Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns

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FPS+RESOLUTION+DLC+ADDON+BUG FIXES
By Semorpen
FPS+RESOLUTION+DLC+ADDON+BUG FIXES

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Changes in "DefaultEngine.ini"
Go to "File Explorer."

Open "Windows (C:)."
Open "Program Files (x86)."
Open "Steam."
Open "steamapps."
Open "common."
Open "Alice Madness Returns."
Open "AliceGame."
Open "Config."
Open "DefaultEngine.ini" (Open Using Notepad) (or locate this file where you have installed the game).

*SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM*

Now you going to want to edit some text

FIND ''GIsSpecialPCEdition=FLASE''
EDIT IT TO SAY ''GIsSpecialPCEdition=TRUE''

*SCROLL UP A LITTLE BIT*

FIND ''[SystemSettingsEditor]
ResX=1080 //Edit to native resolution
ResY=720''

*RIGHT ABOVE THAT YOU WILL SEE*

''AmbientOcclusion=False''
EDIT TO SAY ''AmbientOcclusion=True'' (DON'T MAKE ALL CAPS OR IT WON'T WORK!!!)

*SCROLL UP A LITTLE BIT*

FIND ''[SystemSettings]
UseVsync=False
ResX=1080 //Edit to native resolution
ResY=720
MotionBlur=False

Change the resolution once again. Also if you want to you can enable MotionBlur or Vsync by typing ''True'' instead of ''False''

*RIGHT ABOVE THAT YOU WILL SEE*

[UnrealEd.UnrealEdEngine]
bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE
MinSmoothedFrameRate=21.000000
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=33.000000

This is where you are going to change the frame rate. You are going to want to change the 21 and the 33 both to 60. This will enable the game to run at 60fps, (NOTE: IF YOUR MONITOR CAN GO HIGHER THAN 60FPS THEN BY ALL MEANS GO TO WHATEVER THE MAX FRAME-RATE IS)

(NOTE: Two lines of text pertain to frame-rate just like the resolution so you are going to have to change both of those. We'll get to it later in the guide).

(If you change it to 60fps then it should look like this)

[UnrealEd.UnrealEdEngine]
bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE
MinSmoothedFrameRate=60.000000
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=60.000000

*SCROLL UP NEAR THE TOP*

FIND

[Engine.Engine]
GameEngine=AliceGame.AliceGameEngine
bEnableColorClear=TRUE
DefaultPostProcessName=PostProcesses.PostProcess_Default
bEnableColorClear=TRUE
DefaultOnlineSubsystemName=
DynamicCoverMeshComponentName=
SubtitleFontName=WarfareFonts.Fonts.WarfareFonts_Chrom20
LoadingTextFontName=WarfareFonts.Fonts.WarfareFonts_Chrom20
bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE
MinSmoothedFrameRate=21
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=33
; NVCHANGE_BEGIN: Jiayuan - Apex Destructible DamageMap Parameters
ApexDamageParamsName=Nv_ApexDamageMap.AliceDamageMap
; NVCHANGE_BEGIN: Jiayuan - Apex Destructible DamageMap Parameters
LanguageRegistryPath=Software\EA Games\Alice Madness Returns
bSuppressMapWarnings=true

(All you want to change here is the frame rate numbers)

(IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS)

[Engine.Engine]
GameEngine=AliceGame.AliceGameEngine
bEnableColorClear=TRUE
DefaultPostProcessName=PostProcesses.PostProcess_Default
bEnableColorClear=TRUE
DefaultOnlineSubsystemName=
DynamicCoverMeshComponentName=
SubtitleFontName=WarfareFonts.Fonts.WarfareFonts_Chrom20
LoadingTextFontName=WarfareFonts.Fonts.WarfareFonts_Chrom20
bSmoothFrameRate=TRUE
MinSmoothedFrameRate=60
MaxSmoothedFrameRate=60
; NVCHANGE_BEGIN: Jiayuan - Apex Destructible DamageMap Parameters
ApexDamageParamsName=Nv_ApexDamageMap.AliceDamageMap
; NVCHANGE_BEGIN: Jiayuan - Apex Destructible DamageMap Parameters
LanguageRegistryPath=Software\EA Games\Alice Madness Returns
bSuppressMapWarnings=true

CLICK ''File'' IN THE TOP LEFT AND THEN CLICK ''Save''

TO CHANGE CLOTHES AND WEAPONS ON THE MAIN MENU CLICK EQUIP IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT THEN USE THE ARROW KEYS TO SWITCH BETWEEN THE ITEMS.
Installation of American McGee's Alice (Prequel):
1) Download American McGee's Alice from the below link

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LCegC7wzfDUQEnq9zlSuUpj-l3GMOXBe/view?usp=sharing

2) After downloading extract that .rar file and put the Alice1 folder inside the main Alice Madness Returns directory.

Steam/steamapps/common/Alice Madness Returns

3) Now go to the text file (AliceEngine.ini or DefaultEngine.ini) and locate a line that says "[AliceGame.AliceGameEngine]", below it you should see "Alice1Path=..\..\..\Alice1\bin".

4) Change it to "Alice1Path=..\..\Alice1\bin".

