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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Darkstar One | + | |cover = Darkstar One cover.png |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ascaron Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ascaron Entertainment}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ascaron Entertainment|Retail (Europe)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|cdv Software Entertainment|Retail (North America)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Akella|Retail (Russia)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 18, 2006}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|darkstar-one|71}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darkstar-one|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Vehicle combat}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-Fi, Space}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20090808083759/http://www.darkstar-one.com/ | ||
|steam appid = 12330 | |steam appid = 12330 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658704 |
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 2255 | ||
+ | |lutris = darkstar-one | ||
+ | |mobygames = 22561 | ||
|wikipedia = Darkstar One | |wikipedia = Darkstar One | ||
+ | |winehq = 3630 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658704|darkstar_one}} |
− | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
− | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|TAGES|5}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081024024114/http://213.198.65.214/forum_DS/showthread.php?t=3430|title=Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum|date=May 2023}}</ref> in English release.<br>{{DRM|ProtectDisc|6}} in German release.<br>{{DRM|StarForce|4}} in Russian release.<br>Custom {{term|DRM}} code may sabotage the game by increasing in-game prices tenfold. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | darkstar-one | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2310-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darkstar_one | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | darkstar-one | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 12330 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | darkstar-one | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo can be downloaded from [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45264/DarkStar_One/spielbare_Demo.html 4players] or [https://www.gameswelt.de/darkstar-one/demo/darkstar-one,120804 Gameswelt]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches=== |
− | The latest patch for the retail version is | + | {{ii}} The latest patch for the retail version is 1.3, available from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/38-darkstar-one-retail-patch-english/ PCGamingWiki (English only)] and [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/1122/7/ Patches-Scrolls.de (multiple languages)]. |
+ | {{ii}} Digital distribution versions already include this patch. | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20090808083759fw_/http://www.ascaron.com/gb/gb_service/service_1_noheader.php#topofpage A hotfix] for contemporary Nvidia cards experiencing a crash in trade stations was also released. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use replacement ascaron.bik|fix= |
− | + | Extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/91-darkstar-one-intro-skip/ empty video file] to {{file|{{p|game}}\video\Movies\[language]|folder}} and overwrite the existing file. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Do not delete the file completely, or the game will crash on startup. | |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |discord notes = |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |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== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darkstar One video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = silver |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Some resolutions crash the game, see [[#Some resolutions crash the game]].<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en DarkStar One | WSGF]</ref> |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = true |
− | |multimonitor notes = | + | |multimonitor notes = 3D elements are rendered at a lower resolution. |
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = If game has [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics]], disable in-game FSAA.<ref name="WSGF"/> |
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Menus and texts do not scale accordingly. |
− | |fov = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Cockpit FOV can be changed by pressing {{key|F3}}, and the perspective with {{key|F4}}. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Works with [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref> | + | |borderless windowed notes = Works with [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=6 August 2013|comment=}}</ref> |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]]. May cause [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics at higher resolutions]].<ref name="WSGF"/> |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = false |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = Locked to 60 fps. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so can | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so it can not be inverted. |
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
− | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = |
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle inversion. | |invert controller y-axis notes= Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle inversion. | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = true | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = Supports vibration. | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ===Advanced controls=== |
− | + | The game poorly explains its controls. Strafing sideways and flying backwards can be used to the player's advantage, but some keybindings do not appear in the options menu - look those up in the manual (digital versions contain it in the game directory). | |
− | {{Audio | + | |
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Darkstar One audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music, Ambient, Effects and Speech. |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = Set Speakers in-game accordingly. | |surround sound notes = Set Speakers in-game accordingly. | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|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 = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail, GOG.com and Zoom Platform only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/410-darkstar-one-german-patch/#versions download for digital releases]. The German manual is available [https://download.kalypsomedia.com/manuals/HB_Inhalt_DSO_D_Final.pdf here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail only. |
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://slovenciny.com/darkstar-one-sk/ 1] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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 = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see important hints on copy protection issues with retail game here: [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/darkstar-one/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Some resolutions crash the game=== | ===Some resolutions crash the game=== | ||
