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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | |cover | + | |cover = Star Wars Republic Commando cover.png |
− | |developer | + | |developers = |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|LucasArts}} |
− | |engine | + | |publishers = |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|LucasArts}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Disney Interactive Studios}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 2}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 4, 2005}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-wars-republic-commando|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-wars-republic-commando|81}} | ||
+ | |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 | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Wars }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 6000 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1421405135 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Star Wars: Republic Commando | ||
+ | |hltb = 9119 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-wars-republic-commando | ||
+ | |mobygames = 17003 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Star Wars: Republic Commando | ||
+ | |winehq = 4479 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1421405135|star_wars_republic_commando}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/6000/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Key | 2 CD's or 1 DVD, Launcher uses {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}, The Game EXE is DRM-free.<br>{{DRM|SafeDisc|3}} in Thai release. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | star-wars-republic-commando | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2806-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_wars_republic_commando | DRM-free, key | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | star-wars-republic-commando | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | star-wars/star-wars-republic-commando | Origin | Included with {{store feature|EA Play Pro}}. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 6000 | Steam, key | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1188-star-wars-republic-commando-demo/ demo] is available. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A preconfigured [https://www.gog.com/forum/star_wars_republic_commando/star_wars_republic_commando_for_linux Wine wrapper] for Linux is available. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The soundtrack was available on the official website until the site was taken down.<ref>[https://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Republic_Commando_(soundtrack) Star Wars: Republic Commando (soundtrack) | Wookieepedia | FANDOM powered by Wikia]</ref> Mirrors are available on [http://www.clonecommandos.net the unofficial fan site] and [https://archive.org/details/RepublicCommandoOST Archive.org]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/558-star-wars-republic-commando/ 1.0 update] adds an additional Multiplayer map, Hangar. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} All Digital versions and retail version in the "Fan Favorites 1" collection already have this patch installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/Leon280698/CT/releases Republic Commando Fix]=== | ||
+ | A community mod patch that provides extra graphical fixes and other features for modern systems. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes some graphical issues, particularly bump mapping issues with modern graphics cards that previously caused a crash. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds widescreen/4K support, with an customizable FOV slider. | ||
+ | {{++}} Adds an optional FPS limit to deal with issues like the high mouse sensitivity in menus or the helmet shake. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Defaults game to English for workaround see [[#Game is in the wrong language|Game is in the wrong language]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{ii}} Additionally, the mod comes with: | ||
+ | * Restored multiplayer features by providing an alternative master server address. | ||
+ | * A custom game executable ({{file|CT.exe}}). | ||
+ | * The Unreal Code Compiler executable ({{file|UCC.exe}}), due to not having one within the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Installation|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://github.com/Leon280698/CT/releases/tag/GraphicsFix_v2.0|title=Star Wars Republic Commando Graphics Fix 2.0|date=2020-08-06}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download and extract all files. | ||
+ | # Copy all files to {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\System|folder}}. | ||
+ | Set game framerate in game options to 30 or 60 in frames setting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} Starting via {{file|CT.exe}} will automatically enable the fixes (if the {{file|Mod.dll}} is present). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename files|ref={{cn|date=April 2019}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Movies|folder}} | ||
+ | # Delete or rename {{file|LECIntro.avi}} and {{file|NVIDIAIntro.avi}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
− | {{Game | + | {{Image|Star Wars Republic Commando General.png|In-game general settings.}} |
− | {{Game | + | |
− | {{ | + | ===Configuration file(s) location=== |
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\GameData\System\system.ini}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = unknown | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Republic Commando Video.png|In-game video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-republic-commando | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]] | ||
+ | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = Non-standard resolutions can be set with an .ini edit. Image is {{term|Vert-}} and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-republic-commando WSGF entry]. | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = Non-standard resolutions can be set with an .ini edit. Image is {{term|Vert-}} and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-republic-commando WSGF entry]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]] | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = 85° horizontal with {{term|vert-}} behavior.<br/>Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]] to add an FOV slider or see [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-wars-republic-commando WSGF] to modify manually. | ||
