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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Strangelite}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Strangelite}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Destineer|USA}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Empire Interactive|Europe}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment|Russia}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Frogster Interactive Pictures AG|Germany}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|FIP Publishing GmbH|Germany}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|SWARM}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SWARM}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 27, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|starship-troopers|46}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|starship-troopers|}} | ||
+ | |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 | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Starship Troopers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = starship-troopers | ||
+ | |hltb = 9176 | ||
|wikipedia = Starship Troopers (video game) | |wikipedia = Starship Troopers (video game) | ||
|winehq = 12143 | |winehq = 12143 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051229131853/http://www.strangelite.com/ Strangelite Studios (archived)] | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20051229131853/http://www.strangelite.com/ Strangelite Studios (archived)] | ||
{{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20060104025512/http://www.starshiptroopersgame.com:80/default.asp Starship Troopers Game (archived)] | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20060104025512/http://www.starshiptroopersgame.com:80/default.asp Starship Troopers Game (archived)] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | English copies use a simple disc check, while European copies use {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4}}. | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} This game is not available digitally. |
− | {{ii}} Two demos are available; [ | + | |
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Two demos are available; [https://www.moddb.com/games/starship-troopers/downloads/starship-troopers-demo-1-outpost-29 Outpost 29] and [https://www.moddb.com/games/starship-troopers/downloads/starship-troopers-demo-2-plasma-mountain Plasma Mountain]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Install the latest patch(v.5.24), available [ | + | {{ii}} Install the latest patch(v.5.24), available [https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/3976/7/31970 here] or [https://www.gamepressure.com/download.asp?ID=10361 here]. It is compatible with all the previous versions, adds additional multiplayer and co-op maps and fixes various bugs. |
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use -skipmov [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use {{code|-skipmov}} [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=12772&start=10|title=WSGF - Starship Troopers|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Empire Interactive\SST\Settings}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Empire Interactive\SST\Saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Starship Troopers - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Starship Troopers - video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = hackable |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1011-starship-troopers-fov-changer/ FOV Changer]. Requires [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en fixed EXE]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
− | |windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed# | + | |windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#SpecialK|SpecialK]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Windowed#SpecialK|SpecialK]]. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = false |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | ||
− | |color blind = | + | |hdr = false |
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use modified .exe|ref=<ref>[ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use modified .exe|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/starship-troopers/en Starship Troopers | WSGF]</ref>|fix= |
# Install [[#Patches|patch v.5.24]]. | # Install [[#Patches|patch v.5.24]]. | ||
− | # | + | # Download the fix <code>Starship_Troopers_widescreen.7z</code> from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1416-starship-troopers-widescreen-fix/ the PC Gaming Wiki forum]. |
# Extract the fix to the installation folder and replace the existing <code>STGame.exe</code>. | # Extract the fix to the installation folder and replace the existing <code>STGame.exe</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Starship Troopers - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Starship Troopers - input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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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== |
{{Image|Starship Troopers - Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Starship Troopers - Audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound effects, music and voice. | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, music and voice. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
− | |eax support = | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = EAX 2.0. |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan notes = | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Czech retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Sometimes during gameplay after the commander gives new mission instructions the music and sound effects volume stays low. | {{ii}} Sometimes during gameplay after the commander gives new mission instructions the music and sound effects volume stays low. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Quick Save and Quick Load the game to reset the sound volume levels|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Quick Save and Quick Load the game to reset the sound volume levels|ref=<ref name="refcheck Antrad">{{refcheck|user=Antrad|date=December 15, 2017}}</ref>}} |
===Missing lighting=== | ===Missing lighting=== | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Corrupted graphics on AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ===Corrupted graphics on AMD/ATI graphics cards=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Install WineD3D|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install WineD3D|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 13, 2016}}</ref>|fix= |
# Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D] and extract it (confirmed working with version 1.7.51). | # Download [http://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag WineD3D] and extract it (confirmed working with version 1.7.51). | ||
