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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2013-2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2013-2016}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 23, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 23, 2001}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 4, 2015|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 4, 2015|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.rune-soft.com/News/Current_News/News-256/news=Desperados_raiding_the_Appstore-72|title=RuneSoft :: Desperados raiding the Appstore|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 5, 2018|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/260730/announcements/detail/1681414719795322682|title=Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive :: Update: Modern System Compatibility (Win8, Win10, Mac and Linux support) and Demo Level added! - Steam Community|date=}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 5, 2018|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/260730/announcements/detail/1681414719795322682|title=Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive :: Update: Modern System Compatibility (Win8, Win10, Mac and Linux support) and Demo Level added! - Steam Community|date=}}</ref>}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
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|lutris = desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | |lutris = desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | ||
|strategywiki = Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive | |strategywiki = Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 4726 |
|wikipedia = Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive | |wikipedia = Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive | ||
|winehq = 1739 | |winehq = 1739 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
{{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/309-desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive-patch/ v1.01 Patch] updates the retail game to the latest version. | {{ii}} The [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/309-desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive-patch/ v1.01 Patch] updates the retail game to the latest version. | ||
− | {{ii}} The v1.02 patch was released exclusively for Steam and GOG.com releases, which includes an in-game language switch and the demo-exclusive mission. Retail versions did not receive this update. | + | {{ii}} The v1.02 patch was released exclusively for Steam and GOG.com releases, which includes an in-game language switch and the demo-exclusive mission, as well as better compatibility for modern systems. Retail versions did not receive this update. |
===Compatibility on modern systems=== | ===Compatibility on modern systems=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= |
− | # Download and extract [ | + | # Download and extract [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # Copy the files inside the {{ | + | # Copy the files inside the {{file|MS\x86|folder}} directory to {{file|{{P|game}}\Game|folder}}. |
− | # Open the | + | # Open the dgVoodoo 2 control panel ({{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}) and activate '''Fast video memory acess''' in the DirectX tab. |
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1372-desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive-wsgf-dr-mods/ modified executable] ({{file|game.exe}} for retail, {{file|desperados.exe}} for digital versions). |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1372-desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive-wsgf-dr-mods/ modified executable] ({{file|game.exe}} for retail, {{file|desperados.exe}} for digital versions). |
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Retail release is capped at 21 FPS and digital version at 25 FPS. Game speed is tied to frame rate. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation with partial voice-over, [https://sinnerclownceviri.com/konu/desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive-kismi-tuerkce-dublajli-ai-tuerkce-yama.5504/#gsc.tab=0 Sinnerclownceviri] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crashes=== | ===Crashes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{file|game.exe}} file: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP SP 3).</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/desperados_series/constant_crash/post12|title=Constant crash!?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2018-11-16}}</ref>}} |
{{ii}} Sometimes the game crashes when loading a new level or a different save file. | {{ii}} Sometimes the game crashes when loading a new level or a different save file. | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete SpriteBank.tmp|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete SpriteBank.tmp|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Game|folder}}. |
# Delete the file {{file|SpriteBank.tmp}}. | # Delete the file {{file|SpriteBank.tmp}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===FMVs do not play=== | + | ===FMVs do not play (retail only)=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Copy video files to game directory|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Copy video files from the disc to game directory|ref=<ref name="Wasch" />|fix= |
− | # Open the disc and go to {{ | + | # Open the disc and go to {{file|GAME\Data|folder}}. |
− | # Copy the folder | + | # Copy the folder {{file|Cinematics|folder}} to {{file|{{P|game}}\Game\Data|folder}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = false | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
Revision as of 12:53, 26 April 2024
Developers | |
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Spellbound Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | RuneSoft |
Publishers | |
2001-2003 | Infogrames |
2003-2013 | Atari |
2013-2016 | Nordic Games |
2016-present | THQ Nordic |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 23, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | March 4, 2015[1] |
Linux | July 5, 2018[2] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | Stealth, Strategy |
Themes | Western |
Series | Desperados |
Desperados | |
---|---|
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive | 2001 |
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge | 2006 |
Helldorado | 2007 |
Desperados III | 2020 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric stealth and strategy game in the Desperados series.
General information
- Official Discord server for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | LaserLock DRM | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- A demo can be downloaded from the Internet Archive. The level is included in the modernized version.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The v1.01 Patch updates the retail game to the latest version.
- The v1.02 patch was released exclusively for Steam and GOG.com releases, which includes an in-game language switch and the demo-exclusive mission, as well as better compatibility for modern systems. Retail versions did not receive this update.
Compatibility on modern systems
- Various DirectX wrappers can be used to improve compatibility on modern systems and prevent issues like crashes or a low framerate.
DXGL[3] |
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Use dgVoodoo2[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Data\Configuration\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Data\Savegame\[Note 1] |
Steam | %APPDATA%\THQNordic\Desperados\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use the modified executable (game.exe for retail, desperados.exe for digital versions). |
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Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the modified executable (game.exe for retail, desperados.exe for digital versions). |
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4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Use DxWnd. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Retail release is capped at 21 FPS and digital version at 25 FPS. Game speed is tied to frame rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | FMVs are not subtitled. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. For digital versions download this | |||
Russian | 1C-Softclub | |||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish | Fan translation with partial voice-over, Sinnerclownceviri |
Issues fixed
Crashes
Enable the following compatibility settings for the game.exe file: Compatibility mode (Windows XP SP 3). [4]
|
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- Sometimes the game crashes when loading a new level or a different save file.
Delete SpriteBank.tmp[3] |
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Strange mouse movement
Change settings in control panel[5] |
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FMVs do not play (retail only)
Copy video files from the disc to game directory[3] |
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Tearing when panning camera
Add launch parameters[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 7 | |
OpenGL |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, Me, 2000 (only as administrator) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz MMX | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | No 3D card necessary, incompatible with Permedia 2 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.1 or higher compatible | DirectX 8 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu, SteamOS | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL 2.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ RuneSoft :: Desperados raiding the Appstore - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive :: Update: Modern System Compatibility (Win8, Win10, Mac and Linux support) and Demo Level added! - Steam Community - last accessed on
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Verified by User:Waschbär on 2018-11-09
- ↑ Constant crash!?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2018-11-16
- ↑ This is how to fix the Mouse :: Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-11-09
- ↑ Technical information & support - last accessed on 2021-05-03