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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | ares-extinction-agenda | DRM-free | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 92300 | DRM-free | A warning message will appear about Steam API not being initialised properly when launching the game, but it will continue to play afterwards.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 92300 | DRM-free | A warning message will appear about Steam API not being initialised properly when launching the game, but it will continue to play afterwards.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=December 22, 2018}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} The Steam version has exclusive suits, two of which can be accessed by pressing {{key|Ctrl|T}} or Left Stick and Right Stick buttons together, and the Berzerker Suit as DLC. | {{ii}} The Steam version has exclusive suits, two of which can be accessed by pressing {{key|Ctrl|T}} or Left Stick and Right Stick buttons together, and the Berzerker Suit as DLC. | ||
{{--}} The GamersGate version is behind on updates; The Steam version is currently v1.4.2 while the GamersGate version is v1.1.13. | {{--}} The GamersGate version is behind on updates; The Steam version is currently v1.4.2 while the GamersGate version is v1.1.13. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = Alternate skin with gameplay changes, digital soundtrack. | ||
| + | |expansion pack = | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Berzerker Suit | Give access to the Berzerker Suit. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Berzerker Suit | Give access to the Berzerker Suit. | Windows }} | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All DLCs are only available on [[Steam]]. | {{ii}} All DLCs are only available on [[Steam]]. | ||
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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 = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Stores up to 100 MB of game save online (maximum of 1,000 save files). |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = false | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit {{file|config.ini}} for 4K resolution.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2021-11-13|comment=The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.}}</ref> |
|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | |fov notes = 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = always on | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = Game does not pause when out of focus.<ref name=" | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Game does not pause when out of focus.<ref name="Borderless fullscreen">{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-05-13|comment=}}</ref> |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |gg3d name = | ||
| + | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
| + | |native 3d = | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d = | ||
| + | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
| + | |iz3d = | ||
| + | |iz3d notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |vorpx = hackable | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/a-r-e-s-extinction-agenda/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 9. | + | |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 = 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 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:15, 14 March 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Extend Studio | |
| Publishers | |
| Origo Games | |
| Engines | |
| XNA | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 14, 2010 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Platform |
| Art styles | Stylized |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda |
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| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | |
|---|---|
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda | 2010 |
| A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX | 2014 |
This page is for original 2010 version. For the 2014 remake, see A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
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| Steam | |
A warning message will appear about Steam API not being initialised properly when launching the game, but it will continue to play afterwards.[1][2] | |
- Owning this game on Steam also unlock an special drone players can use in A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX.
Version differences
- The Steam version has exclusive suits, two of which can be accessed by pressing Ctrl+T or Left Stick and Right Stick buttons together, and the Berzerker Suit as DLC.
- The GamersGate version is behind on updates; The Steam version is currently v1.4.2 while the GamersGate version is v1.1.13.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| DLC | Alternate skin with gameplay changes, digital soundtrack. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Berzerker Suit | Give access to the Berzerker Suit. | |
- All DLCs are only available on Steam.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES\config.ini |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/92300/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/92300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\ARES\Profile\*.plf |
| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/92300/ |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/92300/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
| Steam Cloud | Stores up to 100 MB of game save online (maximum of 1,000 save files). |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | 3840x2160 cannot be selected in-game; edit config.ini for 4K resolution.[3] |
||
| Field of view (FOV) | 2D game that zooms in or out view at certain points. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run the game at your display's native resolution and use Borderless Gaming.[4] | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | Capped at 60 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Fully rebindable. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Xbox button prompts | Xbox 360 variant. | |
| Impulse Trigger vibration |
| PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, Sounds | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | Game does not pause when out of focus.[4] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Portuguese | ||||
| Spanish |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9.0c | |
| Shader Model support | 3.0 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista, 7 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon x2 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 1 GB (XP) / 2 GB (Vista, 7) | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 300 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7600 ATI Radeon HD 2400 DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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>/92300/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (92300) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on December 22, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on December 22, 2018
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2021-11-13
- The highest resolution for the game on a 4K display appears to only go up to 2560x1600 prior to editing the config.ini file manually.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-05-13