Difference between revisions of "Space Rangers 2: Dominators"
From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m (→Availability: fixed retail row) |
m (→Video: General maintenance with AutoWikiBrowser in Bot mode) |
||
(41 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
+ | {{Disambig|the original game|the remake|[[Space Rangers HD: A War Apart]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = SpaceRangers2 Cover.jpg | |cover = SpaceRangers2 Cover.jpg | ||
Line 10: | Line 11: | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2005}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 13, 2005}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Rangers }} | ||
|steam appid = 46330 | |steam appid = 46330 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658908 |
+ | |hltb = 8871 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = space-rangers-2-dominators | ||
|wikipedia = Space Rangers 2: Dominators | |wikipedia = Space Rangers 2: Dominators | ||
|winehq = 3686 | |winehq = 3686 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
Line 24: | Line 40: | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658908|space_rangers_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|StarForce|3}} on the original and Special Edition. <br /> {{DRM|StarForce|5}} for Reboot. | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_rangers_2_reboot | DRM-free | Reboot. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 46330 | Steam | Reboot. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} This game is | + | {{ii}} This game is no longer available digitally. |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
Line 39: | Line 57: | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro cutscenes=== | ===Skip intro cutscenes=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify config file|ref=<ref name="Expack3">Tested by [[User:Expack3|Expack3]]</ref>|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|cfg.txt}}. | # Open {{file|cfg.txt}}. | ||
Line 46: | Line 63: | ||
# Change the line you found to the following: <code>SkipIntro=True</code> | # Change the line you found to the following: <code>SkipIntro=True</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | ===Smooth font replacement<ref name="steamcommunity.com">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46320/discussions/0/490123197939210111/#c1693788384132439670|title=|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>=== | ||
+ | [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1456-space-rangers-2-smooth-font/ smooth font] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\cfg.txt}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Save|{{p|game}}\questcomplete.dat|{{p|game}}\robotcomplete.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{ii}} Space and planetary battles use different screen resolution settings. | {{ii}} Space and planetary battles use different screen resolution settings. | ||
{{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceGeneral.png|General settings from expansion.}} | {{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceGeneral.png|General settings from expansion.}} | ||
{{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceGraphics.png|Video settings from expansion for Space battles.}} | {{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceGraphics.png|Video settings from expansion for Space battles.}} | ||
{{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot PlanetaryGraphics.png|Video settings from expansion for Planetary battles.}} | {{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot PlanetaryGraphics.png|Video settings from expansion for Planetary battles.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
Line 79: | Line 106: | ||
|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= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
Line 87: | Line 114: | ||
|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = 800x600 or 1024x768 | |4k ultra hd notes = 800x600 or 1024x768 | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Not applicable due to the gameplay |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Auto-minimizes on focus loss. | |windowed notes = Auto-minimizes on focus loss. | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Unknown for planetary battles | |borderless windowed notes = Unknown for planetary battles | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
Line 103: | Line 133: | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No FPS lock (unknown for planetary battles) | |120 fps notes = No FPS lock (unknown for planetary battles) | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen patch<ref name="steamcommunity.com">{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46320/discussions/0/490123197939210111/#c1693788384132439670|title=|date=2021-09-02}}</ref>|fix= |
+ | # Download the patch from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1455-space-rangers-2-resolution-patch/ PCGamingWiki]. | ||
+ | # Unrar and start <code>SR2ResolutionPatch.exe</code> | ||
+ | # Select the game folder, preferred resolution and additional settings and click "Install". | ||
+ | # The patch will create a <code>RangersNewRes.exe</code> file, always start the game via this exe file to achieve widescreen. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
Line 119: | Line 159: | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
Line 129: | Line 171: | ||
|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== |
− | {{ii}} All dialogue is text-based. | + | {{ii}} All in-game dialogue is text-based. |
{{ii}} Sounds and music settings are set separately for Space and Planetary battles. | {{ii}} Sounds and music settings are set separately for Space and Planetary battles. | ||
{{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceMusic.png|Video settings from expansion for Space mode.}} | {{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot SpaceMusic.png|Video settings from expansion for Space mode.}} | ||
{{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot PlanetaryMusic.png|Video settings from expansion for Planetary mode.}} | {{Image|SpaceRangers2Reboot PlanetaryMusic.png|Video settings from expansion for Planetary mode.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sounds, Music | |separate volume notes = Sounds, Music | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Intro cutscene and planetary battle announcer lack subtitles. All other dialog is text-based. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
Line 158: | Line 228: | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 169: | Line 241: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
Line 178: | Line 249: | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 186: | Line 256: | ||
{{ii}} The game renders nothing to the screen under Windows 7 and higher. | {{ii}} The game renders nothing to the screen under Windows 7 and higher. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|1= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Blank screen: Workaround 1|fix= |
