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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Vehicle combat }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
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|hltb = 19137 | |hltb = 19137 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 2320 |
|wikipedia = Crimson Skies (video game) | |wikipedia = Crimson Skies (video game) | ||
|winehq = 6025 | |winehq = 6025 | ||
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===Modern hardware support=== | ===Modern hardware support=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use csfix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use csfix|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Make sure the game is patched to 1.02 | + | # Make sure the game is patched to 1.02. |
− | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1669-crimson-skies-fov-fix/ Crimson Skies FOV Fix] ( | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1669-crimson-skies-fov-fix/ Crimson Skies FOV Fix] (this download includes CSFix and corrects the FOV to work with any aspect ratio). |
# Extract to the installation folder. | # Extract to the installation folder. | ||
− | # | + | # Ensure that [[DirectPlay]] and Windows Media Player are enabled. |
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=July 2018}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref={{cn|date=July 2018}}|fix= | ||
− | # Download [ | + | # Download [[dgVoodoo 2]]. |
− | # Run | + | # Extract {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and the contents of the {{folder|MS\x86}} subfolder to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | + | # Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} and under the <code>DirectX</code> tab, tick <code>Application controlled fullscreen/windowed state</code>. | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=NVIDIA settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=NVIDIA settings|ref={{cn|date=November 2019}}|fix= | ||
− | # In addition to csfix, | + | # In addition to csfix, turn off AtiFix in {{file|csfix.ini}} to fix view circles appearing as squares. |
# To fix FPS issues, in the NVIDIA Control Panel's 3D Settings, change these options for Crimson Skies: | # To fix FPS issues, in the NVIDIA Control Panel's 3D Settings, change these options for Crimson Skies: | ||
− | # Maximum Prerendered Frames: 1 | + | ## Maximum Prerendered Frames: 1 |
− | # Power Management Mode: Prefer Maximum performance | + | ## Power Management Mode: Prefer Maximum performance |
− | # Threaded Optimization: Off | + | ## Threaded Optimization: Off |
− | # Vertical Sync: Fast | + | ## Vertical Sync: Fast |
− | # | + | # [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/get-started/adk-install Windows Compatibility Administrator] (32 bit) may need to be used to apply the {{code|DWM8And16BitMitigation}} setting to fix preview circle glitching. |
− | # If cutscenes run slower than the audio (causing sync issues) | + | # If cutscenes run slower than the audio (causing sync issues), try enabling {{code|DisableDXMaximizedWindowedMode}} in the aforementioned Compatibility Administrator. |
}} | }} | ||
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|upscaling tech = | |upscaling tech = | ||
|upscaling notes = | |upscaling notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} Edit the button layout | + | {{ii}} Edit the button layout in the in-game key map settings. |
{{ii}} Use the HRTR control layout as a reference. [https://files.catbox.moe/2fecc0.jpg] | {{ii}} Use the HRTR control layout as a reference. [https://files.catbox.moe/2fecc0.jpg] | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = TCP/IP or IPX | |lan play notes = TCP/IP or IPX | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 16 | |online play players = 16 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = unknown | |p2p = unknown | ||
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|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
− | |tcp = 28805, 28801, 3040, 1121<ref>https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/307554</ref> | + | |tcp = 28805, 28801, 3040, 1121<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/307554|title=support.microsoft.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> |
|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = unknown | |upnp = unknown | ||
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|cutscenes = Windows Media Player | |cutscenes = Windows Media Player | ||
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
− | |multiplayer = | + | |multiplayer = MSN Gaming Zone |
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
|anticheat = | |anticheat = |
Latest revision as of 16:08, 28 July 2023
Developers | |
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Zipper Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Microsoft | |
Engines | |
GameZ | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 17, 2000 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Interwar, North America, Piracy |
Warnings
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see Availability for affected versions).
Crimson Skies is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person action and vehicle combat game.
General information
- MontanaRaiders.com - A fan site for the Crimson Skies series
Availability
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
Modern hardware support
Use csfix[citation needed] |
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Use dgVoodoo2[citation needed] |
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NVIDIA settings[citation needed] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\SavedGames\[Note 2] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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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) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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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 |
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XInput-compatible controllers | XInput controllers will not detect LT and RT as an axis properly. See XInput-compatible controllers. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | See XInput-compatible controllers. | |
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
XInput-compatible controllers
- The game will not detect buttons above 11 and are practically unusable
Use XInput Plus |
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Notes
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Music, Effects, Voice | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 16 | TCP/IP or IPX | ||
Online play | 16 | The official MSN Gaming Zone service has been shut down. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 28805, 28801, 3040, 1121[3] |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Windows Media Player | |
Multiplayer | MSN Gaming Zone |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | 1 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8 compatible |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] 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.[2]
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ support.microsoft.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023