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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Sourcenext|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060703040416/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 28, 2006|ref=<ref name="release date">[https://web.archive.org/web/20060703040416/http://www.sourcenext.com:80/products/seihin_new.html Sourcenext new product information page]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Survival horror }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Resident Evil }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) | |strategywiki = Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = resident-evil-3-nemesis |
+ | |mobygames = 3321 | ||
|wikipedia = Resident Evil 3 | |wikipedia = Resident Evil 3 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |official site=https://web.archive.org/web/20061218012358/http://www.sourcenext.com/titles/ent/63080/ | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = It is the second PC port of ''[[Resident Evil 3: Nemesis]]'', this time designed to work on Windows 2000 and XP. It was only released in Japan, without a native English version. However, fan-made translations are available; see [[#Localizations|Localizations]]. It has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release. | |
− | + | ||
+ | |current state = The game has better compatibility with modern systems than the 1999 version. However, it suffers from [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqw2HMUrNiA PSX's shakey polygon/vertices effect] (the same effect can be produced on the original ''[[Resident Evil 2]]'' port when running in software mode) due to low-precision vertex transformation. Also, random crashes might occur during door transitions due to incorrect sound handling. Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] to fix both issues. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Press {{Key|F2}} to access the game settings and {{Key|F9}} to quit the program. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1224-biohazard-3-last-escape-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0. | {{ii}} Latest version is [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1224-biohazard-3-last-escape-sourcenext-110-patch/ 1.1.0]. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0. | ||
− | ===[https:// | + | ===[https://classicrebirth.com/index.php/downloads/resident-evil-3-classic-rebirth/ Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]=== |
− | {{++}} Replaces | + | {{++}} Includes a full English translation (movies will still retain Japanese game title and subtitles). |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{++}} Improves the general compatibility on modern operating systems with no extra fiddling, lowers the system requirements (can literally run on a toaster), and improves/stabilizes performance for a smoother game experience. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{++}} Replaces DirectDraw 5.00 with DirectX 9, for modern GPU support, and forces the game to run in 32 bits instead of 16 bits. |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Replaces DirectSound with XAudio 2.9, which takes care of random crashes at door transitions and fixes looping issues with all music and some samples. |
+ | {{++}} Replaces DirectInput 5.00 with XInput, DirectInput 8.00, and Raw Input. This improves compatibility with most game controllers and reduces laggy/missed inputs. | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces DirectShow video playback with a custom video player that doesn’t depend on deprecated Microsoft technologies.<br> No codecs required, FFmpeg takes care of SourceNext dvds/rawvideo and Mediakite mpeg, and it also adds native MP4 + AAC support for video packs. | ||
+ | {{++}} Optionally fixes rendering issues like wobbly polygons and warped textures. | ||
+ | {{++}} Restores displaying for all rasterization effects such as screen shakes, TV static, and special fades. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds an option to display backgrounds at the same resolution as masking sprites to have a more faithful PlayStation-like experience. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds a series of QoL optional toggles like door removal, favorable RNG for puzzles and enemy placements, and univocal outfit names. | ||
+ | {{++}} Reintegrates The Mercenaries extra mode with an option in the title screen, removing the need for a dedicated executable. | ||
+ | {{++}} Reintegrates the PlayStation option screen and gives it functional PC settings. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires version 1.1.0. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Run the game with {{code|-config}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to configure options. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[http://re123.bplaced.net/board/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1334 High Quality Audio]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces the voice acting and music with the ones from the restoration project mod. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil3nemesis/mods/20/ 4K Remastered FMVs]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Reduces the pixelation in the FMVs significantly. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/mods/resident-evil-3-nemesis-seamless-hd-project/downloads/resident-evil-3-nemesis-seamless-hd-project-for-pc-sourcenext Seamless HD Project]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Replaces textures with upscaled versions. | ||
==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}}\bio3.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedata}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is the default path. The save file location can be determined via regedit. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Stretches to Monitor Aspect Ratio. Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Press {{Key|F8}} or set {{key|Windowed}} in the game settings. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
|60 fps notes = Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS. | |60 fps notes = Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS. | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
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|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
− | |mouse menu notes = No mouse support | + | |mouse menu notes = No mouse support |
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
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|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
− | |controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Only uses digital input |
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = hackable |
− | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
− | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = hackable |
− | |dualshock prompts notes = | + | |dualshock prompts notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = hackable |
− | |light bar support notes = | + | |light bar support notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] |
|dualshock 4 modes = USB | |dualshock 4 modes = USB | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = generic | |other button prompts = generic | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | + | |controller hotplug = hackable | |
− | + | |controller hotplug notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] | |
− | |controller hotplug = | ||
− | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] for the original English localization. | ||
