Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates of PCGamingWiki who promise a PCGW page for a game key.

Difference between revisions of "Bionicle Heroes"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→‎Video settings: updated template usage)
 
(84 intermediate revisions by 30 users not shown)
Line 5: Line 5:
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Noviy Disk|Russia|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.nd.ru/catalog/products/bionicleheroes/|title=Bionicle Heroes|date=2023-06-19|snippet=}}</ref>}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Nu2}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 14, 2006}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionicle-heroes|59}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionicle-heroes|52}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{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            | Shooter, Adventure }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        |  }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Fantasy, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Bionicle }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|steam appid side =
−
|winehq      =  
+
|gogcom id    =
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site=
 +
|hltb        = 1063
 +
|strategywiki = BIONICLE Heroes
 +
|mobygames    = bionicle-heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Bionicle Heroes
 
|wikipedia    = Bionicle Heroes
 +
|winehq      = 20370
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
|release history  =
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
 +
 +
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/ Rock Raiders United] - A fan forum for the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | [[DRM]]: [[SecuROM]] 7 disc check }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|7.29}} disc check |  |  Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BIOH | unknown |}}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BIOH | DRM-free |  |  | Windows | Unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} A faithful higher quality icon can be [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2055-bionicle-heroes-higher-quality-icon/ downloaded from the Files section].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Disable bloom effect===
 
−
{{ii}}The bloom effect may have looked good in 2006, but it doesn't any more. To disable it, you need to install HelixMod and use it to replace the bloom shader with a no-op.
 
−
{{Fixbox|1=
 
−
{{fixbox/fix|Disabling bloom}}
 
  
−
# Download [https://s3.amazonaws.com/HelixMods/*Mainfiles/Release.zip HelixMod].
+
===Skip intro videos===
−
# Unpack the archive to the game's folder
+
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro videos|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
−
# Create a file named <code>{{P|game}}\ShaderOverride\PixelShaders\41928EB1.txt</code> containing the line "ps_3_0" (no quotes)
+
# Go to the installation folder.
−
# Start the game
+
# Delete or rename the <code>Movies</code> folder.
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 35: Line 66:
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\nuconfig.txt}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\}}
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
−
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
−
|origin                =
 
−
|origin notes          =
 
−
|steam cloud          =
 
−
|steam cloud notes    =
 
−
|uplay                =
 
−
|uplay notes          =
 
−
|gamesave manager      = true
 
−
|gamesave manager notes=
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
<!--{{Image|Bionicle Heroes settings.png|General settings.}}-->
+
{{Video
−
{{Video settings
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionicle-heroes/en
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionicle-heroes/en
 
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = unsupported
−
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award =  
+
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete
−
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
+
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= High resolutions can be set in the config file, but not in the game itself (despite the game having a "Widescreen" option).
+
|widescreen resolution notes= Only 4:3 resolutions listed; see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor              = false
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Widescreen mode is 16:9 only, use [https://github.com/ermaccer/BionicleHeroesGFX BionicleHeroesGFX] for other aspect ratios.
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = false
+
|windowed                  = hackable
−
|windowed notes            =  
+
|windowed notes            = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
−
|borderless windowed        = false
+
|borderless windowed        = hackable
−
|borderless windowed notes  =  
+
|borderless windowed notes  = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = 2X, 4X, 8X options - method unknown.
+
|antialiasing notes        = 2X, 4X, 8X options - unknown method, probably [[FSAA]].  
−
|vsync                      = true
+
|upscaling                  = false
−
|vsync notes                = Seems to be always enabled.
+
|upscaling tech            =
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
+
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 +
|vsync notes                =  
 +
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = limited
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
 
