Difference between revisions of "Beyond Good & Evil"
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{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}} | {{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}} | ||
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{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Unknown type. | + | |antialiasing notes = Unknown type.<br>Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.<ref name="UbisoftSupport">https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE</ref> |
|upscaling = unknown | |upscaling = unknown | ||
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Options can only be changed in the launcher. |
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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# Download the fix [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2673-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix-version-3/ here]. | # Download the fix [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2673-beyond-good-evil-widescreen-fix-version-3/ here]. | ||
# Extract it into the installation folder. | # Extract it into the installation folder. | ||
− | # Open | + | # Open {{File|BGEResolutionSettings.exe}} and set your resolution, a couple of other settings are available in {{File|d3d9.ini}} but are not required for most. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the | + | {{ii}} If the game shows an error message go into the {{Folder|Redist}} folder and run {{File|DXSETUP.exe}}. |
{{ii}} This new patch seems to work with anti aliasing enabled. | {{ii}} This new patch seems to work with anti aliasing enabled. | ||
− | {{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run | + | {{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run {{File|CheckApplication.exe}} in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode. |
{{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. | {{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. | ||
{{--}} This patch only goes as wide as 16:9. | {{--}} This patch only goes as wide as 16:9. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image|fix= | ||
The instruction can be found [https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/11391/ here] along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI). | The instruction can be found [https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/11391/ here] along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI). | ||
− | {{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of dxgi.dll, since d3d9.dll widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade. | + | {{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of {{File|dxgi.dll}}, since {{File|d3d9.dll}} widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade. |
}} | }} | ||
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# Set the name and executable path. | # Set the name and executable path. | ||
# Set the window position and size. | # Set the window position and size. | ||
− | # Repeat the steps above for the | + | # Repeat the steps above for the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} executable. |
− | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | + | # Click '''OK''', then '''File''' and '''Save'''. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} to set the rendering resolution for the game. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Use the BG&E ENB mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/348292957936876721/|title=Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS|date=2020-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use the BG&E ENB mod|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/15130/discussions/0/348292957936876721/|title=Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS|date=2020-11-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Download BG&E ENB from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/bge-enb/downloads/bge-enb#BG&E ENB by CaptainSkullsaber] | + | # Download BG&E ENB from [https://www.moddb.com/mods/bge-enb/downloads/bge-enb#BG&E ENB by CaptainSkullsaber]. |
− | # Extract from .rar | + | # Extract from .rar. |
− | # Put into {{Path|game}} | + | # Put into {{Folder|{{Path|game}}}}. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} This mod also alters the color pallete, if you wish not to use the feature, just delete the | + | {{ii}} This mod also alters the color pallete, if you wish not to use the feature, just delete the {{File|enbpalette.bmp}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Choose sound card|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Choose sound card|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Launch | + | # Launch {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}}. |
− | # Click on the | + | # Click on the '''Sound settings''' tab. |
# Choose your sound card. | # Choose your sound card. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy for the game|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install Creative ALchemy for the game|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy]. | # Download & install [http://support.creative.com/downloads/download.aspx?nDownloadId=13175 ALchemy]. | ||
− | # Launch ALchemy | + | # Launch ALchemy. |
− | # Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil | + | # Add a new Profile, name it Beyond Good And Evil. |
− | # Select | + | # Select '''Use Game Path'''. |
− | # Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil) | + | # Navigate to Beyond Good And Evil's install directory (For example {{Folder|C:\GOG Games\Beyond Good and Evil}}). |
− | # Click | + | # Click '''OK'''. |
− | # Click The newly created profile and then click | + | # Click The newly created profile and then click '''>>''' to enable it. |
− | # Close ALchemy & re-open the SettingsApplication.exe for Beyond Good and Evil | + | # Close ALchemy & re-open the {{File|SettingsApplication.exe}} for Beyond Good and Evil. |
− | # Go to the Sound tab, enable EAX Reverb. | + | # Go to the Sound tab, enable '''EAX Reverb'''. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This error only happens in pirate versions of the game or in the legitimate version if the DRM (TAGES DRM) erroneously detects and makes its version illegal in modern systems<ref>[As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM. | {{ii}} This error only happens in pirate versions of the game or in the legitimate version if the DRM (TAGES DRM) erroneously detects and makes its version illegal in modern systems<ref>[As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM. | ||
− | http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,</ref> | + | http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,</ref><ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460</ref><ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref> |
− | <ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460 </ref> | ||
− | <ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} This tool can patch save games, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots. | {{ii}} This tool can patch save games, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots. | ||
− | {{ii}} Some info: "Back up your saves and sally.idx before trying it. Save patching is used for the following. The "Central Hall Fix" button will give you required keycard. The "Central Hall Swap" button shifts you out of the crashy area. The Double-H thing is for fixing him if he gets stuck outside the navigable map." | + | {{ii}} Some info: "Back up your saves and {{File|sally.idx}} before trying it. Save patching is used for the following. The "Central Hall Fix" button will give you required keycard. The "Central Hall Swap" button shifts you out of the crashy area. The Double-H thing is for fixing him if he gets stuck outside the navigable map."<ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref> |
− | <ref>http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]</ref> | ||
− | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Rahly's Unofficial BGAEfix Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Rahly's Unofficial BGAEfix Patch|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/561436-beyond-good-and-evil/46820765|title=Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Make a backup of your [[#Game data|save game data folder]]. | # Make a backup of your [[#Game data|save game data folder]]. | ||
− | # Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix] to {{p|game}} and start the patcher. | + | # Download [https://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix] to {{Folder|{{p|game}}}} and start the patcher. |
# Select the save file and click '''Central Hall Fix'''. | # Select the save file and click '''Central Hall Fix'''. | ||
# Load the fixed save file, then take the extra key you get and give it to Double H, now open the door and go get your pic. | # Load the fixed save file, then take the extra key you get and give it to Double H, now open the door and go get your pic. |
Revision as of 20:15, 20 June 2023
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Milan |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Cenega |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 91 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure |
Vehicles | Hovercraft |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Beyond Good & Evil |
Beyond Good & Evil | |
---|---|
Beyond Good & Evil | 2003 |
Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition | 2024 |
Beyond Good & Evil 2 | TBA |
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Ubisoft forums
- The IRIS Network - A wiki for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Uses TAGES DRM. Doesn't have controller support. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | Doesn't have controller support. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Version differences
- Some retail versions use Tages DRM, which isn't compatible with modern operating systems.
