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{{disambig|the 1987 game|the game released in 2000|[[Gunship!]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Gunship_cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Gunship_cover.jpg
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|MicroProse}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Retail}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1987}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1988}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 15, 2024|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/en/news/check_out_6_atari_games_now_joining_the_gog_catalog|title=GOG.com - Check out 6 Atari games, now joining the GOG catalog!|date=2024-02-15}}</ref>}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|gunship-1986|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|gunship--1|rating}}
 
|taxonomy    =
 
|taxonomy    =
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Gunship }}
 
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Gunship }}
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|steam appid  =
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|steam appid  = 2766090
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
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|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id    = 1900371970
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|hltb        =  
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|hltb        = 42311
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|igdb        =
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|igdb        =  
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|lutris      = gunship--1
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|mobygames    = 335
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
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|mobygames    = gunship
 
 
|wikipedia    = Gunship_(video_game)
 
|wikipedia    = Gunship_(video_game)
 
|winehq      =
 
|winehq      =
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Introduction
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|introduction      =
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|release history  =
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|current state    =
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}}
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'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|1900371970|gunship|for game series}}
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2766090/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | physical | Requires original floppy in drive (key disk) | | DOS }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | floppy | Requires original floppy in drive (key disk) | | DOS }}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | gunship_gunship_2000 | DRM-free | Bundled with [[Gunship 2000]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 2766090 | Steam | Bundled with [[Gunship 2000]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Versions==
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===Version differences===
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Multiple versions of the game exist. Check the title screen or the <code>READ.ME</code> file for the version.
 
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Version 429.05 (also referred to as Ver. 5), released in 1988, is the latest known version.
 
Version 429.05 (also referred to as Ver. 5), released in 1988, is the latest known version.
  
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In addition to multiple bug fixes, this version adds
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In addition to multiple bug fixes, this version
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- support for faster computers such as AT (286) and 386 computers
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* adds support for faster computers such as AT (286) and 386 computers
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- support for Hercules graphics
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* adds support for Hercules graphics
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- Changes copy-protection to a key-disk system, instead of a install/de-install method
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* changes copy-protection to a key-disk system, instead of a install/de-install method
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Game fails to start===
 
===Game fails to start===
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If the game fails to start when you run <code>GS.COM</code>, simply dropping you back to the DOS prompt, you should try to run the game using LOADFIX. LOADFIX is included with DOS 5.0 or later, and is also included with DOSBox.
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If the game fails to start when running {{file|GS.COM}} and returns to the DOS prompt, run the game using LOADFIX. LOADFIX is included with DOS 5.0 or later, and is also included with DOSBox.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|}}
 
{{Game data/config|DOS|}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|DOS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}}
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}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
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{{Save game cloud syncing
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|epic games launcher      =
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|gog galaxy                = false
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|gog galaxy notes          =
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|origin                    =
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|origin notes              =
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|steam cloud              = false
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|steam cloud notes        =
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|ubisoft connect          =
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|ubisoft connect notes    =
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|xbox cloud                =
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|xbox cloud notes          =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing              = false
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync                      = false
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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}}
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{{L10n|content=
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{{L10n/switch
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|language  = English
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|interface = true
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|audio    = n/a
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|subtitles = n/a
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|notes    =
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|fan      =
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}}
 
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|windows 32-bit exe    =
 
|windows 32-bit exe    =
 
|windows 64-bit exe    =
 
|windows 64-bit exe    =
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
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|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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|recGPU  = EGA
 
|recGPU  = EGA
 
|recDX    =  
 
|recDX    =  
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 7
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|minCPU  = 1.0 GHz
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|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minHD    = 240 MB
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|minGPU  = DirectX compatible
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:19, 15 February 2024

This page is for the 1987 game. For the game released in 2000, see Gunship!.

Gunship
Gunship cover
Developers
MicroProse
Publishers
Retail MicroProse
Digital Atari
Release dates
DOS 1987
Windows (DOSBox) February 15, 2024[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Controls Direct control
Genres Simulation, Vehicle combat
Vehicles Helicopter
Series Gunship
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Gunship on HowLongToBeat
Gunship on IGDB
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Gunship on MobyGames
Gunship on Wikipedia
Gunship
Gunship 1987
Gunship 2000 1991
Gunship! 2000

Gunship is a singleplayer simulation and vehicle combat game in the Gunship series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Floppy disk check (requires the original floppy in the drive to play)
 Requires original floppy in drive (key disk)
DOS
GOG.com
DRM-free
 Bundled with Gunship 2000. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows
Steam
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 Bundled with Gunship 2000. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows

Version differences

Version 429.05 (also referred to as Ver. 5), released in 1988, is the latest known version.

In addition to multiple bug fixes, this version

  • adds support for faster computers such as AT (286) and 386 computers
  • adds support for Hercules graphics
  • changes copy-protection to a key-disk system, instead of a install/de-install method

Essential improvements

Game fails to start

If the game fails to start when running GS.COM and returns to the DOS prompt, run the game using LOADFIX. LOADFIX is included with DOS 5.0 or later, and is also included with DOSBox.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2766090/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
DOS
Windows <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2766090/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

Graphics feature State 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
120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)

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
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 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

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2.0
Processor (CPU) Intel 8088 / 8086
System memory (RAM) 512 KB
Hard disk drive (HDD)
Video card (GPU) CGA EGA
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7
Processor (CPU) 1.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 240 MB
Video card (GPU) DirectX compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References