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|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cold Beam Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Cold Beam Games}}
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{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|d3t}}
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{{Infobox game/row/porter|d3t|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|Retail version}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ|Retail version}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|HGE|ref=<ref name="BH-Engine">{{Refurl|url=https://www.allegro.cc/forums/thread/612090/977498#target|title=Beat Hazard for Linux on Steam|date=2021-01-12|snippet=The Linux version uses Allegro 5.0! [...] PC uses HGE}}</ref>}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Allegro|Linux|ref=<ref name="BH-Engine"/>}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 15, 2010}}
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|steam appid  = 49600
 
|steam appid  = 49600
 
|steam appid side = 49603, 49604
 
|steam appid side = 49603, 49604
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    = 2129967154
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = beat-hazard
 
|wikipedia    = Beat Hazard
 
|wikipedia    = Beat Hazard
 
|winehq      = 11395
 
|winehq      = 11395
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Music/rhythm }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Beat Hazard }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Supported file formats include MP3, WAY, AIFF, OGG, MWA and FLAC.  
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{{ii}} This game uses songs found on your computer.
 +
{{ii}} Supported file formats includes MP3, MP4, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MWA, FLAC. AAC and M4A (iTunes).<ref name="store.steampowered.com">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/Beat_Hazard/|title=Beat Hazard on Steam|date=August 9, 2018}}</ref>
 +
{{++}} Supports LastFM Scrobble and internet radio.<ref name="store.steampowered.com"/>
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://beathazard.wikia.com/wiki/Beat_Hazard_Wiki Unofficial Beat Hazard Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://beathazard.fandom.com/wiki/Beat_Hazard_Wiki Unofficial Beat Hazard Wiki]
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{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/49600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{GOG.com links|2129967154|beat_hazard_ultra}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/49600/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.coldbeamgames.com/beat-hazard.html | Steam | Beat Hazard Ultra. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.coldbeamgames.com/buy-beat-hazard.html | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B003URSU8Y | DRM-free | Beat Hazard Classic on CD-ROM with 20 extra tracks and the unlockable Suicidal difficulty from Beat Hazard Ultra. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B003URSU8Y | DRM-free | Classic version with 20 extra tracks and unlockable Suicidal difficulty. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | beat_hazard_ultra | DRM-free | Beat Hazard Ultra with all Steam DLCs included.<ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/beat_hazard_ultra/is_the_dlc_beat_hazard_shadow_operations_unit_included_in_the_gog_version|title=Is the DLC 'Beat Hazard - Shadow Operations Unit' included in the GOG version?|date=2019-10-23|snippet=The developer also confirmed it in Discord. The GOG version of 'Beat Hazard Ultra' includes EVERYthing you can see in the Steam version.}}</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | beat-hazard-ultra | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | beat-hazard-ultra | DRM-free | Beat Hazard Ultra with all Steam DLCs included.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2020-06-25|comment=The Humble Bundle version received the Steam June 6, 2020 build update for the DRM-free Windows version.}}</ref> | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id473550910 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 49600 | Steam | Beat Hazard Classic. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 49600 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id473550910 | MacApp | Beat Hazard Ultra. | | OS X | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} Beat Hazard Ultra is an updated version of Beat Hazard (Classic) that adds new content, achievements, and for the Steam version, online multiplayer. Most digital distribution versions carry Beat Hazard Ultra while the Steam version features the Ultra content as a standalone expansion.
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported        =
 +
|dlc                = Additional gameplay content and mechanics, alternate ships.
 +
|expansion pack      =
 +
|freeware            =
 +
|free-to-play        =
 +
|sponsored          =
 +
|subscription        =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{DLC|
 
{{DLC|
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{{DLC/row| iTunes & m4a file support | Enables the use of AAC, MP4 and M4A files | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Beat Hazard Ultra | The Classic version can still be played as a standalone game or by adding {{code|Vanilla;}} in {{file|BeatHazardPref.txt}} file. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Beat Hazard Ultra | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Shadow Operations Unit | Adds new ships plus the ability to create and download user-created ships from Steam Workshop once unlocked from completing Shadow Missions. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Shadow Operations Unit | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
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{{DLC/row| Golden Ship | Unlocks a golden ship in Beat Hazard. Only available between June 30, 2011 and July 10, 2011 during the Steam Summer Sale 2011. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} All DLCs are currently available only on [[Store:Steam|Steam]] with the exception of the [[Store:GOG.com|GOG.com]] and Humble Bundle versions.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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}}
 
}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
 
{{XDG|true}}
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{{ii}} Custom resolutions and fine-tuning of the game settings are possible through [https://web.archive.org/web/20160214162345/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=1276610 BeatHazardPref.txt] file.
+
{{ii}} Custom resolutions and fine-tuning of the game settings are possible through [https://steamcommunity.com/app/49600/discussions/0/882960080238317839/ BeatHazardPref.txt] file.
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
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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
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|origin               =  
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|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
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|discord notes            =
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|steam cloud           = true
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|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
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|gog galaxy                = true
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|beat hazard settings.jpg|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|beat hazard settings.jpg|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|beat hazard video settings.jpg|Game settings.}}
 
