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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Goliath Engine}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2009}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 27, 2009}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | DreamWorks }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = monsters-vs-aliens_ | ||
|wikipedia = Monsters vs. Aliens (video game) | |wikipedia = Monsters vs. Aliens (video game) | ||
|winehq = 11372 | |winehq = 11372 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|v7.39.0004}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}}This game is not available digitally. | ||
==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|hkcu}}\Software\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Settings\Display}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Activision\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Save\MVA_Save.fpop}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Monsters vs. Aliens (TM) Video Options..png|VIDEO OPTIONS}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = It is possible to edit the height and weight through '''Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Settings\Display''' in Regedit |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Antialiasing remains at 2X when reaching 4k resolution. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = unknown | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[MSAA]], up to 8x. |
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|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 | + | {{Image|Monsters vs. Aliens (TM) CONTROLS.png|CONTROLS OPTIONS PLAYER 1}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|Monsters vs. Aliens (TM) Other.png|HAPTIC/VIBRATION OPTION AND INVERT Y-AXIS}} |
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | {{Input | ||
| + | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = The mouse is only used in 2 player mode, certain sections and menu. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|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 = Although there is an option to invert the y axis, the adjustment only works for controllers, The mouse is only used in 2 player mode, certain sections and menu. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = true |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|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 = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
| − | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |xbox prompts notes = | + | |xbox prompts notes = If you plug in the Xbox controller while the game is already running, the game won’t display the button prompts and you’ll only be able to navigate through the menus. To avoid this issue, you need to go to the options menu and switch from keyboard to gamepad, or return to the game’s start menu and press a button on the controller first. |
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| − | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
|dualshock 4 notes = | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
|dualshock prompts = unknown | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = limited |
| − | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |controller hotplug notes = If the controller is disconnected, it asks you to reconnect it, but gives you the option to switch to the keyboard if you press the |
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | {{key|Enter}} key |
| + | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = limited |
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = It can only detect keyboard and controller keystrokes in the menus and multiplayer mode. This is because the game can only detect one type of control for a player and not both keyboard and controller for the same player. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|Monsters vs. Aliens (TM) Audio Option..png|AUDIO OPTIONS}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |
| + | |||
| + | {{Audio | ||
| + | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI: |
| + | '''Left Front''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Right Front''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Center.''' | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = limited |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Only certain dialogue, such as burps, screaming, etc. |
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = unknown |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = true | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Italian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Swedish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Dutch | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/monsters-vs-aliens/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID/WARNING BAD SAVEGAME VERSION=== | ||
| + | The game when loading a previous save, shows the following message: THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Image|MONSTERS VS ALIENS ERROR SAVE DATA 1.png|THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | When you try to do again, and load the previous save from the continue button, it shows the following message: WARNING : BAD SAVEGAME VERSION. '''There is currently no known solution to this problem.''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Image|MONSTERS VS ALIENS ERROR SAVE DATA 2.png|WARNING BAD SAVEGAME VERSION}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | ===THE GAME CRASH WHEN IT STARTS/LOADS A SAVE.=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{ii}} '''There is a solution for this problem, but only for certain MSI laptop models with 12th generation Intel processor. On these devices, you can use the MSI DRM Fix Tool.''' [https://www.msi.com/faq/faq-5395#:~:text=Download%20MSI%20DRM%20Access%20Tool%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fdownload.msi.com%2Futi_exe%2Fnb%2FDRM_Access_Tool_1.0.2112.1001.zip.%203.%20Extract,game%2Fapplication%2C%20and%20click%20%22Unpark%22%20when%20the%20game%2Fapplication%20terminates.] | ||
| + | |||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 8 GB | |minHD = 8 GB | ||
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
| − | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Beenox | |
| Publishers | |
| Activision | |
| Russia | 1C Company |
| Engines | |
| Goliath Engine | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 27, 2009 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Series | DreamWorks |
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| Monsters vs. Aliens | 2009 |
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Availability
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Settings\Display |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Activision\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Save\MVA_Save.fpop |
Video
_Video_Options..png)
VIDEO OPTIONS
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | It is possible to edit the height and weight through Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Activision\Monsters vs. Aliens (TM)\Settings\Display in Regedit | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Antialiasing remains at 2X when reaching 4k resolution. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | MSAA, up to 8x. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
_CONTROLS.png)
CONTROLS OPTIONS PLAYER 1
_Other.png)
HAPTIC/VIBRATION OPTION AND INVERT Y-AXIS
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | The mouse is only used in 2 player mode, certain sections and menu. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Although there is an option to invert the y axis, the adjustment only works for controllers, The mouse is only used in 2 player mode, certain sections and menu. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | If you plug in the Xbox controller while the game is already running, the game won’t display the button prompts and you’ll only be able to navigate through the menus. To avoid this issue, you need to go to the options menu and switch from keyboard to gamepad, or return to the game’s start menu and press a button on the controller first. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | If the controller is disconnected, it asks you to reconnect it, but gives you the option to switch to the keyboard if you press the ↵ Enter key | |
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | It can only detect keyboard and controller keystrokes in the menus and multiplayer mode. This is because the game can only detect one type of control for a player and not both keyboard and controller for the same player. |
Audio
_Audio_Option..png)
AUDIO OPTIONS
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Verified with Orban Loudness Meter and a 7.1 surround receiver with HDMI:
Left Front Right Front Center. |
|
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | Only certain dialogue, such as burps, screaming, etc. | |
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | ||||
| Swedish | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| German |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op |
||
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
||
Issues unresolved
THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID/WARNING BAD SAVEGAME VERSION
The game when loading a previous save, shows the following message: THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID.
THE SELECTED SAVE GAME IS CORRUPTED OR INVALID
When you try to do again, and load the previous save from the continue button, it shows the following message: WARNING : BAD SAVEGAME VERSION. There is currently no known solution to this problem.
WARNING BAD SAVEGAME VERSION
THE GAME CRASH WHEN IT STARTS/LOADS A SAVE.
- There is a solution for this problem, but only for certain MSI laptop models with 12th generation Intel processor. On these devices, you can use the MSI DRM Fix Tool. [1]
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400+ |
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 8 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X800 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 7600 GS ATI Radeon X1600 XT 256 MB of VRAM |
| Other | 6x CD-ROM drive | |