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===Version differences===
 
===Version differences===
{{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 while the Berzerker Suit is DLC.
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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.
 
{{--}} 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.
  
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Revision as of 02:08, 13 May 2020

A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda cover
Developers
Extend Studio
Publishers
Origo Games
Engines
XNA
Release dates
Windows December 14, 2010
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter
Art styles Stylized
Themes Sci-fi
Series A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda on MobyGames
A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda on Wikipedia
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

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
Windows
Steam
DRM-free after installation through Steam client (notes may include more details)
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]
Windows
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.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Berzerker Suit Give access to the Berzerker Suit.
Windows
Original Soundtrack The game's original soundtrack in MP3 format. Includes 20 pieces of music with album art and 5 desktop wallpapers.
Windows
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 settings

Video settings.
Video settings.

Template:Video settings

Input settings

Input settings.
Input settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP
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. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:AmethystViper on December 22, 2018
  2. Verified by User:Suicide_machine on December 22, 2018