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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Reflexive Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Reflexive Entertainment}} | ||
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|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2001}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Flip screen, Side view}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Paddle }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Abstract }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Space }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ricochet }} |
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B0002T750W | key | | | Windows }} |
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}/Ricochet.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}/Stats.dat}} |
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}} | }} | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
| + | {{Image|Ricochet video settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Ricochet video settings 2.png|In-game video settings, the Fix Color is most likely for legacy graphics cards.}} | ||
{{Video | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
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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= | ||
| − | |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 = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |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 = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | + | |color blind = false | |
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| − | |color blind = | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
| + | {{Image|Ricochet input settings.png|In-game input settings.}} | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Only limited keyboard buttons/mouse button (Wheel Up) can be reselected |
| − | |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 = true |
|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 = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
| + | {{Image|Ricochet audio settings.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
| − | |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 = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Additional add-ons=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}Ricochet Xtreme has 3 extensions that was available for download before as the game occasionally mentions when it is recently opened, it may seem to be unobtainable but thankfully, a group of people dedicated to backing up the Ricochet games has a copy of it, for more information about the add-ons, [https://wiki.ricochetuniverse.com/wiki/Ricochet_Xtreme here] is the link. | ||
| + | {{ii}} To confirm that the game is using the add-ons you applied, from the '''Main Menu''' click '''Options''' then '''About''', the add-ons should be listed in there along with the game version. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Downloading and installing the add-ons.|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stormshadow429|date=2022-02-20|comment=Credits to [https://discord.gg/Jgh84DcsPS Ricochet Players] on Discord for their efforts on preserving the add-ons, [https://www.ricochetuniverse.com here] is their website.}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Open this [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rBPNLcJB8XHsHPdh44D4McczelKxcnzV/view?usp=sharing link] which contains the 3 add-ons for Ricochet Xtreme, the add-ons are '''Reactive Music''', '''Additional levels''', and '''High Definition Art''', download it and extract the contents, if the provided link is broken, the Discord server of Ricochet Players has an another link for it. | ||
| + | # Copy the add-ons you want to apply to the game, you can go and apply all 3 or you can apply just 2, it is your choice, after selecting the add-ons you want to apply. paste it into the folder of Ricochet Xtreme where the game executable resides. | ||
| + | # Open the game afterwards, the add-ons will immediately be used by the game and the changes will take effect.}} | ||
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| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Game has graphical glitches on newer Windows versions=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the game is played on newer Windows versions, the game will constantly leave ghost effects on objects that move fast | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/narzoul/DDrawCompat/releases DDrawCompat] or [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Stormshadow429|date=2022-02-20|comment=If the game is booted up with DDrawCompat, you won't be able to take screenshots within the game using Print Screen}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Choose the wrapper you want to use for the game, once you've picked up a wrapper, go inside the folder of the wrapper and look for the <code>ddraw.dll</code> file, on '''DDrawCompat''' it should be simply within the folder itself that you downloaded, for '''dgVoodoo''' it should be inside <code>dgVoodoo2_78\MS\x86</code> | ||
| + | # Copy the <code>ddraw.dll</code> file then paste it into the folder location of the game, do not copy it into any other folders, it should be in the same location as the game executable. | ||
| + | # Open the game afterwards, the graphics should now be fixed.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|wing = | |wing = | ||
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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 = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 98, XP |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 32 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
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| Developers | |
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| Reflexive Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 30, 2001 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Flip screen, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Paddle |
| Art styles | Abstract |
| Themes | Space |
| Series | Ricochet |
| Ricochet | |
|---|---|
| Ricochet Xtreme | 2001 |
| Ricochet: Lost Worlds | 2004 |
| Ricochet Lost Worlds: Recharged | 2004 |
| Ricochet Infinity | 2007 |
Ricochet Xtreme is a singleplayer flip screen and side view paddle game in the Ricochet series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com |  |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>/Ricochet.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>/Stats.dat[Note 1] |
Video
In-game video settings.
In-game video settings, the Fix Color is most likely for legacy graphics cards.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
In-game input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Only limited keyboard buttons/mouse button (Wheel Up) can be reselected | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
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| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Essential improvements
Additional add-ons
- Ricochet Xtreme has 3 extensions that was available for download before as the game occasionally mentions when it is recently opened, it may seem to be unobtainable but thankfully, a group of people dedicated to backing up the Ricochet games has a copy of it, for more information about the add-ons, here is the link.
- To confirm that the game is using the add-ons you applied, from the Main Menu click Options then About, the add-ons should be listed in there along with the game version.
| Downloading and installing the add-ons.[1] |
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Issues fixed
Game has graphical glitches on newer Windows versions
- If the game is played on newer Windows versions, the game will constantly leave ghost effects on objects that move fast
| Use DDrawCompat or dgVoodoo[2] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 32 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Stormshadow429 on 2022-02-20
- Credits to Ricochet Players on Discord for their efforts on preserving the add-ons, here is their website.
- ↑ Verified by User:Stormshadow429 on 2022-02-20
- If the game is booted up with DDrawCompat, you won't be able to take screenshots within the game using Print Screen