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− | |anisotropic notes = Use a | + | |anisotropic notes = Use a D3D or Glide wrapper then force in control panel. Some wrappers provide this option builtin. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Use a | + | |antialiasing notes = Use a D3D or Glide wrapper then force in control panel. Some wrappers provide this option builtin. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use nGlide (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). | |vsync notes = Use nGlide (see [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]). |
Revision as of 20:28, 13 January 2020
Developers | |
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Shiny Entertainment | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Shokwave Software |
Publishers | |
North America | Playmates Interactive Entertainment |
Interplay Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 7, 1997 |
Windows | May 7, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | June 18, 1997 |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | October 26, 2012[1] |
MDK | |
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MDK | 1997 |
MDK 2 | 2000 |
MDK 2 HD | 2011 |
General information
- Hectic HQ - Fan site for the game
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Windows version pre-configured with nGlide. OS X version instead uses DOSBox via Boxer (32-bit only).[2] |
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Steam |
- The GOG.com Windows release does not include the original desktop icon. A replacement can be found here.
Version differences
In addition to being released in various languages and for various graphics chipsets and APIs, certain versions of the game were censored, changing the green alien blood to blue and removing head shots.[3][4] Unfortunately, no official list documenting which versions were censored was ever released, although the GOG release is uncensored.
Essential improvements
Improve performance in DOSBox
Edit DOSBox configuration file |
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Edit the following values:
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Restore DOS functionality
GOG stripped out DOS support from their version to save space, and Steam is missing all versions except the Direct3D version. To restore it legally (no warez is used) do either of the following:
Acquire the original files from the OS X release (GOG.com version)[5] |
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Acquire the original files from the web[6] |
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MDK CD Check Disabler M.D.K - DOS net update ver. MDK.EXE 00030FC1: 74 EB M.D.K - W95 net update ver. MDK95.EXE 000010F1: E8 B8 M.D.K - 3Dfx net update ver. MDK3DFX.EXE 00001CBD: E8 B8 M.D.K - Direct3D net update ver. MDKD3D.EXE 00001D45: E8 B8 M.D.K - PowerVR 3D net update ver. MDKPVR.EXE 00001E27: E8 B8 M.D.K - Rendition Redline 3D net update ver. MDKRED.EXE 00001D41: E8 B8 M.D.K - W95 / Force Feedback net update ver. MDK95FF.EXE 000016C1: E8 B8 M.D.K - Direct3D / Force Feedback net update ver. MDKD3DFF.EXE 00001D79: E8 B8 M.D.K - W95 A3D sound patch off net. MDKA3D95.EXE 00030B4D: E8 B8 M.D.K - Direct3D A3D sound patch off net. MDKA3D3D.EXE 00003629: E8 B8 Open the saved file with the Universal Game Cracker to force disable CD check. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\MDK.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\MDK.CFG[Note 3] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>/MDK.CFG<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38450/pfx/[Note 5] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVES |
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES[Note 3] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game>/SAVES <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 4] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/38450/pfx/[Note 5] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
- Higher resolutions can be used (stretched/pillarboxed 4:3 only).
Use nGlide[citation needed] |
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Use Idarion's widescreen fix[7] |
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Notes
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Input settings
WASD + Mouse
Edit MDK.CFG[8] |
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; MDK Configuration file automatically generated by MDK cddata = .\ hddata = .\ hduse = 2 MouseWAxesMap = A0G MouseWButtMapB = 2 MouseWButtMapC = 32 KeyUp = 17 KeyDown = 31 KeyJump = 57 KeySniper = 44 KeyLookUp = 19 KeyLookDown = 46 KeyZoomIn = 19 KeyZoomOut = 46 KeyItemNext = 18 KeyItemPrev = 16 KeyItemUse = 33 KeySideL = 30 KeySideR = 32 Brightness = 1 ForcePCorrect = TRUE D3DOptions = -2147352475 Notes
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Missing textures, Steam Overlay won't work
Run in 3dfx mode[citation needed] |
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See Widescreen resolution. Use Alyxx's fan patch for Steam version. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | A wrapper to emulate older graphics cards, such as dgvoodoo, may be necessary to avoid missing or corrupt textures. Use the MDKD3D exe to launch the game. Special versions for the Rendition Redline was also available. | |
OpenGL | PowerVR only (MiniGL). Use the MDKPVR exe to launch the game. | |
Glide | Requires wrapper, such as nGlide, to work on modern systems. Use the MDK3DFX exe to launch the game. | |
Software renderer | Lauch with the MDK95 exe. The MDK exe is only for DOS mode. Renamed to MDK_soft in digital release. |
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DOS video modes | SVGA | Use the MDK exe to run in DOS mode, others are Windows only. Removed in digital release. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Run the DOS version in DOSBox. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 | Intel Pentium 90 |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 17 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
- Can be forced to run on a 486 using the
-486okbyme
parameter. If doing so, also using the-iam486
parameter is recommended (reduces detail).
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 (XP, Vista for digital) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 (1 GHz for digital) | Intel Pentium 90 (1.4 GHz for digital) |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB (256 MB for digital) | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3 (7 for digital) compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
- Can be forced to run on a 486 using the
-486okbyme
parameter. If doing so, also using the-iam486
parameter is recommended (reduces detail).
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 100 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Color display at 640 X 480 resolution |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (uses DOSBox) | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ For optimal results, use ISO9660 file system with DOS 8.3 naming and disallow lowercase names
- ↑ You can also burn it to a CD if the DOS machine does not have a disc image mounting program.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (38450) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ GOG.com adds Interplay games for Mac OS X ● GOG.com
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2019-12-20
- It still includes the OS X version, but doesn't list it due to not having been updated for 32-bit compatibility.
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/mdk_series/mdk_censored_blue_particals
- ↑ http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=38298&p=343447
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2019-12-04
- Verified with
mdk_1.0.0.8.dmg
- Verified with
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/mdk_series/how_to_restore_dos_functionality_for_mdk
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/mdk_series/mdk_cfg_for_wasd_mouse
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