5) The prequel should be launched from the main menu.
Tweaks for American McGee's Alice:
The text file that checks configs for this game is called default_pc.cfg and you can find it here:

.../Alice Madness Returns/Alice1/bin/base

If you're having trouble with fullscreen, try changing seta r_fullscreen 0 to seta r_fullscreen 1.

Fixes for American McGee's Alice Crashing:
1) If you are facing crashes while at the very start of the game or loading or saving the game, just launch the game again to continue progress. Should repeat this step each time.

2) Climbing Vines:

At some point, you'll need to climb up vines. You'll notice that there's only a key assigned to "Climb down" but nothing to "Climb up", and online guides will only tell you to press Enter to climb up.

For some reason, to climb up a vine you'll need to use the alternate attack button, not Enter.
Skip Game Launch intro video:
Go to /Steam/steamapps/common/Alice Madness Returns/AliceGame/Movies and locate three files called Intro_EA.bik, Intro_SH.bik, and TechLogo_Short.bik, and remove it or just change their extension from .bik to .old.

Umbrella without Focusing and Umbrella Bug Fix:(Alice: Madness Returns)
Umbrella without focusing

1 - Go to the directory Alice Madness Returns\Game\Alice2\AliceGame\Config

2 - DefaultInput.ini - open in any notepad editor

3 - Find line: +Bindings=(Name="E",Command="TriggerBlock true | OnRelease TriggerBlock false")

4 - Replace on: +Bindings=(Name="E",Command="ChangeCameraMode true | TriggerBlock true | OnRelease TriggerBlock false | OnRelease ChangeCameraMode false | QuitFPS | DiscardWatch")

5 - Save and done!

If the fix not working (Need to fix through Windows OS and this issue occurs mostly on older OS.)

!!! If your native is not English!!!

The system has input language priority - keyboard layout.

Need to change to English as the main input of the keyboard.

Settings > Time & Language > First in the list must be English (drag and drop) or choose priority through the options (on old Win versions)

Fix DLC Weapons Not Working: (ALICE MADNESS RETURNS!!)
1) Go to steamapps\common\Alice Madness Returns\AliceGame\Config\DefaultInput.ini

2) Add these two lines under [Engine.PlayerInput]

+Bindings=(Name="o",Command="EnableAllDLCWeapons")

+Bindings=(Name="p",Command="DisableAllDLCWeapons")

31 Comments
Kanna_Kamui 29 Mar @ 4:54pm 
I for some reason can get barely past the intro. When the game leaves the doctors office the first time in the first chapter it just crashes. I dont know if this guide helps with that, I cant really understand it.
YOJOEHOJO 28 Mar @ 8:56am 
Hey I need some help doing the steps to install the first game on steam deck. I just wanna make sure I’m doing it right.
Semorpen  [author] 27 Mar @ 10:59pm 
Uninstall and reinstall the game with the above fix and also make sure to plugin the headphones correctly & update the sound drivers @JStarFighter
JStarFighter 27 Mar @ 4:46pm 
For some reason, after doing the changes the sound doesn't go through my headphones anymore and only through my speakers. Can't figure out why and how to fix it, I've checked all my settings
pinkfloydfan123 21 Mar @ 4:23pm 
When I try to launch alice 1 the game just crashed, I followed all the directions here
Aergia. 17 Mar @ 2:59pm 
i know this has little to do with the guide, but how can i fix the game getting stuck on the loading screen? i was finishing the radula room in the looking glass station of chapter 5 and after finishing it the game crashed and i can't continue
vagos7187 7 Mar @ 11:33pm 
I figured it out, so embarrassing... after applying the DLC fix in the DefaultInput.ini file , I forgot to activate the mod in game by actually pressing the " o " button lol
The DLC & the original Alice game all work as promised. It was I being goofy as usual lol
Thanks again Semorpen
vagos7187 7 Mar @ 9:19pm 
Anyone else having trouble equipping the DLC weapons? I have been able to use the dresses & i can see the DLC weapons in the Equip menu but after selecting the DLC weapons I cannot seem to get the weapons to show up in the actual game play. I have made sure to change it to "GIsSpecialPCEdition=TRUE". in both the AliceEngine.ini or DefaultEngine.ini files. Not sure if I have to start a new game for them to work or if I am not selecting the weapons correct?

Btw I copied the two lines you posted above to fix the DLC Weapons and pasted it exactly the
way you have it and when that did not work, i went back and have the two lines posted without the spaces in between like this :
[Engine.PlayerInput]
+Bindings=(Name="o",Command="EnableAllDLCWeapons")
+Bindings=(Name="p",Command="DisableAllDLCWeapons")


Any help would be great, the DLC weapons look awesome and it would really be a shame if I was not able to use them.
Thanks a Million for all your help @Semorpen!
Phoenax 20 Feb @ 5:44pm 
Hey. I changed this on my steam deck, everything ok, but a friend of mine did the same, but he has no options on the "Equip" menu. Only base Alice skin. Yes, I double checked everything. It's a brand new save file for him tho
Æon 19 Feb @ 4:27pm 
just a quick note for those who cant launch American Mcgees you need to change the line GIsSpecialPCEdition=FALSE to GIsSpecialPCEdition=TRUE that worked for me