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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fishtank Interactive}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fishtank Interactive|2000-2002}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|JoWood Productions|2002-2011}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nordic Games|2011-2016}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS engine}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|KRASS Engine}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2001}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 30, 2001}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|aquanox|67}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Naval/watercraft }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | AquaNox }}
 
|steam appid  = 39630
 
|steam appid  = 39630
−
|gogcom page  = aquanox
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658842
 +
|hltb        = 530
 +
|lutris      = aquanox
 +
|igdb        = aquanox
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = aquanox
 
|wikipedia    = AquaNox#AquaNox
 
|wikipedia    = AquaNox#AquaNox
 
|winehq      = 8864
 
|winehq      = 8864
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|AquaNox}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      = '''''AquaNox''''' is a sequel to 1996's ''[[Archimedean Dynasty]]'' (also known as ''Schleichfahrt''). It is a vehicle combat game developed by now defunct [[Company:Massive Development|Massive Development]] and published by [[Company:Fishtank Interactive|Fishtank Interactive]], using their proprietary [[Engine:KRASS Engine|KRASS Engine]]. The game complexity was significantly reduced compared to the original, simplifying the dialog system to a minimum and focusing almost entirely on arcade combat. The game's then impressive graphics and DirectX 8 implementation resulted in a special version of the game being made and used for benchmarking graphics cards.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/geforce-fx-5800-ultra-review,13.html|title=GeForce FX 5800 Ultra review by Guru3D|date=2020-06-10|snippet=One of my favorite benchmarks is AquaMark based upon the Krass engine that the upcoming title Aquanox serves. (...) Aquamark is a very good benchmark to test graphics cards, it utilizes the videocard probably better than any test software available accept CodeCreatures maybe ...}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
|release history  = The game was released in 2001 to generally mixed reviews. While reviewers praised the graphics, it was criticised for its simplistic, repetitive gameplay, and the cuts made when compared to its predecessor.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031214120746/http://gamespy.com/reviews/december01/aquanox/index.shtm|title=AquaNox review by GameSpy (archived)|date=2020-06-10|snippet=Archimedean Dynasty was a critically acclaimed, but obscure game, that mixed adventure and futuristic submarine combat. Now Massive Development has returned with a sequel, AquaNox, which takes you back to the dystopian undersea world of Aqua. It turns out that AquaNox wasn't really worth the long wait: it features technically impressive graphics, but otherwise it's a simplistic, dull, and at times amateurish game.}}</ref> It was released in digital distribution in 2010.
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The game is generally playable in current state, although applying [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/2020/03/17/silentpatch-aquanox/ SilentPatch] is recommended in order to negate issues with high-polling mice.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 3574-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquanox | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | aquanox | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | aquanox | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | aquanox | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | aquanox | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39630 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 39630 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==Essential improvements==
 +
===Patches===
 +
{{ii}} The newest patch for non digital releases is '''1.17'''. Patches for the game can be found [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/aquanox.php here].
 +
{{ii}} Digital release is labelled as version '''1.18'''.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Aquanox video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Aquanox video settings.png|Video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = limited
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
+
|widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
 
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/aquanox/en WSGF entry].
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=160871#p160871 WSGF topic].
+
|fov notes                  = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=160871#p160871 WSGF topic].
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed                  = hackable
 
|windowed notes            = 640x480, requires a workaround for higher resolutions. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
 
|windowed notes            = 640x480, requires a workaround for higher resolutions. See [[#Windowed|Windowed]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        = FSAA up to 8.
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[FSAA]] up to 8.
 +
|upscaling                  = false
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap.
 
|120 fps notes              = No frame rate cap.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
+
|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
+
|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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}}}}
 
}}}}
  
−
==Input settings==
+
==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support        = false
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
−
|dualshock 4 modes        =  
+
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers= false
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Aquanox audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Aquanox audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for sound effects and music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sliders for sound effects and music.
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|mute on focus lost notes = Can not be disabled.
 
|mute on focus lost notes = Can not be disabled.
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = CreativeLabs EAX 1 and EAX2.
+
|eax support notes         = EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0.
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/243-aquanox-german-patch/ download for GOG.com release].
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Retail and Steam only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
−
|online play          = true
+
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play players  = 16
 
|online play modes    =  
 
|online play modes    =  
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|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==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                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]]. See important instructions [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Aquanox_/ here], 3D screenshots samples [http://rjkole.com?g=127 here]. <code>Note:</code> Profile may not produce stereo output with newer versions of DGVoodoo2.
 +
|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  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Game crashes during the intro to mission "War in Neopolis"===
 +
* Sometimes the game crashes during the intro to the mission War in Neopolis. This crash doesn't seem to be consistent.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2020-11-10|comment=Out of 8 attempts, it crashed 5 times. No idea why.}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Unresponsive mouse===
 
===Unresponsive mouse===
−
{{Fixbox|description=High polling rate and DPI|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://cookieplmonster.github.io/mods/aquanox/ SilentPatch]|ref=<ref name="Sui" />}}
−
* Lower mouse polling rate to 200Hz or lower.
 