+ | |fan = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Accadon, [https://www.nexusmods.com/residentevil3nemesis/mods/5 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = {{term|FMV}}s have subtitles encoded | + | |notes = {{term|FMV}}s have subtitles encoded in the video stream ("hardsubs").<br> Three {{term|FMV}}s have hardcoded subtitles. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by Krzys837, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3853 download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
− | |interface = false | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation, [https://tribogamer.com/traducoes/476_traducao-do-resident-evil-3-nemesis-para-portugues-do-brasil.html download]. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = hackable | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://mega.nz/folder/fqg3SSwZ#yebAg87JARCcGXhbpGFOLg download]. There are also voice-overs.<br> Need to unpack into the game folder and run {{file|Install.bat}}. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} All fan translations and voice-overs require [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]]. | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | + | |directdraw versions = 5 | |
− | + | |directdraw notes = Use [[#Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth|Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth]] for Direct3D 9 support | |
− | |directdraw versions = | ||
− | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 21:31, 18 September 2024
Developers | |
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Capcom | |
Windows | Sourcenext |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 28, 2006[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Survival horror |
Art styles | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Horror, North America, Zombies |
Series | Resident Evil |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Resident Evil | 1996 |
Resident Evil 2 | 1999 |
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | 1999 |
Resident Evil Survivor | 2002 |
Biohazard 2 (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) | 2006 |
Resident Evil 4 | 2007 |
Resident Evil 5 | 2009 |
Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City | 2012 |
Resident Evil 6 | 2013 |
Resident Evil: Revelations (series) | |
Resident Evil 4 Ultimate HD Edition | 2014 |
Resident Evil HD Remaster | 2015 |
Resident Evil Zero HD Remaster | 2016 |
Umbrella Corps | 2016 |
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour | 2016 |
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard | 2017 |
Resident Evil 2 (2019) | 2019 |
Resident Evil 3 (2020) | 2020 |
Resident Evil Resistance | 2020 |
Resident Evil Village | 2021 |
Resident Evil Re:Verse | 2022 |
Resident Evil 4 (2023) | 2023 |
Biohazard 3: Last Escape (Sourcenext) is a singleplayer cinematic camera survival horror game in the Resident Evil series.
It is the second PC port of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, this time designed to work on Windows 2000 and XP. It was only released in Japan, without a native English version. However, fan-made translations are available; see Localizations. It has the highest quality FMVs out of any other release.
The game has better compatibility with modern systems than the 1999 version. However, it suffers from PSX's shakey polygon/vertices effect (the same effect can be produced on the original Resident Evil 2 port when running in software mode) due to low-precision vertex transformation. Also, random crashes might occur during door transitions due to incorrect sound handling. Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth to fix both issues.
General information
- Press F2 to access the game settings and F9 to quit the program.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Latest version is 1.1.0. Save files from version 1.0 will not work with version 1.1.0.
Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth
- Includes a full English translation (movies will still retain Japanese game title and subtitles).
- Improves the general compatibility on modern operating systems with no extra fiddling, lowers the system requirements (can literally run on a toaster), and improves/stabilizes performance for a smoother game experience.
- Replaces DirectDraw 5.00 with DirectX 9, for modern GPU support, and forces the game to run in 32 bits instead of 16 bits.
- Replaces DirectSound with XAudio 2.9, which takes care of random crashes at door transitions and fixes looping issues with all music and some samples.
- Replaces DirectInput 5.00 with XInput, DirectInput 8.00, and Raw Input. This improves compatibility with most game controllers and reduces laggy/missed inputs.
- Replaces DirectShow video playback with a custom video player that doesn’t depend on deprecated Microsoft technologies.
No codecs required, FFmpeg takes care of SourceNext dvds/rawvideo and Mediakite mpeg, and it also adds native MP4 + AAC support for video packs. - Optionally fixes rendering issues like wobbly polygons and warped textures.
- Restores displaying for all rasterization effects such as screen shakes, TV static, and special fades.
- Adds an option to display backgrounds at the same resolution as masking sprites to have a more faithful PlayStation-like experience.
- Adds a series of QoL optional toggles like door removal, favorable RNG for puzzles and enemy placements, and univocal outfit names.
- Reintegrates The Mercenaries extra mode with an option in the title screen, removing the need for a dedicated executable.
- Reintegrates the PlayStation option screen and gives it functional PC settings.
- Requires version 1.1.0.
- Run the game with
-config
command line argument to configure options.
High Quality Audio
- Replaces the voice acting and music with the ones from the restoration project mod.
4K Remastered FMVs
- Reduces the pixelation in the FMVs significantly.
Seamless HD Project
- Replaces textures with upscaled versions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\bio3.ini[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savedata[Note 1] |
- This is the default path. The save file location can be determined via regedit.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Stretches to Monitor Aspect Ratio. Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press F8 or set Windowed in the game settings. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Gameplay and FMVs run at 30 FPS. Menus and door loading screens run at 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | Only uses digital input | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth | |
Impulse Trigger vibration |
Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth | |
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 | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth for the original English localization. | |||
German | Fan translation by Accadon, download. | |||
Japanese | FMVs have subtitles encoded in the video stream ("hardsubs"). Three FMVs have hardcoded subtitles. |
|||
Polish | Fan translation by Krzys837, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Fan translation, download. There are also voice-overs. Need to unpack into the game folder and run Install.bat . |
- All fan translations and voice-overs require Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw | 5 | Use Resident Evil 3 Classic REbirth for Direct3D 9 support |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 128 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | 2x speed CD-ROM | 4x speed CD-ROM |
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).