− | {{Fixbox | + | {{ii}} This workaround needs to be applied upon '''every''' startup, increasing loading time substancially<ref name="alexeyworld.com">http://alexeyworld.com/blog/space_rangers_blackscreen_windows10.276.aspx</ref> |
+ | # Start the game normally | ||
+ | # Press {{key|R}}, then {{key|Enter}}. This will load a random planetary battle | ||
+ | # Open menu ({{key|ESC}}) and exit planetary battle mode. You'll end up in the main menu | ||
+ | # Close "Pick planetary battle" submenu and you're good to go | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Blank screen: Workaround 2|ref=<ref name="Expack3"/>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This workaround breaks edge-scrolling in the minimap space travel mode<ref name="alexeyworld.com">http://alexeyworld.com/blog/space_rangers_blackscreen_windows10.276.aspx</ref> | ||
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Open {{file|cfg.txt}}. | # Open {{file|cfg.txt}}. | ||
# Find the line which contains <code>Window</code>. | # Find the line which contains <code>Window</code>. | ||
# Change the line you found to the following: <code>Window=True</code> | # Change the line you found to the following: <code>Window=True</code> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click on <code>Rangers.exe</code> and select <code>Compatibility Options</code> from the menu which appears. | # Right-click on <code>Rangers.exe</code> and select <code>Compatibility Options</code> from the menu which appears. | ||
# Click the <code>Compatibility</code> tab. | # Click the <code>Compatibility</code> tab. | ||
# Check the <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code> checkbox. | # Check the <code>Run this program in compatibility mode for:</code> checkbox. | ||
− | # In the drop-down menu | + | # In the drop-down menu underneath the checkbox you just checked, select <code>Windows 98/ME</code>. |
# Click the OK button. | # Click the OK button. | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 218: | Line 293: | ||
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|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 = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Line 245: | Line 330: | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
|minOS = 98 | |minOS = 98 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium II 450 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 800 MB | |minHD = 800 MB | ||
Line 258: | Line 342: | ||
|recOS = 2000, XP | |recOS = 2000, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz |
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recHD = 1.4 GB | |recHD = 1.4 GB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Minimum system requirements do not support planetary battles. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 06:02, 10 April 2023
This page is for the original game. For the remake, see Space Rangers HD: A War Apart.
Developers | |
---|---|
Elemental Games | |
Publishers | |
US | Cinemaware |
Europe | Excalibur Publishing |
Russia, Poland | 1C Company |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 13, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Space Rangers |
Space Rangers | |
---|---|
Space Rangers | 2002 |
Space Rangers 2: Dominators | 2004 |
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart | 2013 |
Space Rangers: Quest | 2016 |
Key points
- Released as Space Rangers 2 in the UK and Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators in the US.
- Re-released as Space Rangers 2: Reboot, which includes the base game and its Reboot expansion.
- Wide variety of in-game graphical options.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | StarForce 3 DRM[Note 1] on the original and Special Edition. StarForce 5 DRM for Reboot. |
|||
GOG.com (unavailable) | Reboot. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Reboot. |
- StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).
- This game is no longer available digitally.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Reboot |
Essential improvements
Skip intro cutscenes
Modify config file[5] |
---|
|
Smooth font replacement[6]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\cfg.txt[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46330/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 2] <path-to-game>\questcomplete.dat[Note 2] <path-to-game>\robotcomplete.dat[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46330/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
- Space and planetary battles use different screen resolution settings.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | 800x600 or 1024x768 | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Not applicable due to the gameplay | ||
Windowed | Auto-minimizes on focus loss. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Unknown for planetary battles | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS lock (unknown for planetary battles) No FPS lock (unknown for planetary battles) |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen patch[6] |
---|
|
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 |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
- All in-game dialogue is text-based.
- Sounds and music settings are set separately for Space and Planetary battles.
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sounds, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Intro cutscene and planetary battle announcer lack subtitles. All other dialog is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian |
Issues fixed
Game displays blank screen
- The game renders nothing to the screen under Windows 7 and higher.
Blank screen: Workaround 1 |
---|
|
Blank screen: Workaround 2[5] |
---|
|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7, 8 | Space battles uses DX7, Planetary battles uses DX8[5] |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Xvid |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 800 MB | 1.4 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
- Minimum system requirements do not support planetary battles.
Notes
- ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows Vista or later.[1][2][3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 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). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 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 (46330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Windows Vista support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 7 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Tested by Expack3
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 [1] - last accessed on 2021-09-02
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 http://alexeyworld.com/blog/space_rangers_blackscreen_windows10.276.aspx