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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 10, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|July 10, 2001}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2001}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|July 10, 2001}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|american-mcgees-alice|85}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Puzzle, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Horror, Victorian }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | American McGee's Alice }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = American McGee's Alice | |strategywiki = American McGee's Alice | ||
|mobygames = american-mcgees-alice | |mobygames = american-mcgees-alice | ||
+ | |igdb = american-mcgee-s-alice | ||
+ | |hltb = 432 | ||
|wikipedia = American McGee's Alice | |wikipedia = American McGee's Alice | ||
|winehq = 241 | |winehq = 241 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also known as '''''Alice in Nightmare''''' in Japan. | ||
{{--}} The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a [[#Game_does_not_install_correctly_on_Windows_10|custom fix program]]. | {{--}} The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a [[#Game_does_not_install_correctly_on_Windows_10|custom fix program]]. | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, Mac OS, OS X}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A demo version can be downloaded here: [https://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/american-mcgees-alice-demo-windows Windows]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Alice HD Texture Pack=== | ===Alice HD Texture Pack=== | ||
− | {{++}} Enhances the overall look of the game with higher quality assets, moreso than the 2011 remaster of the game which this texture pack is also compatible with. | + | {{++}} Enhances the overall look of the game with higher quality assets, even moreso than the 2011 remaster of the game which this texture pack is also compatible with. |
− | {{ii}} Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies. | + | {{ii}} Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies. Can be omitted by not installing the {{file|z(Mod)OverKill.pk3}} file. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download the texture pack [https://www.nexusmods.com/americanmcgeesalice/mods/1 here], then extract its content somewhere conveniently accessible on your computer. | + | # Download the HD texture pack [https://www.nexusmods.com/americanmcgeesalice/mods/1 here], then extract its content somewhere conveniently accessible on your computer. |
− | # | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\base</code>, then move or delete the {{file|pak1_large.pk3}} file. This is required for the game to load the HD textures. |
+ | # Copy the {{file|*.cfg}} and {{file|*.pk3}} files from the HD texture pack into <code>{{p|game}}\base</code>. | ||
# Now run the game. The game's visuals should be changed with those from the HD texture pack. | # Now run the game. The game's visuals should be changed with those from the HD texture pack. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable Vsync|ref=<ref>[https://www.overclock.net/t/1137213/rage-vsync-issues/20#post_15331326 RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|config.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Only in the Japanese Alice in Nightmare release. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |ref = | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3AFCD2F245E155E7|title=音声イベント集 (Alice in Nightmare: Cutscene Audio Collection) - YouTube|date=2021-06-15}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Available [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/american_mcgees_alice/ here]. | |notes = Available [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/american_mcgees_alice/ here]. | ||
|fan = false | |fan = false | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | <!-- Pirated copies' audio quality for cutscenes, etc. is low and compressed (see https://ptpimg.me/79e4d7.png), but when installing from a retail CD, the audio quality is high (see https://imgur.com/a/tyPNv8z). --> | ||
===Can not save progress=== | ===Can not save progress=== | ||
{{ii}} When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed. | {{ii}} When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed. | ||
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===Audio driver issues=== | ===Audio driver issues=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=See [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=See [https://www.moddb.com/games/american-mcgees-alice/downloads/game-sound-drivers-snddrivers-to-fix-audio here] for details and a fix|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}}} |
===Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode=== | ===Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Modded installation|fix=Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor}} | {{Fixbox|description=Modded installation|fix=Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor}} | ||
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+ | ===Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton=== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Rename the {{file|SndDrivers}} directory to {{file|snddrivers}}}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== |
Revision as of 18:35, 6 July 2021
This page is for the original release. For the 2011 remastered version, see American McGee's Alice (2011).
Developers | |
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Rogue Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Westlake Interactive |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Mac OS | Aspyr Media |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 5, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 10, 2001 |
macOS (OS X) | July 10, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 85 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform, Puzzle, Shooter |
Art styles | Stylized |
Themes | Fantasy, Horror, Victorian |
Series | American McGee's Alice |
American McGee's Alice | |
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American McGee's Alice | 2000 |
American McGee's Alice (2011) | 2011 |
Alice: Madness Returns | 2011 |
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.
