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# Manually copy ALL the <code>*.DDV</code> and <code>*.LVL</code> files from CD, along with the <code>AbeWin.exe</code>, to a new folder, 126 files in total. | # Manually copy ALL the <code>*.DDV</code> and <code>*.LVL</code> files from CD, along with the <code>AbeWin.exe</code>, to a new folder, 126 files in total. | ||
− | # | + | # For program compatibility options, select "Windows XP SP3", then run the executable. Windows will prompt you for the CD, which you can skip, and the game will work as it should. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} You don't need the CD to run the game, as the EXE has all the files it needs in its directory, eliminating the slower loading times from the CD. | {{ii}} You don't need the CD to run the game, as the EXE has all the files it needs in its directory, eliminating the slower loading times from the CD. |
Revision as of 16:47, 3 October 2015
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Developers | |
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Oddworld Inhabitants | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
Engines | |
A.L.I.V.E. | |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 31, 1997 |
Windows | October 31, 1997 |
General information
- Oddworld Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GamersGate | DRM: SecuROM | |||
GOG.com | Bonus content also includes manual and soundtrack. | |||
Steam | [1] |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15700/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Game is always 640x480, which may cause problems with modern systems.
- This method will only raise output resolution to match desktops one, game will still render at 640x480.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Crashes on launch
- Error message titled "E:\Abe\POS\MYDDRAW.C" with messages "Can't set mode trying 640x480x8", "Can't set mode trying 640x480x16" and "SetMode failed err=-2147467263".
- See Widescreen resolution for possible solution for fullscreen or use DxWnd to make game run in window.
Running the game on 64-bit Windows
- Only effects original retail version. Not needed for currently digitally distributed versions.
Instructions |
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System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 166 MHz Pentium processor | 200 MHz Pentium processor |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB |
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 (15700) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ No steamworks used. Tested by Marioysikax
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