Difference between revisions of "Beyond Good & Evil"
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{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}} | {{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External General Video.png|External general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Beyond Good & Evil External Advanced Video.png|External advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{ii}} Options can only be changed in | + | {{ii}} Options can only be changed in the launcher |
{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Hor+)|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen fix (Hor+)|ref=<ref name="WSGF">{{Refurl|url=http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beyond-good-evil|title=Beyond Good & Evil - WSGF|date=2017-01-25}}</ref>}} |
# Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#bge Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | # Download [http://ps2wide.net/pc.html#bge Widescreen fix by nemesis2000]. | ||
# Extract {{file|bge.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password: bge)''. | # Extract {{file|bge.7z}} files to the installation folder ''(password: bge)''. | ||
# Edit {{file|bge.ini}} to set the resolution. | # Edit {{file|bge.ini}} to set the resolution. | ||
+ | # Change <code>PillarBox = 1</code> to <code>PillarBox = 0</code>. | ||
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Supported exe size: 7 778 304 bytes. | {{ii}} Supported exe size: 7 778 304 bytes. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Set wider FOV|ref=<ref | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Set wider FOV|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>}} |
# Install a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd HxD Hex Editor]). | # Install a hex editor (e.g. [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd HxD Hex Editor]). | ||
− | # Open {{file|BGE.exe}} with the editor. | + | # Open {{file|BGE.exe}} with the hex editor. |
# Click on '''Search''', go to offset '''9DC1''' (hex). | # Click on '''Search''', go to offset '''9DC1''' (hex). | ||
− | # Replace <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with <code>00 00 D0 3F</code> for a wider FOV. | + | # Replace <code>00 00 80 3F</code> with <code>00 00 A0 3F</code> or <code>00 00 D0 3F</code> for a wider FOV. |
# Save the file and close the editor. | # Save the file and close the editor. | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 09:19, 25 January 2017
Developers | |
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Ubisoft Montpellier | |
Publishers | |
Ubisoft | |
Engines | |
Jade | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 19, 2003 |
- Poor PC port with no controller support and many technical problems.
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
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: TAGES | |||
Amazon.com | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
Version differences
- Some retail versions uses Tages DRM, which isn't completely compatible with modern OS and systems.
- The GOG.com version has been modified to work with modern system directly including multithread wrapper.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.01 updates the game to the latest version.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/15130/pfx/[Note 1] |
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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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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
- Options can only be changed in the launcher
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision |
Issues fixed
Can't Alt+Tab with the GOG.com version
- Alt+Tab support is disabled by default.[2]
Instructions |
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Low frame rate
Instructions |
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Texture flickering
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Audio desynchronized in cutscenes
- If there are problems with the sound not syncing up with the picture.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Game engine runs too fast
Instructions |
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Can't change resolution or refresh rate
Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
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 | 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 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 (15130) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.