−
* Lower DPI of a mouse to 200.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} This is a common problem with many mice.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
===Screen flickering (black frame)===
 
===Screen flickering (black frame)===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Lag compensation|ref=<ref name="Sui" />|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Disable lag compensation under graphical options|ref=<ref name="Sui"/>}}
−
* Disable lag compensation under graphical options.
 
−
}}
 
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 8, 8.1
+
|direct3d versions      = 8
−
|direct3d notes        = {{cn|Requirements state DX8, Internet says 8.1 introduced Shader Model 1 and VS1.1}}
+
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Eddmanx|date=2022-09-20|comment=}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
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|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  = 1.0
 
|shader model versions  = 1.0
−
|shader model notes    = Pixel Shader 1.0, Vertex Shader 1.1
+
|shader model notes    = Pixel Shader 1.0, Vertex Shader 1.1.
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        =
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          =
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|physics          =  
 
|physics          =  
 
|physics notes    =  
 
|physics notes    =  
−
|audio            =  
+
|audio            = Miles Sound System
−
|audio notes      =  
+
|audio notes      = 6.1c.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Nessy|date=2019-08-17|comment=Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.}}</ref>
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface        =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|interface notes  =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input            =  
 
|input notes      =  
 
|input notes      =  
−
|cutscenes        =  
+
|cutscenes        = Bink Video
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|cutscenes notes  =  
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy
 
|multiplayer      = GameSpy

Latest revision as of 16:14, 1 April 2024

AquaNox
AquaNox cover
Developers
Massive Development
Publishers
2000-2002 Fishtank Interactive
2002-2011 JoWood Productions
2011-2016 Nordic Games
2016-present THQ Nordic
Engines
KRASS Engine
Release dates
Windows November 30, 2001
Reception
Metacritic 67
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat
Vehicles Naval/watercraft
Themes Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi
Series AquaNox
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AquaNox on IGDB
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AquaNox on MobyGames
AquaNox on Wikipedia
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AquaNox
Archimedean Dynasty 1996
AquaNox 2001
AquaNox 2: Revelation 2003
Aquanox: Deep Descent 2020

Warnings

GameSpy online services have been shut down (see Network for solutions).

AquaNox is a sequel to 1996's Archimedean Dynasty (also known as Schleichfahrt). It is a vehicle combat game developed by now defunct Massive Development and published by Fishtank Interactive, using their proprietary KRASS Engine. The game complexity was significantly reduced compared to the original, simplifying the dialog system to a minimum and focusing almost entirely on arcade combat. The game's then impressive graphics and DirectX 8 implementation resulted in a special version of the game being made and used for benchmarking graphics cards.[1]

The game was released in 2001 to generally mixed reviews. While reviewers praised the graphics, it was criticised for its simplistic, repetitive gameplay, and the cuts made when compared to its predecessor.[2] It was released in digital distribution in 2010.

The game is generally playable in current state, although applying SilentPatch is recommended in order to negate issues with high-polling mice.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
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Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Patches

The newest patch for non digital releases is 1.17. Patches for the game can be found here.
Digital release is labelled as version 1.18.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39630/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\AquaNox
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/39630/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Field of view (FOV)
See the WSGF topic.
Windowed
640x480, requires a workaround for higher resolutions. See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FSAA up to 8.
High-fidelity upscaling
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
No frame rate cap.
High dynamic range display (HDR)

Windowed

Starting the game in windowed mode[5]
  • Start a game with an attribute: -window.
Force higher resolutions[citation needed]
  1. For higher resolutions install AutoHotkey and use the script: 
    F12::
WinGet, TempWindowID, ID, A
If (WindowID != TempWindowID)
{
  WindowID:=TempWindowID
  WindowState:=0
}
If (WindowState != 1)
{
  WinGetPos, 0, 0, 1280, 960, ahk_id %WindowID%
  WinSet, Style, -0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID%
  WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , 0, 0, A_ScreenWidth, A_ScreenHeight
}
Else
{
  WinSet, Style, +0xC40000, ahk_id %WindowID%
  WinMove, ahk_id %WindowID%, , WinPosX, WinPosY, WindowWidth, WindowHeight
}
WindowState:=!WindowState
return
  2. Edit the resolution in line WinGetPos, 0, 0, 1280, 960, ahk_id %WindowID%.
  3. After you've changed the window size using the script, go to options and change the in-game resolution for the game's render to adjust to changes.

