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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = M Alien Paranoia cover.jpg | |cover = M Alien Paranoia cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1, 2000}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{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 | Action, Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |official site= | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = m-alien-paranoia | ||
+ | |mobygames = m-alien-paranoia | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\m.ini|{{p|game}}\M3d.ini|{{p|game}}\teclas.ini|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Eclipse Software\Alien Paranoia}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\partidas}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The game is stretched and doesn't start if the resolution is wider than 1920 pixels. See [[#Anisotropic_Filtering_.28AF.29.2C_Anti-aliasing_.28AA.29_and_Windowed|Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed]] and [[#Widescreen_Resolution|Widescreen Resolution]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic_Filtering_.28AF.29.2C_Anti-aliasing_.28AA.29_and_Windowed|Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed]] |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anisotropic_Filtering_.28AF.29.2C_Anti-aliasing_.28AA.29_and_Windowed|Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed]] |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Might crash or present physics anomalies if the FPS is higher than 60. |
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Force windowed or borderless fullscreen windowed using DxWnd|fix= |
− | |key remap = | + | # 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 for windowed or '''Desktop''' for borderless fullscreen windowed. | ||
+ | # Click OK, then '''File''' and '''Save'''. | ||
+ | # Run the game from DxWnd. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic_filtering_(AF)|Anisotropic Filtering (AF)]], [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing_(AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]] and [[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]] === | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Force Anti-aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, Windowed mode and resolutions wider than 1920 pixels using dgVoodoo2|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [[dgVoodoo 2]] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}}. Click the '''[.\]''' button below the banner. | ||
+ | # On the general tab choose the desired screen mode: either windowed or full screen. | ||
+ | # Switch to DirectX tab. | ||
+ | # Increase the emulated VRAM size to 128 MB. | ||
+ | # Set Anisotropic Filtering and Antialiasing settings to your preference. Game seems to work fine with 8x MSAA and 16x AF. | ||
+ | # Leave the Resolution setting as "Unforced". | ||
+ | # Uncheck the 'dgVoodoo Watermark' if you don't want any watermarks present (useful for checking whether dgVoodoo2 was properly initialized by the game). | ||
+ | # Click 'OK' to save the settings and exit the dgVoodoo control panel. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|Setup.exe}} located in the {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and select the appropriate resolution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen_resolution|Widescreen Resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen patch|fix= | ||
+ | The game allows selecting widescreen resolution from the {{file|setup.exe}} utility, however the screen will be stretched. A patch is available to make the game display properly in 16:9, 16:10 or 21:9 aspect ratios. | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/Zoomer1988/M_Alien_Paranoia_Widescreen_Patch M: Alien Paranoia Widescreen Patch]. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|M_Alien_Paranoia_Widescreen_Patch.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Select the desired resolution and press Enter. | ||
+ | # Navigate to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and open {{file|alien.exe}} to patch it. | ||
+ | # Close the patch and run the game as usual. | ||
+ | Note, however, that if you try to run any resolution wider than 1920 pixels (e.g. 2560x1440p), the game might not start. In this case, you will need to use a DirectX wrapper, such as [[dgVoodoo 2]]. See [[#Anisotropic_Filtering_.28AF.29.2C_Anti-aliasing_.28AA.29_and_Windowed|Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed]] for example. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |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 = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Effects |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Local retail version only. | |notes = Local retail version only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
− | |input = | + | |input = DirectInput |
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = | |cutscenes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 233 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 240 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 16:05, 10 November 2023
Developers | |
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Eclipse Software | |
Publishers | |
Dinamic Multimedia | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 1, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\m.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\M3d.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\teclas.ini[Note 1] HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Eclipse Software\Alien Paranoia[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\partidas[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | The game is stretched and doesn't start if the resolution is wider than 1920 pixels. See Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed and Widescreen Resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Might crash or present physics anomalies if the FPS is higher than 60. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Windowed
Force windowed or borderless fullscreen windowed using DxWnd |
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|
Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed
Force Anti-aliasing, Anisotropic Filtering, Windowed mode and resolutions wider than 1920 pixels using dgVoodoo2 |
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|
Widescreen Resolution
Widescreen patch |
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The game allows selecting widescreen resolution from the
Note, however, that if you try to run any resolution wider than 1920 pixels (e.g. 2560x1440p), the game might not start. In this case, you will need to use a DirectX wrapper, such as dgVoodoo 2. See Anisotropic Filtering (AF), Anti-aliasing (AA) and Windowed for example. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music, Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. | |||
Russian | Local retail version only. | |||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Input | DirectInput |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 233 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 240 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for more details.