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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|December 15, 1991}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|December 15, 1991}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2007| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 3, 2007|wrapper=DOSBox}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Platform }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Commander Keen }} | ||
|steam appid = 9180 | |steam appid = 9180 | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 2070676386 |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 1856 |
+ | |igdb = commander-keen-in-goodbye-galaxy-secret-of-the-oracle | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Commander Keen: Secret of the Oracle | ||
+ | |mobygames = 219 | ||
|wikipedia = Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy | |wikipedia = Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://www.commander-keen.com/ Commander Keen Fan Site] | {{mm}} [https://www.commander-keen.com/ Commander Keen Fan Site] | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.dopefish.com/ Official Dopefish website] | {{mm}} [http://www.dopefish.com/ Official Dopefish website] | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|2070676386}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/9180/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy! | | DOS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy! | | DOS }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9180 | DRM-free | Commander Keen Complete Pack. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | commander_keen_complete_pack | DRM-free | Commander Keen Complete Pack.<br/>Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 9180 | DRM-free | Commander Keen Complete Pack.<br/>Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/9180/config/|title=Commander Keen Complete Pack · Commander Keen · AppID: 9180 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://3drealms.com/catalog/commander-keen-goodbye-galaxy_8/ | DRM-free | Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy!<br/>Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A free [ | + | {{ii}} A free [https://legacy.3drealms.com/keen4/index.html shareware version] is available. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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CLS | CLS | ||
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REM All episodes must be in the same folder contrary | REM All episodes must be in the same folder contrary | ||
REM to the original launcher this one was based on. | REM to the original launcher this one was based on. | ||
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ECHO. | ECHO. | ||
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ECHO. | ECHO. | ||
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CHOICE /c1234567q/n Choose a number (Press Q to Quit): | CHOICE /c1234567q/n Choose a number (Press Q to Quit): | ||
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IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO KEEN1 | IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO KEEN1 | ||
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:KEEN1 | :KEEN1 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN2 | :KEEN2 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN3 | :KEEN3 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN4 | :KEEN4 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN5 | :KEEN5 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN6 | :KEEN6 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:KEEN7 | :KEEN7 | ||
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GOTO MENU | GOTO MENU | ||
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:EXIT | :EXIT | ||
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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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |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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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = 35 fps cap.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Quiet Bob|date=2021-02-12|comment=Tested in DOSBox with output=openglnb}}</ref> |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Remapping 1.png|In-game key map settings (1/2).}} | {{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Remapping 1.png|In-game key map settings (1/2).}} | ||
{{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Remapping 2.png|In-game key map settings (2/2).}} | {{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Remapping 2.png|In-game key map settings (2/2).}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Sound FX.png|In-game sound effects settings.}} | {{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Sound FX.png|In-game sound effects settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Music.png|In-game music settings.}} | {{Image|Commander Keen in Goodbye Galaxy Music.png|In-game music settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
− | |separate volume notes = Has the ability to enable "quiet audio" when using Adlib/SB for sound effects. According to the help file(s) it allows you to hear the music better. | + | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects can be toggled. <br> Has the ability to enable "quiet audio" when using Adlib/SB for sound effects. According to the help file(s) it allows you to hear the music better. |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
− | |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 = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = CGA, EGA | |dos modes = CGA, EGA | ||
− | |dos modes notes = Has | + | |dos modes notes = Has an "SVGA compatibility mode" option in settings. The <code>/COMP</code> parameter performs the same function. Can also use the <code>/HIDDENCARD</code> parameter to force the game to accept the card if it doesn't detect a supported model. |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
+ | |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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|minOS = 3.0 | |minOS = 3.0 | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = 8088 / 8086 4.77 MHz |
− | |minRAM = 565 KB | + | |minRAM = 640 KB (565 KB free) |
|minHD = 1 MB (Shareware) | |minHD = 1 MB (Shareware) | ||
− | |minGPU = CGA | + | |minGPU = CGA |
|minaudio = PC Speaker | |minaudio = PC Speaker | ||
|recOS = 3.3 | |recOS = 3.3 | ||
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 80286 |
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = 3 MB (full release) | |recHD = 3 MB (full release) | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = EGA |
|recaudio = AdLib/Sound Blaster | |recaudio = AdLib/Sound Blaster | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 06:45, 8 January 2024
Developers | |
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id Software | |
Publishers | |
Apogee Software | |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 15, 1991 |
Windows (DOSBox) | August 3, 2007 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Platform |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Commander Keen |
Key points
- Also known as Commander Keen: Episode 4
- Available for free as shareware
General information
- Commander Keen wiki
- Public Commander Keen Forum
- Commander Keen Fan Site
- Official Dopefish website
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy! | |||
GOG.com | Commander Keen Complete Pack. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
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Steam | Commander Keen Complete Pack. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[1] |
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Publisher website (unavailable) | Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy! Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
- A free shareware version is available.
Version differences
Commander Keen in Goodbye, Galaxy!
The retail release of the game, which includes the 4th and 5th episodes of the series: Commander Keen in Secret of the Oracle and Commander Keen in The Armageddon Machine.
