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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Malfador Machinations}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Malfador Machinations}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shrapnel Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Shrapnel Games|Retail}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|Digital}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 7, 2000}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|space-empires-iv|79}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|space-empires-iv|rating}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 1610 | |steam appid = 1610 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659215 |
| + | |hltb = 8845 | ||
| + | |igdb = space-empires-iv | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = space-empires-iv | ||
|wikipedia = Space Empires IV | |wikipedia = Space Empires IV | ||
|winehq = 433 | |winehq = 433 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [http://wiki.spaceempires.net/index.php/Main_Page Space Empires Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.spaceempires.net/index.php/Main_Page Space Empires Wiki] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659215|space_empires_iv_deluxe}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659215|space_empires_iv_deluxe}} | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1610/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English release. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Russian release. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1610 | Steam | Space Empires | + | {{Availability/row| Publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-iv/ | unknown | Deluxe Edition..<br/>Also available in the ''[http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-complete-pack/ Space Empires Complete Pack]''. | | Windows }} |
| + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | space-empires-iv-74dacf | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4387-1 | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_empires_complete_pack | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition.<br/>Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-empires-iv-deluxe | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1610 | Steam | Deluxe Edition. | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | space-empires-complete-pack | DRM-free | Deluxe Edition.<br>Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | |
| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | {{++}} The '''Deluxe''' edition (released on November 1, 2005) is an enhanced version of the game that adds new graphics, a new sound system, bug fixes, and various other additions. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = false |
| − | |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 | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| + | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
| + | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |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 = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|tcp = 6720 | |tcp = 6720 | ||
|udp = 6716 | |udp = 6716 | ||
| − | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 22 April 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Malfador Machinations | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Shrapnel Games |
| Digital | Strategy First |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 7, 2000 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 79 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Multiplayer |
| Series | Space Empires |
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| Space Empires | |
|---|---|
| Space Empires I | 1993 |
| Space Empires II | 1995 |
| Space Empires III | 1997 |
| Space Empires IV | 2000 |
| Space Empires: Starfury | 2003 |
| Space Empires V | 2006 |
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
English release. | |
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| Retail | |
Russian release. | |
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| Publisher website | |
Deluxe Edition.. Also available in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
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| Epic Games Store | |
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| GamersGate | |
Deluxe Edition. | |
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Deluxe Edition. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Deluxe Edition. Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
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| Green Man Gaming | |
Deluxe Edition. | |
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| Steam | |
Deluxe Edition. | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
Deluxe Edition. Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
|
Version differences
- The Deluxe edition (released on November 1, 2005) is an enhanced version of the game that adds new graphics, a new sound system, bug fixes, and various other additions.
Essential improvements
Patches
All of the available patches for the game can be found on the official patch page.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\data[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1610/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Epic Games Launcher | ||
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Strategic map remains unscaled. Tactical combat uses full screen. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Not required, game doesn't minimize on task switch, remaining in background. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
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 | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | Hot seat |
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| LAN play | |||
| Online play | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| TCP | 6720 |
| UDP | 6716 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, NT 4.0 | 98, 2000 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium | |
| System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | 350 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 8.1 compatible | |
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 (1610) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.