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− | {{++}} The Windows version (patched to 1.1 by GOG) can support high resolutions like 1920x1080 with a tweak. | + | {{++}} The Windows version (patched to 1.1 by GOG.com) can support high resolutions like 1920x1080 with a tweak. Even the DOS version can go as high as 1024x768. |
{{ii}} The Windows version has issues on modern systems. The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in [[DOSBox]]. | {{ii}} The Windows version has issues on modern systems. The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in [[DOSBox]]. | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]). | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Windows 9x version only. | + | |borderless windowed notes = Windows 9x version only. Borderless Gaming for DOSBox doesn't stretch the game window. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
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{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
|audio = iMuse | |audio = iMuse | ||
− | |audio notes = Used to procedurally generate music based on events and what is being viewed on screen. | + | |audio notes = Used to procedurally generate music based on events and what is being viewed on screen. Can create some issues on 8-bit sound cards. |
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Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1996 |
Windows | 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
macOS (OS X) | April 9, 2015[1] |
Linux | April 9, 2015[1] |
Key points
- The Windows version (patched to 1.1 by GOG.com) can support high resolutions like 1920x1080 with a tweak. Even the DOS version can go as high as 1024x768.
- The Windows version has issues on modern systems. The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in DOSBox.
- Retail version requires the CD to uninstall the game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Disc check (see Run without the CD). | |||
GOG.com | DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] |
Essential improvements
Patches
Afterlife 8-bit Sound Update fixes compatibility with 8-bit sound cards
Run without the CD
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Save game data location
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Video settings
Afterlife running at its maximum observed framerate of 70 FPS.
An example of Afterlife (Win9x version) running in a 1080p borderless window.
Input settings
Audio Settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Tutorial in Windows version doesn't work
Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window appears but nothing else. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | iMuse | Used to procedurally generate music based on events and what is being viewed on screen. Can create some issues on 8-bit sound cards. |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 6.0 or higher | Win95 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 486DX2 66 MHz or better | Intel Pentium |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256-color SVGA-compatible |
Windows | ||
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Minimum[3] | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[3] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum[3] | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz or better | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | OpenGL-compatible 256 MB of VRAM |
References
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