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{{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fix graphical issues|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8jei8izaeh01obp/AAD_UjM5Wf2BR5afE213y9fga?dl=0 these files from dropbox] | # Download [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8jei8izaeh01obp/AAD_UjM5Wf2BR5afE213y9fga?dl=0 these files from dropbox] | ||
− | # Replace the original <code>alone4.exe</code> with Spanish | + | # Replace the original <code>alone4.exe</code> with the Spanish GOG.com version |
# Put the <code>LOC_##.COK</code> file on the Provider folder and rename it to <code>Locale</code> (Don't forget to DELETE the .COK extension) | # Put the <code>LOC_##.COK</code> file on the Provider folder and rename it to <code>Locale</code> (Don't forget to DELETE the .COK extension) | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 4 January 2019
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Developers | |
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Darkworks | |
Windows | Spiral House |
Publishers | |
Infogrames | |
Engines | |
Nocturne | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 22, 2001 |
Key points
- Unplayable under Windows 10 due to serious graphical glitches,[1] check Issues fixed for a solution. Gog version (all languages) problems fixed since early October 2018.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Windows 10 problems fixed. | |||
Steam | See Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Spiral House\launch\Data |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\_Alone4_.000.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Launcher.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
German |
Issues unresolved
Cheat mode and resolution settings
- Running cheat mode will not allow the game to save the launcher resolution setting.
Issues fixed
Fix serious graphical issues under Windows 10
- Common issue is white block in menu, and the blue characters models on white backgrounds.
Fix graphical issues[2] |
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Alternative solution for any windows version
Fix graphical issues with bonus[3] |
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[WARNING: This fix based on english demoversion] |
No movies, audio only
- Sometimes running High Quality means the movie video becomes disabled.
Run as administrator[4] |
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Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version
- Launch.exe does not work on the Steam version, preventing you from adjusting the resolution from the default 640x480.
- The following is a corrected version of launch.exe for Steam. It also comes bundled with a partial fix for the game not running on Windows 8 or 10, as well as higher-quality movies ripped from the Dreamcast version.
Use unofficial fix[5] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Activate cheat mode
- Running cheat mode will not allow the game to save the launcher resolution setting.
Activate cheat mode[6] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2, 98, ME, 2000 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz AMD K6-2 300 MHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia RIVA TNT ATI Rage Pro 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
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 (259190) 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
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/graphics_glitch
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/259190/discussions/0/357287935551283008/?ctp=1
- ↑ AITD4 Patch (with 15 save slots bonus) - YouTube
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/cant_see_movies
- ↑ Fix pack and higher quality FMVs :: Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare General Discussions - last accessed on 2017-04-17
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/alone_in_the_dark_the_new_nightmare/help_with_the_cheats