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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eclipse Productions}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Eclipse Productions}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic MegaGames}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Epic MegaGames|Tyrian}}
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|XSIV Games|Tyrian 2000}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} Tyrian 2000 is the re-release of Tyrian with additional content and bug fixes.
 
 
{{++}} Officially available as freeware.
 
{{++}} Officially available as freeware.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658901|tyrian_2000}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658901|tyrian_2000}}
−
{{mm}} [http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/index.html Fan Site with forums and downloads]
+
{{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/tyrian/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature
 +
{{mm}} [http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/ Tyrian/Tyrian2000] - Fan Site with forums and downloads
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | | | DOS }}
+
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | Floppy and CD-ROM release. Both are identical in terms of content. | | DOS }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tyrian_2000 | DRM-free | Windows and OS X. 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 }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | tyrian_2000 | DRM-free | Windows and OS X. 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 }}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} [http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/downloads.html Alternate versions] and an [https://bitbucket.org/opentyrian/opentyrian/wiki/Home Open Source port] are also available.
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{{++}} The AdLib soundtrack is available for free [https://alexanderbrandon.bandcamp.com/album/tyrian-original-soundtrack here]. Pre-recorded MIDI tracks can be found for free [http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/music.html here].
−
{{++}} The Ad Lib soundtrack is available for free [https://alexanderbrandon.bandcamp.com/album/tyrian-original-soundtrack here]. Midi files for the General MIDI soundtrack can be found for free [http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/music.html here].
+
 
 +
===Version differences===
 +
{{ii}} '''Tyrian 2000''' is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode, some extra content and bug fixes. The CD-ROM version also includes CD-audio tracks, which were omitted from the freeware release to reduce the download size.
 +
{{ii}} OpenTyrian, an open source port [https://bitbucket.org/opentyrian/opentyrian/wiki/Home is also available].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
−
|anisotropic                = false
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|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = false
+
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
−
|60 fps                    = unknown
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|60 fps                    = false
−
|60 fps notes              =  
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|60 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at around 35 FPS.
−
|120 fps                    = unknown
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
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|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} A hidden "ultra" graphics preset can be enabled in <code>SETUP.EXE</code> by highlighting the Game Detail option and then pressing {{key|W}}.
  
 
==Input settings==
 
==Input settings==
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|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
 
|mouse menu notes          =  
−
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
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|invert mouse y-axis      = n/a
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
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|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
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|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|simultaneous input        = true
 
|simultaneous input        = true
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{{Audio settings
 
{{Audio settings
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|separate volume notes    = Music and Sound Effects.
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound          = false
 
|surround sound notes    = FM (Ad Lib) music is mono. Use General Midi for Stereo music.
 
|surround sound notes    = FM (Ad Lib) music is mono. Use General Midi for Stereo music.
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}}
 
}}
 
{{++}} This game supports General MIDI for music.
 
{{++}} This game supports General MIDI for music.
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{{++}} Includes a Jukebox, which can be accessed in <code>SETUP.EXE</code>.
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play modes    = Co-op
 
|local play notes    = Shared-screen. Arcade mode only.
 
|local play notes    = Shared-screen. Arcade mode only.
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|lan play            = false
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|lan play            = true
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|lan play players    =  
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|lan play players    = 2
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|lan play modes      =  
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|lan play modes      = Co-op
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|lan play notes      =  
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|lan play notes      = Uses IPX protocol. Arcade mode only.
 
|online play          = false
 
|online play          = false
 
|online play players  =  
 
|online play players  =  
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|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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}}
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{{Network/Connections
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|matchmaking        = false
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|matchmaking notes  =
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|p2p                = true
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|p2p notes          = Uses modem or serial connection
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|dedicated          = false
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|dedicated notes    =
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|self-hosting      = true
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|self-hosting notes =
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|direct ip          = false
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|direct ip notes    =
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}}{{Network/Ports
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|tcp  =
 +
|udp  =
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|upnp =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 +
{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = DOS
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|minOS    = 5.0
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|minCPU  = 386 33 MHz
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|minRAM  = 4 MB
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|minHD    = 10 MB
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|minGPU  = VGA
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|minDX    =
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|recCPU  = 486DX/2 66 MHz
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|recRAM  =
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|recGPU  =
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|recDX    =
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}}
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{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows

