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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|February 28, 1998}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|February 28, 1998}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 24, 2014|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_akalabeth Free release: Akalabeth: World of Doom + Ultima Series holiday special stream ● GOG.com]</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_akalabeth Free release: Akalabeth: World of Doom + Ultima Series holiday special stream ● GOG.com]</ref>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 24, 2014|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|December 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 24, 2014|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Top-down view, Flip screen }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RPG }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Medieval }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Ultima }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207666073 | |gogcom id = 1207666073 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |winehq = |
| + | |hltb = 309 | ||
| + | |igdb = akalabeth-world-of-doom | ||
| + | |lutris = akalabeth-world-of-doom | ||
| + | |mobygames = 1256 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Akalabeth: World of Doom | ||
|wikipedia = Akalabeth: World of Doom | |wikipedia = Akalabeth: World of Doom | ||
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|license = Former commercial | |license = Former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} Also titled '''Ultima 0 - Akalabeth'''. | ||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Main_Page The Codex of Ultima Wisdom] - A huge wiki for the series | {{mm}} [http://wiki.ultimacodex.com/wiki/Main_Page The Codex of Ultima Wisdom] - A huge wiki for the series | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207666073|ultima_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207666073|ultima_series|for game series}} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Use [[DOSBox]] for DOS version. | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Use [[DOSBox]] for DOS version. | | DOS }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | akalabeth_world_of_doom | DRM-free | Includes both the unofficial DOS port and the official 1998 DOS port/remake. Both versions are pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | akalabeth_world_of_doom | DRM-free | Includes both the unofficial DOS port and the official 1998 DOS port/remake. Both versions are pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>| | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\PLAYER.U0}} | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\PLAYER.U0}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows| | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | + | {{Video | |
| − | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Akalabeth 1998 audio setup.png|Sound card and MIDI options in <code>setup.exe</code>.<br/>Suggested settings for [[DOSBox]] shown.}} | {{Image|Akalabeth 1998 audio setup.png|Sound card and MIDI options in <code>setup.exe</code>.<br/>Suggested settings for [[DOSBox]] shown.}} | ||
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|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = All speech is text-based. | |subtitles notes = All speech is text-based. | ||
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Lord British not recognizing quests=== | ||
| + | In the Black & White version distributed on GOG.com, Lord British will not recognize any completed quest. Other distributions of this version might also be affected. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Official Release|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/ultima_series/lord_british_dialogue_messed_up_in_akalabeth_after_first_quest/post3 Akalabeth game breaking bug] - GOG Community Discussions</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Download Akalabeth 1998 (Windows).zip - this appears under Game Extras rather than the main download. | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''Notes''' | ||
| + | {{ii}} The official version has minor gameplay differences from the B&W version. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify source code|ref=|fix= | ||
| + | # In {{file|aklabeth.bas}}, jump to code line 7500. | ||
| + | # Merge the following indented line onto code line 7500. | ||
| + | # Play the game with QBasic. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = false | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = false | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:59, 5 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Richard Garriott | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | February 28, 1998 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | December 24, 2014[1] |
| macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | December 24, 2014[1] |
| Linux (DOSBox) | December 24, 2014[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | First-person, Top-down view, Flip screen |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | RPG |
| Themes | Fantasy, Medieval |
| Series | Ultima |
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Akalabeth: World of Doom is a singleplayer first-person, top-down view and flip screen RPG game in the Ultima series.
General information
- Also titled Ultima 0 - Akalabeth.
- The Codex of Ultima Wisdom - A huge wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Use DOSBox for DOS version. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Includes both the unofficial DOS port and the official 1998 DOS port/remake. Both versions are pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |
Version differences
- The DOS port of the game (first released in 1998 as part of the Ultima Collection) adds CGA colours and MIDI music.
Game data
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\PLAYER.U0 |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
| Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- This game does not save any settings.
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| Color blind mode | Unofficial port is monochrome. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | No mouse support. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | Uses MIDI driver | |
| Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| General MIDI audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Issues fixed
Lord British not recognizing quests
In the Black & White version distributed on GOG.com, Lord British will not recognize any completed quest. Other distributions of this version might also be affected.
| Official Release[3] |
|---|
Notes
|
| Modify source code |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA | 1998 DOS port/remake only. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 14.04, Mint 17 | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Free release: Akalabeth: World of Doom + Ultima Series holiday special stream ● GOG.com
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Akalabeth game breaking bug - GOG Community Discussions