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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grey-goo|83}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|grey-goo|83}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
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|official site= https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/ | |official site= https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/ | ||
|hltb = 23809 | |hltb = 23809 | ||
+ | |lutris = grey-goo | ||
|strategywiki = Grey Goo | |strategywiki = Grey Goo | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 75536 |
|wikipedia = Grey Goo (video game) | |wikipedia = Grey Goo (video game) | ||
|winehq = 16625 | |winehq = 16625 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/buy-now/ | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/buy-now/ | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
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{{Availability/row| Humble | grey-goo | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | grey-goo | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 290790 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 290790 | Steam | Definitive Edition. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00RY8GXIO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00RY8GXIO | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | grey-goo | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Definitive Edition''' includes the base game, the Emergence DLC and the digital soundtrack. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | |||
{{DLC/row| Emergence Campaign | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Emergence Campaign | | Windows}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = Interface scales poorly.<ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Interface scales poorly.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.greybox.com/greygoo/en/forum/topic/1275/|title=Grey Goo Forums - The UI is Huge|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Polish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|p2p notes = Use custom match. | |p2p notes = Use custom match. | ||
|dedicated = true | |dedicated = true | ||
− | |dedicated notes = | + | |dedicated notes = Dedicated servers added for June Steam sale patch. |
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Error 81=== | ===Error 81=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Verify the game's cache|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Verify the game's cache|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/290790/discussions/1/606068060824648307/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Error 81|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# See [[Steam#Verify integrity of game cache|Verify the integrity of the game's cache]]. | # See [[Steam#Verify integrity of game cache|Verify the integrity of the game's cache]]. | ||
# Add the '''Grey Goo''' installation folder as an exception on the currently installed antivirus. | # Add the '''Grey Goo''' installation folder as an exception on the currently installed antivirus. | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c, 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = Intel Core i5 Quad Core 3.0 GHz | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 Quad Core 3.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 8 GB | |recRAM = 8 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
Latest revision as of 18:35, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Petroglyph Games | |
Publishers | |
Grey Box | |
Six Foot | |
Engines | |
GlyphX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 23, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 77 |
OpenCritic | 79 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Grey Goo is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Publisher website | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Definitive Edition. | |||
Amazon.com (unavailable) | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) |
Version differences
- The Definitive Edition includes the base game, the Emergence DLC and the digital soundtrack.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Emergence Campaign |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Petroglyph\Goo\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/290790/remote/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/290790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Petroglyph\Goo\ |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/290790/remote/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/290790/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | Interface scales poorly.[1] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | 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
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, music, speech, movie, notifications, gameplay effects, interface, ambient effects and unit. | |
Surround sound | Automatically detected. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Checkbox in the Audio settings menu. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | QuickMatch 1v1/2v2/Ranked/Unranked, 4 Player FFA Unranked. | |
Peer-to-peer | Use custom match. | |
Dedicated | Dedicated servers added for June Steam sale patch. | |
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | Steam P2P |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Error 81
Verify the game's cache[2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c, 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 7 (64-bit) |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3 Dual Core 3.5 GHz | Intel Core i5 Quad Core 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870 1024 MB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 570 AMD Radeon HD 7870 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/290790/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (290790) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Grey Goo Forums - The UI is Huge - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Error 81 - last accessed on May 2023