Difference between revisions of "Beat Hazard"

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Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

This game uses songs found on your computer.

Supported file formats includes MP3, MP4, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MWA, FLAC. AAC and M4A (iTunes).^[1]

Supports LastFM Scrobble and internet radio.^[2]

General information

Unofficial Beat Hazard Wiki

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source	DRM	Notes	Keys	OS
Developer website		Beat Hazard Ultra.
Amazon.com		Beat Hazard Classic on CD-ROM with 20 extra tracks and the unlockable Suicidal difficulty from Beat Hazard Ultra.
Humble Store		Beat Hazard Ultra.
Mac App Store		Beat Hazard Ultra.
Steam		Beat Hazard Classic.

Version differences

Beat Hazard Ultra is an updated version of Beat Hazard (Classic) that adds new content, achievements, and for the Steam version, online multiplayer. Most digital distribution versions carry Beat Hazard Ultra while the Steam version features the Ultra content as a standalone expansion.

DLC and expansion packs

Name	Notes
Beat Hazard Ultra	The Classic version can still be played as a standalone game or by adding `Vanilla;` in `BeatHazardPref.txt` file.
Shadow Operations Unit	Adds new ships plus the ability to create and download user-created ships from Steam Workshop once unlocked from completing Shadow Missions.

All DLCs are currently available only on Steam.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System	Location
Windows	%APPDATA%\Beat Hazard
macOS (OS X)
Linux	$XDG_DATA_HOME/BeatHazard_Linux2/
Steam	<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/49600/remote/

This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Custom resolutions and fine-tuning of the game settings are possible through BeatHazardPref.txt file.

Save game data location

System	Location
Windows	%APPDATA%\Beat Hazard
macOS (OS X)
Linux	$XDG_DATA_HOME/BeatHazard_Linux2/
Steam	<Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/49600/remote/

Save game cloud syncing

System	Native	Notes
Steam Cloud

Video settings

General settings.

Game settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language	UI	Audio	Sub	Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Dutch

Network

Multiplayer types

Type	Players	Notes
Local play	2	Co-op, Versus Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
LAN play
Online play	2	Co-op, Versus Requires Steam version of Beat Hazard Ultra.

Issues fixed

Some issues have been listed in the game's FAQ.

List of common issues on Steam Community Discussions

Other information

API

Technical specs	Supported	Notes
Direct3D	9
Shader Model support	3.0

Executable	32-bit	64-bit	Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

System requirements

Windows
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU)	2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	40 MB
Video card (GPU)	256 MB of VRAM

macOS (OS X)
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	10.6.3
Processor (CPU)	Intel
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	250 MB

Linux
	Minimum
Operating system (OS)	Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS or equivalent
Processor (CPU)	x86 1.5 GHz
System memory (RAM)	512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD)	250 MB

References

↑ Beat Hazard on Steam - last accessed on August 9, 2018
↑ Beat Hazard on Steam - last accessed on August 9, 2018

[1] Beat Hazard on Steam - last accessed on August 9, 2018

[2] Beat Hazard on Steam - last accessed on August 9, 2018

[1]

[2]

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 '''Key points'''
 {{ii}} This game uses songs found on your computer.
-{{ii}} Supported file formats includes MP3, MP4, WAY, AIFF, OGG, MWA, FLAC. AAC and M4A (iTunes).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/Beat_Hazard/|title=Beat Hazard on Steam|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
+{{ii}} Supported file formats includes MP3, MP4, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MWA, FLAC. AAC and M4A (iTunes).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/Beat_Hazard/|title=Beat Hazard on Steam|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
 {{++}} Supports LastFM Scrobble and internet radio.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/Beat_Hazard/|title=Beat Hazard on Steam|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
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 ==Availability==
 {{Availability|
-{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.coldbeamgames.com/beat-hazard.html | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.coldbeamgames.com/beat-hazard.html | Steam | Beat Hazard Ultra. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{Availability/row| Amazon | B003URSU8Y | DRM-free | Classic version with 20 extra tracks and unlockable Suicidal difficulty. | | Windows }}
+{{Availability/row| Amazon | B003URSU8Y | DRM-free | Beat Hazard Classic on CD-ROM with 20 extra tracks and the unlockable Suicidal difficulty from Beat Hazard Ultra. | | Windows }}
-{{Availability/row| Humble | beat-hazard-ultra | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Humble | beat-hazard-ultra | DRM-free | Beat Hazard Ultra. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{Availability/row| MacApp | id473550910 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
+{{Availability/row| MacApp | id473550910 | MacApp | Beat Hazard Ultra. | | OS X }}
-{{Availability/row| Steam | 49600 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{Availability/row| Steam | 49600 | Steam | Beat Hazard Classic. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 }}
 ===Version differences===
-{{ii}} The retail CD-Rom version of the game published by THQ is based on the original Xbox LIVE Indie Games version whereas digitally distributed versions of the game has newer content updates and DLCs.
+{{ii}} Beat Hazard Ultra is an updated version of Beat Hazard (Classic) that adds new content, achievements, and for the Steam version, online multiplayer. Most digital distribution versions carry Beat Hazard Ultra while the Steam version features the Ultra content as a standalone expansion.
 {{DLC|
-{{DLC/row| Beat Hazard Ultra | An expansion pack that adds new features and enemies to the game. The original version can still be played as a standalone game or adding {{code|Vanilla;}} in {{file|BeatHazardPref.txt}} file. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Beat Hazard Ultra | The Classic version can still be played as a standalone game or by adding {{code|Vanilla;}} in {{file|BeatHazardPref.txt}} file. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
-{{DLC/row| Shadow Operations Unit | Adds the ability to create and download user-created ships from Steam Workshop once unlocked from completing Shadow Missions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+{{DLC/row| Shadow Operations Unit | Adds new ships plus the ability to create and download user-created ships from Steam Workshop once unlocked from completing Shadow Missions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 }}
+{{ii}} All DLCs are currently available only on [[Steam]].
 ==Game data==
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 |local play           = true
 |local play players   = 2
-|local play modes     = Co-op
+|local play modes     = Co-op, Versus
 |local play notes     = Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
 |lan play             = false
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 |online play          = true
 |online play players  = 2
-|online play modes    = Co-op
+|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
-|online play notes    = Requires Beat Hazard Ultra
+|online play notes    = Requires Steam version of Beat Hazard Ultra.
 |asynchronous         =
 |asynchronous notes   =
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 ===API===
 {{API
-|direct3d versions      =
+|direct3d versions      = 9
 |direct3d notes         =
 |directdraw versions    =
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 |dos modes              =
 |dos modes notes        =
-|shader model versions  =
+|shader model versions  = 3.0
 |shader model notes     =
 |64-bit executable      = false

Developers

	Cold Beam Games
macOS (OS X)	d3t
Publishers
Retail version	THQ
Release dates
Windows	April 15, 2010
macOS (OS X)	October 18, 2011
Linux	February 19, 2013