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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C-SoftClub|Retail (Russia)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|Mac OS}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
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− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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+ | |release history = The game was released as '''''Alice in Nightmare''''' in Japan. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game does not install correctly on Windows 10 without a [[#Game_does_not_install_correctly_on_Windows_10|custom fix program]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{ii}} At least one already existing save file must be present first. If no saves exist, then the game will softlock, as there are no saves to load, and selecting "Back" will only show a blank screen because there is nothing to go back to. | {{ii}} At least one already existing save file must be present first. If no saves exist, then the game will softlock, as there are no saves to load, and selecting "Back" will only show a blank screen because there is nothing to go back to. | ||
{{ii}} All of the main menu's options are also available at the pause screen. So to access those menu options, simply load an existing save and pause the game. For example, to start a new game: load a save, open the pause screen, and select "New Game". | {{ii}} All of the main menu's options are also available at the pause screen. So to access those menu options, simply load an existing save and pause the game. For example, to start a new game: load a save, open the pause screen, and select "New Game". | ||
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+ | ===Remastered version audio quality=== | ||
+ | The 2011 Remastered version has much higher quality audio, however there are some graphic changes and the removal of the Chesire help button that some players might not like. You can copy the superior audio files from the Remastered version over to the original version if you prefer. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Hex editing|ref=<ref>[https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/unofficial-patches-for-thief-and-other-pc-games.90431/page-13#post-5141524 Unofficial patches for Thief and other PC games | Page 13 | rpgcodex]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-16}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Hex editing|ref=<ref>[https://rpgcodex.net/forums/threads/unofficial-patches-for-thief-and-other-pc-games.90431/page-13#post-5141524 Unofficial patches for Thief and other PC games | Page 13 | rpgcodex]</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2023-12-16}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Open {{file|fgamex86.dll}}. | + | # Open {{file|fgamex86.dll}} with a hex editor like [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD]. |
# Press {{key|Ctrl+G}} and go to offsets {{code|000A5580}} (gameplay FOV) and {{code|0006CAC0}} (cutscenes FOV). | # Press {{key|Ctrl+G}} and go to offsets {{code|000A5580}} (gameplay FOV) and {{code|0006CAC0}} (cutscenes FOV). | ||
# In both offsets, change {{code|0000B442}} to | # In both offsets, change {{code|0000B442}} to | ||
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#* {{code|33F31443}} for 48:10 | #* {{code|33F31443}} for 48:10 | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2538-american-mcgees-alice-fov-fix/ FOV Fix]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-08}}</ref>}} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation. [http://mrazikovycestiny.cz/preklady/doc_download/11-american-mcgee-s-alice link #1] or [https://github.com/hornster02/American_McGee-s_Alice-2000-CZ link #2] | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton=== | ===Audio does not work on Linux under Wine/Proton=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Inside {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, rename {{folder|SndDrivers}} to {{folder|snddrivers}}}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install the Alice HD Texture Pack|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-06-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
# Download the HD 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 {{folder|{{p|game}}\base}}, then move or delete | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}, then move or delete {{file|pak1_large.pk3}}. 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 | + | # Copy the {{file|*.cfg}} and {{file|*.pk3}} files from the HD texture pack into {{folder|{{p|game}}\base\}}. |
# 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. | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 20:05, 14 March 2024
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 | |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Retail (Russia) | 1C-SoftClub |
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 | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
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.
American McGee's Alice is a singleplayer third-person platform, puzzle and shooter game in the American McGee's Alice series.
The game was released as Alice in Nightmare in Japan.
The game does not 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).
- Free demo versions can be downloaded: English (ModDB), English (Archive.org), Japanese (Archive.org).
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 videos
Use the command line argument +forcemenu main [4]
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Use the command line argument +forcemenu loadsave [5]
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- At least one already existing save file must be present first. If no saves exist, then the game will softlock, as there are no saves to load, and selecting "Back" will only show a blank screen because there is nothing to go back to.
- All of the main menu's options are also available at the pause screen. So to access those menu options, simply load an existing save and pause the game. For example, to start a new game: load a save, open the pause screen, and select "New Game".
Remastered version audio quality
The 2011 Remastered version has much higher quality audio, however there are some graphic changes and the removal of the Chesire help button that some players might not like. You can copy the superior audio files from the Remastered version over to the original version if you prefer.
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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 90° by default. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Can also be toggled with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Simple Runtime Window Editor with the Remove Borders option. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Capped at 63 FPS by default; see High frame-rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Set custom resolution[6] |
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seta r_customwidth "1920" seta r_customheight "1080" Notes
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Field of view (FOV)
Use Peixoto's patch[7] |
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Hex editing[8][9] |
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Use the FOV Fix[10] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enable Vsync[11] |
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Notes
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High frame-rate
Remove frame-rate cap[14] |
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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[15] |
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Trilinear Texture Filtering
Enable trilinear texture filtering |
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Notes
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Although it is possible to enable controller support in the original version by using the console commands in_joystick "1" and in_restart , it was not properly implemented nor fully functional.[16] |
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Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Remapping controller buttons via the in-game Options menu will replace keybindings. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts | Controller buttons and axes are referenced as "Joy1", "Joy10", etc. |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Improve mouse responsiveness
Edit config.cfg |
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Other solutions:
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Sound Effects | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 1.0 and 2.0, EAX 1 and 2. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Fan translation. link #1 or link #2 | |||
Dutch | Use the Alice Dutch Patch. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Japanese | Only in the Japanese Alice in Nightmare release.[18] | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation, download. | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Fan translation, download. Menus aren't translated. |
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Russian | Retail only. Localization by Softclub. | |||
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[19] |
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Game launches in a window
Launch the game using the +set r_fullscreen "1" command line argument[16]
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Edit config.cfg[16] |
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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[20] |
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Alternative solution[12] |
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Cannot enable A3D surround sound
Bypass card detection[21] |
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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 |
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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
Inside <path-to-game> , rename SndDrivers to snddrivers
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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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) |
Alice HD Texture Pack
- 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[22] |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | 6.0b[23] |
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 |
Other | 4X CD/DVD-ROM | 8X CD/DVD-ROM |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
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:Mouse on 2021-08-03
- ↑ American McGee's Alice | WSGF
- ↑ Vogons.org - Peixoto's patches for a few old games - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Unofficial patches for Thief and other PC games | Page 13 | rpgcodex
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2023-12-16
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-01-08
- ↑ RAGE Vsync issues - Page 3 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 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.
- ↑ Quake 3 engine - Level of detail - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Verified by User:AmethystViper on October 23, 2018
- ↑ Both games use the same engine (IdTech 3)
- ↑ 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 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ RTCW Crash hard with HD3850 - Rage3D Discussion Area - last accessed on October 25, 2018
- ↑ American McGee Alice(2000) A3D 2 Not working • VOGONS - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-06-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-07-19
- Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.