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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|North America}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive|North America}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Australia}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Australia}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Square Enix|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 2}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 2001}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|anachronox|77}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|anachronox|rating}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cyberpunk }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 242940
 
|steam appid  = 242940
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659012
 
|gogcom id    = 1207659012
 
|strategywiki = Anachronox
 
|strategywiki = Anachronox
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|mobygames    = anachronox
 +
|igdb        = anachronox
 +
|hltb        = 450
 
|wikipedia    = Anachronox
 
|wikipedia    = Anachronox
 
|winehq      = 578
 
|winehq      = 578
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 242940 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 242940 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Demo===
 +
A demo can be downloaded [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-demo on Mod DB].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
====[http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/ Unofficial patches]====
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====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/ Unofficial patches]====
 
{{ii}} These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
 
{{ii}} These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
 
{{++}} Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
 
{{++}} Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
  
=====[http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19394 Build 44 to Build 45]=====
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=====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19394 Build 44 to Build 45]=====
 
{{ii}} The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch.
 
{{ii}} The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch.
 
{{++}} Fixes multiple issues with the game.
 
{{++}} Fixes multiple issues with the game.
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-44-to-45 Alternate download link]
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-44-to-45 Alternate download link]
  
=====[http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19396 Build 45 to Build 46]=====
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=====[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/330/7/19396 Build 45 to Build 46]=====
 
{{++}} Fixes even more issues with the game.
 
{{++}} Fixes even more issues with the game.
{{ii}} [http://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-45-to-46 Alternate download link]
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{{ii}} [https://www.moddb.com/games/anachronox/downloads/anachronox-patch-102-build-45-to-46 Alternate download link]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Anachronox - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anachronox - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en
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|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en WSGF entry].
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|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en WSGF entry].
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|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en WSGF entry].
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/anachronox/en WSGF entry].
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|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1549-anachronox/ WSGF Anachronox files].
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov                        = true
 
|fov notes                  = Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options.
 
|fov notes                  = Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound.
 
|key remap notes          = Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound.
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Anachronox - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Anachronox - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Ambient, interface, cinematic and music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Ambient, interface, cinematic and music.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
|eax support notes        = EAX 1.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990224223908/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p981021b.html Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved)]</ref> See [[#EAX sound on modern systems|EAX sound on modern systems]].
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|eax support notes        = EAX 1.0<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19990224223908/http://www.ctlsg.creaf.com/press/1998/p981021b.html Ion Storm Blasts Into The Realm Of Environmental Audio - Creative Asia (retrieved)]</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
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  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Czech
 
  |language  = Czech
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
 
  |subtitles = unknown
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  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/anachronox download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://www.oldgamesitalia.net/traduzioni/anachronox download].
  |fan      = yes
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  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |interface = hackable
 
  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |subtitles = hackable
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=395 download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [http://academia.clandlan.net/?page=academia/view&id=395 download].
  |fan      = yes
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  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Russian
 
  |language  = Russian
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = hackable
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = hackable
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = hackable
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://yadi.sk/d/ChT1cvz53QyKHq download].
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/anachronox/  download].
  |fan      = yes
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  |fan      = true
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues unresolved==
 
==Issues unresolved==
===EAX sound on modern systems===
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===3D sound on modern systems===
EAX sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation was quite buggy and caused crashes even on systems with EAX support, this is removed in the GOG.com version.
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3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions.
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Couldn't load renderer===
 
===Couldn't load renderer===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install nGlide|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install nGlide|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix=
Install the [http://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper]. Many users report this as an inferior solution to updated native drivers or DirectX, but if for whatever reason OpenGL doesn't work, this is an option.
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Install the [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide wrapper]. Many users report this as an inferior solution to updated native drivers or DirectX, but if for whatever reason OpenGL doesn't work, this is an option.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Fixbox|description=Install QindieGL|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/low_fps/post2]</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Install QindieGL|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/anachronox/low_fps/post2]</ref>|fix=
# Download and extract [https://code.google.com/archive/p/qindie-gl/downloads QindieGL], an OpenGL wrapper
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# Download and extract [https://github.com/crystice-softworks/QindieGL/releases QindieGL], an OpenGL wrapper. Older releases [https://code.google.com/archive/p/qindie-gl/downloads here]
 
