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|cover = Desperados Wanted Dead or Alive cover.jpg | |cover = Desperados Wanted Dead or Alive cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spellbound Entertainment}} |
{{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|RuneSoft|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|2001-2003}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|2003-2013}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2013-2016}} | ||
+ | {{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 = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive|78}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive|78}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series|Desperados}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Western }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Desperados }} | ||
|steam appid = 260730 | |steam appid = 260730 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658926 | |gogcom id = 1207658926 | ||
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|hltb = 2469 | |hltb = 2469 | ||
|igdb = desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | |igdb = 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''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/desperados Official Discord server] for game series |
{{GOG.com links|1207658926|desperados_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658926|desperados_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/260730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/260730/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|LaserLok}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1311-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | desperados_wanted_dead_or_alive | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | desperados_wanted_dead_or_alive | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | desperados-wanted-dead-or-alive | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo can be downloaded from the [https://archive.org/details/desperadosDemo Internet Archive]. | + | ===Demo=== |
+ | {{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from the [https://archive.org/details/desperadosDemo Internet Archive]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It features a mission that was absent from the full version until the digital-only 1.02 patch. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===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, 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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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation - [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/35-desperados #1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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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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===Strange mouse movement=== | ===Strange mouse movement=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change settings in control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/260730/discussions/0/648812304898105175/|title=This is how to fix the Mouse :: Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive General Discussions|date=2018-11-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change settings in control panel|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/260730/discussions/0/648812304898105175/|title=This is how to fix the Mouse :: Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive General Discussions|date=2018-11-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to Computer | + | # Go to Computer → Control Panel → Mouse Properties → Pointer Options |
# Deactivate "Enhance pointer precision". | # Deactivate "Enhance pointer precision". | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===FMVs | + | ===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 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = 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 = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= true | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= false | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = false | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = FMOD |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, Me, 2000 (only as administrator) |
|minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz MMX | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz MMX | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 600 MB | |minHD = 600 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = No 3D card necessary, incompatible with Permedia 2 |
+ | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minDX = 7.1 or higher | |minDX = 7.1 or higher | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recDX = 8 | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
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 |
Demo
- A free demo can be downloaded from the Internet Archive.
- It features a mission that was absent from the full version until the digital-only 1.02 patch.
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 |
---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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). |
||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Use the modified executable (game.exe for retail, desperados.exe for digital versions). |
||
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 | ||||
Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
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) | ||
---|---|---|
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