Difference between revisions of "Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy"
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Getting rid of splash screen=== | ===Getting rid of splash screen=== | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Settings.ini}}. | # Open {{file|Settings.ini}}. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Problem launching the game=== | ===Problem launching the game=== | ||
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# Right-click the shortcut of the game | # Right-click the shortcut of the game | ||
# Click on Properties and show Compatibility | # Click on Properties and show Compatibility | ||
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{{ii}} If you experience slowdowns when playing videos, please reduce the audio hardware acceleration level: | {{ii}} If you experience slowdowns when playing videos, please reduce the audio hardware acceleration level: | ||
# Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>dxdiag</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | # Press {{key|Win|R}}, type <code>dxdiag</code> and press {{key|Enter}}. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add the game to the DEP exclusion list|ref={{cn|date=August 2017}}|fix= |
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# Right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. | # Right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. | ||
# Choose Advanced system settings, then click on the Advanced tab. | # Choose Advanced system settings, then click on the Advanced tab. | ||
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===Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7)=== | ===Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7)=== | ||
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# Right-click shortcut -> Properties | # Right-click shortcut -> Properties | ||
# Under "Compatibility", set to "Windows XP" or "Windows 95". | # Under "Compatibility", set to "Windows XP" or "Windows 95". | ||
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===Crash after opening the gate=== | ===Crash after opening the gate=== | ||
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# Right-click the .EXE or shortcut for the game and choose the Compatibility tab. | # Right-click the .EXE or shortcut for the game and choose the Compatibility tab. | ||
# Set Compatibility to Windows 95. | # Set Compatibility to Windows 95. |
Revision as of 06:30, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Microïds | |
Publishers | |
Anuman Interactive | |
Engines | |
Phoenix VR | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 18, 1999 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1999 |
macOS (OS X) | October 4, 2011 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Windows and Mac OS version sold separately | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[1] |
Essential improvements
Getting rid of splash screen
Splash[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302190/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/302190/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save game file names:
Saved_1.bin
,Saved_2.bin
,Saved_3.bin
up until 8.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Problem launching the game
Disable visual themes[2] |
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Reduce hardware acceleration (Windows XP)[citation needed] |
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Add the game to the DEP exclusion list[citation needed] |
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Frozen cutscenes (Windows 7)
Run the game as admin first[3] |
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Notes
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Crash after opening the gate
Set compatibility mode to Windows 95[4] |
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Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 4 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Creative SoundBlaster or compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 16x CD-ROM drive |
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 (302190) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Anuman support
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - still struggling with cutscenes
- ↑ GOG.com Forums - Crash after opening the gate