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+ | {{disambig|the 2012 port|the original game|[[Z]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Z | ||
|cover = Z logo.png | |cover = Z logo.png | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|The Bitmap Brothers}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|The Bitmap Brothers}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TickTock Games|OS X}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|TickTock Games|Windows}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|KISS ltd|Original}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kavcom}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Kavcom|Original}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 25, 2012}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|March 25, 2012}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2014}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 4, 2014}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Z }} | ||
|steam appid = 275530 | |steam appid = 275530 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207664893 |
+ | |mobygames = 346 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Z (video game) | |wikipedia = Z (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = This version of the 1997 [[Glossary:RTS|real-time strategy]] game ''[[Z]]'' is based on the 2011/2012 mobile ports. It has native widescreen support, but removed all multiplayer capabilities. |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{ii}} Sold as '''Z The Game''' on GOG.com and Zoom Platform. |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207664893|z}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/275530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | z | DRM-free | | | Windows | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | z | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
− | |||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 275530 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 275530 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | z-the-game | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-Z | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id504560232 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\prefdata}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Language settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Language settings are stored in {{folder|{{p|game}}\language}} on Windows. |
− | {{ii}} Video settings are stored in | + | {{ii}} Video settings are stored in {{folder|{{p|game}}\display}} on Windows. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Each save is a numbered pair of <code>savedata-*</code> and <code>saveinfo-*</code> files. | {{ii}} Each save is a numbered pair of <code>savedata-*</code> and <code>saveinfo-*</code> files. | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Z (2012) settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Z (2012) settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/z-2012/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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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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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|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== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = On/off only. | |separate volume notes = On/off only. | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Italian | |language = Italian | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768. | {{ii}} Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete display file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=2014-07-18|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | # Go to | + | # Delete {{file|display}}. Fullscreen mode will now be used. |
− | # Delete < | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ===Fullscreen mode is zoomed in and therefore not all the content is visible=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Windows Scaling to 100%|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Not Verified by User|date=2022-04-24|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Make sure the Resolution in Windows is the same as in the game and the Scaling Option in Windows is set to 100%, otherwise the Fullscreen mode in game will have the Scaling set the same as Windows e.g. 150% --> not all the content will be displayed | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7, 8 | |minOS = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7, 8 | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz |
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
|minHD = 400 MB | |minHD = 400 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 7 series |
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon X1000 series | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel GMA 950 | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 21:31, 22 February 2024
This page is for the 2012 port. For the original game, see Z.
Developers | |
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The Bitmap Brothers | |
macOS (OS X) | TickTock Games |
Windows | TickTock Games |
Publishers | |
Original | KISS ltd |
Original | Kavcom |
Current | Rebellion Developments |
Release dates | |
macOS (OS X) | March 25, 2012 |
Windows | July 4, 2014 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Z |
Z | |
---|---|
Z | 1996 |
Z: Steel Soldiers | 2001 |
Z (2012) | 2012 |
Z: Steel Soldiers (2014) | 2014 |
This version of the 1997 real-time strategy game Z is based on the 2011/2012 mobile ports. It has native widescreen support, but removed all multiplayer capabilities.
General information
- Sold as Z The Game on GOG.com and Zoom Platform.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\prefdata[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275530/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Language settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\language
on Windows. - Video settings are stored in
<path-to-game>\display
on Windows.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/275530/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Each save is a numbered pair of
savedata-*
andsaveinfo-*
files. - The last save slot used is also stored as
autodata
andautoinfo
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Unusable (gameplay is zoomed in too far). | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Added in Update 2. Toggle in settings. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 17 FPS. |
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 feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Windowed mode unusable in low resolutions
- Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768 (see Stuck in unusable windowed mode).
Issues fixed
Stuck in unusable windowed mode
- Windowed mode is unusable at some low desktop resolutions such as 1024x768.
Delete display file[1] |
---|
|
Fullscreen mode is zoomed in and therefore not all the content is visible
Set Windows Scaling to 100%[2] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 400 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7 series ATI Radeon X1000 series Intel GMA 950 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 333 MB |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 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 (275530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 2014-07-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Not Verified by User on 2022-04-24