−
|color blind                = false
+
|120 fps notes              = Character animations may become buggy. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionicle-heroes/en Bionicle Heroes | WSGF]</ref>|fix=
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]].
 +
# Open {{file|nuconfig.txt}}.
 +
# Set <code>NU_PCRESW</code> and <code>NU_PCRESH</code> to the desired resolution.
 +
# Set <code>NU_PCWIDESCREEN</code> to <code>1</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Force windowed|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download and run [https://sourceforge.net/projects/dxwnd/ DxWnd].
 +
# Click on '''Edit''', then '''Add'''.
 +
# Set the name and executable path.
 +
# Set the window position and size.
 +
# Set '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed.
 +
# Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Disable bloom effect===
 +
{{ii}} To disable it, you need to install HelixMod and use it to replace the bloom shader with a no-op.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use HelixMod|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 +
# Download [https://s3.amazonaws.com/HelixMods/*Mainfiles/Release.zip HelixMod].
 +
# Unpack the archive to the installation folder
 +
# Create a file named <code>{{P|game}}\ShaderOverride\PixelShaders\41928EB1.txt</code> containing the line <code>ps_3_0</code>
 +
# Start the game
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/ermaccer/BionicleHeroesGFX BionicleHeroesGFX]|ref={{cn}}|fix=
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Somewhat limited.
 
|key remap notes          = Somewhat limited.
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse menu                = false
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
−
|mouse menu notes          =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  =
 +
|mouse menu                = limited
 +
|mouse menu notes          = Menus navigable by mouse but no cursor is depicted
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
Line 107: Line 165:
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap          = true
 
|controller remap notes    = Likes to randomly forget input mappings for no particular reason. Needs more testing.
 
|controller remap notes    = Likes to randomly forget input mappings for no particular reason. Needs more testing.
 +
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
 +
|controller sensitivity notes=
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Same option for mouse and controller.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Same option for mouse and controller.
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes   =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes         = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 +
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 +
|controller hotplug notes  =
 +
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 +
|haptic feedback notes    =
 +
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 +
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else
−
|surround sound          = unknown
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
+
|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output. Requires [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
−
|subtitles                = N/A
+
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          = None of the characters in the game actually ever talk.
 
|subtitles notes          = None of the characters in the game actually ever talk.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
Line 125: Line 221:
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always on.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Always on.
−
|eax support              = false
+
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|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=57|title=Only 2000s Kids|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 132: Line 230:
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = N/A
+
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = N/A
+
  |subtitles = n/a
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    =
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Danish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = French
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Italian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    = Local retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Spanish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
 +
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
 +
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Bionicle.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used.
 +
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Character animations buggy===
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Lock the max frame rate of the game to 60 FPS within your graphics card's control panel or set the refresh rate on 60hz}}<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ_YFTLWUfI}}</ref>
 +
 +
===Low FPS===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change shader version|fix=
 +
# Go to the '''Options''' menu and then '''Video Options'''.
 +
# Change '''Shader version''' from '''1.1''' to '''2.0''', '''2.0A''' or '''3.0'''.
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
 +
===API===
 +
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  =
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Mods===
 +
 +
{{ii}} See the [https://www.rockraidersunited.com/topic/6593-modding-tt-lego-games-beginners-preparationsetup/ beginners setup guide] for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.
 +
 +
'''Bug-fixes/Improvements'''
 +
 +
* [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/587344389068685317/779179474805194803/higher-res-hud-icons.rar Higher-quality HUD icons by SirYodaJedi] - Replaces the mask and canister icons with higher quality versions. Place files in {{code|{{p|game}}\gui\gfx\hud}}.
  
 
==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
Line 146: Line 369:
  
 
|minOS    = 2000
 
|minOS    = 2000
−
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
+
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP
 
|minCPU2  = AMD Athlon XP
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minRAM  = 256 MB
 
|minHD    = 1.9 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.9 GB
−
|minGPU  = nVidia GeForce 3  
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9000
 
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 9000
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 64 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
−
|minaudio = DirectX Compatible
+
|minSM    = 1.1
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
  
 
|recOS    = XP
 
|recOS    = XP
−
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz
+
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64
 
|recCPU2  = AMD Athlon 64
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recHD    =  
 
|recHD    =  
−
|recGPU  = nVidia GeForce 6800 series
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6800 series
−
|recGPU2  = ATI X800 series
+
|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X800 series
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{--}} Windows 95/98/ME/NT not supported
 +
 +
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 09:23, 20 April 2024

