VorpalFix
TecnologíaPort Nativo C/C++ (Reimplementación de Motor)
Disponible paraWindows, Linux, macOS
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VorpalFix es un videojuego de acci�n y aventura, lanzado en 2011.
Información oficial del proyecto
A patch that addresses various technical issues and adds quality-of-life improvements to the 2011 remaster of American McGee's Alice, without altering the original game's artistic vision or overwriting any original game files.
How to Install
[!NOTE] This patch will only work on the 2011 remaster of American McGee's Alice and will not work on the 2000 version of the game.
Download: VorpalFix.zip
Extract the contents of the zip file into the game's folder, in the same directory as the
<img width="180" src="assets/vf_install.png">alice.exefile.This patch allows the game to launch independently (by executing
alice.exe), so it is not necessary to install it alongside Alice: Madness Returns.
[!TIP]
If you own Alice: Madness Returns, check out MadnessPatch!
Steam Deck/Linux Specific Instructions (Windows users can skip this)
[!WARNING] To launch the game on Steam Deck or Linux, open the game's properties in Steam and include
WINEDLLOVERRIDES="winmm.dll=n,b" %command%in the launch options.
Features
General Fixes and Stability
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Fixed missing weapon sounds and Cheshire Cat summon that were broken in the 2011 remaster due to a bug affecting randomized sound effects.
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Fixed the "Hard Disk Full" error message incorrectly appearing when the game is installed on a disk with more than 2TB of free space.
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Save files are now written to disk in a single operation instead of thousands of small chunks.
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Fixed a crash that occurred when saving at resolutions where the width is not a multiple of 4 (e.g., 1366x768), as well as another crash that could happen while fetching the resolution list.
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Fixed missing particle effects for re-materialization visuals of Alice's throwable weapons.
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Fixed models being rendered completely black in places where the map has no lighting data, such as the Demon Dice pickup in Fungiferous Flora.
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Fixed Alice and the enemies losing their shading and appearing fully bright whenever a dynamic light was visible on screen, even far away, such as at the start of Pool of Tears.
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Fixed a line across fog volumes past which the fog suddenly changed, following the camera as it moved, such as on the lava in Labyrinthine Revenge.
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Fixed an issue where Alice's blinking animation in the menu played too quickly at high frame rates.
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Fullscreen selection now persists after restarting.
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Fixed menu texture bleeding, corrected the back button animation that played faster at higher resolutions, and resolved other minor menu UI issues.
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Fixed typos in script files affecting texture and sound paths to prevent missing assets.
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Corrected display scaling on high‑DPI monitors.
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Brightness and gamma are now applied to the game's image by a shader instead of changing the system's display calibration.
Widescreen Fixes
- Menu Aspect Ratio
Maintains correct aspect ratio for in‑game menus and save‑file thumbnails in widescreen resolutions.
- FMV Aspect Ratio
Prevents cinematic videos from warping in widescreen resolutions.
- HUD Aspect Ratio
Prevents HUD elements from stretching in any widescreen format.
Fix Remastered Character Textures
- Fixed an issue where multiple typos in the archive containing the remastered textures prevented them from loading.
Affects Cheshire Cat, Card Guards and Mock Turtle.
Game Launch and Settings Options
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Allow the game to launch without Alice: Madness Returns
The 2011 remaster is designed to launch with the-RunningFromAlice2option, this check has been disabled by default, allowingalice.exeto launch independently. -
Prevent Alice: Madness Returns from launching on exit
On exit, the game checks the installation path of Alice: Madness Returns to relaunch it.
SetPreventAlice2OnExit = 1inVorpalFix.ini -
Add a dedicated menu to edit some of the settings of
VorpalFix.ini
Deletepak7_VorpalFix_menu.pk3to remove.
- Toggle Remastered Models
Switch between remaster and original models without editing game files.
