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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Bionicle cover.jpg | |cover = Bionicle cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionicle|52}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionicle|52}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionicle-the-game| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionicle-the-game|rating}} |
|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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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2.90.040}} 2 CDs. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.ashshop.biz/mac/spiele/spiele-fuer-jedes-alter/406/family-fun-pack-3 | unknown | Bundled with [[Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy]], [[Ford Racing 2]], and [[Chessmaster 9000]]. English language support is unknown. | | OS X | unavailable}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\Configuration\}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\Saved Games\}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 only. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Can be forced through the GPU control panel. |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Hex edit {{file|Bionicle.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQdXi0TKfS4|title=Bionicle: The Game - Widescreen Tutorial|date=2023-12-02}}</ref>|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | {{ii}} The following fix requires a No-CD patch. |
+ | # Open {{file|Bionicle.exe}} with a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD HxD]. | ||
+ | # Press {{key|Ctrl|F}}, change the data type to hex values and search for <code>20 03 00 00</code>. | ||
+ | # Replace <code>20 03</code> with the width resolution of your screen: | ||
+ | #* <code>80 04</code> for 1152 | ||
+ | #* <code>00 05</code> for 1280 | ||
+ | #* <code>50 05</code> for 1360 | ||
+ | #* <code>56 05</code> for 1366 | ||
+ | #* <code>58 05</code> for 1368 | ||
+ | #* <code>A0 05</code> for 1440 | ||
+ | #* <code>40 06</code> for 1600 | ||
+ | #* <code>90 06</code> for 1680 | ||
+ | #* <code>80 07</code> for 1920 | ||
+ | #* <code>00 0A</code> for 2560 | ||
+ | #* <code>00 0F</code> for 3840 | ||
+ | #* More resolutions listed [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values here] | ||
+ | # Search for <code> BE 9F AA 3F</code> and replace it with your desired aspect ratio: | ||
+ | #* <code>00 00 A0 3F</code> for 5:4 | ||
+ | #* <code>00 00 C8 3F</code> for 25:16 | ||
+ | #* <code>CD CC CC 3F</code> for 16:10 | ||
+ | #* <code>55 55 D5 3F</code> for 15:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> for 16:9 | ||
+ | #* <code>26 B4 17 40</code> for ~21:9 | ||
+ | #* More aspect ratios listed [https://www.wsgf.org/article/common-hex-values here] | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | # Launch the game and change the resolution to 800x600 in the game's options, it should now be in your modified resolution and aspect ratio. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is recommended to force Vsync through the GPU control panel to prevent screen tearing. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = No mouse support. |
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput only. |
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Menus can be navigated after configuring controller via keyboard. |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = SFX and Music. | |separate volume notes = SFX 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 = No EAX reverb; supports [[Glossary: | + | |eax support notes = No EAX reverb; supports [[Glossary:Surround sound#DirectSound3D|DirectSound3D calls]] for Binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhIJHa-evVM&t=3|title=Only 2000s Kids|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = Received a universal binary update to support Intel processors in 2008, ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" through 10.14 "Mojave". | |macos app notes = Received a universal binary update to support Intel processors in 2008, ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" through 10.14 "Mojave". | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
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|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB |
Latest revision as of 20:16, 24 April 2024
Developers | |
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Argonaut Games | |
Particle Systems | |
macOS (OS X) | Zonic Limited |
macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[Note 1] |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Lego Interactive | |
OS X | Feral Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 31, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | January 19, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 52 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | Bionicle |
Bionicle | |
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Subseries of Lego | |
Bionicle: The Legend of Mata Nui | 2001* |
Bionicle: The Game | 2003 |
Bionicle Heroes | 2006 |
Bionicle: Masks of Power | TBA |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Bionicle: The Game is a singleplayer third-person action game in the Bionicle series.
General information
- Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for all of the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v2.90.040 DRM[Note 2] 2 CDs. | |||
Publisher website (unavailable) | Bundled with Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, Ford Racing 2, and Chessmaster 9000. English language support is unknown. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\Configuration\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\LEGO Interactive\Bionicle\Saved Games\ |
macOS (OS X) |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 only. See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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) | Can be forced through the GPU control panel. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Hex edit Bionicle.exe [3]
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | No mouse support. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | DirectInput only. | |
Full controller support | Menus can be navigated after configuring controller via keyboard. | |
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | SFX and Music. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output. Requires DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | No EAX reverb; supports DirectSound3D calls for Binaural HRTF mixing.[4] |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Danish | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Received a universal binary update to support Intel processors in 2008, ensuring compatibility with 10.7 "Lion" through 10.14 "Mojave". |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 900 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Bionicle: The Game - Widescreen Tutorial - last accessed on 2023-12-02
- ↑ Only 2000s Kids - last accessed on May 2023