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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 20, 2002}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 20, 2002}} | ||
+ | |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 | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Star Wars }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-starfighter|71}} | ||
|steam appid = 32350 | |steam appid = 32350 | ||
|gogcom id = 1421404999 | |gogcom id = 1421404999 | ||
|strategywiki = Star Wars: Starfighter | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Starfighter | ||
+ | |igdb = star-wars-starfighter | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-starfighter | ||
+ | |hltb = 9124 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3545 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Wars: Starfighter | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Starfighter | ||
|winehq = 4834 | |winehq = 4834 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The PC version is based on the PlayStation 2 version rather than the Special Edition Xbox version. As a result, it is missing the multiplayer mode from the Xbox version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | |||
− | |||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{GOG.com links|1421404999|star_wars_starfighter}} | {{GOG.com links|1421404999|star_wars_starfighter}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32350/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-starfighter | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2807-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2807-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_starfighter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_starfighter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-starfighter | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | star-wars-starfighter | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-starfighter | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-starfighter | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32350 | Steam | Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32350 | Steam | Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-starfighter | Origin |Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows |}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|ref=<ref name="2021-02-20">{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2021-02-20|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Game\Streams\Video}}. | ||
+ | # Rename, move or delete these files: {{file|slintro.bik}}, {{file|lecintro.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars Starfighter\1.0\*}} |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = true |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Video.png|Launcher video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-starfighter | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-starfighter | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |widescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = hackable |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = hackable |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] and choose between 2x-8x [[MSAA]]. |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = hackable | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Use [[dgVoodoo 2#DirectX 2-8|dgVoodoo 2]] | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Keyboard.png|Launcher keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Keyboard.png|Launcher keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Mouse.png|Launcher mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Mouse.png|Launcher mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Joystick.png|Launcher general joystick settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Joystick.png|Launcher general joystick settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Joystick Remapping.png|Launcher joystick button/axis map settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Launcher Joystick Remapping.png|Launcher joystick button/axis map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Invert Y-axis|Mouse Y-axis inversion]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Invert Y-axis|Mouse Y-axis inversion]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Edit AutoExec. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Edit AutoExec.con|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519185308/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=914730&page=2#post35747576|title=Mouse Inversion - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Game\</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Game\</code> | ||
− | # Edit {{file|AutoExec. | + | # Edit {{file|AutoExec.con}}. |
# Add the following lines: | # Add the following lines: | ||
<pre>RunScript User.con, NoExistOK | <pre>RunScript User.con, NoExistOK | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Star Wars Starfighter Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = always on |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = {{cn|Is this based on system settings (or OpenAL Soft's, if DSOAL is used)? There doesn't seem to be a dedicated option.}} |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|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 = unknown |
− | |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 = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Not in GOG.com version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Not in GOG.com version. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===High FPS causes visual glitches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Running the game above 30 FPS will lead to issues such as rapid option selection in menus and excessive screen shake when taking damage or using boost/brake. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Cap FPS|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/32350/discussions/0/152392786911725305/|title=Screen shaking when hit|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Use a software that can cap FPS and limit to 30 FPS. See [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Frame rate capping]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown |
+ | |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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|minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 350 MHz | |minCPU2 = AMD K6-2 350 MHz | ||
|minRAM = 64 MB (95/98)<br />128 MB (ME, 2000, XP) | |minRAM = 64 MB (95/98)<br />128 MB (ME, 2000, XP) | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 620 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
|minGPU2 = | |minGPU2 = |
Latest revision as of 23:29, 4 May 2024
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Windows | Secret Level |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Europa | |
Release dates | |
Windows | January 20, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Wars |
Star Wars: Starfighter is a singleplayer first-person and third-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the Star Wars series.
The PC version is based on the PlayStation 2 version rather than the Special Edition Xbox version. As a result, it is missing the multiplayer mode from the Xbox version.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Updated with compatibility for modern systems. | |||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\Star Wars Starfighter\1.0\*[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32350/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Game\Save Games[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32350/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-16x under "Texture Filtering". | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use dgVoodoo 2 and choose between 2x-8x MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use dgVoodoo 2 | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | See Mouse Y-axis inversion. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Mouse is required for launcher. | |
Controller remapping | ||
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 | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Edit AutoExec.con[2] |
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RunScript User.con, NoExistOK FlipMouseYAxis true, 1 |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | [citation needed] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Not in GOG.com version. | |||
German | Not in GOG.com version. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
High FPS causes visual glitches
- Running the game above 30 FPS will lead to issues such as rapid option selection in menus and excessive screen shake when taking damage or using boost/brake.
Cap FPS[3] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8.1 | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz AMD K6-2 350 MHz |
|
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB (95/98) 128 MB (ME, 2000, XP) |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 620 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32350/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32350) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2021-02-20
- ↑ Mouse Inversion - Page 2 - Steam Users' Forums - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Screen shaking when hit - last accessed on May 2023