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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alpha-prime|59}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alpha-prime|59}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-Time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-Person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct Control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, FPS}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 2590 | |steam appid = 2590 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.81}}. Czech and | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.81}}.<br> Czech, Polish and Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}} (patch version 1.3 remove protection). | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | alpha-prime |DRM-free | <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120102045907/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-AP/alpha-prime</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2590 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.bistudio.com/products/alpha-prime | unknown | | | Windows| unavailable}} | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.bistudio.com/products/alpha-prime | unknown | | | Windows| unavailable}} | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demos=== | ||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/games/alpha-prime/downloads/alpha-prime-demo-english English demo] is available. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===German release=== | ||
+ | German retail release is mildly censored (no ragdoll).<ref>https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=4258</ref> Steam release in Germany seems to be uncensored. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://www.alpha-prime.com/index.php?section=4 Patch 1.3] is the latest official patch. It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version. | + | {{ii}} [http://www.alpha-prime.com/index.php?section=4 Patch 1.3]<ref>https://www.playground.ru/alpha_prime/file/alpha_prime_patch_v1_3-1252229</ref><ref>https://www.moddb.com/games/alpha-prime/downloads/patch-1-3-6</ref> is the latest official patch (DRM-free). It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version. |
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
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# Delete or rename the <code>video</code> folder. | # Delete or rename the <code>video</code> folder. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Dominus Prime=== | ||
+ | Mod that overhauls the gameplay and fixes some bugs. Can be downloaded [https://www.moddb.com/mods/alpha-prime-dominus-prime/downloads/alpha-prime-dominus-prime-v75 here]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]]. | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. To disable set <code>VSync 0</code> in <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|settings.cfg]]</code> | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. To disable set <code>VSync 0</code> in <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|settings.cfg]]</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use console|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use console|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2590/discussions/0/558749190851753040/#c558749824350280874|title=Has this game a fov option (field of view)? :: Alpha Prime General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Open the in-game console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F3}}. | # Open the in-game console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F3}}. | ||
# Modify the <code>DefaultFOV</code> variable to the desired size. | # Modify the <code>DefaultFOV</code> variable to the desired size. | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 4.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=234872278 download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=234872278 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. Patch for digital version [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/alpha_prime/ here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGVoodoo2 v 2.6], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/alpha-prime/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/alpha-prime/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | |vr only = | ||
+ | |openxr = | ||
+ | |openxr notes = | ||
+ | |steamvr = | ||
+ | |steamvr notes = | ||
+ | |oculusvr = | ||
+ | |oculusvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |forte vfx1 = | ||
+ | |forte vfx1 notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |body tracking = | ||
+ | |body tracking notes = | ||
+ | |hand tracking = | ||
+ | |hand tracking notes = | ||
+ | |face tracking = | ||
+ | |face tracking notes = | ||
+ | |eye tracking = | ||
+ | |eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 16:14, 18 March 2024
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Black Element Software | |
Publishers | |
IDEA Games | |
Meridian4 | |
Bohemia Interactive | |
Engines | |
Enforce | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 21, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 59 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, FPS |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc v4.81 DRM[Note 1]. Czech, Polish and Russian copies use StarForce 4 DRM[Note 2] (patch version 1.3 remove protection). |
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GamersGate (unavailable) | [5] | |||
Steam | ||||
Publisher website (unavailable) |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Demos
English demo is available.
German release
German retail release is mildly censored (no ragdoll).[6] Steam release in Germany seems to be uncensored.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3[7][8] is the latest official patch (DRM-free). It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version.
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video folder[citation needed] |
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|
Dominus Prime
Mod that overhauls the gameplay and fixes some bugs. Can be downloaded here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\settings.cfg[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2590/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\save\[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2590/pfx/[Note 4] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV is 60°. See Field of view (FOV). | ||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or set Fullscreen 0 in settings.cfg |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x FSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. To disable set VSync 0 in settings.cfg |
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60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Field of view (FOV)
Use console[9] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Supports two keys per action. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Separate X and Y axis sliders. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Some buttons on controller can be mapped, but is largely unusable. |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output. May require DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Local retail only. Patch for digital version here. | |||
Polish | Local retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | PhysX |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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). - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2590) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120102045907/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-AP/alpha-prime
- ↑ https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=4258
- ↑ https://www.playground.ru/alpha_prime/file/alpha_prime_patch_v1_3-1252229
- ↑ https://www.moddb.com/games/alpha-prime/downloads/patch-1-3-6
- ↑ Has this game a fov option (field of view)? :: Alpha Prime General Discussions - last accessed on 17 May 2023