Commander Keen Complete Pack
A compilation pack containing the entire Commander Keen series (excluding the final episode Commander Keen in Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter! and the "lost" episode Commander Keen in Keen Dreams).
All games in the pack are pre-configured to run with DOSBox.
Essential improvements
Patches
Unfortunately Keen was from an era of computing before downloadable patches were a norm. Instead, a fully patched version of the game would be sent in the mail. The old version had to be uninstalled and deleted and the updated copy installed in its place. As the update is already the full game, it would be illegal to distribute it. Luckily this particular episode is shareware and can be freely distributed (latest version is 1.4 from GTi). Alternatively, Several dedicated fans have made homebrewed patches to update (or downgrade if you want) every official keen game. These patches edit the files to make the changes, no warez used! The original discussion thread for them can be found here.
Episode launcher
A launcher for the entire Keen series can be found here (runs in DOSBox). For a modified version of this same launcher that also supports Keen Dreams (for people whom don't have the native Steam version), try the following:
- Episode launcher
@ECHO OFF :MENU CLS REM All episodes must be in the same folder contrary REM to the original launcher this one was based on. ECHO. ECHO =========================================================================== ECHO ======================= COMMANDER KEEN COLLECTION ========================= ECHO =========================================================================== ECHO. ECHO Invasion of the Vortices (1-3): ECHO. ECHO 1 - Commander Keen 1 Marooned On Mars (1990)(Apogee Software) ECHO 2 - Commander Keen 2 The Earth Explodes (1990)(Apogee Software) ECHO 3 - Commander Keen 3 Keen Must Die (1990)(Apogee Software) ECHO. ECHO Goodbye, Galaxy! (4-6): ECHO. ECHO 4 - Commander Keen 4 Secret Of The Oracle (1991)(Apogee Software Ltd) ECHO 5 - Commander Keen 5 The Armageddon Machine (1991)(Apogee Software Ltd) ECHO 6 - Commander Keen 6 Aliens Ate My Baby Sitter (1991)(Formgen) ECHO. ECHO Other (The Lost Episode): ECHO. ECHO 7 - Commander Keen Dreams (1991)(Softdisk Publishing) ECHO. CHOICE /c1234567q/n Choose a number (Press Q to Quit): IF ERRORLEVEL 8 GOTO EXIT IF ERRORLEVEL 7 GOTO KEEN7 IF ERRORLEVEL 6 GOTO KEEN6 IF ERRORLEVEL 5 GOTO KEEN5 IF ERRORLEVEL 4 GOTO KEEN4 IF ERRORLEVEL 3 GOTO KEEN3 IF ERRORLEVEL 2 GOTO KEEN2 IF ERRORLEVEL 1 GOTO KEEN1 :KEEN1 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 1... call keen1.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN2 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 2... call keen2.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN3 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 3... call keen3.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN4 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 4... call keen4e.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN5 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 5... call keen5e.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN6 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen 6... call keen6c.exe GOTO MENU :KEEN7 CLS ECHO Starting Commander Keen Dreams… call kdreams.exe GOTO MENU :EXIT CLS exit
- The executable names (keen*.exe etc.) may have to be edited to fit your particular version of Keen. There are many versions. You could also replace the executable calls with CKPatch scripts if you wish to keep a customized aspect of the game always that way when you run it.
CKPatch
CKPatch is essentially a tool needed to load some mods (such as total conversions, or even just simple hacking) into the Keen engine. It does so by "patching" the engine in memory, hence it's name. For simple single script patches for Keen 4, look here.
- If loading of a mod/script fails, you may have to uncompress the keen executables using UNP or UNLZEXE.
Source ports
Two reversed engineered source ports are available.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\base4[Note 1]<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9180/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game>\base4\SAVEGAM*.CK4[Note 1] <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/9180/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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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 and 120+ FPS | 35 fps cap.[2] |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Can be disabled using the /NOMOUSE parameter. |
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Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | Can be disabled using the /NOJOYS parameter. |
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Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects can be toggled. Has the ability to enable "quiet audio" when using Adlib/SB for sound effects. According to the help file(s) it allows you to hear the music better. |
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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. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, EGA | Has an "SVGA compatibility mode" option in settings. The /COMP parameter performs the same function. Can also use the /HIDDENCARD parameter to force the game to accept the card if it doesn't detect a supported model. |
- Certain EGA/VGA cards have issues with choppy scrolling (the "fix jerky movement" option is only for SVGA cards). A fan patch has been made to correct this issue here. Note this fix requires version 1.4 Apogee/non-GTi to work correctly.
- Fans have managed to hack CGA composite video support into Keen 4. For more info and download, see this.
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.0 | 3.3 |
Processor (CPU) | 8088 / 8086 4.77 MHz | 80286 |
System memory (RAM) | 640 KB (565 KB free) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 MB (Shareware) | 3 MB (full release) |
Video card (GPU) | CGA | EGA |
Sound (audio device) | PC Speaker | AdLib/Sound Blaster |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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>/9180/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (9180) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Commander Keen Complete Pack · Commander Keen · AppID: 9180 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Quiet Bob on 2021-02-12
- Tested in DOSBox with output=openglnb