Difference between revisions of "Gex: Enter the Gecko"
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+ | |release history = The US version has built-in Direct3D support; an [[#Unofficial Direct3D patch|unofficial patch]] brings this feature to the European version. | ||
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+ | |current state = On modern systems, the game may need a [[#Manual installation|manual installation]] procedure. | ||
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+ | '''General information''' | ||
{{ii}} Released as '''Gex 3D: Enter the Gecko''' in Europe | {{ii}} Released as '''Gex 3D: Enter the Gecko''' in Europe | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
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− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/281-gex-enter-the-gecko-demo/ here]. |
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Manual installation=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the {{folder|gex2}} folder to a new directory on the local drive, which will now be {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Create a text file with the following content: | ||
+ | <pre>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 | ||
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+ | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Gex2] | ||
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+ | [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Gex2\1.00] | ||
+ | "Version"=dword:00000002 | ||
+ | "InstallDir"="D:\\Gex2" | ||
+ | "CDDriveName"="E"</pre> | ||
+ | 3. Change '''InstallDir''' and '''CDDriveName''', then rename file extension to {{file|.reg}} and execute it.<br> | ||
+ | 4. Run {{file|gex3d.exe}} [[Compatibility Mode#Privilege Level|as an administrator]]. | ||
+ | 5. Apply the [[#Unofficial Direct3D patch|unofficial Direct3D patch]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Unofficial Direct3D patch=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The unofficial [http://tgames.fr/progs-pc/patch-direct-3d-gex-3d-enter-the-gecko-windows-7-8-10-t12116.html 3DFX to Direct 3D Patch (PAL)] for Nvidia/ATI cards (Windows XP) brings Direct3D rendering support to non-US releases. On Windows 10 and newer, [http://tgames.fr/tgames/PC/gex3d_windows10.zip these config files] are necessary to run. | ||
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+ | ===Enabling Glide support=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide] with this [https://www.zeus-software.com/files/nglide/gex2_patch.zip patch]|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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|vsync notes = Through nGlide | |vsync notes = Through nGlide | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Crystal Dynamics | |
Windows | LTI Gray Matter |
Publishers | |
North America | Midway Games |
Europe | Ubisoft |
Engines | |
Crystal Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 1998 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Series | Gex |
Gex | |
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Gex | 1996 |
Gex: Enter the Gecko | 1997 |
Gex Trilogy | TBA |
Gex: Enter the Gecko is a singleplayer third-person platform game in the Gex series.
The US version has built-in Direct3D support; an unofficial patch brings this feature to the European version.
On modern systems, the game may need a manual installation procedure.
General information
- Released as Gex 3D: Enter the Gecko in Europe
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- A free demo version is available here.
Essential improvements
Manual installation
Manual installation |
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Gex2] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Gex2\1.00] "Version"=dword:00000002 "InstallDir"="D:\\Gex2" "CDDriveName"="E" 3. Change InstallDir and CDDriveName, then rename file extension to |
Unofficial Direct3D patch
- The unofficial 3DFX to Direct 3D Patch (PAL) for Nvidia/ATI cards (Windows XP) brings Direct3D rendering support to non-US releases. On Windows 10 and newer, these config files are necessary to run.
Enabling Glide support
Use nGlide with this patch |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Crystal Dynamics\Gex2[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Through nGlide | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | 30 FPS cap (24 FPS cap with unofficial D3D patch) | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Crashing with DGVoodoo2 (Glide) and VorpX |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 5 | |
Glide |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.