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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crash/freeze in DOSBox=== | ===Crash/freeze in DOSBox=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Official builds of DOSBox will freeze at a black screen or crash with a CPU error ("Exit to error: CPU: GRP5: illegalCall7") when certain cutscenes are played during gameplay.<ref> | + | {{ii}} Official builds of DOSBox will freeze at a black screen or crash with a CPU error ("Exit to error: CPU: GRP5: illegalCall7") when certain cutscenes are played during gameplay.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=41176|title=VOGONS • View topic - Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard is BROKEN (Dosbox)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{Fixbox|description=Use a DOSBox SVN build|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=September 24, 2017|comment=Tested with the latest EmuCR and DOSBox-X builds (both play the cutscene correctly).}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use a DOSBox SVN build|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=September 24, 2017|comment=Tested with the latest EmuCR and DOSBox-X builds (both play the cutscene correctly).}}</ref>|fix= | ||
Use a [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/SVN_Builds DOSBox SVN build]. | Use a [https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/SVN_Builds DOSBox SVN build]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use hexxfix|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use hexxfix|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=401001#p401001|title=VOGONS • View topic - Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard is BROKEN (Dosbox)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
Extract [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=401001#p401001 WIZ.COM] into the Hexx installation folder. | Extract [http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?p=401001#p401001 WIZ.COM] into the Hexx installation folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = | |windows 32-bit exe = | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = | |windows 64-bit exe = | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 3.3 |
|minCPU = 386 20 MHz | |minCPU = 386 20 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 800 KB EMS | |minRAM = 800 KB EMS |
Latest revision as of 02:44, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
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TAG | |
Publishers | |
Psygnosis | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1994 |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Prompts for symbols in the manual. |
- A demo is available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\HEXX.CFG |
- In-game settings are stored in save.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\HEXX*.SAV |
- Saves are
HEXX1.SAV
toHEXX5.SAV
.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
Crash/freeze in DOSBox
- Official builds of DOSBox will freeze at a black screen or crash with a CPU error ("Exit to error: CPU: GRP5: illegalCall7") when certain cutscenes are played during gameplay.[1]
Use a DOSBox SVN build[2] |
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Use a DOSBox SVN build. |
Use hexxfix[3] |
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Extract WIZ.COM into the Hexx installation folder. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 386 20 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 800 KB EMS | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 Color VGA/MCGA |
References
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard is BROKEN (Dosbox) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on September 24, 2017
- Tested with the latest EmuCR and DOSBox-X builds (both play the cutscene correctly).
- ↑ VOGONS • View topic - Hexx: Heresy of the Wizard is BROKEN (Dosbox) - last accessed on 9 June 2023