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|cover = Imperium Galactica 2 - Alliances.jpg | |cover = Imperium Galactica 2 - Alliances.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Reality}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Digital Reality}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|Original retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Later retail}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 19, 2000}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 19, 2017}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|January 19, 2017}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Strategy, 4X }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Imperium Galactica }} | ||
|steam appid = 490370 | |steam appid = 490370 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1254614904 |
+ | |hltb = 43947 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 2317 | ||
|wikipedia = Imperium Galactica II: Alliances | |wikipedia = Imperium Galactica II: Alliances | ||
|winehq = 2979 | |winehq = 2979 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1254614904|imperium_galactica_series|for game series}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}}. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | imperium_galactica_ii_alliances | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3169-1 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 490370 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | imperium_galactica_ii_alliances | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 490370 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id1127374854 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | * | + | * [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=628 Patch 1.06] |
− | * | + | * [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=6697 Patch 1.08] |
− | * | + | * [http://www.imperiumgalactica2.hu/kell/114.exe Fan patch 1.14] |
{{ii}} The fan patch creates a Windows NT-compatible executable file called {{file|ig2nt.exe}}. This should be the target of any shortcuts. | {{ii}} The fan patch creates a Windows NT-compatible executable file called {{file|ig2nt.exe}}. This should be the target of any shortcuts. | ||
− | ===Running on | + | ===Running on modern systems=== |
− | + | This game runs well with [[dgVoodoo 2]] in 1080p resolution with anti-aliasing. You must set these in dgVoodoo and leave the game's resolution on 1024x768. This method avoids the black video bug. | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saves}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |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== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = unknown | |key remap = unknown | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
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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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = unknown | |separate volume = unknown | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = false | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official multiplayer service has been shut down. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Blank cutscenes=== | ===Blank cutscenes=== | ||
* Many cinematics in the campaigns play only the sound (most notably the introductions). | * Many cinematics in the campaigns play only the sound (most notably the introductions). | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game crashes on non-4:3 resolutions=== | ===Game crashes on non-4:3 resolutions=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game will crash on certain screens (fleet info, design, scenario select, etc.) if the display aspect ratio isn't 4:3 in the < | + | {{ii}} The game will crash on certain screens (fleet info, design, scenario select, etc.) if the display aspect ratio isn't 4:3 in the <code>ig2.ini</code> file. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify ig2.ini|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}|fix= | |
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Open {{file|ig2.ini}}. | # Open {{file|ig2.ini}}. | ||
# Find the line containing <code>Video mode</code> and modify it so a 4:3 resolution is specified. Example:<br /><code>Video mode = 1024x768x32</code> | # Find the line containing <code>Video mode</code> and modify it so a 4:3 resolution is specified. Example:<br /><code>Video mode = 1024x768x32</code> | ||
# Save and close the file. | # Save and close the file. | ||
− | '''Notes | + | |
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Perform this step again whenever {{file|setup.exe}} is run. | {{ii}} Perform this step again whenever {{file|setup.exe}} is run. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
===Stutter on multi-core systems=== | ===Stutter on multi-core systems=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the game's shortcut target|ref={{cn|date=September 2015}}|fix= |
− | |||
# Right-click on the game shortcut. | # Right-click on the game shortcut. | ||
# From the pop-up menu which appears, select <code>Properties</code>. | # From the pop-up menu which appears, select <code>Properties</code>. | ||
− | # Change the value of <code>Target:<code> to <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C START "Imperium Galactica 2" /normal /affinity 1 " | + | # Change the value of <code>Target:</code> to <code>{{p|windir}}\System32\cmd.exe /C START "Imperium Galactica 2" /normal /affinity 1 "{{p|game}}\ig2nt.exe" </code> |
# Click the <code>OK</code> button. | # Click the <code>OK</code> button. | ||
− | '''Notes | + | |
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} This fix assumes the patches are installed. | |
+ | {{ii}} The new value for <code>Target:</code> assigns the game the first logical core, core 0. To use another processor, change <code>/affinity 1</code> to another value, such as <code>/affinity 2</code> to use the second logical core, core 1. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===Game hangs on loading | + | |
+ | ===Game hangs on loading campaign=== | ||
{{ii}} The game sometimes hangs if it needs to change disks to load a specific campaign. | {{ii}} The game sometimes hangs if it needs to change disks to load a specific campaign. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Insert the correct game disc before selecting a campaign|ref={{cn|date=January 2017}}}} | |
− | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 95, 98 | |minOS = 95, 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 233 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MHz |
|minRAM = 32 MB | |minRAM = 32 MB | ||
|minHD = 600 MB | |minHD = 600 MB | ||
|minGPU = D3D compatible graphics card | |minGPU = D3D compatible graphics card | ||
− | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recRAM = 64 MB |
− | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = |
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Developers | |
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Digital Reality | |
Publishers | |
Original retail | GT Interactive |
Later retail | Infogrames |
Digital | THQ Nordic |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 19, 2000 |
macOS (OS X) | January 19, 2017 |
Linux | January 19, 2017 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Strategy, 4X |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Imperium Galactica |
Imperium Galactica | |
---|---|
Imperium Galactica | 1997 |
Imperium Galactica II: Alliances | 1999 |
Imperium Galactica II: Alliances is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view strategy and 4X game in the Imperium Galactica series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Patches
- The fan patch creates a Windows NT-compatible executable file called
ig2nt.exe
. This should be the target of any shortcuts.
Running on modern systems
This game runs well with dgVoodoo 2 in 1080p resolution with anti-aliasing. You must set these in dgVoodoo and leave the game's resolution on 1024x768. This method avoids the black video bug.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saves[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
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 | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Hungarian | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | The official multiplayer service has been shut down. |
Issues unresolved
Blank cutscenes
- Many cinematics in the campaigns play only the sound (most notably the introductions).
Issues fixed
Game crashes on non-4:3 resolutions
- The game will crash on certain screens (fleet info, design, scenario select, etc.) if the display aspect ratio isn't 4:3 in the
ig2.ini
file.
Modify ig2.ini[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Stutter on multi-core systems
Modify the game's shortcut target[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Game hangs on loading campaign
- The game sometimes hangs if it needs to change disks to load a specific campaign.
Insert the correct game disc before selecting a campaign[citation needed] |
---|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 233 MHz | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 600 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | D3D compatible graphics card |
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]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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).
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