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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Galactic Civilizations cover.jpg | |cover = Galactic Civilizations cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 26, 2003}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Galactic Civilizations }} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|galactic-civilizations|83}} | ||
|steam appid = 214150 | |steam appid = 214150 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659206 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |igdb = galactic-civilizations | ||
| + | |hltb = 3797 | ||
| + | |lutris = galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | ||
| + | |mobygames = 9541 | ||
|wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations | |wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations | ||
|winehq = 2690 | |winehq = 2690 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659206|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659206|galactic_civilizations_series|for game series}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214150/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | Steam | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} |
| − | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_i_ultimate_edition | DRM-free | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} | |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | galactic_civilizations_i_ultimate_edition | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | Steam | Ultimate Edition. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GMG | galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214150 | Steam | Ultimate Edition. The base game executable does not require the Steam client to run, but the expansion one (which is launched by default) does. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214150 | Steam | | | + | }} |
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/galcivdemo103b Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The '''Ultimate Edition''' includes the base game and the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Monetization== | ||
| + | {{Monetization | ||
| + | |ad-supported = | ||
| + | |dlc = | ||
| + | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes a new campaign, 2 new factions (Drath and Korx), new ships, technologies and maps. | ||
| + | |freeware = | ||
| + | |free-to-play = | ||
| + | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
| + | |sponsored = | ||
| + | |subscription = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DLC| | ||
| + | {{DLC/row| Altarian Prophecy | | Windows }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\movies\|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|Intro.bik}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\Data\Prefs.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\Data\SaveGames\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Galactic Civilizations - general settings.png|General settings}} |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | {{Video |
| + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = limited |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound effects and music are separated, but only music has a volume slider. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|closed captions = n/a | |closed captions = n/a | ||
|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 = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Russian | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |notes = Official translation by «Logrus». Available [https://www.gameru.net/games/1774 here]. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Steam version of game doesn't launch=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually run installers and set compatibility Mode|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214150/discussions/0/133262487501623359/|title=To those who can't start the game :: Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition General Discussions|date=2019-04-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|GalCiv1_steam_setup.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Run {{file|register_dart.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | ||
| + | # Choose '''OK''' or '''Ignore''' at any installer prompts. | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\AltarianProphecy\|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Set {{file|GalCiv.exe}} to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 98, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = 600 | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 600 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 700 MB | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
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|minDX = 8.1 | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = 1.0 GHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
Latest revision as of 01:33, 26 December 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Stardock Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | March 26, 2003 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Turn-based |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | 4X, TBS |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Galactic Civilizations |
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| Galactic Civilizations | |
|---|---|
| Galactic Civilizations | 2003 |
| Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | 2006 |
| Galactic Civilizations III | 2015 |
| Galactic Civilizations IV | 2022 |
Galactic Civilizations is a singleplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Galactic Civilizations series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
||
| GamersGate | |
Ultimate Edition. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Ultimate Edition. | |
|
| Green Man Gaming | |
Ultimate Edition. | |
|
| Steam | |
Ultimate Edition. The base game executable does not require the Steam client to run, but the expansion one (which is launched by default) does. | |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Ultimate Edition includes the base game and the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack.
Monetization
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new campaign, 2 new factions (Drath and Korx), new ships, technologies and maps. |
| One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Altarian Prophecy | |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
| Delete or rename movie files[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\GalCiv\Data\Prefs.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\GalCiv\Data\SaveGames\[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
General settings
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| 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) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound effects and music are separated, but only music has a volume slider. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| Russian | Official translation by «Logrus». Available here. |
Issues fixed
Steam version of game doesn't launch
| Manually run installers and set compatibility Mode[1][2] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 16 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%\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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214150) 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 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-09
- ↑ To those who can't start the game :: Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-04-09