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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| − | |cover = | + | |cover = Starsiege_Box_Art.jpeg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Dynamix}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Dynamix}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Dynamix}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Darkstar}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 24, 1999}} | ||
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|gogcom page = | |gogcom page = | ||
|wikipedia = Starsiege | |wikipedia = Starsiege | ||
| + | |winehq = 5563 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Metaltech}} | {{Series|Metaltech}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Key points''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Use the [[#Modern Windows installer|Sierrahelp]] installer to play the game on Windows 7 and with no CD. | ||
| + | {{++}} Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |Original 2-CD set.}} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc |Later released 1-CD set with different music tracks.}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Modern Windows installer=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | The [http://sierrahelp.com/Patches-Updates/NewSierraInstallers.html#M Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer] automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\defaultPrefs.cs}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\savedGames}} |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = true |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Game supports all resolutions listed in Windows with no stretching. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = FOV scales automatically with the resolution and cannot be manually changed. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = OpenGL is not supported in Windowed mode, Software only. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. |
| − | |high frame rate = | + | |high frame rate = false |
| − | |high frame rate notes = | + | |high frame rate notes = The vSync option in the options menu is broken and cannot be turned off. |
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
| − | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Mouse''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. |
| − | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| − | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
| − | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Go to the controls menu, click '''Edit''' on the '''Look up/down''' setting with '''Joystick''' to the right of it, go to '''Advanced''' and untick the '''Flipped''' box. |
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = 3D, 2D, and Music volume all have separate sliders. |
| − | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = DirectSound 3D, A3D 2.0, and EAX are all supported. |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = All story dialog is shown in a message box. Squad-mate chatter is not subtitled. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = A3D 2.0 , EAX <ref>[http://www.game-over.net/review/mar99/starsiege/ Starsiege (c) Dynamix / Sierra Review - GameOver]</ref> | |eax support notes = A3D 2.0 , EAX <ref>[http://www.game-over.net/review/mar99/starsiege/ Starsiege (c) Dynamix / Sierra Review - GameOver]</ref> | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |fan notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = French | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = unknown | ||
| + | |subtitles = true | ||
| + | |notes = French is not available in any version but the French version of the game. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 32 |
| − | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 32 |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
|local co-op = | |local co-op = | ||
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|self-hosting = | |self-hosting = | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| − | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = true |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Pentium 166 |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 700MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = DirectDraw compatible |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Pentium 200 |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = OpenGL or 3Dfx Glide compatible |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 16:48, 25 January 2015
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Dynamix | |
| Publishers | |
| Dynamix | |
| Engines | |
| Darkstar | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 24, 1999 |
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| Metaltech | |
|---|---|
| Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
| Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
| Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
| Starsiege | 1999 |
| Tribes (series) | |
Key points
- Use the Sierrahelp installer to play the game on Windows 7 and with no CD.
- Works on modern Windows with minimal fuss.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Original 2-CD set. | |
|
| Retail | |
Later released 1-CD set with different music tracks. | |
|
Essential improvements
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Starsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch, rips all of the music tracks in high quality MP3 to play and loop in-game properly, adds a no-CD patch, and fixes the mouse issues on Windows 7.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | French is not available in any version but the French version of the game. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 32 | |||
| Online play | 32 | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct IP |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Windows 98, 95, or NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 166 | Pentium 200 |
| System memory (RAM) | 32MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectDraw compatible | OpenGL or 3Dfx Glide compatible |