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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 19, 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|beyond-good-evil|83}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|beyond-good-evil|91}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | No 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 | Action, Adventure}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Hovercraft}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Beyond Good & Evil}} | ||
|steam appid = 15130 | |steam appid = 15130 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658746 | |gogcom id = 1207658746 | ||
|strategywiki = Beyond Good & Evil | |strategywiki = Beyond Good & Evil | ||
+ | |hltb = 1018 | ||
|mobygames = beyond-good-evil | |mobygames = beyond-good-evil | ||
|wikipedia = Beyond Good & Evil (video game) | |wikipedia = Beyond Good & Evil (video game) | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Unknown type | + | |antialiasing notes = Unknown type. |
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
− | |120 fps notes = Game runs too fast, therefore it's must be capped at 60FPS. See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | + | |120 fps notes = Game runs too fast, therefore it's must be capped at 60FPS. See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]].Or set monitor on 60hz to fix. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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{{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run <code>CheckApplication.exe</code> in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode. | {{ii}} If the game fails to launch with this fix, run <code>CheckApplication.exe</code> in Windows XP SP3 compatibility mode. | ||
{{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. | {{ii}} Because the game is internally rendered in a 16:9.4 aspect ratio instead of 16:9, you will see some very small borders on both sides of the game when playing in 16:9. | ||
+ | {{--}} Seems to have issues with Uplay version as the image is displayed in the top left corner of the screen when antialiasing is turned on. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image|fix= | ||
+ | The instruction can be found [https://sfx.thelazy.net/games/preset/11391/ here] along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Allows using additional injector in form of dxgi.dll, since d3d9.dll widescreen fix itself prevents from using Reshade ("ENB injector" used as a proxy for Reshade is incompatible with this game) | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Polish retail version only. [http://www.download.cenega.pl/download_system/?ID=968 Additional patch] from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally. | + | |notes = Polish retail version only, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2357677976 download]. [http://www.download.cenega.pl/download_system/?ID=968 Additional patch] from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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# Click on the "Sound settings" tab. | # Click on the "Sound settings" tab. | ||
# Choose your sound card. | # Choose your sound card. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate on 60hz|ref={{cn|date=March 2021}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable 60 FPS cap|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
* See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | * See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set refresh rate on 60hz|ref={{cn|date=March 2021}}|fix= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Enable compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/resolution_problem/post4 Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Enable compatibility mode|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/beyond_good_and_evil/resolution_problem/post4 Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix= | ||
* Set {{file|SettingsApplication.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3. | * Set {{file|SettingsApplication.exe}} to [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3. | ||
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# Close ALchemy & re-open the SettingsApplication.exe for Beyond Good and Evil | # Close ALchemy & re-open the SettingsApplication.exe for Beyond Good and Evil | ||
# Go to the Sound tab, enable EAX Reverb. | # Go to the Sound tab, enable EAX Reverb. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC version, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use BGAE Fix|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | * Download and run [https://web.archive.org/web/20061215041139/http://www.terrygoodkind.net/~rahly/BGAEFix.exe BGAE Fix]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = 1.3 GHz | |recCPU = 1.3 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB (98 SE)<br />256 MB (ME, 2000, XP) | |recRAM = 128 MB (98 SE)<br />256 MB (ME, 2000, XP) | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 | |recGPU = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
|recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 3 | |recGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
Revision as of 20:04, 5 May 2021
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Windows | Ubisoft Milan |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Poland | Cenega |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
IGDB | 91 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Adventure |
Vehicles | Hovercraft |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Beyond Good & Evil |
Beyond Good & Evil | |
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Beyond Good & Evil | 2003 |
Beyond Good & Evil 2 | TBA |
Beyond Good & Evil | |
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Beyond Good & Evil | 2003 |
Beyond Good & Evil 2 | TBA |
General information
- Ubisoft game page
- Ubisoft forums
- The IRIS Network - A wiki for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Uses TAGES DRM. Doesn't have controller support. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GOG.com | Doesn't have controller support. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | Included with Ubisoft+. |
Version differences
- Some retail versions use Tages DRM, which isn't completely compatible with modern OSs and systems.
