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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Extend Studio}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Extend Studio}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Origo Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Origo Games}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aksys Games}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|XNA}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 3, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 3, 2014}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Cross-game bonus }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Scrolling, Side view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Platform }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda }} | ||
|steam appid = 315340 | |steam appid = 315340 | ||
| − | |steam appid side | + | |steam appid side = |
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= http://x10interactive.com/ares-ex/ | ||
| + | |hltb = | ||
| + | |igdb = | ||
| + | |mobygames = ares-extinction-agenda-ex | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the 2014 remake|the original game|[[A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda]]}} |
| + | |||
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} A remake of '''''A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda''''', which was previously released for Xbox LIVE Arcade. This remake features extra levels, a second playable character, improved graphics, a new soundtrack, and streamlined gameplay elements. | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/315340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 315340 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 315340 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=May 20, 2019|comment=}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |cross-game bonus = All Steam owners of the original [[A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda]] are given the Apollo drone to use in this game; the drone can only be accessed from a Steam log-in. | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | |subscription gaming service = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\configs.ini|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\keyboard.configs|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\xinput.configs}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\steam-*\save.profile}} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} If the game is being played without a Steam log-in, by default the save file will be stored in the {{file|player}} folder instead. | ||
===[[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 = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = true | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = Stores up to 976.56 KB of game save online (maximum of 10 save files). | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - General settings.png|General settings.}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ares-extinction-agenda-ex/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref name="WSGF">[ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ares-extinction-agenda-ex/en A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX | WSGF]</ref> |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit {{file|configs.ini}} for 4K resolution.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-11-13|comment=The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.}}</ref> {{Term|FMV}} videos are 1280x720.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-05-19|comment=Examined the game's .wmv video files.}}</ref> |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Toggled from the Options menu under Settings. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through your GPU control panel.<ref name="GPU tweaks">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 22, 2018|comment=}}</ref> |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Only forced post-process anti-aliasing such [[FXAA]] works.<ref name="GPU tweaks"/> |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Capped at 60 FPS. |
| − | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
| + | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Keyboard remapping.png|Keyboard remapping.}} |
| − | |key remap = | + | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Controller remapping.png|Controller remapping.}} |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | {{Input |
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |key remap = true |
| + | |key remap notes = '''Game Menu''' is bound to {{key|Tab}} and an '''Air-Boost''' combination are tied to '''Dash'''+'''Up''' keys and cannot be remapped. | ||
| + | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = false |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
| − | |full controller = | + | |controller support = true |
| + | |controller support notes = DirectInput and XInput controllers are supported. | ||
| + | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = '''Movement''' and '''Aim & Fire''' controls are respectively bound to left and right analog sticks, and the '''System Menu''' and '''Game Menu''' are mapped to Start and Back buttons, which cannot be remapped. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
| − | |controller sensitivity notes= | + | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement. |
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 variant. |
| − | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = false | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = false | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = false | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = Xbox, generic | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= DirectInput controllers references buttons by number. | ||
| + | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
| − | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
| − | |haptic feedback notes = | + | |haptic feedback notes = XInput only and is disabled by default. |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | | | + | |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== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, FX |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = All dialogue is text based. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Game does not pause when out of focus. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
| − | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |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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|minOS = Vista | |minOS = Vista | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo |
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon x2 | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon x2 |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 1 GB | |minHD = 1 GB | ||
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|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2400 series | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 2400 series | ||
|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
| + | |minSM = 3.0 | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Extend Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Origo Games | |
| Aksys Games | |
| Engines | |
| XNA | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | October 3, 2014 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Cross-game bonus |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda |
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| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | |
|---|---|
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | 2010 |
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX | 2014 |
This page is for the 2014 remake. For the original game, see A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda.
Key points
- A remake of A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda, which was previously released for Xbox LIVE Arcade. This remake features extra levels, a second playable character, improved graphics, a new soundtrack, and streamlined gameplay elements.
General information
Availability
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cross-game bonus | All Steam owners of the original A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda are given the Apollo drone to use in this game; the drone can only be accessed from a Steam log-in. |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES_EX\configs.ini %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES_EX\keyboard.configs %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES_EX\xinput.configs |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/315340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES_EX\steam-*\save.profile |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/315340/pfx/[Note 1] |
- If the game is being played without a Steam log-in, by default the save file will be stored in the
playerfolder instead.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Stores up to 976.56 KB of game save online (maximum of 10 save files). |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | For unlisted resolutions see Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution.[2] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit configs.ini for 4K resolution.[3] FMV videos are 1280x720.[4] |
||
| Field of view (FOV) | 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | ||
| Windowed | Toggled from the Options menu under Settings. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Can be forced through your GPU control panel.[5] | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Only forced post-process anti-aliasing such FXAA works.[5] | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Widescreen resolution
| Set resolution in configs.ini[2] |
|---|
|
Input
Keyboard remapping.
Controller remapping.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Game Menu is bound to Tab ↹ and an Air-Boost combination are tied to Dash+Up keys and cannot be remapped. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | DirectInput and XInput controllers are supported. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Movement and Aim & Fire controls are respectively bound to left and right analog sticks, and the System Menu and Game Menu are mapped to Start and Back buttons, which cannot be remapped. | |
| Controller sensitivity | Digital movement. | |
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 variant. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
DirectInput controllers references buttons by number. |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | XInput only and is disabled by default. | |
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, FX | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | All dialogue is text based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game does not pause when out of focus. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista | 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon x2 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 series ATI Radeon HD 2400 series DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3.0 support | |
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>/315340/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (315340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on May 20, 2019
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-11-13
- The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-05-19
- Examined the game's .wmv video files.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on December 22, 2018