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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Malfador Machinations}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Malfador Machinations}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shrapnel Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shrapnel Games|Retail}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2000}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|space-empires-iv|79}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|space-empires-iv|rating}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Empires }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 1610 | |steam appid = 1610 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659215 | |gogcom id = 1207659215 | ||
+ | |hltb = 8845 | ||
+ | |igdb = space-empires-iv | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 3836 |
|wikipedia = Space Empires IV | |wikipedia = Space Empires IV | ||
|winehq = 433 | |winehq = 433 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Russian release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4387-1 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-iv/ | unknown | Deluxe Edition..<br/>Also available in the ''[http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-complete-pack/ Space Empires Complete Pack]''. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_empires_complete_pack | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | space-empires-iv-74dacf | unknown | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1610 | Steam | Space Empires | + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4387-1 | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_empires_complete_pack | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition.<br/>Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1610 | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | space-empires-complete-pack | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition.<br>Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} | + | |
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{++}} The '''Deluxe''' edition (released on November 1, 2005) is an enhanced version of the game that adds new graphics, a new sound system, bug fixes, and various other additions. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | All of the available patches for the game can be found on the [http://www.malfador.com/se4dwngp.html official patch page]. | + | {{ii}} All of the available patches for the game can be found on the [http://www.malfador.com/se4dwngp.html official patch page]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= |
Latest revision as of 11:07, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Malfador Machinations | |
Publishers | |
Retail | Shrapnel Games |
Digital | Strategy First |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 7, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Space Empires |
Space Empires | |
---|---|
Space Empires I | 1993 |
Space Empires II | 1995 |
Space Empires III | 1997 |
Space Empires IV | 2000 |
Space Empires: Starfury | 2003 |
Space Empires V | 2006 |
Space Empires IV is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view 4X and TBS game in the Space Empires series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English release. | |||
Retail | Russian release. | |||
Publisher website | Deluxe Edition.. Also available in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
|||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | Deluxe Edition. | |||
Deluxe Edition. | ||||
GOG.com | Deluxe Edition. Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
|||
Green Man Gaming | Deluxe Edition. | |||
Steam | Deluxe Edition. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Deluxe Edition. Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
Version differences
- The Deluxe edition (released on November 1, 2005) is an enhanced version of the game that adds new graphics, a new sound system, bug fixes, and various other additions.
Essential improvements
Patches
- All of the available patches for the game can be found on the official patch page.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Strategic map remains unscaled. Tactical combat uses full screen. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Not required, game doesn't minimize on task switch, remaining in background. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ 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 |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 6720 |
UDP | 6716 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, 2000 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | 350 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible |
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 (1610) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.