- The GOG.com version has been modified to work with modern systems through the inclusion of a multi-thread wrapper.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via Ubisoft+. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 updates the retail version of the game. Digital versions already include the patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\slot*.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
sally.idx
contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).[1]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Unknown type. Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.[2] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | High frame rate causes audio and cutscene de-sync issues.[3][4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Options can only be changed in the launcher.
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[5] |
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Notes
|
Widescreen fix for Steam and new Uplay versions[6] |
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Notes
|
Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image |
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The instruction can be found here along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI).
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Windowed
Force windowed mode |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Only mouse buttons. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Y and X axis cannot be toggled individually.[7] | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Not supported on retail and GOG versions. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | Is mapped to mouse sensitivity. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Not supported on retail and GOG versions. | |
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Xbox button prompts | Displays generic button prompts based on the Xbox controller's letters, but doesn't actually display Xbox-themed button prompts. | |
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 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output.[8] May require DirectSound 3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Korean | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Polish | Polish retail version only, download. Additional patch from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Epic Games Store, Steam & Ubisoft Connect releases. | |||
Russian | Local retail release only. Steam/uPlay contain Russian text, but no audio. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Beyond Good & Evil not properly installed or "application settings not correctly set or invalid" error
Instructions |
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Can't Alt+Tab ↹ with the GOG.com version
- Alt+Tab ↹ support is disabled by default.[9]
- MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
Disable compatibility fixes[10] |
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Notes
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Use the BG&E ENB mod[11] |
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Notes
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Audio desynchronized in cutscenes
- If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
Choose sound card[12] |
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Cap the frame rate at 60 FPS[3][4] |
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Set monitor to 60hz |
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Can't change resolution or refresh rate
Enable compatibility mode[13] |
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Can't enable EAX reverb
Install Creative ALchemy for the game[14] |
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Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots
[dubious – discuss]
- This error only happens in pirate versions of the game or in the legitimate version if the DRM (TAGES DRM) erroneously detects and makes its version illegal in modern systems[15][16][17]
- This tool can patch save games, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
- Some info: "Back up your saves and
sally.idx
before trying it. Save patching is used for the following. The "Central Hall Fix" button will give you required keycard. The "Central Hall Swap" button shifts you out of the crashy area. The Double-H thing is for fixing him if he gets stuck outside the navigable map."[18]
Use Rahly's Unofficial BGAEfix Patch[19] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | 98 SE, ME, 2000 SP4, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon | 1.3 GHz with SSE |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB (98 SE) 128 MB (ME, 2000, XP) |
128 MB (98 SE) 256 MB (ME, 2000, XP) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7200 Nvidia GeForce 256 Hardware T&L 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0 compatible | Sound Blaster Audigy, EAX support |
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 (15130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Updated 2020 Guide for Audio cutscene de-sync FIX, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Verified by User:Keith on 2021-09-04
- ↑ Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF - last accessed on 2017-01-25
- ↑ Widescreen fix :: Beyond Good & Evil General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-02-15
- ↑ Buy on Steam or XBLA? - Giant Bomb - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab ↹ fix not working - last accessed on November 18, 2016
- ↑ Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS - last accessed on 2020-11-02
- ↑ Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk
- ↑ [As mentioned in the forums the bug only occurs in pirated versions of the game or when installing the original game on modern OS due to DRM. http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg124045#msg124045,
- ↑ http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141460#msg141460
- ↑ http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]
- ↑ http://www.abandonsocios.org/index.php?topic=13672.msg141494#msg141494]
- ↑ Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil - last accessed on May 2023