+ | |windowed = true | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} or use the <code>-windowed</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = false | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
+ | |anisotropic = hackable | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
+ | |antialiasing = true | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[FSAA]] with Vsync enabled. Up to 8x [[SGSSAA]] can be forced with Nvidia Inspector.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ekUZsK2YXgd5XjjH1M7QkHIQgKO_i4bHCUdPeAd6OCo/edit#gid=0&range=500:500|title=NVidia AA Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.forum-3dcenter.org/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=9955258&postcount=5062|title=Original SGSSAA Post at 3DCenter Forum (German Language)|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
+ | |vsync notes = | ||
+ | |60 fps = true | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = Abnormal gameplay issues have been reported at extremely high fps. See [[#High FPS issues|High FPS issues]]. | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit configuration file|ref={{cn|reason=Testing needed|date=September 2018}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\System.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>[D3DDrv.D3DRenderDevice]</code> section. | ||
+ | # Change <code>; LevelOfAnisotropy=1</code> to <code>LevelOfAnisotropy=16</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the file. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Republic Commando Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = true | ||
+ | |key remap notes = The arrow keys and enhanced keys (Insert/Home/PageUp/Delete/End/PageDown) are considered numpad keys. | ||
+ | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]] to prevent high sensitivity in menus. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = hackable | ||
+ | |controller support notes = See [[#Controller support|Controller support]]. | ||
+ | |full controller = false | ||
+ | |full controller notes = Controller doesn't allow to navigate menus. | ||
+ | |controller remap = hackable | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = Possible by editing {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\Profile_{{p|uid}}\User.ini}}. Requires knowledge of Unreal config structure. | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = hackable | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= See [[#Controller sensitivity and axis inversion|Controller sensitivity and axis inversion]]. | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = hackable | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= See [[#Controller sensitivity and axis inversion|Controller sensitivity and axis inversion]]. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = false | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = false | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |button prompts = Xbox | ||
+ | |button prompts notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = false | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = false | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit config file|ref={{cn|reason=Testing needed|date=March 2017}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\Profile_{{p|uid}}\User.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Go to <code>[Engine.PlayerInput]</code> section. | ||
+ | # To disable mouse smoothing set <code>MouseSmoothingMode</code> to <code>0</code>. | ||
+ | # To change the strength of mouse smoothing, change <code>MouseSmoothingStrength</code> using a value between <code>0.0</code> (weakest smoothing) and <code>1.0</code> (strongest). | ||
+ | # To change mouse acceleration, change <code>MouseAccelThreshold</code> using a value between <code>0</code> (no acceleration) and <code>100</code> (full acceleration). | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller support]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Enabling Gamepad|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This fix requires a profile to already be created by the game. | ||
+ | # Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/659-gamepad-files-republic-commando/ this file] and extract it. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|User (joystick).ini}} and copy all of its content. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\Profile_{{p|uid}}\User.ini}} remove its content and paste the content copied from {{file|User (joystick).ini}} in there. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\System\System.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Change <code>UseJoystick=False</code> to <code>UseJoystick=True</code>. | ||
+ | # Save the changes. | ||
+ | # Copy the {{file|Dinput.dll}}, {{file|Dinput8.dll}}, {{file|XInput1_3.dll}} and {{file|XInputPlus.ini}} from {{file|XInput Plus Files}} folder (that you have extracted) and paste them in {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\System}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Controller|Controller sensitivity and axis inversion]]=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit User.ini|ref={{cn|date=October 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} This guide is written for the [[#Controller support|Controller support]] fix and it may not work with custom bindings. | ||
+ | # Edit {{file|{{p|game}}\GameData\Save\Profile_{{p|uid}}\User.ini}}. | ||
+ | # Find a line <code>JoyR=Axis aBaseX</code>. Adjust the <code>Speed</code> value for your X-axis sensitivity. To invert the axis add type in a negative value (e.g. <code>Speed=-690</code>). | ||
