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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 | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aksys Games}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|XNA}} | {{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 id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= http://x10interactive.com/ares-ex/ | ||
+ | |hltb = | ||
+ | |igdb = | ||
+ | |mobygames = ares-extinction-agenda-ex | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Disambig|the 2014 remake|the original game|[[A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda]]}} | |
− | {{Disambig|the 2014 | ||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} ' | + | {{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''' | ||
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==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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\configs.ini}} | + | {{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/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\ARES_EX\ | + | {{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== |
{{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - General settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - General settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |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 = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | |fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = hackable | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through your GPU control panel.<ref name=" | + | |anisotropic notes = Can be forced through your GPU control panel.<ref name="GPU tweaks">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 22, 2018|comment=}}</ref> |
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Only forced post-process anti-aliasing such [[FXAA]] works.<ref name=" | + | |antialiasing notes = Only forced post-process anti-aliasing such [[FXAA]] works.<ref name="GPU tweaks"/> |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Keyboard remapping.png|Keyboard remapping.}} | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Keyboard remapping.png|Keyboard remapping.}} | ||
{{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Controller remapping.png|Controller remapping.}} | {{Image|ARES Extinction Agenda EX - Controller remapping.png|Controller remapping.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |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 = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = DirectInput and XInput controllers are supported. |
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
− | |controller remap notes = Movement and Aim & Fire controls are respectively bound to left and right analog sticks, | + | |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 = false | |controller sensitivity = false | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement. | |controller sensitivity notes= Digital movement. | ||
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|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
|xbox prompts = true | |xbox prompts = true | ||
− | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 | + | |xbox prompts notes = Xbox 360 variant. |
|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
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|dualshock prompts = false | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= false | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, FX | |separate volume notes = Music, FX | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = Game does not pause when out of focus. | |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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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = 3.0 | |shader model versions = 3.0 | ||
|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 = 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 |
Latest revision as of 22:19, 28 March 2023
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 |
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
player
folder 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
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] |
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|
Input
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 |
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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