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+ | {{disambig|the original game|the 2018 re-release|[[The Settlers - History Edition]]|the 2023 soft reboot formerly known as merely "The Settlers" as well|[[The Settlers: New Allies]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = The Settlers - cover.jpg | |cover = The Settlers - cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Blue Byte Software|Europe}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations Inc.|North America}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 18, 1994}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 18, 1994}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | The Settlers }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 19410 |
− | |wikipedia = The Settlers (video game) | + | |strategywiki = The Settlers |
+ | |mobygames = 425 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = The Settlers (1993 video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | '''Key | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ii}} Also known under the names '''Die Siedler''' and '''Serf City: Life is Feudal'''. | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also known under the names '''Die Siedler''' (Germany) and '''Serf City: Life is Feudal''' (North America). | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | | | DOS }} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/TheSettlersDemo Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | * The latest official patch 1.1.0 for the German version which solves the save game problem on Windows 95 is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\SNDSTUP.DAT}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\*.DS}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|The Settlers - settings.png|General settings.}} |
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Possible when using [[#Freeserf|Freeserf]]. UI and game scalling is adjusted by {{key|[}} and {{key|]}}. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Possible when using [[#Freeserf|Freeserf]]. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |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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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = Joystick support. | |controller support notes = Joystick support. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = false |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = Requires either a joystick or COM mouse. May be impossible to play on newer systems. | |local play notes = Requires either a joystick or COM mouse. May be impossible to play on newer systems. | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = unknown |
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = unknown |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = VGA, SVGA | |dos modes = VGA, SVGA | ||
|dos modes notes = Menu is rendered always in VGA mode. | |dos modes notes = Menu is rendered always in VGA mode. | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = [[#Freeserf|Freeserf]] has 64-bit builds.<!-- Because you definitely are going to hit the 32bit allocation limit with freakin' Settlers....--> | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ===[http://jonls.dk/freeserf/ Freeserf]=== | ||
+ | * Freeserf is a faithful clone of The Settlers, that uses the original game's files. It adds many improvements to the original, most notably - widescreen resolution support and improved mouse handling. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minRAM = 4 MB | |minRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minHD = 10 MB | |minHD = 10 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = VGA |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recRAM = 8 MB | |recRAM = 8 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = SVGA |
|recVRAM = 512 Kb | |recVRAM = 512 Kb | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 10:08, 13 February 2023
This page is for the original game. For the 2018 re-release, see The Settlers - History Edition. For the 2023 soft reboot formerly known as merely "The Settlers" as well, see The Settlers: New Allies.
Developers | |
---|---|
Blue Byte Software | |
Publishers | |
Europe | Blue Byte Software |
North America | Strategic Simulations Inc. |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 18, 1994 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Isometric |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Art styles | Cartoon |
Series | The Settlers |
The Settlers is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and isometric building and RTS game in the The Settlers series.
Key points
- Also known under the names Die Siedler (Germany) and Serf City: Life is Feudal (North America).
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail |
{{ii} A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.1.0 for the German version which solves the save game problem on Windows 95 is available at soggi.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SNDSTUP.DAT |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\*.DS |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Possible when using Freeserf. UI and game scalling is adjusted by [ and ]. | ||
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 | Possible when using Freeserf. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Variable framerate, tied to game's internal refresh cycle.[1] |
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 | Joystick support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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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 | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Polish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Requires either a joystick or COM mouse. May be impossible to play on newer systems. | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA | Menu is rendered always in VGA mode. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | Freeserf has 64-bit builds. |
Modifications
Freeserf
- Freeserf is a faithful clone of The Settlers, that uses the original game's files. It adds many improvements to the original, most notably - widescreen resolution support and improved mouse handling.
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | 386 - 16 MHz | Intel 80486 - 50 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 10 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA 512 Kb of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2017-05-23
- The game seems to be rendering a frame only if needed. So, if the cursor has moved or world tick happened (characters moved) etc. varies between 10-60fps, generally running at incredibile 13 fps, when cursor is not moving.