better Vsync. |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |60 fps = limited |
− | |hdr = | + | |60 fps notes = Character animations are capped at 30 FPS. |
+ | |120 fps = limited | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = It causes errors during gameplay. See [[#High_FPS_Issues|High FPS Issues]]. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | | | + | |color blind = |
− | | | + | |color blind notes = false |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | |
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply Widescreen Fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-24}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download Widescreen Fix from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2241-prince-of-persia-3d-widescreen-fix/ here]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|POP3D_Widescreen_Resolutions.zip}}. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|options.sav}} from any resolution folder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd] as administrator. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''. | ||
+ | # Set name to ''Prince of Persia 3D''. | ||
+ | # Set path to {{file|{{p|game}}\POP3D.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Set '''Acquire admin caps'''. | ||
+ | # Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Mouse''' tab, set Cursor visibility to '''Hide'''. | ||
+ | # Click on '''Tweaks''' tab, select <code>win:NoMainWindowDestruction</code> and click on <code><big>+</big></code>. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game directly from DxWnd. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
− | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes = |
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes = |
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= unknown | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers notes = | + | |tracked motion controllers notes= |
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts notes = | + | |tracked motion prompts notes= |
|other controllers = unknown | |other controllers = unknown | ||
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Japanese retail release. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = BraSoft Hits release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20020227204414/https://www.novomilenio.inf.br/ano01/0107dcdr.htm|title=Novo Milênio, 22/07/2001 (archived).|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen during the lower dirigible level=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Occurs on version 1.1 when reaching [https://youtu.be/6MshT0pQMeE?t=806 this part of the lower dirigible level]. Just move the lever without fighting the enemy NPC; otherwise a black screen will occur. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===FMVs playback issues=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [https://support.apple.com/kb/dl837?locale=en_US QuickTime] 4.0 or newer}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low FPS=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd to force windowed mode}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Play a media file through ''Windows Media Player'' or [https://codecguide.com/download_k-lite_codec_pack_standard.htm MPC-HC] in the background}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat DDrawCompat]}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Anon1|date=2021-07-12}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Under the DirectX tab, it is recommended to set 128 MB of VRAM. | ||
+ | {{--}} In the second level, it causes graphical problems underwater. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Weird Textures=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Certain visual elements are not rendered correctly or are upside down. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Geometry Patch|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and delete {{folder|Geometry}}. | ||
+ | # Download [https://mega.nz/file/ezJRRKiB#D4eIsX_PLafPbZQ55GPiY7Aa52vANbDoWZPP7-2deFk Geometry Patch] and extract the contents into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===High FPS Issues=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-24}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DxWnd|fix= | ||
+ | #Use the following configuration in DxWnd: | ||
+ | #* Under the '''DirectX(2)''' tab, set {{code|VSync}} to {{key|ON}} and {{key|Wait for Frequency}}. | ||
+ | # Set the monitor refresh rate to 60Hz. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Patch 1.1 not successfully applied=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} In some cases, it may happen that patch 1.1 files are extracted to {{folder|C:\Windows\}}. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Add string value in regedit|fix= | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Win|R}}. | ||
+ | # Type {{code|regedit}} and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
+ | # Go to {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0}}. | ||
+ | # Create a new ''String Value'' named {{code|Directory}}. | ||
+ | # Change its value data according to the location where the game is installed. | ||
+ | # Click OK. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For 64-bit operating systems, the regedit path could be something like:<br> {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Red Orb\Prince of Persia 3D\1.0}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download [https://popuw.com/files/pop3dpatch1_01.rar Unpacked Patch 1.1], and extract the contents into the game directory.|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 6 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |macos arm app | + | |macos arm app = |
− | |||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 300 MB | |minHD = 300 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
− | + | |minVRAM = 8 MB | |
− | |recOS = | + | |minDX = 6.1 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recRAM = |
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:05, 11 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Mindscape | |
Publishers | |
Red Orb Entertainment | |
Engines | |
NetImmerse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 1999 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Platform, Puzzle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Middle East |
Series | Prince of Persia |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Prince of Persia 3D is a singleplayer third-person action, adventure, platform and puzzle game in the Prince of Persia series.
General information
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo is available here.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches 1.1 and 1.2 update the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\input.ini, fight.ini[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Level ** Start, Level ** Start.bmp[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | By default Vsync (enable by default) is activated only in the game, the menu does not use Vsync. Use dgVoodoo2 or DxWnd for better Vsync. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Character animations are capped at 30 FPS. It causes errors during gameplay. See High FPS Issues. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Widescreen resolution
Apply Widescreen Fix[3] |
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|
Windowed
Use DxWnd |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
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 | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Japanese retail release. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | BraSoft Hits release.[4] |
Issues unresolved
Black screen during the lower dirigible level
- Occurs on version 1.1 when reaching this part of the lower dirigible level. Just move the lever without fighting the enemy NPC; otherwise a black screen will occur.
Issues fixed
FMVs playback issues
Install QuickTime 4.0 or newer |
---|
Low FPS
Use DxWnd to force windowed mode |
---|
Play a media file through Windows Media Player or MPC-HC in the background |
---|
Use DDrawCompat |
---|
Use dgVoodoo 2[5] |
---|
Notes
|
Weird Textures
- Certain visual elements are not rendered correctly or are upside down.
Use Geometry Patch |
---|
|
High FPS Issues
Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[6] |
---|
Use DxWnd |
---|
|
Patch 1.1 not successfully applied
- In some cases, it may happen that patch 1.1 files are extracted to
C:\Windows\
.
Add string value in regedit |
---|
Notes
|
Download Unpacked Patch 1.1, and extract the contents into the game directory. |
---|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-24
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 22/07/2001 (archived). - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Anon1 on 2021-07-12
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-24