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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 16, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 16, 2006}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|space-empires-v|68}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|space-empires-v|rating}} | ||
+ | |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 | Turn-based }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | 4X, TBS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Empires }} | ||
|steam appid = 1690 | |steam appid = 1690 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1311393248 |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |hltb = 8846 |
+ | |igdb = space-empires-v | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 25590 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Space Empires V | ||
+ | |winehq = 4621 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game runs at an inconsistent, often-unplayable frame rate on Windows Vista and later without fixes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://se4irc.spaceempires.net/ftopic-7670-days0-orderasc-0.html|title=SE5 + Windows 7|date=17 May 2023}}</ref> See [[#Inconsistent frame rate on Windows Vista and later|Issues fixed]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://wiki.spaceempires.net/index.php/Main_Page Space Empires Wiki] | {{mm}} [http://wiki.spaceempires.net/index.php/Main_Page Space Empires Wiki] | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{GOG.com links|1311393248|space_empires_series|for game series}} |
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1690/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | English release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Russian release. | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1690 | Steam |}} | + | {{Availability/row| publisher | http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-v/ | unknown | Also available in the ''[http://www.strategyfirst.com/product/space-empires-complete-pack/ Space Empires Complete Pack]''. | | Windows}} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | space-empires-v-0319fd | unknown | | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-empires-v | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 4386-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_empires_complete_pack | DRM-free | Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-empires-v | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1690 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom Platform | space-empires-complete-pack | DRM-free | Bundled in the ''Space Empires Complete Pack''. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | All of the available patches for the game can be found on the [http://www.malfador.com/se5patch.html official patch page]. | + | {{ii}} All of the available patches for the game can be found on the [http://www.malfador.com/se5patch.html official patch page]. |
===Enable Multithreading=== | ===Enable Multithreading=== | ||
{{ii}} Multithreading is not enabled by default; it must be enabled manually through the game's configuration file. | {{ii}} Multithreading is not enabled by default; it must be enabled manually through the game's configuration file. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify settings file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
+ | # Open {{file|settings.txt}} in a text editor. | ||
# Replace the line which reads <code>Support Multithreading := FALSE</code> with<br/><code>Support Multithreading := TRUE</code> | # Replace the line which reads <code>Support Multithreading := FALSE</code> with<br/><code>Support Multithreading := TRUE</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\data}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\savegame}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | + | {{Image|SE5 ExternalOptions.PNG|External settings.}} | |
− | + | {{Image|SE5 InternalOptions.PNG|In-game settings.}} | |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = 1024x768 default - see [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]] |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Must first launch windowed mode with resolution matching screen resolution.<br/>See [[#Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]] |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | | | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | | | + | |vsync = false |
− | | | + | |vsync notes = |
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
+ | |60 fps notes = | ||
+ | |120 fps = true | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = No frame rate cap. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ===[[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]=== |
− | {{Input | + | {{ii}} Space Empires V falters if borderless fullscreen is forced directly, and will not recognize mouse input or update the screen. |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set window size|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\Data\HUDSettings.txt}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Adjust Windowed Width and Windowed Height to desired values. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} For borderless fullscreen, these values must match the screen resolution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
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|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = No voiceovers. | |subtitles notes = No voiceovers. | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = No voiceovers. | |closed captions notes = No voiceovers. | ||
|mute on focus lost = unknown | |mute on focus lost = unknown | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = unknown | |eax support = unknown | ||
− | |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 = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = true |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = Hot seat | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = |
+ | |online play modes = | ||
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
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|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Connections | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = unknown |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = true | |p2p = true | ||
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = unknown |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
|self-hosting = true | |self-hosting = true | ||
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|tcp = 6720 | |tcp = 6720 | ||
|udp = 6716 | |udp = 6716 | ||
− | |upnp = | + | |upnp = unknown |
}} | }} | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Inconsistent frame rate on Windows Vista | + | ===Inconsistent frame rate on Windows Vista and later=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Follow this [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1690/discussions/0/846947320625372516/ Steam Guide].|ref={{cn|date=September 2017}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | Follow this [ | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Put WineD3D components in root installation folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download the latest version of WineD3D for Windows from [https://fdossena.com/?p=wined3d/index.frag/ here]. | |
− | # Download the WineD3D | + | # Extract {{file|d3d9.dll}}, {{file|libwine.dll}}, {{file|wined3d.dll}} into {{folder|{{p|game}}}}. |
− | + | }} | |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 500 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 500 MB | |minHD = 500 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
|minVRAM = | |minVRAM = | ||
|minDX = 7.0 | |minDX = 7.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 11:11, 22 April 2024
Developers | |
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Malfador Machinations | |
Publishers | |
Strategy First | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 16, 2006 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | 4X, TBS |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Space Empires |
Space Empires | |
---|---|
Space Empires I | 1993 |
Space Empires II | 1995 |
Space Empires III | 1997 |
Space Empires IV | 2000 |
Space Empires: Starfury | 2003 |
Space Empires V | 2006 |
Space Empires V is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view 4X and TBS game in the Space Empires series.
The game runs at an inconsistent, often-unplayable frame rate on Windows Vista and later without fixes.[1] See Issues fixed.
General information
- Space Empires Wiki
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | English release. | |||
Retail | Russian release. | |||
Publisher website | Also available in the Space Empires Complete Pack. | |||
Epic Games Store | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | Bundled in the Space Empires Complete Pack. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- All of the available patches for the game can be found on the official patch page.
Enable Multithreading
- Multithreading is not enabled by default; it must be enabled manually through the game's configuration file.
Modify settings file[citation needed] |
---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\data[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\savegame[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1690/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | 1024x768 default - see Borderless fullscreen windowed | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Must first launch windowed mode with resolution matching screen resolution. See Borderless fullscreen windowed |
||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No frame rate cap. |
Borderless fullscreen windowed
- Space Empires V falters if borderless fullscreen is forced directly, and will not recognize mouse input or update the screen.
Set window size[citation needed] |
---|
Notes
|
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | No voiceovers. | |
Closed captions | No voiceovers. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Local play | Hot seat |
||
LAN play | |||
Online play |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
---|---|
TCP | 6720 |
UDP | 6716 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Inconsistent frame rate on Windows Vista and later
Follow this Steam Guide.[citation needed] |
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Put WineD3D components in root installation folder[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 500 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 500 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible |
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 (1690) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ SE5 + Windows 7 - last accessed on 17 May 2023