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− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 19, 1996|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 19, 1996|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/|title=Stargunner - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1 GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1 GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view, Scrolling }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 358390 | |steam appid = 358390 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659693 | |gogcom id = 1207659693 | ||
+ | |hltb = 9165 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 922 |
|wikipedia = Stargunner | |wikipedia = Stargunner | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/|title=3D Realms Site: Stargunner|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stargunner | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | stargunner | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 358390 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/358390/config/|title=Stargunner · AppID: 358390 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 358390 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | stargunner | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | stargunner | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in Game Options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=March 28, 2013|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable in Game Options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=March 28, 2013|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync 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 = | ||
|red book cd audio = false | |red book cd audio = false | ||
|red book cd audio notes = Although the disc contains CD audio tracks, the game itself uses a tracker format. | |red book cd audio notes = Although the disc contains CD audio tracks, the game itself uses a tracker format. | ||
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===Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss issues=== | ===Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss issues=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The [ | + | {{ii}} The [https://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ v1.1 Patch] fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss. |
{{Fixbox|description=Play unpatched version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/free_release_stargunner/post133|title=Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com|date=31 August 2021|snippet=We usually do [use the latest patch] but this one breaks the game at the aquatic combat mission 6 boss}}</ref>|fix=Play an earlier version of the game (version 1.0b or earlier) to avoid this issue. | {{Fixbox|description=Play unpatched version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/free_release_stargunner/post133|title=Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com|date=31 August 2021|snippet=We usually do [use the latest patch] but this one breaks the game at the aquatic combat mission 6 boss}}</ref>|fix=Play an earlier version of the game (version 1.0b or earlier) to avoid this issue. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = 486/66 MHz | |minCPU = 486/66 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 1.4 MB |
+ | |minVRAM = 256 KB | ||
|minGPU = Local Bus Video display card | |minGPU = Local Bus Video display card | ||
+ | |minaudio = Sound Blaster<br>Gravis Ultrasound<br>Pro Audio Spectrum | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 90 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 16 MB | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 44 MB |
+ | |recVRAM = 1 MB | ||
|recGPU = PCI with fast DOS access | |recGPU = PCI with fast DOS access | ||
+ | |recother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:55, 11 December 2023
Developers | |
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Apogee Software | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 19, 1996[1] |
Windows (DOSBox) | September 13, 2013[2] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | September 13, 2013[2] |
Linux (DOSBox) | July 24, 2014[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view, Scrolling |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Shooter |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Stargunner is a singleplayer side view and scrolling shooter game.
Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005.[4]
General information
- 3D Realms Site: Stargunner
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] | |||
Steam | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[6] | |||
ZOOM Platform | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |||
Official website (unavailable) | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Disable in Game Options[7] |
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Notes
|
Run in DOSBox
Change DOSBox configuration settings[8] |
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To run correctly in DOSBox, change |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\STARGUN.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358390/pfx/[Note 2] |
- 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 |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\STARGUN.SAV <path-to-game>\STARGUN.HI |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358390/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
STARGUN.HI
stores high scores.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x240 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | Set in-game Refresh Rate option to Fast or Disabled. | ||
120+ FPS | Capped at 70 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | Choice of Low, Medium, High, or Instant. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Only choose the Joystick option (choosing Sega or SNES causes input problems).[8] | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Sound FX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Voices have no subtitles (cutscenes use text). | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Although the disc contains CD audio tracks, the game itself uses a tracker format. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
- This is caused by saving your settings after choosing the Sega or SNES control option or choosing the Joystick control option and then restarting the game without it connected.[8]
Delete STARGUN.CFG[8] |
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|
Cutscenes run too slow (DOSBox)
Change DOSBox settings[8] |
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Ensure you are using |
Game speed problems (runs too fast, randomly slows down or speeds up) (DOSBox)
Change DOSBox settings[8] |
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Ensure you are using |
Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss issues
- The v1.1 Patch fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.
Play unpatched version[9] |
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Play an earlier version of the game (version 1.0b or earlier) to avoid this issue. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | SVGA (VESA) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486/66 MHz | Intel Pentium 90 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 MB | 44 MB |
Video card (GPU) | Local Bus Video display card 256 KB of VRAM | PCI with fast DOS access 1 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster Gravis Ultrasound Pro Audio Spectrum | |
Other | 4X CD-ROM |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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 (358390) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Stargunner - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com
- ↑ 3D Realms Site: Stargunner - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Stargunner · AppID: 358390 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on March 28, 2013
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Verified by User:Garrett on 31 August 2021
- ↑ Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 31 August 2021
- "We usually do [use the latest patch] but this one breaks the game at the aquatic combat mission 6 boss"