Difference between revisions of "Echelon (2001)"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(fixed cover) |
|||
(76 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2001 game by Madia Entertainment|the 1988 game by Access Software|[[Echelon]]|the 1998 strategy game|[[Echelon (1998)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Echelon | ||
|cover = Echelon.jpg | |cover = Echelon.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Madia Entertainment}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2001}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|echelon|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|echelon|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{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 | Vehicle simulator }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Echelon }} | ||
|steam appid = 311080 | |steam appid = 311080 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 15726 | ||
+ | |mobygames = echelon | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Echelon (video game) | |wikipedia = Echelon (video game) | ||
+ | |winehq = 250 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/311080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 311080 | Steam | Run <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> as admin for first run.<ref name="administrator">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/311080/discussions/0/45350245065342871/ Attention! You need to run game as administrator. :: Echelon General Discussions]</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Logo.wmv|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | ||
+ | # Delete or rename <code>Logo.wmv</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Configs.cfg}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saved Games\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Echelon (2001) video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/echelon-2001/en | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Output is Vert; set FOV with <code>cm_fov X</code> console command. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = false | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = Use <code>cm_fov X</code> in console ({{key|~}}) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Set in launcher. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = unknown | ||
+ | |vsync notes = No option. Probably enabled by default.{{cn|date=June 2019}} | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | |120 fps = unknown | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = false | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Echelon (2001) audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (launcher).}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = unknown | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | ||
+ | |eax support = | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Bulgarian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release only. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release only.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=DarkSonicPT|date=2023-03-18|comment=https://wikidobragens.fandom.com/pt/wiki/Echelon}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}}It's possible that there are more translations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 16 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = unknown | ||
+ | |online play players = | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Launcher only shows Exit option=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator|ref=<ref name="administrator"/>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
+ | # Right-click <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> and choose Run as administrator. | ||
+ | # The launcher will now show the correct options. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This only needs to be done for the first run. Run the game normally after this. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Sui's Game Register|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-06-14)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Echelon--2001----Sui-s-fixes/raw/master/Release/RegisterGame.exe Sui's RegisterGame.exe] | ||
+ | # Place it in game's directory. | ||
+ | # Run the program. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Low frame rate in fullscreen mode=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary fixes|fix= | ||
+ | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = Intel Celeron 300 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 650 MB<br />750 MB (Steam) | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minDX = 7 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = Me, 2000, XP, 7, 8 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | ||
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 450 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |recHD = 750 MB | ||
+ | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 23:48, 11 May 2023
This page is for the 2001 game by Madia Entertainment. For the 1988 game by Access Software, see Echelon. For the 1998 strategy game, see Echelon (1998).
Developers | |
---|---|
Madia Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Buka Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Echelon |
Echelon | |
---|---|
Echelon (2001) | 2001 |
Echelon: Wind Warriors | 2002 |
Operation: Matriarchy | 2005 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Logo.wmv[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Configs.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Output is Vert; set FOV with cm_fov X console command. |
||
Multi-monitor | Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use cm_fov X in console (~) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. |
||
Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option. Probably enabled by default.[citation needed] | ||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix. | ||
120+ FPS |
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 |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable it. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Polish | Retail release only. | |||
Portuguese | Retail release only.[2] | |||
Russian |
- It's possible that there are more translations.
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Launcher only shows Exit option
Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator[1] |
---|
Notes
|
Use Sui's Game Register[3] |
---|
|
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply necessary fixes |
---|
Apply the low frame rate fix. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | Me, 2000, XP, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz Intel Celeron 300 MHz |
Intel Pentium II 450 MHz AMD Athlon 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB 750 MB (Steam) |
750 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | 64 MB 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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (311080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Attention! You need to run game as administrator. :: Echelon General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:DarkSonicPT on 2023-03-18
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-06-14)