Difference between revisions of "Battlezone 98 Redux"
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 18, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 18, 2016}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|battlezone-98-redux|75}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|2619/battlezone-98-redux|73}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|battlezone-98-redux|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select, Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, Strategy, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Battlezone }} | ||
|steam appid = 301650 | |steam appid = 301650 | ||
|gogcom id = 1454067812 | |gogcom id = 1454067812 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1705475096 | |gogcom id side = 1705475096 | ||
| − | |strategywiki = Battlezone | + | |hltb = 37883 |
| + | |lutris = battlezone-98-redux | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Battlezone (Activision) | ||
| + | |mobygames = 80746 | ||
|wikipedia = Battlezone (1998 video game) | |wikipedia = Battlezone (1998 video game) | ||
|winehq = 17808 | |winehq = 17808 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | battlezone-98-redux | Steam | {{store link|GamersGate|battlezone-98-redux-odyssey-edition|Odyssey Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | battlezone_98_redux | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | battlezone_98_redux | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | battlezone-98-redux | Steam | {{store link|GMG|battlezone-98-redux-odyssey-edition|Odyssey Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Humble | battlezone-98-redux | Steam | {{store link|Humble|battlezone-98-redux-odyssey-edition|Odyssey Edition}} also available. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 301650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 301650 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game with the <code>/nointro</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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}} | }} | ||
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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 = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Video Settings.jpg|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlezone-98-redux/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/battlezone-98-redux/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Enabling windowed mode seems to enable borderless windowed mode as well. |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
|anisotropic notes = Off, 1, 2, 4 or 8. | |anisotropic notes = Off, 1, 2, 4 or 8. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
| − | |antialiasing notes = FSAA. | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FSAA]]. |
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = always on | ||
|vsync notes = Always enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Always enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|Ogre.cfg}} with a text editor. | # Open {{file|Ogre.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
| − | # Find the following lines, and set them to these values. | + | # Find the following lines in the [Direct3D9 Rendering Subsystem] section, and set them to these values. |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
VSync=No | VSync=No | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Mouse Settings.jpg|Mouse settings.}} | {{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Mouse Settings.jpg|Mouse settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Keyboard Settings.jpg|Keyboard settings.}} | {{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Keyboard Settings.jpg|Keyboard settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Controller Settings.jpg|Controller presets.}} | {{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Controller Settings.jpg|Controller presets.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Battlezone 98 Redux - Audio Settings.jpg|Audio settings.}} | ||
{{ii}} The language can be changed under '''Play Options'''. | {{ii}} The language can be changed under '''Play Options'''. | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, effects and voices. | |separate volume notes = Music, effects and voices. | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minVRAM = 256 MB | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 Series | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 Series | ||
|recCPU2 = AMD FX Series | |recCPU2 = AMD FX Series | ||
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 400 Series | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 400 Series | ||
|recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 7750 | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 7750 | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Big Boat Interactive | |
| Publishers | |
| Rebellion Developments | |
| Engines | |
| Ogre | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 18, 2016 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 75 |
| OpenCritic | 73 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Microtransactions | None |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, First-person |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select, Direct control |
| Genres | RTS, Strategy, Shooter |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Battlezone |
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| Battlezone | |
|---|---|
| Battlezone (1983) | 1983 |
| Battlezone | 1998 |
| Battlezone II: Combat Commander | 1999 |
| Battlezone (2010) | 2010 |
| Battlezone 98 Redux | 2016 |
| Battlezone (2017) | 2017 |
| Battlezone: Combat Commander | 2018 |
Battlezone 98 Redux is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and first-person RTS, strategy and shooter game in the Battlezone series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GamersGate | |
Odyssey Edition also available. | |
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| GOG.com | |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Odyssey Edition also available. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
Odyssey Edition also available. | |
|
| Steam | |
|
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| The Red Odyssey | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Run the game with the /nointro command line argument[citation needed]
|
|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Ogre.cfg[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/301650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\save\cpProgress.def[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/301650/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enabling windowed mode seems to enable borderless windowed mode as well. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Off, 1, 2, 4 or 8. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | FSAA. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync)
- This setting is always enabled by default.
| Instructions[citation needed] |
|---|
VSync=No VSync Interval=0 |
Input
Mouse settings.
Keyboard settings.
Controller presets.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Under Play Options. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Under Play Options, select Reverse Mouse (Up/Down). | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Under Input Configuration, Joystick select the desired configuration file. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
- The language can be changed under Play Options.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, effects and voices. | |
| Surround sound | Tested on 5.1 sound system | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 8 | Versus |
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Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | Vista, 7, 8, 10 | |
| Processor (CPU) | SSE3 Supported Intel D @ 3 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 |
Intel Core i5 Series AMD FX Series |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 2600 256 MB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce 400 Series ATI Radeon HD 7750 1 GB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 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>/301650/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (301650) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.