+ | # Find a line <code>JoyU=Axis aLookUp</code>. Adjust the <code>Speed</code> value for your Y-axis sensitivity. To invert the axis add type in a negative value. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Image|Star Wars Republic Commando Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = always on | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = May require setting <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code> in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\System.ini}}. Assigns music to surround channels, which may cause issues with [[Glossary:Surround sound#Virtual surround|virtual surround]] setups. | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = hackable | ||
+ | |eax support notes = EAX 3.<ref>[[Wikipedia:List of games with EAX support]]</ref> Set <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code> in {{file|{{p|game}}\System\System.ini}}.<br/> | ||
+ | * Download the latest version of [https://openal-soft.org/#download OpenAL Soft]. | ||
+ | * Take the 32-bit Windows dll from the downloaded archive, rename it to {{file|OpenAL32.dll}} and place it in the {{file|{{p|game}}\System|folder}} directory. | ||
+ | * The reverb effects are not very noticeable by default. To fix this, create the file {{file|{{p|game}}\System\alsoft.ini}} with the following content: <blockquote> | ||
+ | [reverb] | ||
+ | boost = 8</blockquote> | ||
+ | * Start the game, go to the sound settings, select EAX3.0 and restart the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | {{L10n|content= |
− | + | {{L10n/switch | |
− | {{ | + | |language = English |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | |fan = |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = French |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
− | | | + | |notes = |
− | | | + | |fan = |
− | | | + | }} |
− | | | + | {{L10n/switch |
− | | | + | |language = German |
− | | | + | |interface = true |
− | | | + | |audio = true |
− | | | + | |subtitles = true |
+ | |notes = Does not appear to be in the gog release. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/download/file.php?id=3750 download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://www.centraldetraducoes.net.br/2005/02/traducao-do-star-wars-republic-commando-pc.html Translation.] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [http://enpy.net/forum/files/file/80-star-wars-republic-commando/ Fan translation by «ENPY Studio»] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Is not listed on the steam store page. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Network== |
− | {{ | + | {{Network/Multiplayer |
− | {{ | + | |local play = hackable |
− | + | |local play players = {{unknown}} | |
− | + | |local play modes = | |
− | + | |local play notes = [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Use Nucleus Coop] | |
− | + | |lan play = true | |
− | + | |lan play players = 16 | |
− | + | |lan play modes = | |
− | + | |lan play notes = | |
− | + | |online play = hackable | |
+ | |online play players = 16 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; use [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=574817963 OpenSpy]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} The max player limit for a dedicated server is 16. For non-dedicated, the limit is 8 | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Network/Connections |
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 3658, 3659, 6500, 27900 | ||
+ | |udp = 3658, 3659, 6500, 27900 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==VR support== |
− | {{ | + | {{VR support |
− | | | + | |gg3d name = |
− | | | + | |native 3d gg3d award = |
− | | | + | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = |
− | | | + | |tridef 3d gg3d award = |
− | | | + | |iz3d gg3d award = |
− | | | + | |native 3d = |
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Republic_Commando_/ vorpx forum] profile introduction. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | ==Issues fixed== |
+ | ===Game crashes or displays odd artifacts<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141206054021/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1418143 Game crashes on level load - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is a common problem, especially on ATI/AMD cards. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Intel HD Graphics are unaffected by this bug and can display the bumpmapped graphics natively. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set Bump mapping to Low|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===Error with Steam=== | |
+ | If you get an error message saying, '''"Failed to detect Steam"''', '''"Problem starting up Steam"''', or something similar, try restarting Steam. If that does not work, try one of the following solutions | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set {{file|SWRepublicCommando.exe}} to run in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP3.|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | |
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox| | ||
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy Steam.dll to game executable's directore|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|steam}}}}. | ||
+ | # Copy {{file|steam.dll}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}\GameData\System}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | = | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete Steam ClientRegistry.blob file|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|steam}}\steam}}. |
− | {{ | + | # Delete {{file|ClientRegistry.blob}} file. |
− | + | }} | |
+ | ===Stretched HUD on widescreen resolutions=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.moddb.com/mods/celidor/downloads/widescreen-hud-fix-v13 Widescreen HUD Fix v1.3]|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Made to work with 16:9 aspect ratio. | ||
+ | # Download the fix linked above. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\GameData\Textures}} | ||
+ | # Replace the original {{file|HUDTextures.utx}} with the fixed one. | ||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{--}} Can only be used if '''Bump mapping''' is set to <code>Low</code>. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===3D & EAX never sets and/or saves with Creative/X-fi sound card=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use PAX custom Creative drivers|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} In Windows Vista and later, if the game refuses to set 3D Audio and EAX even with <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code> and a checked OpenAL setup then custom "PAX" drivers for X-fi and other Creative audio cards are needed. | ||
