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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/bionicleheroes/|title=Bionicle Heroes|date=2023-06-19|snippet=}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Nu2}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionicle-heroes|59}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionicle-heroes|52}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Shooter, Adventure }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Bionicle }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = 1063 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = BIONICLE Heroes | ||
+ | |mobygames = bionicle-heroes | ||
|wikipedia = Bionicle Heroes | |wikipedia = Bionicle Heroes | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20370 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/ Rock Raiders United] - A fan forum for the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required |
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7}} disc check | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.29}} disc check | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BIOH | DRM-free | | | Windows | Unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A faithful higher quality icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2055-bionicle-heroes-higher-quality-icon/ downloaded from the Files section]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionicle-heroes/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Widescreen mode is 16:9 only, use [https://github.com/ermaccer/BionicleHeroesGFX BionicleHeroesGFX] for other aspect ratios. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = 2X, 4X, 8X options - method | + | |antialiasing notes = 2X, 4X, 8X options - unknown method, probably [[FSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
+ | |||
|120 fps notes = Character animations may become buggy. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | |120 fps notes = Character animations may become buggy. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]]. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionicle-heroes/en Bionicle Heroes | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|nuconfig.txt}}. | # Open {{file|nuconfig.txt}}. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===Disable bloom effect=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} To disable it, you need to install HelixMod and use it to replace the bloom shader with a no-op. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use HelixMod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://s3.amazonaws.com/HelixMods/*Mainfiles/Release.zip HelixMod]. | ||
+ | # Unpack the archive to the installation folder | ||
+ | # Create a file named <code>{{P|game}}\ShaderOverride\PixelShaders\41928EB1.txt</code> containing the line <code>ps_3_0</code> | ||
+ | # Start the game | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ermaccer/BionicleHeroesGFX BionicleHeroesGFX]|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Somewhat limited. | |key remap notes = Somewhat limited. | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = limited |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Menus navigable by mouse but no cursor is depicted |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else | |separate volume notes = Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output. Requires [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]] |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = None of the characters in the game actually ever talk. | |subtitles notes = None of the characters in the game actually ever talk. | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = Always on. | |mute on focus lost notes = Always on. | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = No EAX reverb; supports [[Glossary:Surround sound#DirectSound3D|DirectSound3D calls]] for Binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhIJHa-evVM&t=57|title=Only 2000s Kids|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Danish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix= | ||
− | # Install Special K by following the [ | + | # Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide]. |
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | # Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created. | ||
− | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile}} | + | # Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Bionicle.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used. |
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | # Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Character animations buggy=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Lock the max frame rate of the game to 60 FPS within your graphics card's control panel or set the refresh rate on 60hz}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ_YFTLWUfI}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low FPS=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change shader version|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the '''Options''' menu and then '''Video Options'''. | ||
+ | # Change '''Shader version''' from '''1.1''' to '''2.0''', '''2.0A''' or '''3.0'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | |||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
+ | |||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |wing = | ||
+ | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} See the [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/6593-modding-tt-lego-games-beginners-preparationsetup/ beginners setup guide] for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Bug-fixes/Improvements''' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/587344389068685317/779179474805194803/higher-res-hud-icons.rar Higher-quality HUD icons by SirYodaJedi] - Replaces the mask and canister icons with higher quality versions. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}\gui\gfx\hud}}. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 2000 | |minOS = 2000 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz |
|minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP | ||
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 64 MB | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
|minaudio = DirectX compatible | |minaudio = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz |
|recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 64 | ||
|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
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|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 series | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 series | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Windows 95/98/ME/NT not supported | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 09:23, 20 April 2024
Developers | |
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Traveller's Tales | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Russia | Noviy Disk[1] |
Engines | |
Nu2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 14, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 59 |
IGDB | 52 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter, Adventure |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Bionicle |
Bionicle | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Bionicle: The Legend of Mata Nui | 2001* |
Bionicle: The Game | 2003 |
Bionicle Heroes | 2006 |
Bionicle: Masks of Power | TBA |
Bionicle Heroes is a singleplayer third-person shooter and adventure game in the Bionicle series.
General information
- Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7.29 DRM disc check | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
- A faithful higher quality icon can be downloaded from the Files section.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip intro videos[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | Only 4:3 resolutions listed; see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Widescreen mode is 16:9 only, use BionicleHeroesGFX for other aspect ratios. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
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) | 2X, 4X, 8X options - unknown method, probably FSAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Character animations may become buggy. See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution manually[2] |
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Windowed
Force windowed[citation needed] |
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Disable bloom effect
- To disable it, you need to install HelixMod and use it to replace the bloom shader with a no-op.
Use HelixMod[citation needed] |
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Use BionicleHeroesGFX[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Somewhat limited. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Menus navigable by mouse but no cursor is depicted | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Likes to randomly forget input mappings for no particular reason. Needs more testing. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Same option for mouse and controller. |
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 | Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output. Requires DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | None of the characters in the game actually ever talk. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always on. | |
EAX support | No EAX reverb; supports DirectSound3D calls for Binaural HRTF mixing.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Danish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail only | |||
Russian | Local retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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|
Character animations buggy
Lock the max frame rate of the game to 60 FPS within your graphics card's control panel or set the refresh rate on 60hz |
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Low FPS
Change shader version |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Mods
- See the beginners setup guide for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.
Bug-fixes/Improvements
- Higher-quality HUD icons by SirYodaJedi - Replaces the mask and canister icons with higher quality versions. Place files in
<path-to-game>\gui\gfx\hud
.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP |
Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 9000 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 series ATI Radeon X800 series |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
- Windows 95/98/ME/NT not supported
References
- ↑ Bionicle Heroes - last accessed on 2023-06-19
- ↑ Bionicle Heroes | WSGF
- ↑ Only 2000s Kids - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on [unknown]