Input

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
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
See Xbox 360 Controller.
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Button prompts Input settings icon - Generic Controller.svg
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Steam Input
Steam Input API support
Hook input (legacy mode)
Official controller preset(s)
Steam Controller button prompts
Cursor detection

Xbox 360 Controller

This game works well with Xbox 360 Controller. However actions can not be bound to Left and Right Triggers. Below are recommended settings for X360 and similar controllers.
Recommended settings for X360 controller.
Recommended settings for X360 controller.
Recommend settings for Xbox 360 Controller[5]

Direction of View section

  • Up/Down - Joystick u-Axis, Sensitivity 15%, Tolerance 15%,
  • Left/Right - Joystick r-Axis, Sensitivity 15%, Tolerance 15%, Inverted

Direction of Movement section (click More for Joystick settings)

  • Fwd/Back - Joystick z-Axis, Sensitivity 60%, Tolerance 10%, Inverted
  • Left/Right - Joystick x-Axis, Sensitivity 30%, Tolerance 10%, Inverted
  • Up/Down - Joystick y-Axis, Sensitivity 30%, Tolerance 10%

Weapon's config section

  • Primary Fire - Joy Button 6 (Right Bumper)
  • Secondary Fire - Joy Button 5 (Left Bumper)
  • Next Weapon - Joy POV up
  • Last Weapon - Joy POV down
  • Throw Buzzer - Joy Button 3 (X)
  • Lock Enemy - Joy Button 4 (Y)
  • Secondary Fire - Joy Button 5 (Left Bumper)

Make sure to set Joystick: On under Joystick Section.

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sliders for sound effects and music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Can not be disabled.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Can not be disabled.
EAX support
EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, A3D 1.0, A3D 2.0.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
German
Retail and Steam only; download for GOG.com release.
Italian
Retail and Steam only.
Spanish
Retail and Steam only.

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
LAN play
16
Online play
16 GameSpy services have been shut down;[6] see GameSpy for workarounds.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4. See important instructions here, 3D screenshots samples here. Note: Profile may not produce stereo output with newer versions of DGVoodoo2.

Issues unresolved

Game crashes during the intro to mission "War in Neopolis"

  • Sometimes the game crashes during the intro to the mission War in Neopolis. This crash doesn't seem to be consistent.[7]

Issues fixed

Unresponsive mouse

Use SilentPatch[5]

Screen flickering (black frame)

Disable lag compensation under graphical options[5]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 8 [8]
Shader Model support 1.0 Pixel Shader 1.0, Vertex Shader 1.1.
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio Miles Sound System 6.1c.[9]
Cutscenes Bink Video
Multiplayer GameSpy

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 98 ME, 2000
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 3 400 MHz
AMD Athlon 400 MHz		 Intel Pentium 3 700 MHz
AMD Athlon 700 MHz
System memory (RAM) 128 MB 256 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 500 MB 800 MB
Video card (GPU) AGP 2X Video Card
16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 8.0 compatible 		AGP 4X Video Card
64 MB of VRAM
Shader model 1.0 support


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[3] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[4]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ GeForce FX 5800 Ultra review by Guru3D - last accessed on 2020-06-10
    "One of my favorite benchmarks is AquaMark based upon the Krass engine that the upcoming title Aquanox serves. (...) Aquamark is a very good benchmark to test graphics cards, it utilizes the videocard probably better than any test software available accept CodeCreatures maybe ..."
  2. ↑ AquaNox review by GameSpy (archived) - last accessed on 2020-06-10
    "Archimedean Dynasty was a critically acclaimed, but obscure game, that mixed adventure and futuristic submarine combat. Now Massive Development has returned with a sequel, AquaNox, which takes you back to the dystopian undersea world of Aqua. It turns out that AquaNox wasn't really worth the long wait: it features technically impressive graphics, but otherwise it's a simplistic, dull, and at times amateurish game."
  3. ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
  4. ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2016-08-19
  6. ↑ Pricing | GameSpy Technology
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2020-11-10
    Out of 8 attempts, it crashed 5 times. No idea why.
  8. ↑ Verified by User:Eddmanx on 2022-09-20
  9. ↑ Verified by User:Nessy on 2019-08-17
    Version number found in Mss32.dll in the game installation folder.