Difference between revisions of "Star Trek: Elite Force II"
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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Ritual Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Ritual Entertainment}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Westlake Interactive|OS X}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Activision}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|macOS (OS X)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 3}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|id Tech 3}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 20, 2003}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 2003}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 2003}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-trek-elite-force-ii|78}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-trek-elite-force-ii|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 | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} | ||
+ | {{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 Trek: Elite Force }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20031229160920/http://st-ef2.com/ | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 2125201406 |
+ | |hltb = 9058 | ||
+ | |lutris = star-trek-elite-force-ii | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Star Trek: Elite Force II | ||
+ | |mobygames = 10170 | ||
|wikipedia = Star Trek: Elite Force II | |wikipedia = Star Trek: Elite Force II | ||
|winehq = 1523 | |winehq = 1523 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = The game received a single [[#Patches|official patch]] post-release. It was the final ''Star Trek'' game published by [[Company:Activision|Activision]], which would enter a lawsuit with ''Star Trek'' rightsholder [[Wikipedia:Paramount Pictures|Paramount Pictures]] which would end the publishing contract a year earlier than it would have normally expired, affecting the game's shelf life. Like most games in the [[Engine:id Tech 3|id Tech 3]] engine, its [https://www.gamefront.com/games/elite-force-2/file/elite-force-ii-game-source source code] was released to the public. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11 Developer's forum] | {{mm}} [http://www.ritualistic.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11 Developer's forum] | ||
{{mm}} [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Portal:Main Memory Alpha] - A massive wiki for Star Trek | {{mm}} [http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Portal:Main Memory Alpha] - A massive wiki for Star Trek | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|2125201406|star_trek_elite_force_ii}} |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc check, key | | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_trek_elite_force_ii | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/stef2_sp_demo Archive.org (English)], [https://www.gamefront.com/games/elite-force-2/file/star-trek-elite-force-ii-sp-demo GameFront (English)] and [https://www.gamefront.com/games/elite-force-2/file/star-trek-elite-force-ii-sp-german GameFront (German)]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | * [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/3942/7/50803/download v1.1 Patch] updates the game to the latest version. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use a modified movie package|ref=|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-trek-elite-force-ii/downloads/skip-intro-movies package with blank movie files]. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|pak50SkipIntroMovies.pk3}} to {{file|{{p|game}}\base|folder}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Fix broken low-gravity areas=== | ||
+ | If the frame rate is too high (due to high <code>com_maxfps</code> combined with high refresh rate or Vsync off), the player will not drop to the ground after jumping in these areas. | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Set max FPS to 80 or below|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\base\{{p|uid}}.cfg}} in a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add or change the line under the Cvars section: <code>seta com_maxfps "80" // or below</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\base\{{p|uid}}.cfg}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} Configuration file uses the Windows user name. | {{ii}} Configuration file uses the Windows user name. | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\base\save}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Star trek elite force 2 options.jpg|General settings.}} | {{Image|Star trek elite force 2 options.jpg|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii |
− | |widescreen wsgf award = | + | |widescreen wsgf award = limited |
− | |multimonitor wsgf award = | + | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited |
− | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | + | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = limited |
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = hackable | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= See [ | + | |widescreen resolution notes= See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii WSGF entry]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
− | |multimonitor notes = See [ | + | |multimonitor notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii WSGF entry]. |
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [ | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii WSGF entry]. |
|4k ultra hd = hackable | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = See [ | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii WSGF entry].<br/>HUD does not scale to higher resolutions, and may be too small at resolutions higher than 640x480.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2022-11-25|comment=IMO, the HUD is too small even at 480p. The game uses IdTech 3, so it is probably possible to rectify this with a mod.}}</ref> |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default is 80. See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/star-trek-elite-force-ii WSGF entry]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Low-quality; force through driver for much better quality. |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Both antialiasing options result in 2x [[MSAA]]; higher-quality antialiasing can be forced in GPU control panel.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SirYodaJedi|date=2022-11-25|comment=Compared with AA forced via Nvidia Profile Inspector. The jaggies look identical regardless of "Nvidia AA" setting. Only geometric edges are antialiased, so the game uses [[MSAA]], not [[FSAA]], contrary to its label.}}</ref> |
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Disabling it causes zero-gravity physics to break, with the player failing to descend correctly, unless FPS is capped at 80 or below.{{CN|date=August 2015}} |
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = By default capped 85 fps. Set {{code|com_maxfps}} to desired value. More than 80 causes zero-gravity physics to break, with the player failing to descend correctly. |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Like many id Tech 3 games, Elite Force 2's '''volumetric shadows''' cause unsightly glitching on self-shadowing character models. | ||
