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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Rocket Science Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Rocket Science Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Jordan Freeman Group|Digital}} |
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|SegaSoft|Retail}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SegaSoft|Retail}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = There are issues when attempting to install the retail version of this game under 64-bit operating systems (see [[#Installing on a 64-bit OS|Installing on a 64-bit OS]]). | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2253580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2253580/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The digital version is based on the previously unreleased DVD version of the game | + | {{ii}} The digital version is based on the previously unreleased DVD version of the game which did not require disc swapping. |
− | {{ii}} The '''Super Digital Deluxe Edition''' exclusive to ZOOM Platform includes the digital soundtrack with lossless theme music, manual, concept art, magazine ads and signed poster scan. | + | {{ii}} The '''Super Digital Deluxe Edition''' exclusive to ZOOM Platform includes the digital soundtrack with lossless theme music, higher-quality version of the intro as a separate video file, manual, concept art, magazine ads and signed poster scan. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 3.0 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Digital releases use a Direct3D9 wrapper |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|mac os 68k app = unknown | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
|mac os executable notes= | |mac os executable notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing the retail version on a 64-bit OS=== | ===Installing the retail version on a 64-bit OS=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manual installation|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Theilmaxjannes|date=2024-04-27|comment=tried it, works perfectly}}</ref>|fix= |
#Copy the following folders from discs to an empty directory which will be the installation directory: {{folder|AUDITON}}, {{folder|BAR}}, {{folder|CREDITS}}, {{folder|GENERAL}}, {{folder|INTRO}}, {{folder|KERPUPU}}, {{folder|NEBLITZ}}, {{folder|SRAFFA}}, {{folder|TRISECKS}}, {{folder|VEDJ}}, {{folder|VILDROID}}, {{folder|ZZAZZL}}. | #Copy the following folders from discs to an empty directory which will be the installation directory: {{folder|AUDITON}}, {{folder|BAR}}, {{folder|CREDITS}}, {{folder|GENERAL}}, {{folder|INTRO}}, {{folder|KERPUPU}}, {{folder|NEBLITZ}}, {{folder|SRAFFA}}, {{folder|TRISECKS}}, {{folder|VEDJ}}, {{folder|VILDROID}}, {{folder|ZZAZZL}}. | ||
#Copy all folders and files from the {{folder|SPACEBAR}} directory into the {{folder|{{p|game}}}} so that files such as {{file|SPACEBAR.EXE}} and {{file|SB_MODE1.EXE}} should be in the folder that contains {{folder|ZZAZZL}}, {{folder|NEBLITZ}}, and {{folder|KERPUPU}}. | #Copy all folders and files from the {{folder|SPACEBAR}} directory into the {{folder|{{p|game}}}} so that files such as {{file|SPACEBAR.EXE}} and {{file|SB_MODE1.EXE}} should be in the folder that contains {{folder|ZZAZZL}}, {{folder|NEBLITZ}}, and {{folder|KERPUPU}}. | ||
− | #Copy {{ | + | #Copy {{file|DISK1}}, {{file|DISK2}}, and {{file|DISK3}} from the disc directories into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
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Developers | |
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Boffo Games | |
Rocket Science Games | |
Digital | Jordan Freeman Group |
Publishers | |
Retail | SegaSoft |
Digital | Jordan Freeman Group |
Release dates | |
Windows | July 8, 1997 |
Mac OS (Classic) | July 8, 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
Themes | Sci-fi |
The Space Bar is a singleplayer first-person adventure and puzzle game.
There are issues when attempting to install the retail version of this game under 64-bit operating systems (see Installing on a 64-bit OS).
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Steam | Digital Edition | |||
ZOOM Platform | Super Digital Deluxe Edition |
Version differences
- The digital version is based on the previously unreleased DVD version of the game which did not require disc swapping.
- The Super Digital Deluxe Edition exclusive to ZOOM Platform includes the digital soundtrack with lossless theme music, higher-quality version of the intro as a separate video file, manual, concept art, magazine ads and signed poster scan.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2253580/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SPACEBAR.SAV[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2253580/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Panning speed only. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and general audio | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 3 | Digital releases use a Direct3D9 wrapper |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
Issues fixed
Installing the retail version on a 64-bit OS
Manual installation[1] |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | 2 GB (digital) |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit SVGA (640x480) |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 6100 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16-bit (640x480) |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2253580/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2253580) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Theilmaxjannes on 2024-04-27
- tried it, works perfectly