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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Gathering of Developers|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Firefly Studios|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 29, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 29, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 14, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 14, 2004}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy= | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 297920 | |steam appid = 297920 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659135 | |gogcom id = 1207659135 | ||
| + | |hltb = 19904 | ||
| + | |lutris = space-colony | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Space Colony (video game) | |wikipedia = Space Colony (video game) | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |mobygames = 11011 |
| + | |winehq = 3767 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |official site= http://www.spacecolonyhd.com/game.html | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://firefly-studios.helpshift.com/hc/en/12-space-colony/ Official support portal] |
| − | |||
{{GOG.com links|1207659135|space_colony_hd}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659135|space_colony_hd}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/297920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/297920/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
| + | {{mm}} [https://spacecolonyfans.net/ SpaceColonyFans.net] - fansite with gameplay information, walkthroughs and tips | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{Removed DRM|SecuROM}}. The HD patch removes the DRM. | | Windows, OS X }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-colony-steam-edition | Steam | Steam Edition | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_colony_hd | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4377-1 | Steam | Steam Edition | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 297920 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_colony_hd | DRM-free | HD Edition | | Windows, OS X }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-colony-steam-edition | Steam | Steam Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | space-colony-steam-edition | Steam | Steam Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 297920 | Steam | Steam Edition | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B009YKVRZO | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} Free demo versions, with exclusive missions, are available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/space-colony/category/1376-official-demos GameFront]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Space Colony HD''' is an enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support and bug fixes. | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''Space Colony: Steam Edition''' is based upon Space Colony HD and includes direct Steam Workshop support and has an additional mini-campaign "Obar" in the Galaxy mode. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| − | === | + | ===Official HD patch=== |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The [http://www.spacecolonyhd.com/patch.html official 1.2 (HD) patch] will upgrade a retail copy of Space Colony to Space Colony HD, and includes changes from patch 1.1. It can also be downloaded from the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/480-space-colony-hd-update-patch/ Files section] |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|spacecolonyhd videosettings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|spacecolonyhd videosettings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-colony/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-colony/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Retail version requires the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = The maximum resolution with the [[#Official HD patch|official HD patch]] is 2560x1600. |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = limited |
| − | |60 fps notes = Frame rate | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in the retail and HD versions. Fixed in the March 2016 update of the Steam Edition. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
| − | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|spacecolonyhd soundsettings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|spacecolonyhd soundsettings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, FX and speech. | |separate volume notes = Music, FX and speech. | ||
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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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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Added to Steam Edition on 24 March 2022. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Japanese | |language = Japanese | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Polish | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = Added to Steam Edition on 24 March 2022. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = 7 |
| − | |directdraw notes = | + | |directdraw notes = Pre-HD version. |
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|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 = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
| + | |anticheat = | ||
| + | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = 2000, XP | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
|minCPU = 800 MHz | |minCPU = 800 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
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|minVRAM = 4 MB | |minVRAM = 4 MB | ||
| + | |recOS = Vista, 7, 8, 10 | ||
|recCPU = 1.2 GHz | |recCPU = 1.2 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
| + | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Firefly Studios | |
| macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Gathering of Developers |
| Digital | Firefly Studios |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 29, 2003 |
| macOS (OS X) | June 14, 2004 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | Building |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
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|
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Space Colony is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building game.
General information
- Official support portal
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- SpaceColonyFans.net - fansite with gameplay information, walkthroughs and tips
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM DRM. The HD patch removes the DRM. | |
|
| GamersGate | |
Steam Edition | |
|
 |
|
Steam Edition | |
|
| GOG.com | |
HD Edition | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Steam Edition | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Steam Edition | |
|
| Steam | |
Steam Edition | |
|
| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
|
- Free demo versions, with exclusive missions, are available from GameFront.
Version differences
- Space Colony HD is an enhanced version of the game which adds widescreen support and bug fixes.
- Space Colony: Steam Edition is based upon Space Colony HD and includes direct Steam Workshop support and has an additional mini-campaign "Obar" in the Galaxy mode.
Essential improvements
Official HD patch
- The official 1.2 (HD) patch will upgrade a retail copy of Space Colony to Space Colony HD, and includes changes from patch 1.1. It can also be downloaded from the Files section
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Space Colony\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297920/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Space Colony\users |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/297920/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Retail version requires the official HD patch. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | The maximum resolution with the official HD patch is 2560x1600. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use D3DWindower. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS in the retail and HD versions. Fixed in the March 2016 update of the Steam Edition. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, FX and speech. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | Added to Steam Edition on 24 March 2022. | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | Added to Steam Edition on 24 March 2022. | |||
| Spanish |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| DirectDraw | 7 | Pre-HD version. |
| Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | ||||
| macOS (OS X) | This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later. |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | Vista, 7, 8, 10 |
| Processor (CPU) | 800 MHz | 1.2 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 850 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 4 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM | |
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>/297920/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (297920) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.