Key points
- Also known as Alice in Nightmare in Japan.
- The game doesn't install correctly on Windows 10 without a custom fix program.
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo version can be downloaded here: Windows.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.1.2 is the latest patch for the OS X version. [3]
Peixoto's patch
- Use Peixoto's patch for easy resolution setup - no need to edit configuration files - and persistent FOV correction - the FOV won't keep resetting as is happens if modified via console or config files
Skip intro sequence
Use the command line argument +forcemenu main [4]
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Alice HD Texture Pack
- Enhances the overall look of the game with higher quality assets, even moreso than the 2011 remaster of the game which this texture pack is also compatible with.
- Features an expanded tweaks/cheats menu and optional Overkill mod that adds more lighting effects and enemies. Can be omitted by not installing the
z(Mod)OverKill.pk3
file.
Install the Alice HD Texture Pack[5] |
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Level of detail
- Default LOD settings can be overridden to make the game render highest quality models all the time.
Instructions[6] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\config.cfg[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[7] |
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seta r_customwidth "1920" seta r_customheight "1080" |
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enable Vsync[8] |
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Notes
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High frame-rate
Remove frame-rate cap[11] |
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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. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. Also compatible with the 2011 release. |
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Japanese | Only in the Japanese Alice in Nightmare release.[12] | |||
Russian | Available here. | |||
Spanish |
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
Can not save progress
- When attempting to save the game, a "Hard disk full, try deleting save files" message is sometimes displayed.
Copy the game folder to the proper location[citation needed] |
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Game does not install correctly on Windows 10
- The installer seems to skip over several files during the installation process on computers running Windows 10.
Copy missing files and fix shortcuts[13] |
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Game launches in a window
Launch the game using the +set r_fullscreen "1" command line argument[14]
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Edit config.cfg[14] |
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"Archiving recursive error" freeze
Run the .exe as an administrator[citation needed] |
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Game runs at a low frame-rate
- The game may run poorly even on modern hardware.
Edit config.cfg[15] |
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Alternative solution[9] |
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Cannot enable A3D surround sound
Bypass card detection[16] |
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Audio driver issues
See here for details and a fix[citation needed] |
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Alt+Tab does not work, even in windowed mode
Apply this registry fix here[17] |
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Game output is offset from the screen/renders outside the screen
- The game's video output is offset downward and to the right. It renders outside the lower-right of the screen, with black bars on the top and left.
"Vanilla" installation without mods |
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Set Windows Compatibility for the game's executable to Windows XP (Service Pack 3) |
Modded installation |
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Disable screen scaling on your primary monitor |
Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton
Rename the SndDrivers directory to snddrivers
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 7 | |
OpenGL | 1.2 |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.1.2 patch for Intel support. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0b[18] |
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 |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-04-12
- ↑ Is there a way to skip the intro screens in American McGee's Alice? - Arqade - last accessed on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-15
- ↑ Quake 3 engine - Level of detail
- ↑ American McGee's Alice | WSGF
- ↑ RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Heavy Metal: FAKK2 bad performace, low fps, laggy gameplay
- ↑ Verified by User:Antrad on January 18, 2019
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 25, 2018
- Steam's FPS counter measured the game's frame-rate was running at 200+ FPS with the frame-rate uncapped and V-sync disabled via these config edits.
- ↑ 音声イベント集 (Alice in Nightmare: Cutscene Audio Collection) - YouTube - last accessed on 2021-06-15
- ↑ Get American McGee's Alice working on your modern PC
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 23, 2018
- ↑ RTCW Crash hard with HD3850 - Rage3D Discussion Area - last accessed on October 25, 2018
- ↑ American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - American McGee's Alice and alt-tabbing. [solved] - last accessed on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.