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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real- | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third- | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, TPS}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, TPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207658998 | |gogcom id = 1207658998 | ||
|hltb = 1886 | |hltb = 1886 | ||
| + | |lutris = conflict-desert-storm | ||
| + | |mobygames = 12570 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
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|wikipedia = Conflict: Desert Storm | |wikipedia = Conflict: Desert Storm | ||
|winehq = 12082 | |winehq = 12082 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
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| + | |release history = | ||
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| + | |current state = | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Running on modern systems=== | ===Running on modern systems=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref=| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectPlay]]|ref={{cn|date=2024-09-06}}}} |
| − | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Pivotal Games\Conflict Desert Storm\Device Settings}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Pivotal Games\Conflict Desert Storm\Device Settings\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\SCi\DesertStorm {{note|Retail version}}| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\SCi\DesertStorm\{{note|Retail version}}|{{p|game}}}} |
| − | {{p|game}} | ||
| − | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
| − | |windowed notes = Use DxWnd in | + | |windowed notes = Use DxWnd in Direct3D 8 mode. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |upscaling = | + | |upscaling = false |
|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = Game runs fast | + | |120 fps notes = Game runs too fast. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Edit registry entries|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
| − | # Go to | + | # Go to {{registry|{{p|HKLM}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Pivotal Games\Conflict Desert Storm\Device Settings\}} or {{registry|{{p|HKCU}}\SOFTWARE\Classes\VirtualStore\MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Pivotal Games\Conflict Desert Storm\Device Settings\}}. |
# Edit the entry '''ResolutionIndex''' and change the value to one of from a list below (decimal): | # Edit the entry '''ResolutionIndex''' and change the value to one of from a list below (decimal): | ||
| − | + | #* ??? - 1152x864 | |
#* <code>24</code> - 1152x648 | #* <code>24</code> - 1152x648 | ||
#* <code>25</code> - 1280x768 | #* <code>25</code> - 1280x768 | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} Editing graphical settings in the launcher will revert the changes. | {{ii}} Editing graphical settings in the launcher will revert the changes. | ||
| − | {{ii}} The values above are just an example. The values differ between different setups and is a matter of trial | + | {{ii}} The values above are just an example. The values differ between different setups and is a matter of trial and error. |
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} 4K has been tested only on Windows 10 fall creators update. |
}} | }} | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = unknown | |controller support = unknown | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game runs too fast / Mouse too sensitive=== | ===Game runs too fast / Mouse too sensitive=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the | + | {{Fixbox|description=Limit the frame rate to around 60, for example through "Rivatuner Statistics Server"<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrbot|date=2017-11-19|comment=Forced VSYNC through driver settings did nothing for me.}}</ref>}} |
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| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[dgVoodoo 2]]|ref={{cn|date=August 2019}}|fix= | ||
| + | # Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo 2]. | ||
| + | # Copy {{file|D3D8.DLL}} from {{folder|\MS\x86\}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. | ||
| + | # Set monitor's refresh rate on 60 Hz. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = | + | |windows arm app = |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| − | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| − | |linux arm app = | + | |linux arm app = |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:41, 6 September 2024
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| Developers | |
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| Pivotal Games | |
| Publishers | |
| SCi Games | |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 13, 2002 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 56 |
| IGDB | 67 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter, TPS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Middle East, Contemporary |
| Series | Conflict |
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| Conflict | |
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| Conflict: Desert Storm | 2002 |
| Conflict: Desert Storm II | 2003 |
| Conflict: Vietnam | 2004 |
| Conflict: Global Terror | 2005 |
| Conflict: Denied Ops | 2008 |
Conflict: Desert Storm is a singleplayer third-person action, shooter and TPS game in the Conflict series.
General information
- Co-op multiplayer mode from console version is not present.[1][2]
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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| Retail | |
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| Amazon.com | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Steam | |
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Essential improvements
Running on modern systems
| Install DirectPlay[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Pivotal Games\Conflict Desert Storm\Device Settings\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SCi\DesertStorm\[Note 3] <path-to-game>[Note 4] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/211780/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Settings in the launcher.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Use DxWnd in Direct3D 8 mode. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Game runs too fast. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Widescreen resolution
| Edit registry entries[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Input
Mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | This option seems to be problematic and is reverting to enabled state whenever the game is closed. Also, it seems to be broken if you try to change it while in-game and your changes to this setting might be ignored. To guarantee that it's actually off turn it off immediately upon launching the game. | |
| 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 | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | DirectSound3D. | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Czech | Fan - 1 | |||
| Polish | Retail and Muve.pl only. | |||
| Russian | Retail only | |||
| Spanish | Retail only. Download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | Versus |
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| Online play | ||||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game runs too fast / Mouse too sensitive
| Limit the frame rate to around 60, for example through "Rivatuner Statistics Server"[3] |
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| Use dgVoodoo 2[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8.1 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | DirectSound3D |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, ME, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 450 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | 1 GB |
| Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 |
Notes
- ↑ Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWAREwill 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (211780) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Retail version
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ co-op multiplayer, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 9 March 2016
- There is no co-op in PC version.
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrbot on 2017-11-19
- Forced VSYNC through driver settings did nothing for me.