Difference between revisions of "Mini Ninjas"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|IO Interactive}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Robosoft Technologies|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.feralinteractive.com/en/mac-linux-games/minininjas/|title=Feral Support - Mini Ninjas|date=2023-07-21}}</ref>}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Feral Interactive|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/minininjas/|title=Mini Ninjas|date=2023-06-20}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 15, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 15, 2009}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 8, 2010}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 8, 2010}} | ||
+ | |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 | Brawler }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Japan }} | ||
|steam appid = 35000 | |steam appid = 35000 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 42859 | ||
|wikipedia = Mini Ninjas | |wikipedia = Mini Ninjas | ||
− | |winehq = 10258 | + | |winehq = 10258 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.minininjas.com/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/35000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v07.40.0006}}. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | mini-ninjas | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | mini-ninjas | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 35000 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL |<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124065950mp_/http://www.gamesforwindows.com/en-US/Games/Mini-Ninjas/|title=Mini Ninjas for GFWL |date=31 March 2023}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Scenes}} |
− | # Go to | + | # Move, delete or rename {{file|legalscreen_eu.zip}} and {{file|legalscreen_us.zip}}. |
− | # | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Eidos\Mini Ninjas\main.ini}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Eidos\Mini Ninjas\playerprofiles.bin}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
− | | | + | |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|Mini Ninjas - Video Settings.jpg|General settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/mini-ninjas/en |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = gold |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | + | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete |
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = hackable |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen]. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2270-mini-ninjas-219-ultra-wide-fix/ related PCGW community tool] as a workaround. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |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 = Enable [[#Windowed|Windowed]] mode and use a [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windows|third-party application]]. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16 samples. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8 samples. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Cutscenes play at 30FPS. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===[[Glossary: | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit main.ini|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile}}\Saved Games\Eidos\Mini Ninjas}}. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|main.ini}}. |
− | # | + | # Add <code>Window</code> at the end of the file. |
+ | # Save the file and launch the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} The game's resolution may need to be lowered to prevent the game from crashing. | ||
+ | {{--}} The anti-aliasing setting will be grayed out, but it still continues being applied. | ||
+ | <!--{{--}} Menus don't scale properly when the window is manually resized.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|Mini Ninjas - Input Settings.jpg|Input settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Input | |
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = {{key|Space bar}} cannot be rebound. |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Suffers from negative mouse acceleration. |
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Only when controller input is disabled. |
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = true | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = Shows Xbox prompts if "Use Controller" is on | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = false | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = true | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = Which input is received is toggled by the "Use Controller" option | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|Mini Ninjas - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, | + | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, dialogue, music. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output through [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL.]]<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://satsun.org/audio/|title=PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft]] for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=030KM790O2I Mini Ninjas with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)]</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. For digital releases use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2865473982 this]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/94_traducao-do-mini-ninjas-para-portugues-do-brasil.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Download [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=869187929 this] for Steam version. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Changing the language=== | + | ====Changing the language==== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. |
− | # | + | # Open {{file|main.ini}}. |
− | # Add the following line and replace | + | # Add the following line and replace {{code|english}} with the desired language. |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} The possible values are <code>english</code>,<code>italian</code>,<code>german</code>,<code>french</code>,<code>spanish</code> and <code>dutch</code> | {{ii}} The possible values are <code>english</code>,<code>italian</code>,<code>german</code>,<code>french</code>,<code>spanish</code> and <code>dutch</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===No sound during gameplay=== | ===No sound during gameplay=== | ||
− | {{ii}} This is caused by a missing or outdated OpenAL | + | {{ii}} This is caused by a missing or outdated OpenAL installation. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | Install [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/10-openal/ OpenAL] and restart the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Micro stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DirectInput FPS Fix|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/789-directinput-fps-fix/ DirectInput FPS Fix]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use DInput8Wrapper|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/geeky/dinput8wrapper/ DInput8Wrapper]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Windows Device Manager|fix= | ||
+ | # Push {{key|Win|R}}, type {{code|devmgmt.msc}}, then click '''OK'''. | ||
+ | # Find <code>Human Interface Devices</code> in the list and double click on it. | ||
+ | # Right-click and disable the ones on the list with <code>HID-compliant device</code> in their name. | ||
