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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171121233327/http://ru.akella.com/Game.aspx?id=2096|title=|date=2023-02-08}}</ref>}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|RenderWare}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 18, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 18, 2004}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Europe }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Classical, Europe }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Asterix & Obelix XXL }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Asterix & Obelix XXL }} | ||
| + | |hltb = 25780 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| − | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 14892 |
|wikipedia = Asterix & Obelix XXL | |wikipedia = Asterix & Obelix XXL | ||
|winehq = 8014 | |winehq = 8014 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|TAGES}} | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|TAGES}}. Polish re-release is DRM-free. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | ===[https://www. | + | ===[https://www.speedrun.com/aoxxl/resources/f6cn6 64-bit patch]=== |
| − | {{++}} Fixes crash "An installation Error occured : Module 50279" for 64 bits Windows OS | + | {{++}} Fixes crash "An installation Error occured : Module 50279" for 64 bits Windows OS users. |
{{++}} Fixed ending cutscene crash. | {{++}} Fixed ending cutscene crash. | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | + | ===[https://www.speedrun.com/aoxxl/resources/gvmu0 Quality of Life patch]=== | |
| − | + | {{++}} Adds widescreen support. | |
| − | + | {{++}} Fixes the right stick on the gamepad. | |
| − | + | {{++}} Adds mouse imput. | |
| − | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Quality of Life Patch|Quality of Life Patch]]. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use [[#Quality of Life Patch|Quality of Life Patch]]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Quality of Life Patch|Quality of Life Patch]]. |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Use [ | + | |windowed notes = Use [[#Quality of Life Patch|Quality of Life Patch]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]]. |
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Off by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Off by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
| − | |60 fps notes = Capped | + | |60 fps notes = Capped at 63 FPS. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The game's real executable is {{file|GameModule.elb}} which cannot be properly forced | + | {{ii}} The game's real executable is {{file|GameModule.elb}} which cannot be properly forced unless using the Polish version, which has all the data in the exe file. |
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rename {{file|GameModule.elb}} to {{file|axxl.exe}}.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Blackbird|date=2019-10-08|comment=Tested using Nvidia Inspector}}</ref>|fix= |
| − | + | {{ii}} Only now you can [[Glossary:Vertical sync (Vsync)#Override vertical sync (Vsync) behavior|force Vsync]] properly. | |
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
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|xbox prompts = false | |xbox prompts = false | ||
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = true | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Local retail re-release only, [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2746-polish-translation-for-asterix-and-obelix-xxl/ download]. |
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Very low fps=== | ===Very low fps=== | ||
{{--}} The game is very low fps on modern operating systems due to broken 3D audio compatibility.{{CN|date=December 24, 2020}} | {{--}} The game is very low fps on modern operating systems due to broken 3D audio compatibility.{{CN|date=December 24, 2020}} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]] | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound 3D restoration software]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
| − | |minDX = 9.0b | + | |minDX = 9.0b |
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0b compatible | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0b compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:52, 16 November 2023
This page is for the original 2004 game. For the remaster, see Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Étranges Libellules | |
| Publishers | |
| Atari | |
| Russia | Akella[1] |
| Engines | |
| RenderWare | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | June 18, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Themes | Classical, Europe |
| Series | Asterix & Obelix XXL |
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Availability
Essential improvements
64-bit patch
- Fixes crash "An installation Error occured : Module 50279" for 64 bits Windows OS users.
- Fixed ending cutscene crash.
Quality of Life patch
- Adds widescreen support.
- Fixes the right stick on the gamepad.
- Adds mouse imput.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE\AOXXL.sav[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE\AOXXL.sav[Note 1] |
Video
Video Settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use Quality of Life Patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Quality of Life Patch. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use Quality of Life Patch. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use Quality of Life Patch. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Off by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS | Capped at 63 FPS. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- The game's real executable is
GameModule.elbwhich cannot be properly forced unless using the Polish version, which has all the data in the exe file.
Rename GameModule.elb to axxl.exe.[2]
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | Mouse isn't used at all. | |
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| PlayStation button prompts | ||
| Light bar support | ||
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | DInput only. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Input Settings - Page 1.
Input Settings - Page 2.
Input Settings - Page 3.
Audio
Audio Settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sliders for music, sound and voice. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Polish | Local retail re-release only, download. | |||
| Russian | Local retail only. | |||
| Spanish |
Issues fixed
Very low fps
- The game is very low fps on modern operating systems due to broken 3D audio compatibility.[citation needed]
| Use DirectSound 3D restoration software. |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0b |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, Me, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 700 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 663 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 GTS ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible |
|
| Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0b compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ [1] - last accessed on 2023-02-08
- ↑ Verified by User:Blackbird on 2019-10-08
- Tested using Nvidia Inspector