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(A big thank you to user zerodarkage from GOG forums for providing the fix. His post can be found here: https://www.gog.com/forum/alien_shooter_series/game_keeps_crashing_1/post10. Edited the info for 64-bit executable to "false".) |
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | |cover = Alien Shooter cover.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 12, 2003}} | ||
+ | |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 | Alien Shooter }} | ||
|steam appid = 33100 | |steam appid = 33100 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658898 | |gogcom id = 1207658898 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 360 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 24685 | ||
|wikipedia = Alien Shooter | |wikipedia = Alien Shooter | ||
|winehq = 3324 | |winehq = 3324 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}} in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | alien_shooter_expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | alien-shooter-1-expansions | DRM-free | Bundled with both expansions. | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam | Version 1.22. | | Windows }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| | ||
− | |||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 33100 | Steam | | ||
{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/action/alien-shooter.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}}. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/action/alien-shooter.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect}}. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/special-offers/alien-shooter-gold-pack.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect }}. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Developer | http://www.sigma-team.net/games/special-offers/alien-shooter-gold-pack.html | activation | {{DRM|ASProtect }}. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | | Windows }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Alien shooter launcher.png|Game's launcher.}} | {{Image|Alien shooter launcher.png|Game's launcher.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768. Steam version in fullscreen | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A [https://www.moddb.com/mods/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack/downloads/alien-shooter-expansions-more-resolutions-hack hack for GOG version] enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1435188296 a similar one for Steam]. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = hackable | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | + | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. Steam version toggleable. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = hackable | |key remap = hackable | ||
|key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | |key remap notes = See [[#Remapping|Remapping]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Local retail version only. Patch for digital release [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2716-polish-translation-for-alien-shooter/ here]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488786690 download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=488786690 download]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, [https://www.romhacking.net.br/index.php?topic=2623.0\ Download] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===The game crashes at level 1=== | ||
+ | When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]| fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/dege-diosg/dgVoodoo2/releases dgVoodoo2]. | ||
+ | # Extract the files from the archive. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|D3D8.dll}} from {{Folder|extracted archive folder\MS\x86}} to the game folder. | ||
+ | # Copy {{File|dgVoodoo2.conf}} file from the extracted archive folder to the game folder. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Reborn crash=== | ||
+ | If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Medkit crash=== | ||
+ | If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[DgVoodoo_2|dgVoodoo 2]]. See the above entry for details.}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Erroneous Display Problem=== | ||
+ | This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher.}} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | |minOS = 2000, XP, Vista | ||
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 50 MB | |minHD = 50 MB |
Latest revision as of 08:41, 29 March 2024
Developers | |
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Sigma Team | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 12, 2003 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Alien Shooter |
Key points
- Very limited graphical options.
- Keys can only be rebound by editing a config file.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ASProtect DRM in Russia. UK version was sold as Invasion: Earth. In-game text is different from Alien Shooter. | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with both expansions. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled with both expansions. | |||
Steam | Version 1.22. | |||
Developer website | ASProtect DRM. Base game only. Expansions available standalone. | |||
Developer website | ASProtect DRM. Alien Shooter Gold Pack. Base game only. Also contains Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded and Zombie Shooter. | |||
Developer website | Russian version. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Fight for Life | ||
The Experiment |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\ <path-to-game>\AlienShooter.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SigmaTeam\AlienShooter\<user-id> |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/33100/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Limited to 640x480, 800x600 and 1024x768 by default. Steam version in fullscreen 1440x900 (inside perhaps 1280x720 with black borders). A hack for GOG version enables several resolutions up to 1920x1080. There's a similar one for Steam. At least one level for the expansion, The Experiment [Mission 04 - Testing Laboratory] will crash if set to a higher resolution. Also, high resolutions allow a bit of cheating by being able to shoot further than monsters can normally see. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See Windowed. Steam version toggleable. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. See Vertical sync (Vsync). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Windowed
Edit registry to set window mode[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See Remapping. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Remapping
Change controls by editing AlienShooter.cfg[citation needed] |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Polish | Local retail version only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Portuguese | Fan translation by rubinho146, Including expansions, Download |
Issues fixed
The game crashes at level 1
When going to the right hand side of the map, the game crashes.
Use dgVoodoo 2 |
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Reborn crash
If the player dies and they have an extra life, the game will crash.
Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
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Medkit crash
If the player's HP is down to zero, the medkit should activate. However, on modern systems the item crashes the game.
Use dgVoodoo 2. See the above entry for details. |
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Erroneous Display Problem
This issue happens when running the game in a resolution with 16-bit color depth.
Set the resolution with 32-bit color depth at game's launcher. |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 50 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/33100/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (33100) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.