# Select files '''d3d9.dll''', '''libwine.dll''', '''wined3d.dll''' and copy them. | # Select files '''d3d9.dll''', '''libwine.dll''', '''wined3d.dll''' and copy them. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Forcing anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing in the GPU control panel may not work.{{ | + | {{ii}} Forcing anisotropic filtering and anti-aliasing in the GPU control panel may not work.<ref name="refcheck Antrad"/> |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game jumps to menu after level "Offensive"=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Change level name|ref=<ref>{{refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\ST\}}. | ||
+ | #* If your release of the game is made of packed files, find a file {{file|Level_Brainbug.slak}} and change its name to {{file|Level_BrainBug.slak}} | ||
+ | #* If your release of the game is made of extracted files find a folder {{file|Level_Brainbug}} and change its name to {{file|Level_BrainBug}} | ||
+ | # Finish the "Offensive" level and you should end up in final level of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Some reports suggest that the Russian release of the game doesn't contain the BrainBug level. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Enable developer console and cheats=== | ===Enable developer console and cheats=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use -devuser [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use <code> -devuser</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamefaqs.com/pc/919812-starship-troopers/cheats|title=GameFAQs - Starship Troopers|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ii}} When enabled press {{Key|~}} during gameplay to bring up the console window. List of available | + | {{ii}} When enabled press {{Key|~}} during gameplay to bring up the console window. List of available commands available below. |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Standard table|Command|Description|content= | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|god|God mode}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|ammo|Unlimited Ammo}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|evileye|Bugs die instantly when targeted}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|gun|Toggle gun model display}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|banzai|Invincibility, instant kill, and fast speed}} | ||
+ | {{Standard table/row|speed #|Multiply game speed by #}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 32 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 32 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = true | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = Officially supported game, see [https://www.vorpx.com/supported-games/ official vorpx game list]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking 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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = 2.0 |
|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 = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = DirectSound3D | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 | + | |minOS = 2000 SP4 |
|minCPU = 2.0 GHz | |minCPU = 2.0 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
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|minDX = 9.0c | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|minSM = 2.0a | |minSM = 2.0a | ||
+ | |minother = 8X DVD-ROM | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP |
Latest revision as of 23:52, 13 June 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Strangelite | |
Publishers | |
USA | Destineer |
Europe | Empire Interactive |
Russia | Buka Entertainment |
Germany | Frogster Interactive Pictures AG |
Germany | FIP Publishing GmbH |
Engines | |
SWARM | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 27, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 46 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Starship Troopers |
Starship Troopers | |
---|---|
Starship Troopers: Terran Ascendancy | 2000 |
Starship Troopers | 2005 |
Starship Troopers: Terran Command | 2022 |
Starship Troopers: Extermination | EA |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Starship Troopers is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action and shooter game in the Starship Troopers series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English copies use a simple disc check, while European copies use SafeDisc v4 DRM[Note 1]. |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- Two demos are available; Outpost 29 and Plasma Mountain.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Install the latest patch(v.5.24), available here or here. It is compatible with all the previous versions, adds additional multiplayer and co-op maps and fixes various bugs.
Skip intro videos
Use -skipmov command line argument[3]
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Interactive\SST\Settings |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Empire Interactive\SST\Saves |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Use FOV Changer. Requires fixed EXE. | ||
Windowed | Use SpecialK. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use SpecialK. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Use modified .exe[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music and voice. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 2.0. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Czech retail only. | |||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Random low sound volume
- Sometimes during gameplay after the commander gives new mission instructions the music and sound effects volume stays low.
Quick Save and Quick Load the game to reset the sound volume levels[5] |
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Missing lighting
- If
Shader Quality
is set onLow
orHigh
, surfaces will not be lit properly.[citation needed]
Change Shader Quality to Medium [citation needed]
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Issues fixed
Corrupted graphics on AMD/ATI graphics cards
Install WineD3D[6] |
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Notes
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Change level name[7] |
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Notes
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Other information
Enable developer console and cheats
Use -devuser command line argument[8]
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Command | Description |
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god | God mode |
ammo | Unlimited Ammo |
evileye | Bugs die instantly when targeted |
gun | Toggle gun model display |
banzai | Invincibility, instant kill, and fast speed |
speed # | Multiply game speed by # |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 32 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 32 | Versus, Co-op |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 2.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 ATI Radeon 9600 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 2.0a support |
Nvidia GeForce 6800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Other | 8X DVD-ROM |
Notes
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
- ↑ WSGF - Starship Troopers - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Starship Troopers | WSGF
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Verified by User:Antrad on December 15, 2017
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 13, 2016
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on August 9, 2018
- ↑ GameFAQs - Starship Troopers - last accessed on 17 May 2023