Difference between revisions of "Multiwinia"
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|multiwinia-survival-of-the-flattest|76}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|multiwinia-survival-of-the-flattest|76}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS, Action }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Darwinia }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Darwinia }} | ||
|steam appid = 1530 | |steam appid = 1530 | ||
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|igdb = multiwinia-survival-of-the-flattest | |igdb = multiwinia-survival-of-the-flattest | ||
|strategywiki = Multiwinia | |strategywiki = Multiwinia | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 36306 |
|wikipedia = Multiwinia | |wikipedia = Multiwinia | ||
|winehq = 8279 | |winehq = 8279 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
− | + | ||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{ii}} Source code for the game (the original edition) could be purchased on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173839/http://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ developer's website], but this is no longer the case. |
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.introversion.co.uk/multiwinia/ Multiwinia website] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659074|multiwinia}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659074|multiwinia}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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{{++}} Online activation is only performed when the metaserver is reachable. | {{++}} Online activation is only performed when the metaserver is reachable. | ||
{{++}} The game can be played in a demo mode without a key (only three game modes and certain maps are available, game options and AI difficulty cannot be set; whether demo players can host games is defined by the metaserver). | {{++}} The game can be played in a demo mode without a key (only three game modes and certain maps are available, game options and AI difficulty cannot be set; whether demo players can host games is defined by the metaserver). | ||
− | {{--}} All versions use an activation key for multiplayer. The hash of the key is sent to the server, which validates it against the metaserver, removing the player if it is bad or is already used by another person in the same game | + | {{--}} All versions use an activation key for multiplayer. The hash of the key is sent to the server, which validates it against the metaserver, removing the player if it is bad or is already used by another person in the same game. |
− | {{ii}} In Steam version, | + | {{ii}} In Steam version, a CD key is received from Steam servers, and is inserted automatically. |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\}} | ||
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.multiwinia/}} |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.multiwinia/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
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|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 4 | |online play players = 4 | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 16:18, 3 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Introversion Software | |
macOS (OS X) | Ambrosia Software |
Linux | David Gow |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 18, 2008 |
macOS (OS X) | March 5, 2009 |
Linux | November 22, 2011 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 76 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS, Action |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Darwinia |
Darwinia | |
---|---|
Darwinia | 2005 |
Multiwinia | 2008 |
Multiwinia is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS and action game in the Darwinia series.
General information
- Source code for the game (the original edition) could be purchased on the developer's website, but this is no longer the case.
- Multiwinia website
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Developer website | Game binaries available, however only demo mode is accessible without a key | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | By default, a single valid key is included. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | Demo available |
- Online activation is only performed when the metaserver is reachable.
- The game can be played in a demo mode without a key (only three game modes and certain maps are available, game options and AI difficulty cannot be set; whether demo players can host games is defined by the metaserver).
- All versions use an activation key for multiplayer. The hash of the key is sent to the server, which validates it against the metaserver, removing the player if it is bad or is already used by another person in the same game.
- In Steam version, a CD key is received from Steam servers, and is inserted automatically.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.multiwinia/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1530/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | $HOME/.multiwinia/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1530/pfx/[Note 2] |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Position Affects Gameplay. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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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 | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Fan translation | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 4 |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
UDP | 4000-4001 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
OpenGL | 2 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 6200 ATI Radeon 9600 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 12.04 LTS | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (1530) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.