{{Image|beat hazard video settings.jpg|Game settings.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beat-hazard/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beat-hazard/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|widescreen resolution notes=  
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
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|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay<ref>[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/beat-hazard/en Beat Hazard | WSGF]</ref>
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|multimonitor notes        = Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/beat-hazard/en Beat Hazard | WSGF]</ref>
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = hackable
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|borderless windowed        = false
−
|borderless windowed notes  = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]].<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/388080/discussions/0/535151589894231000/ Game Compatibility List], Borderless Gaming on Steam Community Discussion</ref>
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|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic                = false
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
−
|120 fps notes              = (Linux version locked to 60 fps)
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|120 fps notes              = Linux version locked to 60 FPS.
−
|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
−
|color blind                = unknown
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|color blind                = false
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
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|mouse sensitivity        = hackable
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
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|mouse sensitivity notes  = Only applies to the alternative mouse controls; add a line with the setting {{code|AltMouseAimingSensitivity 1.0;}} in {{file|BeatHazardPref.txt}} and adjust valves as desired.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          = Mouse wheel is used to scroll through options.
 
|mouse menu notes          = Mouse wheel is used to scroll through options.
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = unknown
+
|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis  = false
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 +
|xinput controllers        = true
 +
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = unknown
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts      = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=
 
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
|button prompts notes      = Xbox 360 prompts are shown for controllers.
 
|button prompts notes      = Xbox 360 prompts are shown for controllers.
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music volume, SFX volume, and Ship Firing SFX (Beat Hazard Ultra-only option).
 
|separate volume notes    = Music volume, SFX volume, and Ship Firing SFX (Beat Hazard Ultra-only option).
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|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles                = false
 
|subtitles notes          = No speech.
 
|subtitles notes          = No speech.
−
|closed captions          = N/A
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|closed captions          = n/a
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = English
 
|language  = English
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|interface = yes
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|interface = true
−
|audio    = N/A
+
|audio    = n/a
−
|subtitles = N/A
+
|subtitles = n/a
 +
|notes    =
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Dutch
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = n/a
 +
|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = French
 
|language  = French
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = N/A
+
|audio    = n/a
−
|subtitles = N/A
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|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = German
 
|language  = German
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = N/A
+
|audio    = n/a
−
|subtitles = N/A
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|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Italian
 
|language  = Italian
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = N/A
+
|audio    = n/a
−
|subtitles = N/A
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|subtitles = n/a
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
|language  = Spanish
 
|language  = Spanish
−
|interface = yes
+
|interface = true
−
|audio    = N/A
+
|audio    = n/a
−
|subtitles = N/A
+
|subtitles = n/a
−
|notes    =
 
−
|fan      =
 
−
|fan notes =
 
−
}}
 
−
{{L10n/switch
 
−
|language  = Dutch
 
−
|interface = yes
 
−
|audio    = N/A
 
−
|subtitles = N/A
 
 
|notes    =  
 
|notes    =  
 
|fan      =  
 
|fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|local play          = true
 
|local play          = true
 
|local play players  = 2
 
|local play players  = 2
−
|local play modes    = Co-op
+
|local play modes    = Co-op, Versus
 
|local play notes    = Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
 
|local play notes    = Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
 
|lan play            = false
 
|lan play            = false
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|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 2
 
|online play players  = 2
−
|online play modes    = Co-op
+
|online play modes    = Co-op, Versus
−
|online play notes    = Requires Beat Hazard Ultra
+
|online play notes    = Requires Steam version of Beat Hazard Ultra.
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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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                = 2D
 +
|vorpx notes                = Game is 2D only. User confirmed 2D with vorpx and default profile.
 +
|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              = true
 +
|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==
 +
===Xbox One controller incompatibility (DRM-free version)===
 +
{{--}} The DRM-free release does not detect the inputs from the Xbox One controller beyond the title screen and the game does not allow players to assign their inputs.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-10-07|comment=This is an issue I have been experiencing with the Humble Store DRM-free version (v1.68.pc IT).)}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
{{ii}} Some issues have been listed in the game's [http://www.coldbeamgames.com/faq.html FAQ].
 
