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{{Infobox game/row/porter|Ambrosia Software|OS X}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Ambrosia Software|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Introversion Software|Europe, digital}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategy First|North America}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 27, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 27, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 27, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 27, 2003}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Text-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Cyberpunk }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 1510 | |steam appid = 1510 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659033 | |gogcom id = 1207659033 | ||
− | |strategywiki = Uplink | + | |hltb = 10845 |
+ | |strategywiki = Uplink | ||
+ | |mobygames = 6900 | ||
|wikipedia = Uplink (video game) | |wikipedia = Uplink (video game) | ||
|winehq = 3861 | |winehq = 3861 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = Access to the source code for the game used to be purchasable on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173839/http://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ developer's website]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Known also as '''''Uplink: Trust is a Weakness''''' in Europe. | ||
{{mm}} [http://forums.introversion.co.uk/uplink/ Introversion Forums] | {{mm}} [http://forums.introversion.co.uk/uplink/ Introversion Forums] | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659033|uplink}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659033|uplink}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://discord.gg/jeKYfRX Unofficial Discord Community] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Physical | The retail version previously sold by the developer contains a code sheet printed in black text on a black background to deter scanning. [https://web.archive.org/web/20081222220517/http://www.introversion.co.uk/uplink/faq-general.html According to the developer, this was never designed to prevent piracy and 'was there to remind you of the classic days of gaming'.] Regardless, the game does require that a valid code be entered from the sheet in order to play. [https://web.archive.org/web/20081116082850/http://www.introversion.co.uk/uplink/UplinkBoBCodeCard.pdf The developer has since made the code sheet public.]| | Windows, Linux }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ | DRM-free | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160727103306/http://www.introversion.co.uk/uplink/demo.html Demo available] | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | uplink_hacker_elite | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | uplink_hacker_elite | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | uplink | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | uplink | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Humble | uplink | | + | {{Availability/row| Humble | uplink | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | |||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 1510 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1510 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id432288000 | MacApp | | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Essential | + | ==Essential Improvements== |
− | === | + | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2393-uplinkhd-high-resolution-world-map/ UplinkHD]=== |
− | + | {{++}} Higher resolution world map, useful if you are not using any mods to overhaul the UI. | |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\users\options\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\users\options\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Uplink/options}} <!-- File --> |
− | {{Game data/config|Linux| | + | {{Game data/config|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.uplink/}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{XDG|false}} | {{XDG|false}} | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\users\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\users\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Uplink/}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Linux| | + | {{Game data/saves|Linux|{{p|linuxhome}}/.uplink/}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Uplink Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | {{Image|Uplink Settings.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
|multimonitor = true | |multimonitor = true | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = Non-standard method used; Check "Network options" in the settings<ref> | + | |multimonitor notes = Non-standard method used; Check "Network options" in the settings<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://guide.modlink.net/section8.php|title=The Ultimate Uplink Guide|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/uplink-os UplinkOS]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A massive overhaul of Uplink's interface. Replaces with a more streamlined, modernised interface. | ||
+ | {{++}} More modern and easy to use interface. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds better support for modern resolutions. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/uplink-deep-blue Uplink: Deep Blue]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A fan made non-commercial modification aimed at giving players a game enhancement true to Uplink's unique original style. | ||
+ | {{++}} Moderately polishes classic interface. | ||
+ | {{++}} Enhances and expands selection of gateways and adds variety of company and personal names. | ||
+ | {{++}} Extends soundtrack with hours of new music. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://steamcommunity.com/app/1510/discussions/0/558751812975109533/ Onlink]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fanmade overhaul mod. | ||
+ | |||
===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
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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 = true | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = true | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = Received a universal binary in 2007. | |macos app notes = Received a universal binary in 2007. | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux powerpc app = false |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | + | |linux 32-bit executable= true |
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= false | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:29, 26 December 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Introversion Software | |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
Mac OS (Classic) | Ambrosia Software |
macOS (OS X) | Ambrosia Software |
Publishers | |
Europe, digital | Introversion Software |
North America | Strategy First |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 1, 2001 |
Linux | March 11, 2003 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 27, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | May 27, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Text-based |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Simulation |
Themes | Cyberpunk |
Uplink: Hacker Elite is a singleplayer text-based simulation game.
Access to the source code for the game used to be purchasable on the developer's website.
General information
- Known also as Uplink: Trust is a Weakness in Europe.
- Introversion Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Unofficial Discord Community
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | The retail version previously sold by the developer contains a code sheet printed in black text on a black background to deter scanning. According to the developer, this was never designed to prevent piracy and 'was there to remind you of the classic days of gaming'. Regardless, the game does require that a valid code be entered from the sheet in order to play. The developer has since made the code sheet public. | |||
Developer website | Demo available | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Mac App Store (unavailable) |
Essential Improvements
UplinkHD
- Higher resolution world map, useful if you are not using any mods to overhaul the UI.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\users\options\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Uplink/options |
Linux | $HOME/.uplink/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\users\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Uplink/ |
Linux | $HOME/.uplink/ |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Non-standard method used; Check "Network options" in the settings[1] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | Text will be very small and can be hard to read at this resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Working using GameCompanion, but icons and fonts are cut off.[2] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
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
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 |
Other information
Modifications
UplinkOS
- A massive overhaul of Uplink's interface. Replaces with a more streamlined, modernised interface.
- More modern and easy to use interface.
- Adds better support for modern resolutions.
Uplink: Deep Blue
- A fan made non-commercial modification aimed at giving players a game enhancement true to Uplink's unique original style.
- Moderately polishes classic interface.
- Enhances and expands selection of gateways and adds variety of company and personal names.
- Extends soundtrack with hours of new music.
Onlink
- Fanmade overhaul mod.
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
macOS (OS X) | Received a universal binary in 2007. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 350 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM | OpenGL compatible 32 MB of VRAM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 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) | RedHat Linux 6.2 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.66 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 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).
References
- ↑ The Ultimate Uplink Guide - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:SN4T14 on 12 May 2013