Difference between revisions of "Galactic Civilizations"
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|lutris = galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | |lutris = galactic-civilizations-i-ultimate-edition | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 9541 |
|wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations | |wikipedia = Galactic Civilizations | ||
|winehq = 2690 | |winehq = 2690 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
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+ | |release history = | ||
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+ | |current state = | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 214150 | Steam | Ultimate Edition. The base game executable does not require the Steam client to run, but the expansion one (which is launched by default) does. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214150 | Steam | Ultimate Edition. The base game executable does not require the Steam client to run, but the expansion one (which is launched by default) does. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/galcivdemo103b Archive.org]. | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
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===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-09}}</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-04-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\movies\|folder}}. |
− | # Delete or rename | + | # Delete or rename {{file|Intro.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = limited |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound effects and music are separated, but only music has a volume slider. |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Steam version of game doesn't launch=== | ===Steam version of game doesn't launch=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Manually run installers and set | + | {{Fixbox|description=Manually run installers and set compatibility Mode|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki"/><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/214150/discussions/0/133262487501623359/|title=To those who can't start the game :: Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition General Discussions|date=2019-04-09}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}|folder}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|GalCiv1_steam_setup.exe}}. |
# Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | # Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\GalCiv\|folder}}. |
− | # Run | + | # Run {{file|register_dart.exe}}. |
# Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | # Choose '''Yes''' if a security prompt appears. | ||
# Choose '''OK''' or '''Ignore''' at any installer prompts. | # Choose '''OK''' or '''Ignore''' at any installer prompts. | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\AltarianProphecy\|folder}}. |
− | # Set | + | # Set {{file|GalCiv.exe}} to run in Windows XP (Service Pack 3) [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]]. |
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 01:33, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
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Stardock Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 26, 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Galactic Civilizations |
Galactic Civilizations | |
---|---|
Galactic Civilizations | 2003 |
Galactic Civilizations II: Dread Lords | 2006 |
Galactic Civilizations III | 2015 |
Galactic Civilizations IV | 2022 |
Galactic Civilizations is a singleplayer bird's-eye view 4X and TBS game in the Galactic Civilizations series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GamersGate | Ultimate Edition. | |||
GOG.com | Ultimate Edition. | |||
Green Man Gaming | Ultimate Edition. | |||
Steam | Ultimate Edition. The base game executable does not require the Steam client to run, but the expansion one (which is launched by default) does. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Version differences
- The Ultimate Edition includes the base game and the Altarian Prophecy expansion pack.
Monetization
Type | Notes |
---|---|
Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes a new campaign, 2 new factions (Drath and Korx), new ships, technologies and maps. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Altarian Prophecy |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename movie files[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GalCiv\Data\Prefs.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GalCiv\Data\SaveGames\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214150/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
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) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
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 | ||
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 | Sound effects and music are separated, but only music has a volume slider. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Official translation by «Logrus». Available here. |
Issues fixed
Steam version of game doesn't launch
Manually run installers and set compatibility Mode[1][2] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 600 MHz | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 16 MB of VRAM |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214150) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-04-09
- ↑ To those who can't start the game :: Galactic Civilizations I: Ultimate Edition General Discussions - last accessed on 2019-04-09