Difference between revisions of "Viva Piñata"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2007}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 6, 2007}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|viva-pinata|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|viva-pinata|}} | ||
+ | |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 | Life sim }} | ||
+ | {{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 | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = Viva Piñata | |strategywiki = Viva Piñata | ||
+ | |hltb = 10976 | ||
|mobygames = viva-piata | |mobygames = viva-piata | ||
|wikipedia = Viva Piñata (video game) | |wikipedia = Viva Piñata (video game) | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.8}} | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, GFWL | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.8}} | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Games for Windows Marketplace | GFWL | GFWL | <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamunpowered.eu/games-for-windows-live-store-is-up/|title=Games For Windows Live store is up!|date=19 August 2022}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local= | + | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|GFWL|SSA=no|ZDPP=no|local=yes}} |
{{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ===Play without Games for Windows - LIVE=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Play without GFWL|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/bizargh/recommended/99810|title=Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/576-bulletstorm-xlivedll/ replacement xlive.dll]. | ||
# Extract into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | # Extract into <code>{{p|game}}</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|VivaPinataVideoSettings.png|In-game video settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/viva-pi%C3%B1ata | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/viva-pi%C3%B1ata | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | |antialiasing notes = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]. | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = On by default, can be forced off. | |vsync notes = On by default, can be forced off. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in pinata.cfg|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/viva-pi%C3%B1ata Viva Piñata | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution in pinata.cfg|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/viva-pi%C3%B1ata Viva Piñata | WSGF]</ref>|fix= | ||
# Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Viva Pinata\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|localappdata}}\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Viva Pinata\</code> | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Only 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios are supported (other aspect ratios are ignored). | {{ii}} Only 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios are supported (other aspect ratios are ignored). | ||
+ | {{--}} Setting resolutions over <code>1920x1200</code> will cause the game to revert to the default resolution of 800x600. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
+ | {{Image|VivaPinataMouseSettings.png|In-game mouse settings.}} | ||
{{--}} You must disable Steam Input or the game will crash on launch. | {{--}} You must disable Steam Input or the game will crash on launch. | ||
− | + | {{Input | |
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = 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 = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
− | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = Found in the "Garden Options" before loading the save. Controller must be active to expose the option. |
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
− | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=SargeCassidy|date=2021-10-24|comment=Tested with a Xbox One controller (model 1708). Both can be active, but only one input can be entered at once. Going back to KBM input from the controller input requires going back to the Controls settings and switching to the KBM mode.}}</ref> |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Image|VivaPinataAudioSettings.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Speech, Music, Sound Effects. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled. | |mute on focus lost notes = Always enabled. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = US and UK English languages available. | |notes = US and UK English languages available. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Slovak |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Latin American and Castilian Spanish languages available. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Swedish |
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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# Wait for the list to load, find the respective DVD-ROM at the end of the list. | # Wait for the list to load, find the respective DVD-ROM at the end of the list. | ||
# '''Right Click''' on it and pick '''Change Drive Letter and Paths...'''. | # '''Right Click''' on it and pick '''Change Drive Letter and Paths...'''. | ||
− | # Click '''Change...''', then | + | # Click '''Change...''', then assign a new letter other than A or B and accept the warning. |
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 18:18, 13 June 2023
Developers | |
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Rare | |
Windows | Climax Group |
Publishers | |
Microsoft Game Studios | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 6, 2007 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Genres | Life sim |
Warnings
- For Games for Windows - LIVE on Windows 8 or later, install the latest Games for Windows - LIVE software.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4.8 DRM[Note 1] | |||
Games for Windows Marketplace (unavailable) | [3] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- All versions require Games for Windows - LIVE DRM.[Note 2]
- This game is no longer available digitally.
Essential improvements
Play without Games for Windows - LIVE
Play without GFWL[4] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Viva Pinata\pinata.cfg |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Saved Games\Microsoft Games\Viva Pinata\Saves\*.Viva |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced in graphics driver settings. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default, can be forced off. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 60 FPS. |
Widescreen resolution
Set resolution in pinata.cfg[5] |
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videoscreenresx = 1920 videoscreenresy = 1080 videowidescreen = 1 Notes
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Windowed
Force windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
Force anti-aliasing[6] |
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Input
- You must disable Steam Input or the game will crash on launch.
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Native Xbox 360 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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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Found in the "Garden Options" before loading the save. Controller must be active to expose the option. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | [7] |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Speech, Music, Sound Effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Always enabled. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | US and UK English languages available. | |||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Korean | ||||
Norwegian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Portuguese | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Slovak | ||||
Spanish | Latin American and Castilian Spanish languages available. | |||
Swedish |
Issues fixed
The DVD-ROM cannot be located
- This may happen if the driver's letter is set to either A or B, the SafeDisc DRM will not recognize the disk being inserted although it'll install just fine.
Change your DVD drive letter to something other than A or B[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP2, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 ATI Radeon 9600 |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ Games for Windows - LIVE DRM features: Legacy activation, supports local profiles.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Games For Windows Live store is up! - last accessed on 19 August 2022
- ↑ Steam Community :: Bizargh :: Review for Bulletstorm - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Viva Piñata | WSGF
- ↑ Nvidia AA guide collection of AA settings, mainly for games without native support - GeForce Forums - last accessed on November 13, 2016
- ↑ Verified by User:SargeCassidy on 2021-10-24
- Tested with a Xbox One controller (model 1708). Both can be active, but only one input can be entered at once. Going back to KBM input from the controller input requires going back to the Controls settings and switching to the KBM mode.