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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = BrainGame Mathica cover.jpg | |cover = BrainGame Mathica cover.jpg | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 2002}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|Unknown}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Educational}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Heureka Classics }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | DRM-free | The 2nd CD-ROM is required while playing, but only because it contains all the graphics and animations of the game. | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}}Available at the official [http://www.braingame-shop.de/epages/62390116.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62390116/Products/HC4 online shop]. | {{ii}}Available at the official [http://www.braingame-shop.de/epages/62390116.sf/de_DE/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62390116/Products/HC4 online shop]. | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Videos not playing (properly)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust Quicktime settings|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | #Navigate to {{code|Control Panel/Quicktime}} (depending on your Windows version you may have to first click on a special x86 folder in the Control Panel). | ||
| + | #Select {{code|Video}} in the upper dropdown menu. | ||
| + | #Choose {{code|Safe mode (GDI only)}}. | ||
| + | #Select {{code|Sound Out}} in the upper dropdown menu. | ||
| + | #Choose {{code|waveOut}} as playback device. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\Mathica.ini}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\mathica.rup}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | + | ==Video== | |
| − | + | {{Video | |
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| − | ==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 = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= The only available resolution is 800x600. |
| − | |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 = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Always runs in a borderless fullscreen window. |
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = All graphics are prerendered and the cutscenes run at ~31 FPS. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|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 = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = false |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = false |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
| − | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| − | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = n/a |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = n/a |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = n/a |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| − | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = n/a |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = n/a |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = limited |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master volume can be adjusted. However, the narrator can only be switched on or off. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|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 = Video sequences are paused automatically. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Item gets stuck on the cursor=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Throughout the game you will encounter a snack bar owner to whom you have to bring an item. However, the item may get stuck on your cursor. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | The exact cause of this issue is currently unknown, but it may be necessary to let the character animation complete before clicking any item. | ||
| + | If you run into this issue you can't do anything except reloading a previous savegame. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ===Quicktime can't find video files=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} During certain parts of the game a Windows Explorer message may pop up stating that Quicktime couldn't find the video file the game wants to play back. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | #Make a full copy of the 2nd game disc on your PC as an iSO file. You can use [https://cdburnerxp.se CDBurnerXP] to do this. | ||
| + | #Extract your ISO file to a new folder with [https://www.7-zip.org 7-Zip] or a similar software. | ||
| + | #Open the folder and navigate to {{code|./Game/Media}}. | ||
| + | #Copy all files with the {{code|.mov}} extension into the parent directory ({{code|./Game}}). | ||
| + | #Use [http://www.trustfm.net/software/utilities/Folder2Iso.php Folder2Iso] or a similar software to recreate the ISO file with your changes. | ||
| + | #You should be able to mount your new ISO file as virtual drive by simply opening it with Windows Explorer once. From now on, this file will replace your original 2nd game disc. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
| − | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= |
| − | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 64-bit executable= |
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = QuickTime |
| − | |cutscenes notes = Game | + | |cutscenes notes = Version 6.52. Game disc contains installer. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98SE |
|minCPU = Pentium III 500 MHz | |minCPU = Pentium III 500 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
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|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 7 |
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 8.6 |
|minCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |minCPU = PowerPC G3 400 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 23:58, 7 January 2024
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| Developers | |
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| BrainGame Development | |
| Publishers | |
| BrainGame Publishing GmbH | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 4, 2002 |
| macOS (OS X) | Unknown |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure, Educational |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Series | Heureka Classics |
| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Opera Fatal | 1996 |
| Physikus 2 | 2003 |
| Historion 2 | 2003 |
| Mathica | 2002 |
| Chemicus 2 | 2002 |
| Technicus | 2005 |
| Geograficus | 2003 |
| Physikus | 1999 |
| Historion | 2002 |
| Informaticus | 2003 |
| Mission: Schatztaucher | 2003 |
| Mission: Amazonas | 2005 |
| Chemicus | 2001 |
| Biolab | 2004 |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail |  |
The 2nd CD-ROM is required while playing, but only because it contains all the graphics and animations of the game. | |
- Available at the official online shop.
Essential improvements
Videos not playing (properly)
| Adjust Quicktime settings |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Mathica.ini[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\mathica.rup[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | The only available resolution is 800x600. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Always runs in a borderless fullscreen window. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | All graphics are prerendered and the cutscenes run at ~31 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Master volume can be adjusted. However, the narrator can only be switched on or off. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Video sequences are paused automatically. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
Item gets stuck on the cursor
- Throughout the game you will encounter a snack bar owner to whom you have to bring an item. However, the item may get stuck on your cursor.
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The exact cause of this issue is currently unknown, but it may be necessary to let the character animation complete before clicking any item. If you run into this issue you can't do anything except reloading a previous savegame. |
Quicktime can't find video files
- During certain parts of the game a Windows Explorer message may pop up stating that Quicktime couldn't find the video file the game wants to play back.
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | QuickTime | Version 6.52. Game disc contains installer. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98SE | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 500 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 8.6 | Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.6.8 |
| Processor (CPU) | PowerPC G3 400 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).