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− | {{ | + | {{disambig||the original game|[[Alone in the Dark]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|title = Alone in the Dark | |title = Alone in the Dark | ||
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eden Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Eden Games}} | ||
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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Former}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Former}} | ||
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|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Alone in the Dark (2008) | |strategywiki = Alone in the Dark (2008) | ||
+ | |mobygames = alone-in-the-dark_ | ||
|wikipedia = Alone in the Dark (2008 video game) | |wikipedia = Alone in the Dark (2008 video game) | ||
|winehq = 15871 | |winehq = 15871 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Alone in the Dark}} | {{Series|Alone in the Dark}} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{ii}} Port of the original Xbox 360 version. All additions from '''Alone in the Dark: Inferno''' for PlayStation 3 are missing. | {{ii}} Port of the original Xbox 360 version. All additions from '''Alone in the Dark: Inferno''' for PlayStation 3 are missing. | ||
− | {{--}} Due to compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and operating systems, the game crashes when accessing the Display options menu, causing the game to run at the lowest graphical settings and resolution. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]] | + | {{ii}} Using a controller is strongly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls. |
+ | {{--}} Due to compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and operating systems, the game crashes when accessing the Display options menu, causing the game to run at the lowest graphical settings and resolution. See [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Atari\AITD\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Atari\AITD\}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} The game uses three separate files for saved data: | + | {{ii}} The game uses three separate files for saved data: {{file|prefs.aitd}} saves all control, audio and graphical settings, {{file|res.aitd}} saves resolution settings, and {{file|save.aitd}} for game progress. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's_patch|Unknownproject's patch]]. |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = When you can access the settings, you can select 4K resolution. However, you have to increase incrementally and restart the game between each change. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [ | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#Unknownproject's_patch|Unknownproject's patch]]. |
|borderless windowed = unknown | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. Use [ | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. Use [[#Unknownproject's_patch|Unknownproject's patch]] to unlock. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | |hdr notes = Rendered image uses {{term|SDR}} color space. In-game {{term|HDR}} option refers only to {{term|HDR Rendering}}. | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = Go to Control Options and press any controller buttons when rebinding a key, until the game asks to confirm the use of a controller. When confirmed, all controls will be automatically rebound for a controller (Xbox 360 | + | |controller support notes = Go to Control Options and press any controller buttons when rebinding a key, until the game asks to confirm the use of a controller. When confirmed, all controls will be automatically rebound for a controller (Xbox 360 and Xbox One controllers work this way). Once this is done, menus are also controller-friendly. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = Controller support needs to be activated in Control Options. | |full controller notes = Controller support needs to be activated in Control Options. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
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===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Remapping|Remapping]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if you walk with the arrow keys you cannot also drive with them) unless | + | {{ii}} Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, {{key|Delete}} cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if you walk with the arrow keys you cannot also drive with them) unless the default WASD keys are used. |
==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
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===Menu is not being shown after changing resolution=== | ===Menu is not being shown after changing resolution=== | ||
− | + | {{ii}} After changing a resolution on some configurations, menu is no longer displayed (aside from animated background). | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Change resolution manually|ref= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Change resolution manually|ref={{cn}}|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to the [[#Save game data location|save game folder]]. |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|res.aitd}} with a text editor. |
− | # Put this : | + | # Put this and save: |
− | + | <pre> | |
− | + | ResolutionWidth = 1920 | |
− | + | ResolutionHeight = 1080 | |
− | + | NewResolution = 0 | |
− | + | PrevResolutionWidth = 1920 | |
− | + | PrevResolutionHeight = 1080 | |
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is an example for 1080p. Replace the values accordingly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10=== | ===Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{--}} In Windows 7 and earlier (as well as on a fully updated version of Windows 10), attempting to access display settings (i.e. to change the resolution) causes the game to crash on video cards with more than approximately 1 GB of VRAM.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/259170/discussions/0/611701999519746944/ Thoughts on Display Settings Crash + PS3 or PC version? :: Alone in the Dark General Discussions]</ref> | + | {{--}} In Windows 7 and earlier (as well as on a fully updated version of Windows 10{{cn|reason=Clarify which version of Windows 10 was the latest at the time of writing.|date=November 2nd,2019}}), attempting to access display settings (i.e. to change the resolution) causes the game to crash on video cards with more than approximately 1 GB of VRAM.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/259170/discussions/0/611701999519746944/ Thoughts on Display Settings Crash + PS3 or PC version? :: Alone in the Dark General Discussions]</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Use d3d9 wrapper fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-03-21}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use d3d9 wrapper fix|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-03-21}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Force highest graphical settings|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Force highest graphical settings|ref=|fix= | ||