{{ii}} Some issues have been listed in the game's [http://www.coldbeamgames.com/faq.html FAQ].
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{{ii}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/49600/discussions/0/882960080238151149/ List of common issues on Steam Community Discussions]
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{{ii}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/49600/discussions/0/882960080238151149/ List of common issues on Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  =  
+
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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Beat Hazard
Beat Hazard cover
Developers
Cold Beam Games
macOS (OS X) d3t
Publishers
Retail version THQ
Engines
HGE[1]
Linux Allegro[1]
Release dates
Windows April 15, 2010
macOS (OS X) October 18, 2011
Linux February 19, 2013
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Genres Music/rhythm
Series Beat Hazard
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Beat Hazard on MobyGames
Beat Hazard on Wikipedia
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Beat Hazard
Beat Hazard 2010
Beat Hazard 2 2019

Warnings

The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.

Key points

This game uses songs found on your computer.
Supported file formats includes MP3, MP4, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MWA, FLAC. AAC and M4A (iTunes).[2]
Supports LastFM Scrobble and internet radio.[2]

General information

Unofficial Beat Hazard Wiki
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Developer website
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 Beat Hazard Ultra.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Amazon.com
DRM-free
 Beat Hazard Classic on CD-ROM with 20 extra tracks and the unlockable Suicidal difficulty from Beat Hazard Ultra.
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Beat Hazard Ultra with all Steam DLCs included.[3]
Windows
Humble Store
DRM-free
 Beat Hazard Ultra with all Steam DLCs included.[4]
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 Beat Hazard Classic.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Mac App Store (unavailable)
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 Beat Hazard Ultra.
macOS (OS X)

Version differences

Beat Hazard Ultra is an updated version of Beat Hazard (Classic) that adds new content, achievements, and for the Steam version, online multiplayer. Most digital distribution versions carry Beat Hazard Ultra while the Steam version features the Ultra content as a standalone expansion.

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Additional gameplay content and mechanics, alternate ships.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Beat Hazard Ultra The Classic version can still be played as a standalone game or by adding Vanilla; in BeatHazardPref.txt file.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Shadow Operations Unit Adds new ships plus the ability to create and download user-created ships from Steam Workshop once unlocked from completing Shadow Missions.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Golden Ship Unlocks a golden ship in Beat Hazard. Only available between June 30, 2011 and July 10, 2011 during the Steam Summer Sale 2011.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All DLCs are currently available only on Steam with the exception of the GOG.com and Humble Bundle versions.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Beat Hazard
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/BeatHazard_Linux2/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/49600/remote/
This game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Custom resolutions and fine-tuning of the game settings are possible through BeatHazardPref.txt file.

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %APPDATA%\Beat Hazard
macOS (OS X)
Linux $XDG_DATA_HOME/BeatHazard_Linux2/
Steam <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/49600/remote/

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.
Game settings.
Game settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay[5]
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
2D game.
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
Linux version locked to 60 FPS.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Only applies to the alternative mouse controls; add a line with the setting AltMouseAimingSensitivity 1.0; in BeatHazardPref.txt and adjust valves as desired.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse wheel is used to scroll through options.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Non-XInput controllers are not supported in the retail version.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Button prompts
Xbox 360 prompts are shown for controllers.
Controller hotplugging
False for the retail version; true for the Steam version.[6]
Haptic feedback
Cannot be disabled in the retail version.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music volume, SFX volume, and Ship Firing SFX (Beat Hazard Ultra-only option).
Surround sound
Subtitles
No speech.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op, Versus
Only one keyboard usable, other players use controllers.
LAN play
Online play
2 Co-op, Versus
Requires Steam version of Beat Hazard Ultra.


VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
2D
Game is 2D only. User confirmed 2D with vorpx and default profile.
Devices
Novint Falcon

Issues unresolved

Xbox One controller incompatibility (DRM-free version)

The DRM-free release does not detect the inputs from the Xbox One controller beyond the title screen and the game does not allow players to assign their inputs.[7]

Issues fixed

Some issues have been listed in the game's FAQ.
List of common issues on Steam Community Discussions

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
This 32-bit-only macOS game does not work on macOS Catalina (10.15) or later.
Linux

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 40 MB
Video card (GPU) 256 MB of VRAM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.3
Processor (CPU) Intel
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS or equivalent
Processor (CPU) x86 1.5 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 250 MB


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beat Hazard for Linux on Steam - last accessed on 2021-01-12
    "The Linux version uses Allegro 5.0! [...] PC uses HGE"
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Beat Hazard on Steam - last accessed on August 9, 2018
  3. ↑ Is the DLC 'Beat Hazard - Shadow Operations Unit' included in the GOG version? - last accessed on 2019-10-23
    "The developer also confirmed it in Discord. The GOG version of 'Beat Hazard Ultra' includes EVERYthing you can see in the Steam version."
  4. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-06-25
    The Humble Bundle version received the Steam June 6, 2020 build update for the DRM-free Windows version.
  5. ↑ Beat Hazard | WSGF
  6. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 28 November 2015
  7. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-10-07
    This is an issue I have been experiencing with the Humble Store DRM-free version (v1.68.pc IT).)