Difference between revisions of "8-Bit Armies"
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 22, 2016}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | 8-Bit }} | ||
|steam appid = 427250 | |steam appid = 427250 | ||
− | |steam appid side = 477240, 482420 | + | |steam appid side = 477240, 482420, 497850, 510530, 531680 |
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1459422114 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1684728509, 2103924881, 1104739253, 1099102953, 1949874913 | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 79108 | ||
|wikipedia = 8-Bit Armies | |wikipedia = 8-Bit Armies | ||
− | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 18455 |
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1459422114|8bit_armies}} - 8-Bit Armies |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1104739253|8bit_hordes}} - 8-Bit Hordes |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1949874913|8bit_invaders}} - 8-Bit Invaders! |
+ | {{mm}} Steam Community Discussions - [https://steamcommunity.com/app/427250/discussions/ 8-Bit Armies] | [https://steamcommunity.com/app/497850/discussions/ 8-Bit Hordes] | [https://steamcommunity.com/app/531680/discussions/ 8-Bit Invaders!] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | 8bit_armies | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Official | http://www.8bitarmies.com/ | Steam | Purchase via Humble Widget. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 427250 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | 8bit_armies | DRM-free | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|GOG.com|8bit_hordes|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|GOG.com|8bit_invaders|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | 8bit-armies | Steam | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|Humble|8-bit-hordes|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|Humble|8-bit-invaders|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 427250 | Steam | 8-Bit Armies. {{store link|Steam|497850|8-Bit Hordes}} and {{store link|Steam|531680|8-Bit Invaders!}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = Minor DLC includes a faction and a campaign. | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Renegades faction, and a singleplayer campaign. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Guardians Faction | Available for free. | Windows }} | + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Faction | Available for free, includes a new faction. | Windows }} |
− | {{DLC/row| Guardians Campaign | | + | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Armies: Guardians Campaign | Includes a singleplayer campaign for the Guardians faction. | Windows }} |
+ | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Hordes | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign and access to the Deathsworn and Lightbringer factions. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| 8-Bit Invaders! | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, a meta-map mode, and access to the Galactic Marine Corps and Cranioids factions. | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Image|8- | + | {{Image|8-Bit Armies General.png|In-game general settings.}} |
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\profile_*}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\profile_*}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image|8- | + | {{Image|8-Bit Armies General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} |
− | {{Image|8- | + | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 120 FPS. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Image|8- | + | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Image|8- | + | {{Image|8-Bit Armies Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume 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 = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Arabic | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Dutch | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Romanian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Turkish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
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|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = 5 | |shader model versions = 5 | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 4 GB | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
|minHD = 2 GB | |minHD = 2 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
|minDX = 11 | |minDX = 11 |
Latest revision as of 22:48, 14 January 2024
Developers | |
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Petroglyph Games | |
Engines | |
GlyphX | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 22, 2016 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Series | 8-Bit |
8-Bit | |
---|---|
8-Bit Armies | 2016 |
8-Bit Hordes | 2016 |
8-Bit Invaders! | 2016 |
8-Bit Armies: Arena | 2017 |
9-Bit Armies: A Bit Too Far | EA |
8-Bit Armies is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the 8-Bit series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Armies
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Hordes
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page - 8-Bit Invaders!
- Steam Community Discussions - 8-Bit Armies | 8-Bit Hordes | 8-Bit Invaders!
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | Purchase via Humble Widget. | |||
GOG.com | 8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. | |||
Humble Store | 8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. | |||
Steam | 8-Bit Armies. 8-Bit Hordes and 8-Bit Invaders! also available. |
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
DLC | Minor DLC includes a faction and a campaign. |
Expansion pack | The expansion packs are advertised as standalone releases that are mutually compatible online with the base game and each other. In reality, they are the same game with different segments available to the player, but with all files on all players' computers. Full access to all content requires ownership on the player's Steam account, but no further downloads are required. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. The base game includes multiplayer access to the Renegades faction, and a singleplayer campaign. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
8-Bit Armies: Guardians Faction | Available for free, includes a new faction. | |
8-Bit Armies: Guardians Campaign | Includes a singleplayer campaign for the Guardians faction. | |
8-Bit Hordes | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign and access to the Deathsworn and Lightbringer factions. | |
8-Bit Invaders! | Standalone; includes a singleplayer campaign, a meta-map mode, and access to the Galactic Marine Corps and Cranioids factions. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\profile_*[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\profile_*[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427250/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 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 |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Can be toggled in-game with the "Play Audio When Not in Focus" option. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Arabic | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Romanian | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 | |
Shader Model support | 5 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GOG Galaxy, Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2 | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 2.6 GHz Dual Core | 2.6 GHz Quad Core |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 ATI Radeon HD 3870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 550 Ti AMD Radeon HD 6800 series |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/427250/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (427250) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.