− | + | ==Input== | |
− | + | {{Input | |
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− | ==Input | ||
− | {{Input | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | |acceleration option notes = See [[#Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]. | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = true |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = unknown | |controller remap = unknown | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis 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 = unknown | ||
+ | |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= | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Mouse acceleration|Mouse acceleration]]=== | ||
− | Both | + | Both mouse acceleration and mouse smoothing are disabled by default. There is an option to enable mouse smoothing under "Game Options". Mouse acceleration can be activated using console command <code>cl_mouseAccel 1</code>. |
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = With Creative ALchemy |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
− | |eax support notes = A3D 3.0 & EAX 3<ref> | + | |eax support notes = A3D 3.0 & EAX 3<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://members.optusnet.com.au/kirben/3dsoftware.html|title=Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/766-star-trek-elite-force-ii-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = Partial fan translation [http://traducciones.clandlan.net/index.php?page=download&file=AS/star_trek_elite_force_2_parcial.rar download]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 32 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; master server replacement available [https://www.moddb.com/mods/a-gate-two-birds-and-the-beautiful-sky/downloads/master-server-patch-for-star-trek-elite-force-2 here]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = unknown | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = unknown | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = Available for Windows (included with the game - install [[#Patches|v1.1 Patch]] to update) and [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/811-star-trek-elite-force-ii-dedicated-server-linux/ Linux]. | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Buggy Shadows=== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Set Shadows to Simple|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Stuttering=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/star_trek_voyager_elite_force/frame_rate_issues/post6|title=Star Trek Elite Force II GOG Community|date=2021-09-08}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{file|{{p|game}}\base\{{p|uid}}.cfg}} with a text editor. | ||
+ | # Add these lines under the Cvars section | ||
+ | <pre>seta r_primitives "2" | ||
+ | seta com_hunkMegs "72" | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notes: | ||
+ | {{ii}} <code>seta com_hunkMegs</code> may not be needed. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The <code>r_primitives</code> number can be changed to the following: | ||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | * -1 = skips drawing results in black screen | ||
+ | * 0 = uses glDrawElements if compiled vertex arrays are present, or strips of glArrayElement if not present | ||
+ | * 1 = forces strips | ||
+ | * 2 = forces drawElements | ||
+ | * 3 = path for non-vertex array testing | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===No In-Game Display in Steam Deck Game Mode=== | ||
+ | {{fixbox|description=Use a specific GE-Proton or Wine-GE version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/x3cik8/elite_force_2_handheld_on_steam_deck_help/iwxw58v/|date=2022-11-19}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | When running the game within Game Mode on a Steam Deck, the main menu options screen becomes inaccessible and the actual game will not display properly (black screen with a smudge like effect in the middle of the screen, sound continues in the background). | ||
+ | |||
+ | This can be resolved by launching the game using a specific version of GE-Proton or Wine-GE: | ||
+ | * GE-Proton 7.2-GE-2 (when managed directly from Steam) | ||
+ | * Wine-GE 7.2-GE-2 (when managed via a launcher like Lutris) | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = 1.4 | ||
+ | |opengl notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Macgovern|date=2024-04-04|comment=Confirmed using game's own initialization log.}}</ref> | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = DirectInput | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | * [http://ef2-coop-mod.chrissstrahl.de HaZardModding Co-op Mod for Elite Force II] allows multiplayer coop and adds additional features, tweaks and options. | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/a-gate-two-birds-and-the-beautiful-sky A Gate two Birds and the Beautiful Sky mod] adds an all-new singleplayer campaign featuring a female protagonist. | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/mods/elite-force-2-aftermath The Aftermath Episodes mod] adds an all-new singleplayer campaign, the mod is released in episodes. | ||
+ | * [https://www.moddb.com/games/star-trek-elite-force-ii/downloads/elite-force-ii-ultimate-patch-11 Ultimate Patch Mod 1.1] is a community-made modification that fixes many issues in the game's multiplayer but mainly aims to adjust Elite Force II to be more like its predecessor. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minOS = 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | |minOS = 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium III or Athlon, | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon, 600 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.5 GB | |minHD = 1.5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 9.0 | |minDX = 9.0 | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minother = 4X CD-ROM | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |minOS = 10.1.5 | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC 7xx | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = PowerPC G3 | ||
+ | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = | ||
+ | |minGPU = 3D accelerator | ||
+ | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 16:01, 27 April 2024
Developers | |
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Ritual Entertainment | |
macOS (OS X) | Westlake Interactive |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
id Tech 3 | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 20, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | November 2003 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Star Trek: Elite Force |
Star Trek: Elite Force | |
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Subseries of Star Trek | |
Star Trek: Voyager - Elite Force | 2000 |
Star Trek: Elite Force II | 2003 |
Warnings
- The Mac OS X version of this game does not work on Mac OS X Lion (version 10.7) or later due to the removal of support for PowerPC apps.
