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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|DOS | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\tower\ta.cfg}} |
| − | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\tower\highscores.dat}} |
| − | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | |
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} This game does not support saving ({{file|highscores.dat}} contains high scores). |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}} | {{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{ii}} Use {{key|Space}} in order to use the '''Action Button''', which can be used to selected items in the main menus and attack. | {{ii}} Use {{key|Space}} in order to use the '''Action Button''', which can be used to selected items in the main menus and attack. | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = hackable | |separate volume = hackable | ||
|separate volume notes = Go to <code>{{p|game}}\tower\</code> and open <code>ta.cfg</code>. | |separate volume notes = Go to <code>{{p|game}}\tower\</code> and open <code>ta.cfg</code>. | ||
Revision as of 03:46, 17 May 2020
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Team17 | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1994 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | January 10, 2012[1] |
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| Alien Breed | |
|---|---|
| Alien Breed | 1993 |
| Alien Breed: Tower Assault | 1994 |
| Alien Breed: Impact | 2010 |
| Alien Breed 2: Assault | 2010 |
| Alien Breed 3: Descent | 2010 |
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
Use DOSBox. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Bundled together with Alien Breed. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |
- On the GOG.com version the copy protection has been bypassed, simply write anything and push ↵ Enter in order to start the game.
- A demo is available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\tower\ta.cfg |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\tower\highscores.dat |
| Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
- This game does not support saving (
highscores.datcontains high scores).
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics settings (GOG.com version)
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Through the Graphic Mode Setup or by pushing Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| 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 | |||
Input
- Use Space ␣ in order to use the Action Button, which can be used to selected items in the main menus and attack.
| 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 | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Go to <path-to-game>\tower\ and open ta.cfg. |
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| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | 2 | Co-op |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | ||||
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 4.0 | 6.22 |
| Processor (CPU) | 80386SX | |
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.