- The GOG.com version has been modified to work with modern systems through the inclusion of a multi-thread wrapper.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 updates the retail version of the game. Digital versions already include the patch.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Ubisoft\Beyond Good & Evil\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\slot*.sav[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
sally.idx
contains an index of save game names which will not be shown if it is missing (saves can still be loaded).[1]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
- Options can only be changed in the launcher.
- Forcing anti-aliasing through your graphics card control panel will result (at some point during gameplay) in black screens, or corrupted graphics.[2]
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen fix (Hor+)[3] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix for Steam and new Uplay versions[4] |
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Notes
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Widescreen fix based on dgVoodoo and stretching the image |
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The instruction can be found here along with the optional Reshade preset (20 shaders with various resharpers, e.g. cross-GPU CAS implementation, and RTGI).
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Windowed
Force windowed mode |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Traditional Chinese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Korean | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Polish | Polish retail version only, download. Additional patch from publisher fixes a bug in the localization that makes the game unable to progress normally. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Steam/uPlay release only. | |||
Russian | Local retail release only. Steam/uPlay contain Russian text, but no audio. | |||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes upon start with "application settings not correctly set or invalid"
Move registry folder to correct path[5] |
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Can't Alt+Tab with the GOG.com version
- Alt+Tab ↹ support is disabled by default.[6]
- MSI Afterburner's screen capture also does not work by default.
Disable compatibility fixes[7] |
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Notes
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Closing game/Alt+Tab/Ctrl+Alt+Del results in black screen
Force game to run in borderless windowed fullscreen mode[citation needed] |
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See Windowed. |
Low frame rate
Change video compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Use the BG&E ENB mod[8] |
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Notes
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Texture flickering
Method #1: Change video compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Method #2: Disable anti-aliasing[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Method #3: Enable compatibility mode[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Method #4: set Maximum Pre-Rendered Frames[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Audio desynchronized in cutscenes
- If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
Enable 60 FPS cap[citation needed] |
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Choose sound card[9] |
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Set refresh rate on 60hz[citation needed] |
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Game engine runs too fast
Enable 60 FPS cap[citation needed] |
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Set refresh rate on 60hz[citation needed] |
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Can't change resolution or refresh rate
Enable compatibility mode[10] |
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Can't enable EAX reverb
Install Creative ALchemy for the game[11] |
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Central Hall glitches and crashing / Triangle key doesn't drop after defeating bots
- This tool can patch save games to work around a number of common glitches encountered in the PC version, including glitches in the 'Central Hall' area, and the triangle key not falling from the vent after defeating the bots.
Use BGAE Fix[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE | ME, 2000 SP4, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 700 MHz Pentium III, Celeron, or AMD Athlon | 1.3 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB (98 SE) 128 MB (ME, 2000, XP) |
128 MB (98 SE) 256 MB (ME, 2000, XP) |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 7200 Nvidia GeForce1 256 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/15130/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (15130) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details. - ↑ 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
- ↑ Tip: Best to include "sally.idx" when backing-up save games, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ https://support.ubi.com/en-US/Faqs/000009237/Beyond-Good-Evil-patch-v1-01-PC-BGE
- ↑ Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF - last accessed on 2017-01-25
- ↑ Widescreen fix :: Beyond Good & Evil General Discussions - last accessed on 2018-02-15
- ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab fix not working - last accessed on November 18, 2016
- ↑ Cannot alt-tab, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ DxWnd / Discussion / General Discussion:Beyond Good and Evil - Alt+Tab fix not working - last accessed on November 18, 2016
- ↑ Steam discussion about BG&E ENB mod for improving FPS - last accessed on 2020-11-02
- ↑ Backlog on 1UP FM -- Replay this great game! - Beyond Good & Evil Message Board for PC - GameFAQ
- ↑ Resolution problem, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLj9obfMppk