Difference between revisions of "Blade Runner"
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On modern CPUs, shooting range targets never appear or take minutes to. A similar issue occurs with the "rat in the tunnel" portion of the game. | On modern CPUs, shooting range targets never appear or take minutes to. A similar issue occurs with the "rat in the tunnel" portion of the game. | ||
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===Mouse isn't smooth=== | ===Mouse isn't smooth=== | ||
{{ii}} This pertains to using the [[#CPU patch|CPU patch]]. | {{ii}} This pertains to using the [[#CPU patch|CPU patch]]. | ||
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# Open <code>aqrit.cfg</code>. | # Open <code>aqrit.cfg</code>. | ||
# Set <code>ForceBltNoTearing</code> to <code>0</code>. Make sure that you set <code>ForceBltNoTearing</code>, '''not''' <code>BltNoTearing</code>. | # Set <code>ForceBltNoTearing</code> to <code>0</code>. Make sure that you set <code>ForceBltNoTearing</code>, '''not''' <code>BltNoTearing</code>. | ||
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===Save games not working=== | ===Save games not working=== | ||
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===Objects missing in Acts 2 through 4=== | ===Objects missing in Acts 2 through 4=== | ||
The installer (even the alternate installer) doesn't copy certain files from Discs 2 through 4, so they're missing when the game looks for them. | The installer (even the alternate installer) doesn't copy certain files from Discs 2 through 4, so they're missing when the game looks for them. | ||
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# Download [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ HDFRAMES.DAT]. | # Download [https://www.replaying.de/files/blade-runner-patch-windows-vista-7-8-x64/ HDFRAMES.DAT]. | ||
# Copy it to the installation folder, overwriting the one there. | # Copy it to the installation folder, overwriting the one there. | ||
Revision as of 23:08, 19 November 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Westwood Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Virgin Interactive | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 1997 |
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Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
CD-ROM & DVD-ROM | |
- The DVD-ROM version has the same content as the CD-ROM version.
Essential improvements
Alternate installer
Use Blade Runner Installer 2012 to install the game from CD/DVD on 64-bit Windows. Also download HDFRAMES.DAT from there and copy it to the installation folder.
- This automatically installs both the official patch and the CPU patch.
Official patch
Download the patch for the CD-ROM version or the DVD-ROM version.
CPU patch
Download the CPU patch to fix timing issues with the shooting range and "rat in the tunnel" portions of the game.
- After extracting it to the installation folder, see Mouse isn't smooth below to edit its config file for smoother mouse movement.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Shooting range and rat/tunnel issues
On modern CPUs, shooting range targets never appear or take minutes to. A similar issue occurs with the "rat in the tunnel" portion of the game.
| Apply the CPU patch[1] |
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Mouse isn't smooth
- This pertains to using the CPU patch.
| Edit config[citation needed] |
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Save games not working
Create a SAVE folder under <path-to-game>[citation needed]
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Objects missing in Acts 2 through 4
The installer (even the alternate installer) doesn't copy certain files from Discs 2 through 4, so they're missing when the game looks for them.
| Add HDFRAMES.DAT[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 5.0 | 640x480 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 5 compatible |
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