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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 19, 1996|ref=<ref>[https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/ Stargunner - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 19, 1996|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/|title=Stargunner - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters|date=May 2023}}</ref>}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2013|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/free_release_stargunner Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2013|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 13, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1 GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1 GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | Freeware }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view, Scrolling }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Space flight }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 358390
 
|steam appid  = 358390
−
|gogcom page  = stargunner
+
|gogcom id    = 1207659693
 +
|hltb        = 9165
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 922
 
|wikipedia    = Stargunner
 
|wikipedia    = Stargunner
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = former commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{++}} Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005.<ref>[http://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ 3D Realms Site: Stargunner]</ref>
+
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  = Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/|title=3D Realms Site: Stargunner|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ 3D Realms Site: Stargunner]
+
{{mm}} [https://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ 3D Realms Site: Stargunner]
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659693|stargunner}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207659693|stargunner}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/358390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358390/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | Use [[DOSBox]]. | | DOS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }}
−
{{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/ | DRM-free | Freeware release. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stargunner | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<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, OS X, Linux }}
−
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | stargunner | DRM-free | Freeware release. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| Steam | 358390 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/358390/config/|title=Stargunner · AppID: 358390 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
−
{{Availability/row| Steam | 358390 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://steamdb.info/app/358390/config/ Stargunner · AppID: 358390 · Steam Database]</ref> | | Windows, OS X }}
+
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | stargunner | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/stargunner_45/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Patches===
 
−
The [http://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ v1.1 Patch] fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/free_release_stargunner/post133 Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>
 
−
 
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in Game Options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=March 28, 2013|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Disable in Game Options|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=March 28, 2013|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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===Run in DOSBox===
 
===Run in DOSBox===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox configuration settings|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix=
 
To run correctly in [[DOSBox]], change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=30000</code>. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.
 
To run correctly in [[DOSBox]], change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=30000</code>. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.
 +
}}
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.CFG}}
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.CFG}}
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.CFG}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.SAV}}
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.SAV|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.HI}}
−
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\STARGUN.SAV}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} High scores are stored in <code>{{p|game}}\STARGUN.HI</code>
+
{{ii}} {{file|STARGUN.HI}} stores high scores.
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|gog galaxy               = true
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Stargunner settings.png|General settings.}}
 
{{Image|Stargunner settings.png|General settings.}}
−
{{Image|GOG.com DOSBox Configurator v2.png|Graphics settings (GOG.com version)}}
+
{{Video
−
{{Video settings
 
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
−
|windowed                  = true
+
|windowed                  = false
−
|windowed notes            = Set in Graphic Mode Setup (GOG.com) or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}.
+
|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 settings==
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==Input==
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = limited
−
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
+
|mouse sensitivity notes  = Choice of Low, Medium, High, or Instant.
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
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|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
−
|controller support notes  = Do not use Sega or SNES.
+
|controller support notes  = Only choose the Joystick option (choosing Sega or SNES [[#Can't use menu items/cursor moves on its own|causes input problems]]).<ref name="refcheck Garrett">{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=31 August 2021|comment=}}</ref>
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller          = true
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
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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 settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Stargunner audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Stargunner audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound FX.
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
−
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        = false
 +
|red book cd audio notes  = Although the disc contains CD audio tracks, the game itself uses a tracker format.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Can't use menu items===
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===Can't use menu items/cursor moves on its own===
−
{{ii}} This is usually caused by saving your settings after choosing the Sega control option.
+
{{ii}} This is caused by saving your settings after choosing the Sega or SNES control option or choosing the Joystick control option and then restarting the game without it connected.<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Delete STARGUN.CFG|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete STARGUN.CFG|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix=
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
−
# Delete <code>STARGUN.CFG</code>
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# Delete <code>STARGUN.CFG</code>.
−
# Start the game again.
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# Start the game again. If you are using any type of controller, choose the Joystick option.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===Cursor moves on its own===
+
===Cutscenes run too slow (DOSBox)===
−
This is caused by choosing the joystick control option and then restarting the game without it. Either reattach a controller or delete <code>STARGUN.CFG</code>.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox settings|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix=
 +
Ensure you are using <code>cycles=30000</code> (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]) and Refresh Rate is set to Fast in-game.<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>
 +
}}
  
−
===Cutscenes run too slow===
+
===Game speed problems (runs too fast, randomly slows down or speeds up) (DOSBox)===
−
Ensure you are using <code>cycles=30000</code> (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]) and Refresh Rate is set to Fast in-game.
+
{{Fixbox|description=Change DOSBox settings|ref=<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>|fix=
 +
Ensure you are using <code>cycles=30000</code> (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).<ref name="refcheck Garrett"/>
 +
}}
  
−
===Game speed problems (runs too fast, randomly slows down or speeds up)===
+
===Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss issues===
−
Ensure you are using <code>cycles=30000</code> (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]).
+
{{ii}} The [https://legacy.3drealms.com/stargunner/ v1.1 Patch] fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.
 +
 
