Difference between revisions of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
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(Overhaul of the article. Taxonomy added and minor corrections. 4K does work. Subtitles are always on. Verified the intro skip. Dramatically reduced the redundancy: Timing issues are FPS-related and changing renderer only solves them by chance.) |
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 25, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 25, 2004}} | ||
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+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Adventure, Platform, Puzzle }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, Fantasy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Harry Potter }} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban|67}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|harry-potter-and-the-prisoner-of-azkaban|67}} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref=<ref name="2021-08-28">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-08-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Movies</code> | ||
− | # Delete or rename {{file|eag_***(*).bik}} and {{file|wb_***(*).bik}}. | + | # Delete or rename the {{file|eag_***(*).bik}} and {{file|wb_***(*).bik}} files. |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=( | + | {{Fixbox|description=(Alternative) Set a widescreen resolution|ref=<ref name="2021-08-28">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-08-28|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
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==Video settings== | ==Video settings== | ||
+ | {{Image|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Sound & Video.jpg|Sound & Video Settings}} | ||
{{Image|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Advanced.jpg|Advanced Settings}} | {{Image|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Advanced.jpg|Advanced Settings}} | ||
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{{Video settings | {{Video settings | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/harry-potter-and-prisoner-azkaban | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/harry-potter-and-prisoner-azkaban | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The fonts scale poorly. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/harry-potter-and-prisoner-azkaban WSGF entry]. | |fov notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/harry-potter-and-prisoner-azkaban WSGF entry]. | ||
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|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
− | |vsync notes = On by default. Edit the <code>UseVSync</code> value in <code>hppoa.ini</code> | + | |vsync notes = On by default. Edit the <code>UseVSync</code> value in <code>hppoa.ini</code> |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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# Change the <code>FullscreenViewportX=</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=</code> values under <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> to the desired resolution. | # Change the <code>FullscreenViewportX=</code> and <code>FullscreenViewportY=</code> values under <code>[WinDrv.WindowsClient]</code> to the desired resolution. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | Or | + | Or use the [https://github.com/r57zone/Harry-Potter-Settings utility]. |
==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Error at Launch on Windows 8 and later=== | ===Error at Launch on Windows 8 and later=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} By default the game uses a Direct3D render device. In recent versions of Windows this may cause an error at launch: '''LockRect failed: D3DERR_DEVICELOST'''. The following has been tested on Windows 10 to work. |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Change Render Device|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change Render Device|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
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# Add a <code>;</code> in front of <code>RenderDevice=D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice</code> | # Add a <code>;</code> in front of <code>RenderDevice=D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice</code> | ||
# Remove the <code>;</code> in front of <code>RenderDevice=OpenGLDrv.OpenGLRenderDevice</code> | # Remove the <code>;</code> in front of <code>RenderDevice=OpenGLDrv.OpenGLRenderDevice</code> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
===Frozen Imp=== | ===Frozen Imp=== | ||
{{ii}} During Ron's first Carpe Retractum challenge, the player will be introduced to the imp enemy which may become frozen after its intro cutsceen finishes, preventing further progress. The likely problem is a timing error with the cutscene's script. | {{ii}} During Ron's first Carpe Retractum challenge, the player will be introduced to the imp enemy which may become frozen after its intro cutsceen finishes, preventing further progress. The likely problem is a timing error with the cutscene's script. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS|ref=<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/hp3pc/thread/16gob/1#pto6e</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS|ref=<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/hp3pc/thread/16gob/1#pto6e</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # | + | # Cap the framerate to 60 FPS. |
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# Once the imp becomes active, the limiter can be disabled. | # Once the imp becomes active, the limiter can be disabled. | ||
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===Secret Portraits not Opening=== | ===Secret Portraits not Opening=== | ||
{{ii}} During the game, Harry will need to collect passwords to open some portraits. Some of them will fail to open above 60 FPS. Likely the same reason as the Imp. | {{ii}} During the game, Harry will need to collect passwords to open some portraits. Some of them will fail to open above 60 FPS. Likely the same reason as the Imp. | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS|ref=<ref>https://www.speedrun.com/hp3pc/thread/16gob/1#pto6e</ref>|fix= | |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Limit FPS| | + | # Cap the framerate to 60 FPS. |
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{{Fixbox|description=Walk backwards to the portrait|ref={{cn|date=June 2020}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Walk backwards to the portrait|ref={{cn|date=June 2020}}|fix= | ||
− | * | + | * Walk backwards to the portrait, so that the portrait is not in the visible field. Then turn around and the portrait has opened. |
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}} | }} | ||
− | ===Vsync ( | + | ===Vsync (Enabled by default) not working correctly on Windows 10=== |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix= |
− | |fix= | + | # Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
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}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 18:38, 28 August 2021
Developers | |
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KnowWonder | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 25, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
IGDB | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Adventure, Platform, Puzzle |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Contemporary, Fantasy |
Series | Harry Potter |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[3] |
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(Alternative) Set a widescreen resolution[3] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter™ and the Prisoner of Azkaban\ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Harry Potter™ and the Prisoner of Azkaban\Save\ |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Set widescreen resolution[4] |
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Or use the utility.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Dutch | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. | |||
Czech | Most likely fan made, download. | |||
Slovak | Fan translation, download. | |||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish | Only available in Swedish retail release. |
Issues fixed
Error at Launch on Windows 8 and later
- By default the game uses a Direct3D render device. In recent versions of Windows this may cause an error at launch: LockRect failed: D3DERR_DEVICELOST. The following has been tested on Windows 10 to work.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Change Render Device[citation needed] |
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Frozen Imp
- During Ron's first Carpe Retractum challenge, the player will be introduced to the imp enemy which may become frozen after its intro cutsceen finishes, preventing further progress. The likely problem is a timing error with the cutscene's script.
Limit FPS[5] |
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Secret Portraits not Opening
- During the game, Harry will need to collect passwords to open some portraits. Some of them will fail to open above 60 FPS. Likely the same reason as the Imp.
Limit FPS[6] |
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Walk backwards to the portrait[citation needed] |
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Vsync (Enabled by default) not working correctly on Windows 10
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8 | |
OpenGL | ||
Software renderer |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | OpenAL | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | XP SP3 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 820 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon Matrox Parhelia 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
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-08-28
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | WSGF
- ↑ https://www.speedrun.com/hp3pc/thread/16gob/1#pto6e
- ↑ https://www.speedrun.com/hp3pc/thread/16gob/1#pto6e