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Original Title Screen Restored
Restored the "American McGee's Alice" title screen from the Xbox 360/PS3 version that was missing in the PC remaster. -
Language Options
Select English, German, French, or Spanish from the menu. -
Original Intro Videos
Restore the EA and Rogue Entertainment intro videos by settingUseOriginalIntroVideos = 1. -
Developer Console Re-enabled
Restores access to the original game's console (can be enabled in the game's settings). Default key: F2 -
Custom Save Path
Redirect save files viaCustomSavePathinVorpalFix.ini. -
Disable Winsock Initialization
Turn off legacy Quake 3 network startup.
Gameplay Options
SDL Controller Support
Adds support for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch controllers via SDL3.
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Additional controller commands:
- Pressing the Left Stick while pressing any D-pad button will save the current weapon to that D-pad key.
- Pressing the Right Stick + 'A' will execute a quick load.
- Pressing the Right Stick + 'B' will execute a quick save.
- Pressing the Right Stick will center the view.
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Gyro Aiming
Enables motion-controlled aiming using the controller's gyroscope for supported controllers (DualShock 4, DualSense, Switch Pro Controller).Enable with
GyroEnabled = 1inVorpalFix.ini.Note: If you experience gyro drift, place the controller on a stable surface for a few seconds to calibrate.
Tip: Press the Right Stick to quickly recenter your view while using gyro aiming.
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Controller Icon Support
Xbox or PlayStation 3 controller icons are displayed in the menus when a controller is used. The menus switch back to keyboard/mouse as soon as the keyboard or mouse is used, and when the controller is disconnected.
Mouse Input
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Camera Responsiveness
Adjust camera smoothing viaCameraSmoothingFactorfor improved responsiveness with high-DPI mouse. -
Raw Mouse Input
Improved precision by reading mouse movement directly, ignoring Windows sensitivity and acceleration. -
Mouse 4 / Mouse 5 Support
Adds support for side mouse buttons so they can be assigned from the game's menu.
Display Options
- Console-Style HUD Layout
Position the HUD as in the Xbox 360/PS3 versions.
- Letterbox Toggle
Disable cinematic bars during cutscenes.
- Borderless Fullscreen & VSync
Enable borderless mode and custom frame rate limits, including refresh rate matching.
Graphical Enhancements
- Field of View Correction
Auto-adjusts 4:3 FOV for widescreen displays.
- Texture Filtering
Anisotropic and trilinear filtering sharpen textures and minimize distant blurring or shimmering, even at steep angles, with minimal performance cost.
- MSAA Anti-Aliasing
Smooths jagged edges on models and scenery while preserving the game's original look.
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SSAA Anti-Aliasing
Renders the game at a higher resolution and downscales it to the screen, also smoothing the edges of alpha-tested textures such as foliage and grates that MSAA can't reach. To enable it, setSSAAScale = 2.0in the[Graphics]section ofVorpalFix.ini(1.0disables it, up to4.0). -
Maximum Model Detail
Disable LOD bias to render models at full quality at any distance, and render curved surfaces such as arches and pillars with more detail.
Credits
- SDL3 for improved controller support.
- MinHook for hooking.
- mINI for INI file handling.
- Leanny help with some algorithms.
- CRASHARKI help with fixing and improving the menu.
Licensing Exception
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3.0. However, Electronic Arts (EA) and any third parties explicitly authorized by EA (including but not limited to GOG, Steam, or other distribution platforms) are hereby granted an irrevocable, perpetual, and worldwide exemption from all GPL 3.0 requirements. This exemption allows EA and authorized third parties to use, modify, distribute, sublicense, or bundle this codebase in any form (including proprietary/closed-source derivative works) for the purpose of re-releasing, preserving, maintaining, or commercially exploiting American McGee's Alice, without any obligation to disclose source code, copyleft restrictions, or other GPL 3.0 terms.
This exception applies solely to EA and its authorized third parties. All other users remain subject to the terms of the GPL 3.0.