Revision as of 13:10, 21 July 2019

Tyrian
Tyrian cover
Developers
Eclipse Productions
Publishers
Tyrian Epic MegaGames
Tyrian 2000 XSIV Games
Release dates
DOS 1995
Windows (DOSBox) December 14, 2010[1]
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) October 18, 2012
Icon overlay.png
Tyrian on Wikipedia

Key points

Officially available as freeware.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature
Tyrian/Tyrian2000 - Fan Site with forums and downloads

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
DRM-free
 Floppy and CD-ROM release. Both are identical in terms of content.
DOS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Windows and OS X. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
The AdLib soundtrack is available for free here. Pre-recorded MIDI tracks can be found for free here.

Version differences

Tyrian 2000 is a 1999 re-release with an additional episode, some extra content and bug fixes. The CD-ROM version also includes CD-audio tracks, which were omitted from the freeware release to reduce the download size.
OpenTyrian, an open source port is also available.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.CFG
Windows <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.CFG[Note 1]<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.CFG<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.SAV
Windows <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.SAV[Note 1]
<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>\TYRIAN.SAV
<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy

Video settings

General settings in SETUP.EXE
General settings in SETUP.EXE
300px
GOG DOSBox graphics settings.

Template:Video settings

A hidden "ultra" graphics preset can be enabled in SETUP.EXE by highlighting the Game Detail option and then pressing W.

Input settings

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

Audio Sliders.
Audio Sliders.

Template:Audio settings

This game supports General MIDI for music.
Includes a Jukebox, which can be accessed in SETUP.EXE.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
2 Co-op
Shared-screen. Arcade mode only.
LAN play
2 Co-op
Uses IPX protocol. Arcade mode only.
Online play
For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Uses modem or serial connection
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Direct IP

Issues fixed

Gamepad is unplayable

Calibrating a gamepad in-game will cause control issues due to not reaching the corners during calibration.
Delete TYRIAN.CFG[citation needed]
  1. Delete TYRIAN.CFG.
  2. Run the game and set your sound and detail settings.
  3. Play without using in-game calibration (calibrate in the operating system if necessary).

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes VGA
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Use OpenTyrian.
macOS (OS X)
Use OpenTyrian.
Linux
Use OpenTyrian.

Launcher (for DOS version in DOSBox or Windows 95/58)

The main game, the configuration tool, and the ship editor all use separate executables. Paste this in a batch file and run from the DOS prompt or add to the AutoExec section of the DOSBox configuration file to easily select the different executables (Click [Expand] to view}}):
TYRIAN.BAT
@echo OFF
:menu
cls
ECHO ----------------------------------------------
ECHO  Tyrian 2000
ECHO ----------------------------------------------
ECHO  1) Play Game
ECHO  2) Options
ECHO  3) Ship Editor
ECHO  4) Quit to Windows
ECHO ----------------------------------------------

choice /c1234 /s What do you want to do? [1-4]: /n 
if errorlevel 4 goto quit
if errorlevel 3 goto ship 
if errorlevel 2 goto setup 
if errorlevel 1 goto start 

:start
cls
TYRIAN.EXE
goto menu

:setup
cls
SETUP.EXE
goto menu

:ship
cls
SHIPEDIT.EXE
goto menu

:quit
cls
exit

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 5.0
Processor (CPU) 386 33 MHz 486DX/2 66 MHz
System memory (RAM) 4 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 10 MB
Video card (GPU) VGA
Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz 1.4 GHz
System memory (RAM) 256 MB 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 17 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX 7 compatible DirectX 9 compatible
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.6.8
Processor (CPU) Intel Core Duo 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 17 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM

Notes

  1. ↑ 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%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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).

References