Bionicle Heroes
Bionicle Heroes cover
Developers
Traveller's Tales
Publishers
Eidos Interactive
Russia Noviy Disk[1]
Engines
Nu2
Release dates
Windows November 14, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 59
IGDB 52
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter, Adventure
Themes Fantasy, Sci-fi
Series Bionicle
Bionicle Heroes on HowLongToBeat
Bionicle Heroes on IGDB
Bionicle Heroes guide on StrategyWiki
Bionicle Heroes on MobyGames
Bionicle Heroes on Wikipedia
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Bionicle
Subseries of Lego
Bionicle: The Legend of Mata Nui 2001*
Bionicle: The Game 2003
Bionicle Heroes 2006
Bionicle: Masks of Power TBA

Bionicle Heroes is a singleplayer third-person shooter and adventure game in the Bionicle series.

General information

Rock Raiders United - A fan forum for the classic Lego games. Mods and utilities can be downloaded from here, but an account is required

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 7.29 DRM disc check
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
A faithful higher quality icon can be downloaded from the Files section.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip intro videos[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete or rename the Movies folder.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %LOCALAPPDATA%\EIDOS\BIONICLE Heroes\

Video

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 Only 4:3 resolutions listed; see Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Widescreen mode is 16:9 only, use BionicleHeroesGFX for other aspect ratios.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See Widescreen resolution.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See Windowed.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
2X, 4X, 8X options - unknown method, probably FSAA.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Character animations may become buggy. See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Widescreen resolution

Set resolution manually[2]
  1. Go to the configuration file(s) location.
  2. Open nuconfig.txt.
  3. Set NU_PCRESW and NU_PCRESH to the desired resolution.
  4. Set NU_PCWIDESCREEN to 1.

Windowed

Force windowed[citation needed]
  1. Download and run DxWnd.
  2. Click on Edit, then Add.
  3. Set the name and executable path.
  4. Set the window position and size.
  5. Set Desktop for borderless fullscreen windowed.
  6. Click OK, then File and Save.

Disable bloom effect

To disable it, you need to install HelixMod and use it to replace the bloom shader with a no-op.
Use HelixMod[citation needed]
  1. Download HelixMod.
  2. Unpack the archive to the installation folder
  3. Create a file named <path-to-game>\ShaderOverride\PixelShaders\41928EB1.txt containing the line ps_3_0
  4. Start the game
Use BionicleHeroesGFX[citation needed]

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Somewhat limited.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Menus navigable by mouse but no cursor is depicted
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Likes to randomly forget input mappings for no particular reason. Needs more testing.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Same option for mouse and controller.
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and "effects", a.k.a. everything else
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output. Requires DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
None of the characters in the game actually ever talk.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Always on.
EAX support
No EAX reverb; supports DirectSound3D calls for Binaural HRTF mixing.[3]
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Danish
French
German
Italian
Polish
Local retail only
Russian
Local retail only.
Spanish

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3d9.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\Bionicle.exe\SpecialK.ini depending on the installation method you used.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].

Character animations buggy

Lock the max frame rate of the game to 60 FPS within your graphics card's control panel or set the refresh rate on 60hz

[4]

Low FPS

Change shader version
  1. Go to the Options menu and then Video Options.
  2. Change Shader version from 1.1 to 2.0, 2.0A or 3.0.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Mods

See the beginners setup guide for instructions on how to configure the game for mod support.

Bug-fixes/Improvements

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz
AMD Athlon XP		 Intel Pentium IV 2.4 GHz
AMD Athlon 64
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.9 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3
ATI Radeon 9000
64 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 1.1 support		 Nvidia GeForce 6800 series
ATI Radeon X800 series
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible
Windows 95/98/ME/NT not supported


References

  1. ↑ Bionicle Heroes - last accessed on 2023-06-19
  2. ↑ Bionicle Heroes | WSGF
  3. ↑ Only 2000s Kids - last accessed on May 2023
  4. ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on [unknown]