Difference between revisions of "Star Wars: X-Wing"
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− | |cover | + | |cover = X-Wing - Space Combat Simulator (box cover).jpg |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | |publisher = | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Totally Games}} |
− | |release dates | + | |publishers = |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|February 1993}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|February 1993}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1998}} | ||
+ | |steam appid = | ||
+ | |gogcom page = | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Star Wars: X-Wing | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Series|Star Wars: X-Wing}} | {{Series|Star Wars: X-Wing}} | ||
− | == Version | + | == Version differences == |
Playing the DOS version in [[DOSBox]] is probably the easiest and most straightforward way to experience the game. | Playing the DOS version in [[DOSBox]] is probably the easiest and most straightforward way to experience the game. | ||
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* [http://lucasfiles.com/index.php?s=&action=file&id=653&PHPSESSID=32ecc19b83957b28a4deffb3daaadd8a XWTIE95.zip ] (Collector Series only) | * [http://lucasfiles.com/index.php?s=&action=file&id=653&PHPSESSID=32ecc19b83957b28a4deffb3daaadd8a XWTIE95.zip ] (Collector Series only) | ||
− | == | + | ==Video settings== |
+ | <!--[[File:Star Wars X-Wing settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]]--> | ||
+ | {{Video settings | ||
+ | |wsgf link = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-x-wing | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = false | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
+ | |windowed = unknown | ||
+ | |windowed notes = | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = unknown | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = unknown | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = Force in the [[graphics card]] control panel. | ||
+ | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = Force in the [[graphics card]] control panel. | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Game is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
+ | |oculus rift = unknown | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input settings== | ||
+ | {{Input Settings | ||
+ | |key_remap = unknown | ||
+ | |key_remap_notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration_option = unknown | ||
+ | |acceleration_option_notes = | ||
+ | |controller_support = true | ||
+ | |controller_support_notes = Right stick is treated as a throttle. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio settings== | ||
+ | {{Audio settings | ||
+ | |separate volume = unknown | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = unknown | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | === Game installer won't run under 64 bit | + | == Issues fixed == |
+ | === Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows === | ||
Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_XW95.html]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created. | Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/Default.aspx] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [http://www.markusegger.at/Software/Games/XcsMsi/Instructions_XW95.html]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created. | ||
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Then rename the file and give it a .bat file-ending. Run the bat. | Then rename the file and give it a .bat file-ending. Run the bat. | ||
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== Save Game data == | == Save Game data == | ||
Game progress is saved in a .PLT-file named after your character located in the game folder. | Game progress is saved in a .PLT-file named after your character located in the game folder. | ||
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==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 01:15, 9 August 2013
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | February 1993 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 1993 |
Windows | 1998 |
Star Wars: X-Wing | |
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Subseries of Star Wars | |
Star Wars: X-Wing | 1993 |
Star Wars: TIE Fighter | 1994 |
Star Wars: X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter | 1997 |
Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance | 1999 |
Version differences
Playing the DOS version in DOSBox is probably the easiest and most straightforward way to experience the game.
Collectors Edition
The original release came on five floppies and ran at 320x200 resolution while the collectors CD-ROM came on a single CD and featured an upgraded game engine based on TIE Fighter with support for gouraud-shading. This version also includes voice-overs for several characters in the game. Both versions run great in DOSBox without major issues and don't require a joystick to play.
Collector Series Edition
In 1998 a bundle of X-Wing and TIE Fighter ported to Windows 95/98 was released. This version features further enhanced graphics due to an upgrade to the X-Wing vs TIE Fighter engine. The game now included 3D-acceleration support (Direct3D), the use of proper textures instead of primitive gouraud-shading and completely redone concourse graphics. The iMUSE dynamic music system, however, was removed in favor of conventional CD-audio tracks. Furthermore, this version requires a joystick/gamepad and cannot be played with the mouse unless a joystick-emulation program such as JoyToKey or PPJoy is used. The problems and fixes in this article mostly relate to this version of the game.
Patches
Windows XP compatibility-fix
- XWTIE95.zip (Collector Series only)
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
Game installer won't run under 64-bit Windows
Since the X-wing and Tie-Fighter installers are 16-bit programs they won't work in 64-bit operating systems. To remedy this use the appropriate fixed installer found here: [1] to create an updated install disk with which you can install and run the game. Detailed instructions are found here: [2]. The autostart menu seems to be bugged so you might need to run the setup.exe file directly from the disk you created.
Game doesn't run in Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7
Apply the Windows XP compatibility-fix above.
When trying to run the game you get a popup to install DirectX
Run the game directly from XWING95.EXE instead of the menu.
Sound is crackling/distorted/weird in Windows Vista/Windows 7
If you're using a Creative sound card and have the Alchemy software installed try adding the following to it:
**RegPath=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC\TIE95\1.0\Install Path **Buffers=5 **Duration=10
Cockpit flashes rapidly while flying
Disable Crossfire/SLI.
Objects/textures seem to disappear when moving the ship around in hardware accelerated mode
Download Reimars XWAHacker. Extract it into your X-Wing folder and run xwing95fixedclear.bat. This should fix the graphical corruption.
Colors are messed up
Kill explorer.exe before playing. To make this simple create a text file and paste the following into it:
@echo off TASKKILL /F /IM "explorer.exe" cd . XWING95.EXE cd %windir% start explorer.exe exit
Then rename the file and give it a .bat file-ending. Run the bat.
Run Without CD?
The Collector Series Edition requires the CD to be in the drive when launching.
Save Game data
Game progress is saved in a .PLT-file named after your character located in the game folder.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Windows 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
Useful Links
- Lucasarts Downloads Still host patches and fixes for their older games.
- Official forums.