− | {{ii}} Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of | + | {{ii}} Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of {{file|iphlpapi.dll}}. |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix= | |
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete | + | # Delete or rename {{file|iphlpapi.dll}} |
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' version of this file instead. | # Darkstar One will now use Windows' version of this file instead. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ===netman.dll not found error=== | + | ===Black graphics at higher resolutions=== |
− | {{ii}} This is caused by | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable FSAA in the game optoins|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | }} |
− | + | ||
+ | ==="netman.dll not found" error=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is caused by Darkstar One shipping with an outdated version of this file. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete | + | # Delete or rename {{file|netman.dll}} and {{file|iphlpapi.dll}} |
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' versions of these files instead. | # Darkstar One will now use Windows' versions of these files instead. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Ship throttle is backwards=== | ===Ship throttle is backwards=== | ||
− | If | + | If the controller's throttle is detected the wrong way around (e.g. putting it at the full speed position makes the ship stop instead), invert the "Throttle" axis by clicking the red rectangle beside it. |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
+ | |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 = 1.1 | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Mods==== | ||
+ | ===Hidden Clusters=== | ||
+ | |||
+ | [https://www.moddb.com/mods/hidden-clusters/downloads/hidden-clusters-283 Massive Expansion]. | ||
+ | [https://www.nexusmods.com/darkstarone/mods/3 English Machine translation] | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 SP4 | + | |minOS = 2000 SP4 |
|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
|minHD = 6.5 GB | |minHD = 6.5 GB | ||
|minDX = 9 | |minDX = 9 | ||
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = GeForce 3 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 |
− | |minGPU2 = Radeon 8500 | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 |
|minSM = 1.1 | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
|recOS = XP SP2 | |recOS = XP SP2 | ||
− | |recCPU = 2.6 | + | |recCPU = 2.6 GHz |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = GeForce | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
− | |recGPU2 = Radeon X800 | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 |
|recSM = 3.0 | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
+ | |recaudio = 5.1 surround & DirectX compatible | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{--}}Nvidia GeForce 4 MX cards not supported | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:00, 20 July 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Ascaron Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Retail (Europe) | Ascaron Entertainment |
Retail (North America) | cdv Software Entertainment |
Retail (Russia) | Akella |
Digital | Strategy First |
Release dates | |
Windows | May 18, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 71 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Darkstar One is a singleplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES 5 DRM.[1] in English release. ProtectDISC Software 6 DRM in German release. StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1] in Russian release. Custom DRM code may sabotage the game by increasing in-game prices tenfold. |
|||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Demo
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest patch for the retail version is 1.3, available from PCGamingWiki (English only) and Patches-Scrolls.de (multiple languages).
- Digital distribution versions already include this patch.
- A hotfix for contemporary Nvidia cards experiencing a crash in trade stations was also released.
Skip intro videos
Use replacement ascaron.bik |
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Extract the empty video file to
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Some resolutions crash the game, see #Some resolutions crash the game.[4] | ||
Multi-monitor | 3D elements are rendered at a lower resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | If game has black graphics, disable in-game FSAA.[4] | ||
4K Ultra HD | Menus and texts do not scale accordingly. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Cockpit FOV can be changed by pressing F3, and the perspective with F4. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Works with Borderless Windowed.[5] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA. May cause black graphics at higher resolutions.[4] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Locked to 60 fps. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so it can not be inverted. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle 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 | Supports vibration. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Advanced controls
The game poorly explains its controls. Strafing sideways and flying backwards can be used to the player's advantage, but some keybindings do not appear in the options menu - look those up in the manual (digital versions contain it in the game directory).
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Ambient, Effects and Speech. | |
Surround sound | Set Speakers in-game accordingly. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | Retail only. | |||
French | Retail, GOG.com and Zoom Platform only. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. The German manual is available here. | |||
Italian | Retail only. | |||
Polish | Retail only. | |||
Slovak | Fan - 1 | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see important hints on copy protection issues with retail game here: vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Some resolutions crash the game
- Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of
iphlpapi.dll
.
Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll[4] |
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Black graphics at higher resolutions
Disable FSAA in the game optoins[4] |
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"netman.dll not found" error
- This is caused by Darkstar One shipping with an outdated version of this file.
Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll[citation needed] |
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Ship throttle is backwards
If the controller's throttle is detected the wrong way around (e.g. putting it at the full speed position makes the ship stop instead), invert the "Throttle" axis by clicking the red rectangle beside it.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video |
Mods
Hidden Clusters
Massive Expansion. English Machine translation
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP SP2 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9 compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | 5.1 surround & DirectX compatible |
- Nvidia GeForce 4 MX cards not supported
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 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 (12330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 DarkStar One | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 6 August 2013