+ | # Download [https://www.hardwareheaven.com/community/forums/pax-drivers.174 this] (alternatively [http://danielkawakami.blogspot.com this]) file and install it. | ||
+ | # Make sure <code>UseDefaultDriver=False</code> is set in {{file|System.ini}} and the latest OpenAL is installed. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game is in the wrong language=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Modify <code>System.ini</code> to change the language|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\GameData\System}}. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|System.ini}} with any text editor. | ||
+ | # Find the line <code>Language=xyz</code> and change <code>xyz</code> to <code>det</code> for German, <code>est</code> for Spanish, <code>frt</code> for French, <code>int</code> for English, <code>itt</code> for Italian, <code>pol</code> for Polish and <code>rus</code> for Russian. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ===High FPS issues=== | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]]|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|Limit the frame rate]] to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=September 2021}}|fix= | |
+ | }} | ||
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix Vsync|ref={{cn|January 2024}}|fix= | |
+ | # Download [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|d3d8.dll}} to {{folder|{{P|game}}\GameData\System}}. | ||
+ | # Enable Vsync in the Graphics options and set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | + | ==Other information== | |
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 4.5 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = Use [[#Republic Commando Fix|Republic Commando Fix]]. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 1.1 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = Karma | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = OpenAL | ||
+ | |audio notes = Wraps to DirectSound3D | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Mods=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/arc-trooper-mod/downloads Arc Trooper Mod]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Modified textures and animations to represent the experience of an elite Arc Trooper, as well as 6 new maps interweaved into the main campaign. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/games/star-wars-republic-commando/addons/b1-movie-accurate-2023-v2 B1 Droid Movies Textures Addon]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Modifies the B1 Battle Droid textures from their default grey to a tan that better represents their appearances in the movies and other media. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====[https://www.moddb.com/mods/republic-commando-coop-mod/downloads/bots-republiccommando-dm-ren BOTS Republic Commando DM Ren]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Adds bots to multiplayer. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |minOS = 98 SE, ME | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2400 2.0 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 2.2 GB | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8500 | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel 915G | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | |minSM = 1.1 | ||
+ | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | ||
+ | |minother = 8X DVD-ROM | ||
− | | | + | |recOS = 2000, XP, Vista |
− | | | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz |
− | | | + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2400 2.8 GHz |
− | | | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
− | | | + | |recHD = |
− | + | |recVRAM = 256 MB | |
− | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 | |
− | | | + | |recSM = 2.0 |
− | |||
− | | | ||
− | | | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Revision as of 13:31, 7 March 2024
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Unreal Engine 2 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 4, 2005 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
IGDB | 81 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter, Tactical shooter |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Star Wars |
Warnings
Star Wars: Republic Commando is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS, shooter and tactical shooter game in the Star Wars series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | 2 CD's or 1 DVD, Launcher uses SecuROM 5 DRM, The Game EXE is DRM-free. SafeDisc 3 DRM[Note 1] in Thai release. |
|||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Serial key for multiplayer shown in the game's library entry. | |||
Humble Store | ||||
Origin | Included with EA Play Pro. Currently only visible in the EA App's Browse menu. | |||
Steam |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- A demo is available.
- A preconfigured Wine wrapper for Linux is available.
- The soundtrack was available on the official website until the site was taken down.[3] Mirrors are available on the unofficial fan site and Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Patches
- 1.0 update adds an additional Multiplayer map, Hangar.
- All Digital versions and retail version in the "Fan Favorites 1" collection already have this patch installed.
Republic Commando Fix
A community mod patch that provides extra graphical fixes and other features for modern systems.
- Fixes some graphical issues, particularly bump mapping issues with modern graphics cards that previously caused a crash.
- Adds widescreen/4K support, with an customizable FOV slider.
- Adds an optional FPS limit to deal with issues like the high mouse sensitivity in menus or the helmet shake.
- Defaults game to English for workaround see Game is in the wrong language.
- Additionally, the mod comes with:
- Restored multiplayer features by providing an alternative master server address.
- A custom game executable (
CT.exe
). - The Unreal Code Compiler executable (
UCC.exe
), due to not having one within the game.
