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{{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|SCI2}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SCI|name=SCI2}} |
{{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|GOG.com Release}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|GOG.com Release}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|March 1995}} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 1995}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|March 1995}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 11, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM, DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_space_quest_4_5_6|title=New release: Space Quest 4+5+6 - 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 id = 1207661463 | |gogcom id = 1207661463 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1207658833 | |gogcom id side = 1207658833 | ||
| + | |hltb = 8862 | ||
| + | |lutris = space-quest-6-roger-wilco-in-the-spinal-frontier | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 145 | ||
|wikipedia = Space Quest 6: The Spinal Frontier | |wikipedia = Space Quest 6: The Spinal Frontier | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
| − | {{++}} Can be run under [ | + | {{++}} Can be run under [[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/SQ6Help.html Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest 6: Roger Wilco in The Spinal Frontier] | {{mm}} [http://www.sierrahelp.com/Games/SpaceQuest/SQ6Help.html Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest 6: Roger Wilco in The Spinal Frontier] | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://spacequest.fandom.com/wiki/Space_Quest_Omnipedia Space Quest Omnipedia] - A huge wiki for the Space Quest series |
{{GOG.com links|1207661463|space_quest_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207661463|space_quest_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for game series | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/10110/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for game series | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Requires included magazine to | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Requires included magazine to complete the game. | | DOS, Windows 3.x, Mac OS }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_quest_4_5_6 | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_quest_4_5_6 | Physical | Includes [[Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers|Space Quest IV]] & [[Space Quest V: Roger Wilco - The Next Mutation|Space Quest V]]. <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}} A demo is available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#sierra ScummVM]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
====Space Quest Collection==== | ====Space Quest Collection==== | ||
| − | A compilation pack containing the entire Space Quest series. | + | {{ii}} A compilation pack containing the entire Space Quest series. |
| − | + | {{ii}} 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> | |
| − | All games in the pack are pre-configured to run with [[DOSBox]].<ref> | ||
==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 = |
| − | |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== |
{{Image|Space Quest 6 The Spinal Frontier Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | {{Image|Space Quest 6 The Spinal Frontier Options.png|In-game options menu.}} | ||
| − | + | {{Video | |
| − | {{Video | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-quest-6-roger-wilco-spinal-frontier/en |
| − | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|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 = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| − | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
| − | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|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 = | ||
| + | |general midi audio = true | ||
| + | |general midi audio notes = Also supports the Roland MT-32. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |wing = | ||
| + | |wing notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = | ||
| + | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
| + | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
| + | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 5.0 | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
| − | |minCPU = Intel | + | |minCPU = Intel 486 |
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = 5 MB | |minHD = 5 MB | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
| − | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x |
|minOS = 3.1, 95 | |minOS = 3.1, 95 | ||
Latest revision as of 16:39, 14 March 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Sierra On-Line | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail | Sierra On-Line |
| Digital | Activision |
| Engines | |
| SCI2 | |
| GOG.com Release | ScummVM |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | March 1995 |
| Windows 3.x | March 1995 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
| Windows (ScummVM) | February 11, 2010[1] |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Series | Space Quest |
 |
|
Warnings
- The Windows 3.x version of this game does not work on 64-bit versions of Windows (see Availability for affected versions).
Key points
- 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 6: Roger Wilco in The Spinal Frontier
- 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 | |
Requires included magazine to complete the game. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Includes Space Quest IV & Space Quest V. Pre-packaged with ScummVM DOSBox version is also available (when using GOG Galaxy).[2] |
|
|
| Steam | |
Space Quest Collection | |
- A demo is available from ScummVM.
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.[3]
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: Chapter I - The Sarien Encounter 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 of Space Quest I 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>\sq6[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>\sq6\SQ6SG.***[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
In-game options menu.
| 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 | On by default. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio | ||
| General MIDI audio | Also supports the Roland MT-32. |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | SVGA |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using ScummVM. | ||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA | |
| Windows 3.x | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 7.1 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 | |
| System memory (RAM) | 12 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | |
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 4+5+6 - GOG.com - 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