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{{++}} Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures. | {{++}} Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures. | ||
+ | {{--}} The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a [[#Doesn't install correctly on Windows 10|custom fix program]]. | ||
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+ | {{ii}} The game's installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process. | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Copy missing files and fix shortcuts|ref=<ref>[http://www.play-old-pc-games.com/2014/02/09/american-mcgees-alice/ Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC]</ref>}} | ||
+ | # Install the game from the CDs as normal. Make a note of the installation directory. | ||
+ | # Place Alice CD1 back into your computer's optical drive. | ||
+ | # Download and run [https://mega.nz/#!CdpBXYxK!9DxJkL5Hfz5BwEXgrQP-vPG2qJu-BHy3U1Mifvbhu-c Alice Windows 10 Fixer]. | ||
+ | # If you installed Alice to a folder other than the default, you will need to enter this path manually when it asks you where to install. | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Can't enable A3D surround sound=== | ===Can't enable A3D surround sound=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= |
Revision as of 22:39, 1 October 2016
Developers | |
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Rogue Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 5, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | July 2001 |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- 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.
American McGee's Alice | |
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American McGee's Alice | 2000 |
American McGee's Alice (2011) | 2011 |
Alice: Madness Returns | 2011 |
Key points
- Updated PC remaster in 2011 adds widescreen resolution, controller support, support for newer operating systems and updated character textures.
- The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a custom fix program.
General information
- Alice Wiki - A wiki for the series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: CDILLA 2 disc check. | |||
Amazon.com | Remastered version included as part of the Alice: Madness Returns Complete Collection. |
Essential improvements
Peixoto's patch
- This unofficial patch fixes issues with widescreen and controller support and adds a few new features to the game:
- Stage Selection Menu
- Binds for cheats in the controller menu
- Camera height control
- Extended camera distance control
- "In game" menus for camera adjust and cheats
- New video options
- Non-letterboxed cutscenes with no subtitles
Omri Koresh's HD texture pack
- Compatible with Peixoto's patch
- Replaces most textures with higher-resolution ones, including character textures
- Replaces menu screens with high-resolution drawings
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Save game data location
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Instructions |
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High frame rate
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | Use the Alice Dutch Patch. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See How to Play American McGee's Alice in 3D using 3D Vision. |
Issues fixed
Doesn't install correctly on Windows 10
- The game's installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process.
Instructions |
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Can't enable A3D surround sound
Instructions |
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Game won't run
If the .exe file doesn't run the game, make a shortcut to it, right-click and properties, add this to the end of the target: -RunningFromAlice2
"Archiving recursive error" freeze
Run the .exe as an administrator.
Audio issues
See here.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME |
Processor (CPU) | AMD K6-2 400 MHz Intel Pentium II 400 MHz |
AMD Athlon 500 MHz Intel Pentium III 500 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | 620 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 32 MB of VRAM |