Difference between revisions of "Esoteria: Techno-Assassin of the Future"
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| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Stealth, TPS}} |
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| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi}} |
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{{Introduction | {{Introduction | ||
| − | |introduction = | + | |introduction = Esoteria features non-linear third person shooter gameplay with stealth elements unique for it's time. Game was rushed and was the only release of Mobeus Designs Inc. which folded shortly after. |
|release history = | |release history = | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Demo=== | ||
| + | {{ii}}[https://archive.org/details/estdemo Prologue Demo] This demo contains a single unique level. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
{{Input | {{Input | ||
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = unknown | |acceleration option = unknown | ||
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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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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 = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Music== | ||
| + | |||
| + | The default install copies only the sound effects file and reads music off the game disc. To install the music to be read off your hard drive, perform the following steps: | ||
| + | |||
| + | 1) Delete the sfx.22k file from the Esoteria directory on your hard drive. | ||
| + | |||
| + | 2) Copy the file music.22k from the spool directory on the Esoteria CD to the Esoteria folder on your hard drive. | ||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|ref = | |ref = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Network== | ||
| + | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
| + | |local play = false | ||
| + | |local play players = | ||
| + | |local play modes = | ||
| + | |local play notes = | ||
| + | |lan play = true | ||
| + | |lan play players = | ||
| + | |lan play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| + | |lan play notes = | ||
| + | |online play = true | ||
| + | |online play players = | ||
| + | |online play modes = Versus, Co-op | ||
| + | |online play notes = | ||
| + | |asynchronous = | ||
| + | |asynchronous notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
| + | |matchmaking = | ||
| + | |matchmaking notes = | ||
| + | |p2p = | ||
| + | |p2p notes = | ||
| + | |dedicated = | ||
| + | |dedicated notes = | ||
| + | |self-hosting = true | ||
| + | |self-hosting notes = | ||
| + | |direct ip = | ||
| + | |direct ip notes = | ||
| + | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
| + | |tcp = | ||
| + | |udp = | ||
| + | |upnp = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = true |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
| − | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|wing = | |wing = | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
| − | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
| − | |glide notes = | + | |glide notes = 3dfx renderer was released in a buggy state. |
| − | |software mode = | + | |software mode = true |
|software mode notes = | |software mode notes = | ||
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | + | |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 = | ||
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|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|macos arm app = unknown | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| − | |||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = Media Cafe Interactive Sound Design Technology |
| − | |audio notes = | + | |audio notes = Context-sensitive music system that changes with gameplay. |
|interface = | |interface = | ||
|interface notes = | |interface notes = | ||
|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
| − | |cutscenes = | + | |cutscenes = Microsoft ActiveMovie |
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = Original .avi video player. Files can be played with any modern media player. |
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 or NT4 SP3 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Pentium 133 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 16MB (95) 32MB (NT4 SP3) |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 100MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 98 |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Pentium 166MHz |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 32MB (95) 48MB (98) |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 250MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Mobeus Designs Inc. | |
| Publishers | |
| Kirin Entertainments Inc. | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | April 16, 1998 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Stealth, TPS |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
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Esoteria features non-linear third person shooter gameplay with stealth elements unique for it's time. Game was rushed and was the only release of Mobeus Designs Inc. which folded shortly after.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Demo
- Prologue Demo This demo contains a single unique level.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows |
Video
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| 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 |
Music
The default install copies only the sound effects file and reads music off the game disc. To install the music to be read off your hard drive, perform the following steps:
1) Delete the sfx.22k file from the Esoteria directory on your hard drive.
2) Copy the file music.22k from the spool directory on the Esoteria CD to the Esoteria folder on your hard drive.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | |||
| LAN play | Versus, Co-op |
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| Online play | Versus, Co-op |
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Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | ||
| DirectDraw | ||
| Glide | 3dfx renderer was released in a buggy state. | |
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Media Cafe Interactive Sound Design Technology | Context-sensitive music system that changes with gameplay. |
| Cutscenes | Microsoft ActiveMovie | Original .avi video player. Files can be played with any modern media player. |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95 or NT4 SP3 | 98 |
| Processor (CPU) | Pentium 133 MHz | Pentium 166MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 16MB (95) 32MB (NT4 SP3) | 32MB (95) 48MB (98) |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100MB | 250MB |