+ | # (Optional) Try disabling <code>HID-compliant consumer control device</code> as well, if this doesn't work. | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | This solution is more time consuming but for some people it works when the first two fixes do not work | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Reverse the changes, when done playing. | ||
+ | {{--}} Features such as side buttons or special keys, might not work during the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Micro stuttering FIX v2=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the Mini Ninjas Fixer | ||
+ | # Download the file from [https://github.com/Q4LEX/Mini-Ninjas-Fix Github]. | ||
+ | # Extract into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # run the "mini_ninjas_fixer.exe" | ||
+ | # delete "mini_ninjas_fixer.exe" | ||
+ | # Run the game. | ||
+ | # Enjoy | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = 32-bit only.<ref>[https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/933/ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News]</ref> | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | ===Enabling SSAO for Nvidia graphics cards=== |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change Ambient Occlusion flag in Nvidia Profile Inspector|ref=<ref>[https://Topic:Ux8k2x1hfmeb3zop]</ref>|fix= | |
− | # | + | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. |
− | # | + | # Under <code>Profiles</code> type <code>Mini Ninjas</code>. |
+ | # Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000023</code> (Fable: The Lost Chapters). | ||
+ | # Under <code>Ambient Occlusion usage</code> select <code>Enabled</code>. | ||
+ | # Under <code>Ambient Occlusion setting</code> select your quality of preference. | ||
+ | # Click <code>Apply changes</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = XP |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 3.2 GHz |
− | |minHD = | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
+ | |minHD = 6 GB | ||
|minGPU = ATI Radeon X1300 | |minGPU = ATI Radeon X1300 | ||
− | |minGPU2 = Nvidia | + | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = Vista |
− | |recCPU = Intel or Athlon Dual Core | + | |recCPU = Intel or AMD Athlon Dual Core |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 2 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon X1300 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon X1300 | ||
− | |recGPU2 = Nvidia | + | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
|recVRAM = 512 MB | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recSM = 3.0 | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.5.8 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel 1.4 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8 series | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2000 series | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 10.6.3 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel 2.4 GHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 3 GB | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 512 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 11:21, 2 May 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
IO Interactive | |
macOS (OS X) | Robosoft Technologies[1] |
Publishers | |
Square Enix | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Russia | Noviy Disk[2] |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 15, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | July 8, 2010 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Brawler |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Japan |
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.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM v07.40.0006 DRM. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- The Mac OS X version is no longer sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Move, delete or rename files[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Eidos\Mini Ninjas\main.ini |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Eidos\Mini Ninjas\playerprofiles.bin |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/35000/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Use Flawless Widescreen. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the related PCGW community tool as a workaround. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable Windowed mode and use a third-party application. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16 samples. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8 samples. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Cutscenes play at 30FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Windowed
Edit main.ini[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Space bar cannot be rebound. | |
Mouse acceleration | Suffers from negative mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Only when controller input is disabled. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | Shows Xbox prompts if "Use Controller" is on | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Which input is received is toggled by the "Use Controller" option |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound effects, dialogue, music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL.[4] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use OpenAL Soft for binaural HRTF mixing.[5] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Retail only. For digital releases use this. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. Download this for Steam version. | |||
Spanish |
Changing the language
Modify configuration file[citation needed] |
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locale=english Notes
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Issues fixed
No sound during gameplay
- This is caused by a missing or outdated OpenAL installation.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Install OpenAL and restart the game. |
Micro stuttering
Use DirectInput FPS Fix |
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Use DInput8Wrapper |
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Use Windows Device Manager |
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This solution is more time consuming but for some people it works when the first two fixes do not work Notes
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Micro stuttering FIX v2
Use the Mini Ninjas Fixer
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | 32-bit only.[6] |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL |
Enabling SSAO for Nvidia graphics cards
Change Ambient Occlusion flag in Nvidia Profile Inspector[7] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 3.2 GHz AMD Athlon 3.2 GHz |
Intel or AMD Athlon Dual Core |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ATI Radeon X1300 Nvidia GeForce 6600 512 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8 | 10.6.3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz | Intel 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 3 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8 series ATI Radeon HD 2000 series 128 MB of VRAM | 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (35000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Feral Support - Mini Ninjas - last accessed on 2023-07-21
- ↑ Mini Ninjas - last accessed on 2023-06-20
- ↑ Mini Ninjas for GFWL - last accessed on 31 March 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mini Ninjas with 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)
- ↑ Last chance to buy these Mac classics! | Feral News
- ↑ [1]