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{{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyRiver Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SkyRiver Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2004-2018}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia, Europe (2004-2018)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Andrico|Estonia (2004)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Micro Application|France (2004)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2004}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 27, 2004 (Russia)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2004 (Estonia)}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 14, 2004 (France)}} | ||
|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 | None }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, RPG }} |
{{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 | Realistic }} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | A.I.M. }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | A.I.M. }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{removed DRM|StarForce}}; removed with [[#Patches|Patch 1.06]] ( | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{removed DRM|StarForce}}; removed with [[#Patches|Patch 1.06]].<br />Version 1.03 (international disc release) also came without the DRM in some countries. | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | aim | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | aim | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | aim-1 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | aim-1 | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [http:// | + | {{ii}} [http://mx.skyriver.ru/faq_mech1.phtml Patches] are available on the Russian version of the game page.<br />NB! Although these patches are advertised as 'for Russian release', in reality they can be applied on any localized game version, minus the included Russian localization files. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = Works, but game versions < 1.06 are crash-prone, and in-building menu buttons are dislocated from their intended positions. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = v0.21, v1.00-1.03: <b>dynamic</b> (widens with movement speed)<br />v1.04 & v1.06: <b>fixed</b> |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Requires game version 1.06 and <code>Windowed=1</code> set in <code>{{P|game}}\data\config\</code> under <code>[CONFIG]</code> section. Windowed mode is fixed at 640x480 resolution. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Windowed mode is unconditionally borderless. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Introduces some physics-related problems (like uninitiated glider self-acceleration in a random direction) when frame rate is very high (~300–1000, or more). |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |controller support notes = Some buttons aren't detected and cannot be used at all (like right stick) or have hardcoded function (left stick). |
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
|full controller notes = Menu navigation is possible only with mouse. | |full controller notes = Menu navigation is possible only with mouse. | ||
|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
| − | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Limited: some buttons either have hardcoded function or aren't detected at all and thus cannot be (re)mapped. |
| − | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = false |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|xinput controllers = unknown | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
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|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
| − | |simultaneous input notes = | + | |simultaneous input notes = Supported but the controller's left stick takes over turning functionality of mouse while its buttons still work. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Bulgarian | |language = Bulgarian | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = unknown |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = The game was released in Bulgaria, but only its discs cover was in Bulgarian. It is unknown whether or not the game itself, too, was ever localized. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| Developers | |
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| SkyRiver Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Russia, Europe (2004-2018) | 1C Company |
| Estonia (2004) | Andrico |
| France (2004) | Micro Application |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | February 27, 2004 (Russia) |
| Windows | 2004 (Estonia) |
| Windows | May 14, 2004 (France) |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Adventure, RPG |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | A.I.M. |
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| A.I.M. | |
|---|---|
| A.I.M.: Artificial Intelligence Machines | 2004 |
| A.I.M. 2: Clan Wars | 2006 |
| A.I.M. Racing | 2007 |
| A.I.M.3: War Protocol | TBA |
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
StarForce DRM; removed with Patch 1.06. Version 1.03 (international disc release) also came without the DRM in some countries. |
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| GamersGate | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
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Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches are available on the Russian version of the game page.
NB! Although these patches are advertised as 'for Russian release', in reality they can be applied on any localized game version, minus the included Russian localization files.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data\config\[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVES\[Note 1] |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | Works, but game versions < 1.06 are crash-prone, and in-building menu buttons are dislocated from their intended positions. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | v0.21, v1.00-1.03: dynamic (widens with movement speed) v1.04 & v1.06: fixed |
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| Windowed | Requires game version 1.06 and Windowed=1 set in <path-to-game>\data\config\ under [CONFIG] section. Windowed mode is fixed at 640x480 resolution. |
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| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Windowed mode is unconditionally borderless. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Introduces some physics-related problems (like uninitiated glider self-acceleration in a random direction) when frame rate is very high (~300–1000, or more). | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Modify configuration file[1] |
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Notes
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Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Some buttons aren't detected and cannot be used at all (like right stick) or have hardcoded function (left stick). | |
| Full controller support | Menu navigation is possible only with mouse. | |
| Controller remapping | Limited: some buttons either have hardcoded function or aren't detected at all and thus cannot be (re)mapped. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Supported but the controller's left stick takes over turning functionality of mouse while its buttons still work. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sound, Engine. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Estonian | ||||
| French | An unofficial French patch to 1.06 is available here. | |||
| German | ||||
| Czech | ||||
| Bulgarian | The game was released in Bulgaria, but only its discs cover was in Bulgarian. It is unknown whether or not the game itself, too, was ever localized. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8.1 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 3 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz |
Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz AMD Athlon 1.5 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.5 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce FX 5600 ATI Radeon 9500 128 MB of VRAM |
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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ Steam Community Guide - 8x anti-aliasing/ 8x сглаживание - last accessed on 2016-08-21