Difference between revisions of "Space Quest: Chapter I - The Sarien Encounter"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
(fixed GOG.com support ID) |
m (→Space Quest Collection: General maintenance with AutoWikiBrowser in Bot mode) |
||
| (44 intermediate revisions by 11 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | {{disambig|the original|the VGA remake|[[Space Quest I: Roger Wilco in The Sarien Encounter]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Space Quest The Sarien Encounter Cover.png | |cover = Space Quest The Sarien Encounter Cover.png | ||
| Line 4: | Line 5: | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Sierra On-Line}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra On-Line|Retail}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|AGI|Original}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|AGI|Original}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Alternative}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 1986}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|October 1986}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1987}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1987}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 27, 2010|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 27, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM, DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_space_quest_1_2_3|title=New release: Space Quest 1+2+3 - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
| + | {{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 Quest }} | ||
|steam appid = 10110 | |steam appid = 10110 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207661413 |
| − | |strategywiki = Space Quest: | + | |gogcom id side = 1207658875 |
| + | |hltb = 8863 | ||
| + | |lutris = space-quest-chapter-i-the-sarien-encounter | ||
| + | |strategywiki = Space Quest: The Sarien Encounter | ||
| + | |mobygames = 114 | ||
|wikipedia = Space_Quest:_Chapter_I_-_The_Sarien_Encounter | |wikipedia = Space_Quest:_Chapter_I_-_The_Sarien_Encounter | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | + | {{ii}} The game has in-game manual lookup DRM. The manuals are provided by all digital versions. | |
| − | {{ii}} The game has in-game DRM | + | {{++}} Can be run under [[Engine:ScummVM|ScummVM]]. |
| − | {{++}} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://guysfromandromeda.com/ Two Guys From Andromeda official site] - The original Space Quest series designers' site | {{mm}} [http://guysfromandromeda.com/ Two Guys From Andromeda official site] - The original Space Quest series designers' site | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/SpaceQuest/SQSeriesHelp.html Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest series] | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/SpaceQuest/SQSeriesHelp.html Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest series] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://spacequest.fandom.com/wiki/Space_Quest_Omnipedia Space Quest Omnipedia] - A huge wiki for the Space Quest series |
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207661413|space_quest_series|for game series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for game series |
| − | |||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | floppy, Physical | AGI version uses {{DRM|CPC Copy Protection}}.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.sierrahelp.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=4212|title=Sierra's AGI CPC Disk Protection|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG | space_quest_1_2_3 | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_quest_1_2_3 | Physical | Bundled with [[Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul's Revenge]] & [[Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon]]. <br /> Pre-packaged with [https://www.scummvm.org/ ScummVM] <br /> [[DOSBox]] version is also available (when using [[Store:GOG.com|GOG Galaxy]]).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Steam | 10110 | Steam, Physical | Space Quest Collection | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 10110 | Steam, Physical | Space Quest Collection | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available | + | {{ii}} Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available. |
{{ii}} A [http://sarien.net/spacequest web browser version] is also available. | {{ii}} A [http://sarien.net/spacequest web browser version] is also available. | ||
| Line 45: | Line 63: | ||
A compilation pack containing the entire Space Quest series. | A compilation pack containing the entire Space Quest series. | ||
| − | All games in the pack are pre-configured to run with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | + | All games in the pack are pre-configured to run with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/depot/10111/|title=space_quest_collection_content · DepotID: 10111 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| Line 53: | Line 71: | ||
An alternative launcher for the Steam version of Space Quest Collection. It allows for both versions of Space Quest I to be launched through the same launcher, and some minor UI and quality-of-life improvements. It also fixes launch issues with the VGA remake that were present in the legacy launcher. | An alternative launcher for the Steam version of Space Quest Collection. It allows for both versions of Space Quest I to be launched through the same launcher, and some minor UI and quality-of-life improvements. It also fixes launch issues with the VGA remake that were present in the legacy launcher. | ||
| − | It can be downloaded from the series [ | + | It can be downloaded from the series [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10110/discussions/0/350540780276069970/ Steam Community Discussions]. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\SQ1SG.***}} |
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = true |
| − | |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 | |
| − | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-quest-sarien-encounter/en | |
| − | {{Video | ||
| − | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
| Line 103: | Line 123: | ||
|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 = | ||
| Line 111: | Line 131: | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| Line 117: | Line 140: | ||
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = unknown | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| Line 133: | Line 158: | ||
|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 = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
| Line 143: | Line 170: | ||
|invert controller y-axis = n/a | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|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 = true | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = false | ||
| + | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = false | |haptic feedback = false | ||
|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 = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| Line 168: | Line 223: | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 175: | Line 234: | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 211: | Line 256: | ||
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
| − | |dos modes = CGA, EGA, Hercules | + | |dos modes = CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy/PCjr |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires a [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/builds.html 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
| Line 225: | Line 284: | ||
|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = 2.11 | + | |minOS = 2.11 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel 8088 | + | |minCPU = Intel 8088 |
| − | + | |minRAM = 256 KB | |
| − | |minRAM = 256 KB | + | |minHD = 1.5 MB |
| − | |minHD = 1.5 MB | + | |minGPU = CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy/PCjr |
| − | |minGPU = CGA, EGA, Hercules | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
Latest revision as of 00:08, 11 June 2023
This page is for the original. For the VGA remake, see Space Quest I: Roger Wilco in The Sarien Encounter.
 |
|
| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sierra On-Line | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra On-Line |
| Digital | Activision |
| Engines | |
| Original | AGI |
| Alternative | ScummVM |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | October 1986 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1987 |
| Windows (ScummVM) | July 27, 2010[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | Space Quest |
 |
|
Key points
- The game has in-game manual lookup DRM. The manuals are provided by all digital versions.
- Can be run under ScummVM.
General information
- Two Guys From Andromeda official site - The original Space Quest series designers' site
- Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest series
- Space Quest Omnipedia - A huge wiki for the Space Quest series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for game series
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
AGI version uses CPC Copy Protection DRM.[2] | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Bundled with Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul's Revenge & Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon. Pre-packaged with ScummVM DOSBox version is also available (when using GOG Galaxy).[3] |
|
|
| Steam | |
Space Quest Collection | |
- Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available.
- A web browser version is also available.
Version differences
Space Quest Collection
A compilation pack containing the entire Space Quest series.
All games in the pack are pre-configured to run with DOSBox.[4]
Essential improvements
Space Quest Alternative Launcher
- For the Steam release only
An alternative launcher for the Steam version of Space Quest Collection. It allows for both versions of Space Quest I to be launched through the same launcher, and some minor UI and quality-of-life improvements. It also fixes launch issues with the VGA remake that were present in the legacy launcher.
It can be downloaded from the series Steam Community Discussions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | |
| Windows | <path-to-game>\SQ1SG.***[Note 1] |
| Mac OS (Classic) | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10110/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| 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 | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |
| 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 | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy/PCjr |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | 64-bit requires a 64-bit build of ScummVM. | ||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 2.11 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy/PCjr | |
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
| Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 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 (10110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New release: Space Quest 1+2+3 - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Sierra's AGI CPC Disk Protection - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ space_quest_collection_content · DepotID: 10111 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023