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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = GRATSPACE-COVER.jpg |
− | | | + | |developers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Positech Games}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Red Marble Games|OS X}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Edward Rudd|Linux}} | ||
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 4, 2009}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 4, 2010}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 13, 2011}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gratuitous-space-battles|72}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gratuitous-space-battles|65}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Gratuitous Battles }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 41800 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= http://www.gratuitousspacebattles.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 4081 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = gratuitous-space-battles | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Gratuitous Space Battles | ||
+ | |winehq = 10635 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/41800/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://positech.co.uk/gratuitousspacebattles/register.html | DRM-free | The Windows and OS X versions are sold separately | | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 41800 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux}} |
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} None of the versions provide everything and there is a price disparity between the same versions. | {{ii}} None of the versions provide everything and there is a price disparity between the same versions. | ||
{{ii}} Online gameplay requires an activation code. | {{ii}} Online gameplay requires an activation code. | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Outcasts | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Tribe | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Order | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Swarm | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Nomads | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Galactic Conquest | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| The Parasites | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data| |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GratuitousSpaceBattles\}} |
− | {{Game | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.positech/GSB}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\GratuitousSpaceBattles\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.positech/GSB}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
− | == | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |discord notes = |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |epic games launcher = |
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|GSBGeneral.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/gratuitous-space-battles | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = n/a | ||
+ | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = false | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Menu screens are uncapped, but once in the game it is locked to 56. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = unknown | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = n/a | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = No speech. | ||
+ | |closed captions = n/a | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{L10n|content= | |
− | {{ | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = English |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = n/a |
− | | | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | |fan = |
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Issues | + | ==Network== |
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = unknown | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = true | ||
+ | |online play players = 2 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Can only play against others via challenge maps. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = true | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===DLC on Linux=== | ===DLC on Linux=== | ||
− | The DLC for this game can only be bought via Steam or as a part of the collector's edition from the website. Because of this, the DLC is not officially sold on Linux, but it can be used with the Linux version after being bought on Steam <ref name="DLC-linux">[ | + | The DLC for this game can only be bought via Steam or as a part of the collector's edition from the website. Because of this, the DLC is not officially sold on Linux, but it can be used with the Linux version after being bought on Steam.<ref name="DLC-linux">[https://positech.co.uk/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=6842#p53390 Guide on forums]</ref> |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Convert Steam DLC content|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Buy DLC via Steam | # Buy DLC via Steam | ||
# Install DLC via Steam, either under Windows or via Wine | # Install DLC via Steam, either under Windows or via Wine | ||
− | # Copy the relevant | + | # Copy the relevant folders |
− | ## Folder in the | + | ## Folder in the installation folder (e.g. "''GSB/nomads GSB/campaign''") |
## "''data/install/DLC_RELATED''" into "''GSB/data/install/DLC_RELATED''" | ## "''data/install/DLC_RELATED''" into "''GSB/data/install/DLC_RELATED''" | ||
## "''data/packages/DLC_RELATED''" into "''GSB/data/packages/DLC_RELATED''" | ## "''data/packages/DLC_RELATED''" into "''GSB/data/packages/DLC_RELATED''" | ||
# Convert all .dds files to .png | # Convert all .dds files to .png | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | '''Notes''' | |
− | + | {{ii}} This can be done with the use of ImageMagick. To automate this process further the following command may be used ('''NO WARRANTY'''): <br /><code>for x in `find . -name "*.dds"`; do convert $x `dirname $x`/`basename $x .dds`.png; done</code> | |
+ | {{ii}} Some users have noted that some backgrounds appear white, when using the DLC, but this can be further fixed by converting the .bmp files{{cn|date=January 2016|reason=Convert to either .png or .jpg, I can't confirm this either way. Anyone have the DLC to try this?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="Failed to initialise 3D Engine" error=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete GratuitousSpaceBattles folder|ref=<ref name="Failed to initialise 3d Engine">[https://positech.co.uk/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=5723 Guide on forum]</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete the {{file|GratuitousSpaceBattles}} folder. | ||
+ | # relaunch the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | + | {{System requirements | |
− | |||
− | {{System | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = XP |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 62 MB |
− | | | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Requires at least 1024x768 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
− | |OSfamily = | + | |OSfamily = OS X |
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = 10.5 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 62 MB |
− | | | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Requires at least 1024x768 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Linux | |OSfamily = Linux | ||
− | |minOS | + | |minOS = Kernel 2.6 |
− | | | + | |minCPU = 1.5 GHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |minHD | + | |minHD = 62 MB |
− | | | + | |minVRAM = 128 MB |
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Requires at least 1024x768 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:33, 4 May 2023
Developers | |
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Positech Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Red Marble Games |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 4, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) | August 4, 2010 |
Linux | December 13, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 72 |
IGDB | 65 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Series | Gratuitous Battles |
Gratuitous Battles | |
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Gratuitous Space Battles | 2009 |
Gratuitous Tank Battles | 2012 |
Gratuitous Space Battles 2 | 2015 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Developer website | The Windows and OS X versions are sold separately | |||
Steam |
- None of the versions provide everything and there is a price disparity between the same versions.
- Online gameplay requires an activation code.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
The Outcasts | ||
The Tribe | ||
The Order | ||
The Swarm | ||
The Nomads | ||
Galactic Conquest | ||
The Parasites |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GratuitousSpaceBattles\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.positech/GSB |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\GratuitousSpaceBattles\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.positech/GSB |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Menu screens are uncapped, but once in the game it is locked to 56. |
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 | No speech. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Can only play against others via challenge maps. | ||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Issues fixed
DLC on Linux
The DLC for this game can only be bought via Steam or as a part of the collector's edition from the website. Because of this, the DLC is not officially sold on Linux, but it can be used with the Linux version after being bought on Steam.[1]
Convert Steam DLC content[citation needed] |
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Notes
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"Failed to initialise 3D Engine" error
Delete GratuitousSpaceBattles folder[2] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 62 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
- Requires at least 1024x768
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 62 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
- Requires at least 1024x768
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.5 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 62 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 128 MB of VRAM |
- Requires at least 1024x768