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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Altar Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Altar Games}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2005-2018}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 21, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|ufo-aftershock|67}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|ufo-aftershock|}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | UFO }} | ||
|steam appid = 289500 | |steam appid = 289500 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658816 | |gogcom id = 1207658816 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/561-ufo-aftershock | ||
+ | |hltb = 12213 | ||
+ | |lutris = ufo-aftershock | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 20131 | ||
|wikipedia = UFO: Aftershock | |wikipedia = UFO: Aftershock | ||
|winehq = 3024 | |winehq = 3024 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/forum/28-modding/ Modding forums] for game series | {{mm}} [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/forum/28-modding/ Modding forums] for game series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207658816|ufo_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207658816|ufo_series|for game series}} | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc, key | {{DRM|StarForce|3}} | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2505-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2505-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ufo_aftershock | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | ufo_aftershock | DRM-free | Version 1.2.1 | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 289500 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 289500 | Steam | Version 1.2.1 | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | ufo-aftershock | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | Patch 1.3 (over 1.2 or 1.2.1) | + | {{mm}} Patch 1.3 (over 1.2 or 1.2.1) is available from the [http://www.ufo-aftershock.com/pages/support.html#patches official site] or [http://www.strategycore.co.uk/files/ufo-aftershock-patch-1.2-upgrade-1/ StrategyCore] |
==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 = |
− | |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 = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|UFO aftershock options.png|UFO: Aftershock system settings menu.}} | {{Image|UFO aftershock options.png|UFO: Aftershock system settings menu.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ufo-aftershock/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/ufo-aftershock/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Options 1 to 8 | |antialiasing notes = Options 1 to 8 | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>Fix by jackfuste from [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref=<ref>Fix by jackfuste from [https://www.wsgf.org/forum/10051/widescreen-ufo-aftershock Widescreen Gaming Forum]</ref>|fix= |
# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/236-ufo-aftershock-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix]. | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/236-ufo-aftershock-widescreen-fix/ widescreen fix]. | ||
# Go to the installation folder and create a backup of the original <code>UFO.exe</code>. | # Go to the installation folder and create a backup of the original <code>UFO.exe</code>. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|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 = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = always on |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
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|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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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail, Steam and GOG.com only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = unknown | |audio = unknown | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = false | ||
|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 arm app = unknown | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minRAM = 512 MB | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
|minHD = 4 GB | |minHD = 4 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 5700 | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 |
|minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|recOS = XP | |recOS = XP | ||
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|recRAM = 768 MB | |recRAM = 768 MB | ||
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 | ||
− | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9700 Pro |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 12:28, 12 February 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Altar Games | |
Publishers | |
2005-2018 | 1C Company |
2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 21, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 67 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | UFO |
UFO | |
---|---|
UFO: Aftermath | 2003 |
UFO: Aftershock | 2005 |
UFO: Afterlight | 2007 |
UFO: Aftershock is a singleplayer bird's-eye view RTS game in the UFO series.
General information
- Modding forums for game series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] | |||
GOG.com | Version 1.2.1 | |||
Steam | Version 1.2.1 | |||
ZOOM Platform |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.3 (over 1.2 or 1.2.1) is available from the official site or StrategyCore
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>\options.txt[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289500/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Profiles\<user-id>\Saves\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289500/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Locked at 1024x768. See Widescreen resolution for fix. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Add --option fullscreen=FALSE in shortcut | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Options 1 to 8 | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolution[5] |
---|
Notes
|
Off screen rendering fix[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anisotropic filtering[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
German | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
Russian | Retail, Steam and GOG.com only. | |||
Spanish | Retail only. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, requires very important settings, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1 GHz AMD Athlon 1 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz AMD Athlon 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 768 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 ATI Radeon 9500 DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon 9700 Pro |
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/289500/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (289500) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.