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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Bionic Commando Rearmed | + | |cover = Bionic Commando Rearmed cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|GRIN}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|GRIN}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2008}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2008}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionic-commando-rearmed|86}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionic-commando-rearmed|89}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform, Metroidvania }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Bionic Commando }} | ||
|steam appid = 21680 | |steam appid = 21680 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |strategywiki = Bionic Commando (NES) |
+ | |mobygames = 36081 | ||
+ | |hltb = 1060 | ||
|wikipedia = Bionic Commando Rearmed | |wikipedia = Bionic Commando Rearmed | ||
|winehq = 8076 | |winehq = 8076 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/19-SecuROM-7-List|title=Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | bionic-commando-rearmed | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21680 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 21680 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BCR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed - General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed - General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3Doverrider]. | |vsync notes = Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3Doverrider]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force [[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AnHpuYHx21sjdENRSHg1ZkhndWF5R05tQjhCbTFNUVE&output=html|title=Nvidia Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | # Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. | ||
# Search for ''Bionic Commando: Rearmed'' in the profiles list. | # Search for ''Bionic Commando: Rearmed'' in the profiles list. | ||
# Set <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000012C1</code> | # Set <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000012C1</code> | ||
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code> | ||
− | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>2x/4x/ | + | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>2x/4x/8xQ Multisampling</code> |
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Transparency supersampling</code> to <code>2x/4x/8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> (the level '''must''' match the previous setting). | # Set <code>Antialiasing - Transparency supersampling</code> to <code>2x/4x/8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> (the level '''must''' match the previous setting). | ||
− | # | + | # Optionally, set <code>Texture filtering - LOD Bias</code> to either <code>-0.500</code> (if using 2x MSAA + 2x SGSSAA), <code>-1.000</code> (if using 4x) or <code>-1.500</code> (if using 8x). This will increase sharpness, but may mess up some visual effects. |
# Click Apply to save the changes. | # Click Apply to save the changes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
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− | ==Input | ||
{{ii}} In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game | {{ii}} In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game | ||
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | {{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and sound effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and sound effects. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output through [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]]. |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting. | |subtitles notes = Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting. | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = hackable |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft 1.20.1]] or higher for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYbfCLyTVtM|title=OpenAL Soft 1.20.1: Fixed audio in Diesel engine games (Bionic Commando HRTF)|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}}OpenAL Soft ''1.19.0'' and ''1.19.1'' cause distorted audio in GRIN engine games. OpenAL Soft ''1.20.1'' fixes the audio. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/bionic-commando-rearmed/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution=== | ===The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Any resolution lower than 4K is working fine.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Any resolution lower than 4K is working fine.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/358415738205898930/|title=Hacking Doesn't work :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Game does not start (Windows 10)=== | ===Game does not start (Windows 10)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game crashes with a PhysX | + | {{ii}} The game crashes with a PhysX error message. |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/490123197940787951/|title=Doesn't seem to work in Windows 10 :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software]. | # Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software]. | ||
− | # Install the Legacy [ | + | # Install the Legacy [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ PhysX drivers]. |
# If problems persist, go to the Nvidia PhysX Common folder and copy the files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # If problems persist, go to the Nvidia PhysX Common folder and copy the files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
+ | # If even after all of this the game still crashes try running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 for bcr.exe [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2030875000] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} The game starts and closes with no error message. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace executable with one modified to only use 4 CPU cores|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/1741136244272378004/|title=[Problem solved] Bionic Commando Rearmed only works with SMT disabled.|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | #Download bcr.exe from [https://url.gratis/sJlJ5 Here]. | ||
+ | #Replace the original with the downloaded one. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|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 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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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|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 22:58, 7 October 2023
Developers | |
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GRIN | |
Publishers | |
Capcom | |
Engines | |
Diesel | |
Release dates | |
Windows | August 14, 2008 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
IGDB | 89 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform, Metroidvania |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Bionic Commando |
Bionic Commando | |
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Bionic Commando | 1988 |
Bionic Commando Rearmed | 2008 |
Bionic Commando (2009) | 2009 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM DRM disc check.[1] | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | SecuROM PA DRM. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\data\settings\renderer_settings.xml[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21680/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\saves\save0.sav[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21680/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios only. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works with Borderless Gaming 7.5 and later. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use D3Doverrider. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[2] |
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Input
- In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Three predefined layouts only. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and sound effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL. | |
Subtitles | Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | Use OpenAL Soft 1.20.1 or higher for binaural HRTF mixing.[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
- OpenAL Soft 1.19.0 and 1.19.1 cause distorted audio in GRIN engine games. OpenAL Soft 1.20.1 fixes the audio.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Russian | Local retail only. | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op, Versus 2 player co-op and up to 4 player local multiplayer. |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues unresolved
The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution
- Any resolution lower than 4K is working fine.[4]
Issues fixed
Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Refresh rate defaults to 60 Hz on startup, even if it's been changed on the previous launch.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Game does not start (Windows 10)
- The game crashes with a PhysX error message.
Update PhysX[5] |
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- The game starts and closes with no error message.
Replace executable with one modified to only use 4 CPU cores[6] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | PhysX | |
Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2200+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
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Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9 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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (21680) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Nvidia Flags - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ OpenAL Soft 1.20.1: Fixed audio in Diesel engine games (Bionic Commando HRTF) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Hacking Doesn't work :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Doesn't seem to work in Windows 10 :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ [Problem solved] Bionic Commando Rearmed only works with SMT disabled. - last accessed on 9 June 2023