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Play unpatched version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general_archive/free_release_stargunner/post133|title=Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com|date=31 August 2021|snippet=We usually do [use the latest patch] but this one breaks the game at the aquatic combat mission 6 boss}}</ref>|fix=Play an earlier version of the game (version 1.0b or earlier) to avoid this issue.
 +
}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan versions        =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
 
|vulkan notes          =  
−
|dos modes              =  
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|dos modes              = VESA
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
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|windows 32-bit exe    = unknown
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = unknown
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minCPU  = 486/66 MHz
 
|minCPU  = 486/66 MHz
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
 
|minRAM  = 8 MB
−
|minHD    = 44 MB
+
|minHD    = 1.4 MB
 +
|minVRAM  = 256 KB
 
|minGPU  = Local Bus Video display card
 
|minGPU  = Local Bus Video display card
 +
|minaudio = Sound Blaster<br>Gravis Ultrasound<br>Pro Audio Spectrum
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 90 MHz
 
|recRAM  = 16 MB
 
|recRAM  = 16 MB
−
|recHD    =  
+
|recHD    = 44 MB
 +
|recVRAM  = 1 MB
 
|recGPU  = PCI with fast DOS access
 
|recGPU  = PCI with fast DOS access
 +
|recother = 4X CD-ROM
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Latest revision as of 18:55, 11 December 2023

Stargunner
Stargunner cover
Developers
Apogee Software
Release dates
DOS November 19, 1996[1]
Windows (DOSBox) September 13, 2013[2]
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) September 13, 2013[2]
Linux (DOSBox) July 24, 2014[3]
Taxonomy
Monetization Freeware
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
Vehicles Space flight
Themes Sci-fi, Space
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Stargunner on HowLongToBeat
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Stargunner on MobyGames
Stargunner on Wikipedia

Stargunner is a singleplayer side view and scrolling shooter game.

Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005.[4]

General information

3D Realms Site: Stargunner
GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM details are not known
DOS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[6]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Official website (unavailable)
DRM-free
 Pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Disable in Game Options[7]
  1. Go to Configuration.
  2. Go to Game Options.
  3. Set Cinematics to In-Game Only.

Notes

The Apogee logo will still be shown.

Run in DOSBox

Change DOSBox configuration settings[8]

To run correctly in DOSBox, change cycles=auto to cycles=30000. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\STARGUN.CFG
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358390/pfx/[Note 2]
It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\STARGUN.SAV
<path-to-game>\STARGUN.HI
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Linux <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358390/pfx/[Note 2]
STARGUN.HI stores high scores.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

General settings.
General settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
320x240 only.
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
Set in-game Refresh Rate option to Fast or Disabled.
120+ FPS
Capped at 70 FPS.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Choice of Low, Medium, High, or Instant.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Only choose the Joystick option (choosing Sega or SNES causes input problems).[8]
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
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and Sound FX.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Voices have no subtitles (cutscenes use text).
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file.
Royalty free audio
Red Book CD audio
Although the disc contains CD audio tracks, the game itself uses a tracker format.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Issues fixed

Can't use menu items/cursor moves on its own

This is caused by saving your settings after choosing the Sega or SNES control option or choosing the Joystick control option and then restarting the game without it connected.[8]
Delete STARGUN.CFG[8]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete STARGUN.CFG.
  3. Start the game again. If you are using any type of controller, choose the Joystick option.

Cutscenes run too slow (DOSBox)

Change DOSBox settings[8]

Ensure you are using cycles=30000 (see Run in DOSBox) and Refresh Rate is set to Fast in-game.[8]

Game speed problems (runs too fast, randomly slows down or speeds up) (DOSBox)

Change DOSBox settings[8]

Ensure you are using cycles=30000 (see Run in DOSBox).[8]

Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss issues

The v1.1 Patch fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.
Play unpatched version[9]

Play an earlier version of the game (version 1.0b or earlier) to avoid this issue.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes SVGA (VESA)

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) MS-DOS 5.0
Processor (CPU) 486/66 MHz Intel Pentium 90 MHz
System memory (RAM) 8 MB 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.4 MB 44 MB
Video card (GPU) Local Bus Video display card
256 KB of VRAM 		PCI with fast DOS access
1 MB of VRAM
Sound (audio device) Sound Blaster
Gravis Ultrasound
Pro Audio Spectrum
Other 4X CD-ROM
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 60 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 80 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to <path-to-game>/cloud_saves/ even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in the cloud_saves folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Stargunner - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Free Release: Stargunner ● GOG.com
  3. ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! ● GOG.com
  4. ↑ 3D Realms Site: Stargunner - last accessed on May 2023
  5. ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  6. ↑ Stargunner · AppID: 358390 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  7. ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on March 28, 2013
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 Verified by User:Garrett on 31 August 2021
  9. ↑ Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 31 August 2021
    "We usually do [use the latest patch] but this one breaks the game at the aquatic combat mission 6 boss"