# Download these [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CqM2Frnskbs0b-AUC2nltDAwXNiSwnXz/view configuration files]. | # Download these [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CqM2Frnskbs0b-AUC2nltDAwXNiSwnXz/view configuration files]. | ||
− | # Replace | + | # Replace {{file|prefs.aitd}} with the one downloaded. |
}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use GeDoSaTo|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use GeDoSaTo|ref=|fix= | ||
# Download and launch [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo]. | # Download and launch [http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?page_id=582 GeDoSaTo]. | ||
− | # Click | + | # Click on '''User Whitelist''' and add <code>alone</code> on a new line, then save. |
− | # Click | + | # Click on '''Edit Settings''', find <code>renderResolution</code> and set it to the desired screen resolution (ie. <code>renderResolution 3840x2160@60</code>). |
− | # Find | + | # Find <code>presentInterval</code> and set it to <code>1</code>. |
− | # Find | + | # Find <code>overrideWidth</code> and <code>overrideHeight</code> and set them respectively to the desired screen resolution (ie. <code>overrideWidth 1280</code> and <code>overrideHeight 720</code>). |
− | # Find | + | # Find <code>forceBorderlessFullscreen</code> and set it to <code>true</code>. |
− | # Run the game with GeDoSaTo Tool launched. If game doesn't recognize keyboard and mouse input, switch to | + | # Run the game with GeDoSaTo Tool launched. If the game doesn't recognize keyboard and mouse input, switch to another process with {{key|alt}}+{{key|tab}} and switch back to the game. |
}} | }} | ||
===Game won't start on Windows 10=== | ===Game won't start on Windows 10=== | ||
− | {{--}} Most modern desktop recording solutions (like Nvidia GeForce Experience) aren't compatible with the game. | + | {{--}} Most modern desktop recording solutions (like [[Nvidia#GeForce_Experience|Nvidia GeForce Experience]]) aren't compatible with the game. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Close recording programs | + | {{Fixbox|description=Close any recording programs|ref=|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows Vista, Windows 98 compatibility mode and disable fullscreen optimizations|ref={{CN|date=April 2019}}|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Windows_Compatibility_Mode|Set Windows Vista, Windows 98 compatibility mode and disable fullscreen optimizations]]|ref={{CN|date=April 2019}}|fix= |
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
− | === | + | ===[https://unknownproject.github.io/aitd5.html Unknownproject's patch]=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Improves 64-bit support and enables user to configure video settings via an external configuration file. | |
− | [https://unknownproject.github.io/aitd5.html | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== |
Revision as of 09:27, 12 February 2020
For the original game, see Alone in the Dark.
Developers | |
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Eden Games | |
Publishers | |
Former | Atari |
Current | THQ Nordic |
Engines | |
Twilight 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 18, 2008 |
Key points
- Port of the original Xbox 360 version. All additions from Alone in the Dark: Inferno for PlayStation 3 are missing.
- Using a controller is strongly recommended over keyboard and mouse controls.
- Due to compatibility issues with modern graphics cards and operating systems, the game crashes when accessing the Display options menu, causing the game to run at the lowest graphical settings and resolution. See Issues fixed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 7 and SecuROM PA DRM | |||
Steam | Other DRM: SecuROM PA DRM |
- All versions require SecuROM PA DRM.
- Steam version can be launched without the Steam client.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\AITD\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259170/pfx/[Note 1] |
- The game uses three separate files for saved data:
prefs.aitd
saves all control, audio and graphical settings,res.aitd
saves resolution settings, andsave.aitd
for game progress.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Atari\AITD\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/259170/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Remapping
- Certain keys are unbindable when using the keyboard. The mouse buttons cannot be rebound, Delete cannot be bound to anything, and the default keys for vehicle/misc controls cannot be bound to on-foot controls unless they are unbound from vehicle/misc controls first. One consequence of this is that vehicle and on-foot controls must use separate buttons (i.e. if you walk with the arrow keys you cannot also drive with them) unless the default WASD keys are used.
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Menu is not being shown after changing resolution
- After changing a resolution on some configurations, menu is no longer displayed (aside from animated background).
Change resolution manually[citation needed] |
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ResolutionWidth = 1920 ResolutionHeight = 1080 NewResolution = 0 PrevResolutionWidth = 1920 PrevResolutionHeight = 1080
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Game crashes when accessing settings on Windows 7 or updated Windows 10
- In Windows 7 and earlier (as well as on a fully updated version of Windows 10[citation needed]), attempting to access display settings (i.e. to change the resolution) causes the game to crash on video cards with more than approximately 1 GB of VRAM.[1]
Use d3d9 wrapper fix[2] |
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Force highest graphical settings |
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Use GeDoSaTo |
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Game won't start on Windows 10
- Most modern desktop recording solutions (like Nvidia GeForce Experience) aren't compatible with the game.
Close any recording programs |
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Set Windows Vista, Windows 98 compatibility mode and disable fullscreen optimizations[citation needed] |
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Controller is not recognized
Delete or rename xinput1_1.dll in the installation folder
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | Too many problems on newer systems |
Other information
Unknownproject's patch
- Improves 64-bit support and enables user to configure video settings via an external configuration file.
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium D 2.6 GHz AMD Athlon X2 3800+ |
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 9 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon X1650 XT 256 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS ATI Radeon HD3850 512 MB of VRAM |
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 (259170) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.