Installation[4] |
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Set game framerate in game options to 30 or 60 in frames setting. Notes
|
Skip intro videos
Delete or rename files[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GameData\System\system.ini[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6000/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\GameData\Save\[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/6000/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use Republic Commando Fix | ||
Multi-monitor | Non-standard resolutions can be set with an .ini edit. Image is Vert- and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Non-standard resolutions can be set with an .ini edit. Image is Vert- and FOV will need to be increased to compensate. See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Use Republic Commando Fix | ||
Field of view (FOV) | 85° horizontal with Vert- behavior. Use Republic Commando Fix to add an FOV slider or see WSGF to modify manually. |
||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or use the -windowed command line argument. |
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See Anisotropic filtering (AF). | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x FSAA with Vsync enabled. Up to 8x SGSSAA can be forced with Nvidia Inspector.[5][6] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Abnormal gameplay issues have been reported at extremely high fps. See High FPS issues. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Edit configuration file[citation needed] |
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|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | The arrow keys and enhanced keys (Insert/Home/PageUp/Delete/End/PageDown) are considered numpad keys. | |
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | Use Republic Commando Fix to prevent high sensitivity in menus. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Controller support. | |
Full controller support | Controller doesn't allow to navigate menus. | |
Controller remapping | Possible by editing <path-to-game>\GameData\Save\Profile_<user-id>\User.ini . Requires knowledge of Unreal config structure. |
|
Controller sensitivity | See Controller sensitivity and axis inversion. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion | See Controller sensitivity and 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 | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Mouse acceleration
Edit config file[citation needed] |
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|
Controller support
Enabling Gamepad[citation needed] |
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|
Controller sensitivity and axis inversion
Edit User.ini[citation needed] |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | May require setting UseDefaultDriver=False in <path-to-game>\System\System.ini . Assigns music to surround channels, which may cause issues with virtual surround setups. |
|
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 3.[7] Set UseDefaultDriver=False in <path-to-game>\System\System.ini .
[reverb] boost = 8
|
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | Does not appear to be in the gog release. | |||
Italian | ||||
Polish | Fan translation, download | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Translation. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «ENPY Studio» | |||
Spanish | ||||
Japanese | Is not listed on the steam store page. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | Use Nucleus Coop | |||
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play | 16 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; use OpenSpy. |
- The max player limit for a dedicated server is 16. For non-dedicated, the limit is 8
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 3658, 3659, 6500, 27900 |
UDP | 3658, 3659, 6500, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
vorpX | G3D User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction. |
Issues fixed
Game crashes or displays odd artifacts[8]
- This is a common problem, especially on ATI/AMD cards.
- Intel HD Graphics are unaffected by this bug and can display the bumpmapped graphics natively.
Use Republic Commando Fix |
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Set Bump mapping to Low |
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Use d3d8to9 |
---|
Error with Steam
If you get an error message saying, "Failed to detect Steam", "Problem starting up Steam", or something similar, try restarting Steam. If that does not work, try one of the following solutions
Set SWRepublicCommando.exe to run in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3.[citation needed]
|
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Copy Steam.dll to game executable's directore[citation needed] |
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|
Delete Steam ClientRegistry.blob file[citation needed] |
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|
Stretched HUD on widescreen resolutions
Use Widescreen HUD Fix v1.3 |
---|
Notes
|
3D & EAX never sets and/or saves with Creative/X-fi sound card
Use PAX custom Creative drivers |
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|
Game is in the wrong language
Modify System.ini to change the language
|
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|
High FPS issues
Use Republic Commando Fix |
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Limit the frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed] |
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Fix Vsync[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 | Use Republic Commando Fix. |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Physics | Karma | |
Audio | OpenAL | Wraps to DirectSound3D |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Mods
Arc Trooper Mod
- Modified textures and animations to represent the experience of an elite Arc Trooper, as well as 6 new maps interweaved into the main campaign.
B1 Droid Movies Textures Addon
- Modifies the B1 Battle Droid textures from their default grey to a tan that better represents their appearances in the movies and other media.
BOTS Republic Commando DM Ren
- Adds bots to multiplayer.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME | 2000, XP, Vista |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400 2.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2400 2.8 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2.2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 3 ATI Radeon 8500 Intel 915G 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 1.1 support |
Nvidia GeForce FX 5700 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 2.0 support |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible | |
Other | 8X DVD-ROM |
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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). - ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/6000/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (6000) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Star Wars: Republic Commando (soundtrack) | Wookieepedia | FANDOM powered by Wikia
- ↑ Star Wars Republic Commando Graphics Fix 2.0 - last accessed on 2020-08-06
- ↑ NVidia AA Flags - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Original SGSSAA Post at 3DCenter Forum (German Language) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Wikipedia:List of games with EAX support
- ↑ Game crashes on level load - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)