# Copy {{file|opengl32.dll}} and paste into the Anachronox installation folder.
 
# Copy {{file|opengl32.dll}} and paste into the Anachronox installation folder.
 
# Click on {{file|QindieGL-setup.reg}} and add to the registry.
 
# Click on {{file|QindieGL-setup.reg}} and add to the registry.
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|opengl versions        = 1.1
 
|opengl versions        = 1.1
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
|glide versions        = WickedGL
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|glide versions        = true
|glide notes            = Added in the [[#Patches|build 44]] patch.
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|glide notes            = WickedGL was added in the [[#Patches|build 44]] patch.
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode          =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
 
|software mode notes    =  
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|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
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|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|windows exe notes      =
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|macos intel 32-bit app =
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|macos intel 64-bit app =
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|macos app notes        =
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|linux 32-bit executable=  
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|linux 64-bit executable=
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|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
|audio            = Miles Sound System
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|audio            = Miles Sound System, A3D 2.0, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|audio notes      =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  

Revision as of 12:34, 27 October 2021

Anachronox
Anachronox cover
Developers
Ion Storm
Publishers
North America Eidos Interactive
Australia Infogrames
Digital Square Enix
Engines
id Tech 2
Release dates
Windows June 27, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 77
Taxonomy
Themes Cyberpunk
Anachronox on HowLongToBeat
Anachronox on IGDB
Anachronox guide on StrategyWiki
Anachronox on MobyGames
Anachronox on Wikipedia

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
SafeDisc DRM[Note 1].[3]
Windows
Amazon.com
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
Can be played without Steam running.[4]
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Demo

A demo can be downloaded on Mod DB.

Essential improvements

Patches

Unofficial patches

These patches are only needed for retail versions; the GOG.com and Steam versions are already patched.
Fixes several issues and improves some areas of the game. Digital versions of the game already include this patch.
Build 44 to Build 45
The first patch has to be installed beforehand, following the second patch.
Fixes multiple issues with the game.
Alternate download link
Build 45 to Build 46
Fixes even more issues with the game.
Alternate download link

Game data

Official setup utility.
Official setup utility.
Launcher and setup utility for unofficial patches.
Launcher and setup utility for unofficial patches.
General in-game settings.
General in-game settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\anoxdata\CONFIGS\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\anoxdata\SAVE\[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/242940/pfx/[Note 3]
9 save slots available.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
See the WSGF Anachronox files.
Multi-monitor
See the WSGF Anachronox files.
Ultra-widescreen
See the WSGF Anachronox files.
4K Ultra HD
See the WSGF Anachronox files.
Field of view (FOV)
Option called "camera distance" available in the in-game options.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 125 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Arrow keys can be used for movement without needing to be bound. Many commands cannot be rebound.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
From the settings menu in game only
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Ambient, interface, cinematic and music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 1.0[5]

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
French
German
Italian
Fan translation, download.
Spanish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Fan translation, download.

Issues unresolved

3D sound on modern systems

3D sound is unsupported on modern systems. As the in-game implementation is quite buggy and causes crashes even on systems with 3D sound support, the feature has been removed from the GOG and Steam versions.

Issues fixed

Couldn't load renderer (AMD)

Install DirectX[citation needed]

Install the DirectX End-User Runtimes.

Couldn't load renderer

Install nGlide[citation needed]

Install the nGlide wrapper. Many users report this as an inferior solution to updated native drivers or DirectX, but if for whatever reason OpenGL doesn't work, this is an option.

Low frame rate / stuttering

Create Config.ini[6]
  1. Go to %APPDATA%\GOG\.
  2. Enter the Anachronox folder. Create the folder if it doesn't exist.
  3. Create the file config.ini
  4. Enter into config.ini
[Misc]
Fps=200
  1. If 200 doesn't work, try a higher value or lower down to 59.
Force Vsync[7][8]
Install QindieGL[9]
  1. Download and extract QindieGL, an OpenGL wrapper. Older releases here
  2. Copy opengl32.dll and paste into the Anachronox installation folder.
  3. Click on QindieGL-setup.reg and add to the registry.
Run as Administrator[10]
Turn off 3D sound[11]
  1. Open GCT Setup.exe.
  2. Under 3D Sound Options, choose "Off" from the pull down menu.
  3. Click Save.
Use integrated graphics[12]
Windows 98 / ME Compatibility Mode[13][14]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
OpenGL 1.1
Glide
WickedGL was added in the build 44 patch.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System, A3D 2.0, DirectSound 3D, RSX 3D

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 OSR2
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 266 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1 GB
Video card (GPU) 12 MB of VRAM
OpenGL 1.1 compatible
DirectX 7 compatible


Notes

  1. 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. 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).
  3. 3.0 3.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/242940/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (242940) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References