Star Trek: Elite Force II is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Star Trek: Elite Force series.
The game received a single official patch post-release. It was the final Star Trek game published by Activision, which would enter a lawsuit with Star Trek rightsholder Paramount Pictures which would end the publishing contract a year earlier than it would have normally expired, affecting the game's shelf life. Like most games in the id Tech 3 engine, its source code was released to the public.
General information
- Developer's forum
- Memory Alpha - A massive wiki for Star Trek
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org (English), GameFront (English) and GameFront (German).
Essential improvements
Patches
- v1.1 Patch updates the game to the latest version.
Skip intro videos
Use a modified movie package |
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Fix broken low-gravity areas
If the frame rate is too high (due to high com_maxfps
combined with high refresh rate or Vsync off), the player will not drop to the ground after jumping in these areas.
Set max FPS to 80 or below |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\<user-id>.cfg[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
- Configuration file uses the Windows user name.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\base\save[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See the WSGF entry. HUD does not scale to higher resolutions, and may be too small at resolutions higher than 640x480.[1] |
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Field of view (FOV) | Default is 80. See the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Low-quality; force through driver for much better quality. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Both antialiasing options result in 2x MSAA; higher-quality antialiasing can be forced in GPU control panel.[2] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Disabling it causes zero-gravity physics to break, with the player failing to descend correctly, unless FPS is capped at 80 or below.[citation needed] | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | By default capped 85 fps. Set com_maxfps to desired value. More than 80 causes zero-gravity physics to break, with the player failing to descend correctly. |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Like many id Tech 3 games, Elite Force 2's volumetric shadows cause unsightly glitching on self-shadowing character models.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | See Mouse acceleration. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Mouse acceleration
Both mouse acceleration and mouse smoothing are disabled by default. There is an option to enable mouse smoothing under "Game Options". Mouse acceleration can be activated using console command cl_mouseAccel 1
.
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, Music | |
Surround sound | With Creative ALchemy | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | A3D 3.0 & EAX 3[3] | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version. | |||
Spanish | Partial fan translation download. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | 32 | The official GameSpy service has been shut down; master server replacement available here. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | Available for Windows (included with the game - install v1.1 Patch to update) and Linux. | |
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Buggy Shadows
Set Shadows to Simple |
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Stuttering
Edit the configuration file[4] |
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seta r_primitives "2" seta com_hunkMegs "72" Notes:
* -1 = skips drawing results in black screen * 0 = uses glDrawElements if compiled vertex arrays are present, or strips of glArrayElement if not present * 1 = forces strips * 2 = forces drawElements * 3 = path for non-vertex array testing |
No In-Game Display in Steam Deck Game Mode
Use a specific GE-Proton or Wine-GE version[5] |
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When running the game within Game Mode on a Steam Deck, the main menu options screen becomes inaccessible and the actual game will not display properly (black screen with a smudge like effect in the middle of the screen, sound continues in the background). This can be resolved by launching the game using a specific version of GE-Proton or Wine-GE:
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 1.4 | [6] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Input | DirectInput | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Modifications
- HaZardModding Co-op Mod for Elite Force II allows multiplayer coop and adds additional features, tweaks and options.
- A Gate two Birds and the Beautiful Sky mod adds an all-new singleplayer campaign featuring a female protagonist.
- The Aftermath Episodes mod adds an all-new singleplayer campaign, the mod is released in episodes.
- Ultimate Patch Mod 1.1 is a community-made modification that fixes many issues in the game's multiplayer but mainly aims to adjust Elite Force II to be more like its predecessor.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon, 600 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
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Other | 4X CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.1.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 7xx PowerPC G3 |
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System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 3D accelerator | |
Other | 4x CD-ROM drive |
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
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2022-11-25
- IMO, the HUD is too small even at 480p. The game uses IdTech 3, so it is probably possible to rectify this with a mod.
- ↑ Verified by User:SirYodaJedi on 2022-11-25
- ↑ Aureal A3D Central - 3D Sound Software list - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Star Trek Elite Force II GOG Community - last accessed on 2021-09-08
- ↑ [missing title] - last accessed on 2022-11-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Macgovern on 2024-04-04
- Confirmed using game's own initialization log.