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+ | {{Disambig|the original DOS game|the 2023 remaster|[[Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Terminal Velocity cover.jpg | |cover = Terminal Velocity cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Terminal Reality}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3D Realms| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3D Realms|Retail, digital (original)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ziggurat Interactive|Digital (current)}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MacSoft|Mac OS}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/engine|Terrain Engine 1}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Terrain Engine 1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 1, 1995|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 1, 1995|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://3drealms.com/catalog/terminal-velocity_40/|title=Terminal Velocity - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 15, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_terminal_velocity|title=Release: Terminal Velocity ● GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 24, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|January 24, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/january_mac_game_update_10_new_additions|title=January Mac Game Update: 10 New Additions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 12, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>http://www.an-ovel.com/downloads/chg/chg_1207659136.htm</ref>}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|May 12, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.an-ovel.com/downloads/chg/chg_1207659136.htm|title=an-ovel.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle combat }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Terminal Velocity }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Terminal Velocity }} | ||
|steam appid = 358370 | |steam appid = 358370 | ||
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|hltb = 9698 | |hltb = 9698 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 635 |
|wikipedia = Terminal Velocity (video game) | |wikipedia = Terminal Velocity (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{GOG.com links|1207659136|terminal_velocity}} | + | {{GOG.com links|1207659136|terminal_velocity|for the game series}} |
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358370/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | drm-free |CD-ROM or floppies. Use [[DOSBox]] (see [[#Run in DOSBox|Run in DOSBox]]). | | DOS, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | terminal_velocity_boosted_edition | DRM-free | Comes as a bonus with [[Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition|Boosted Edition]]. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1956430 | Steam | Comes as a bonus with [[Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition|Boosted Edition]]. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | | Windows, OS X }} | |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | terminal-velocity | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox#DOSBox-staging|DOSBox-staging]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | terminal-velocity | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/terminal-velocity_40/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows | unavailable }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Run in DOSBox=== | ===Run in DOSBox=== | ||
− | To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] make the following changes:<ref name="ADG">Settings recommended by Gemini in [http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0005.html Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 5: Terminal Velocity]</ref> | + | To run correctly in [[DOSBox]] make the following changes: |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Optimal DOSBox configuration file values|ref=<ref name="ADG">Settings recommended by Gemini in [http://www.pixelships.com/adg/ep0005.html Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 5: Terminal Velocity]</ref>|fix= | |
− | + | # Change <code>cycles=auto</code> to <code>cycles=max</code> | |
− | + | # Change <code>memsize=16</code> to <code>memsize=24</code> | |
− | + | # Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code> | |
+ | # Change <code>rate</code> and <code>oplrate</code> to match the frequencies set in Sound Options in-game. | ||
Leave all other settings at their defaults. | Leave all other settings at their defaults. | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | |||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename video files|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\TVI}} |
# Delete or rename {{file|DEPA.TVI}} and {{file|LOGO.TVI}}. | # Delete or rename {{file|DEPA.TVI}} and {{file|LOGO.TVI}}. | ||
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# Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | # Edit the DOSBox configuration file. | ||
# Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code> | # Change <code>timed=true</code> to <code>timed=false</code> | ||
− | # Save | + | # Save the changes. |
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
− | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = VGA, SVGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
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|windows arm app = unknown | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux arm app = unknown | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = false | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recRAM = 1 GB | |recRAM = 1 GB | ||
|recDX = 9 | |recDX = 9 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = | ||
+ | |minCPU = PowerPC | ||
+ | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 40 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:22, 10 May 2024
This page is for the original DOS game. For the 2023 remaster, see Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Terminal Reality | |
Publishers | |
Retail, digital (original) | 3D Realms |
Digital (current) | Ziggurat Interactive |
Mac OS | MacSoft |
Engines | |
Photex | |
Terrain Engine 1 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 1, 1995[1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | November 15, 2012[2] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | January 24, 2013[3] |
Linux (DOSBox) | May 12, 2015[4] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Terminal Velocity |
Terminal Velocity | |
---|---|
Terminal Velocity | 1995 |
Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition | 2023 |
Terminal Velocity is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game in the Terminal Velocity series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for the game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | CD-ROM or floppies. Use DOSBox (see Run in DOSBox). | |||
GOG.com | Comes as a bonus with Boosted Edition. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] | |||
Steam | Comes as a bonus with Boosted Edition. Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Pre-packaged with DOSBox-staging. | |||
Official website (unavailable) | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. |
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox
To run correctly in DOSBox make the following changes:
Optimal DOSBox configuration file values[6] |
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Leave all other settings at their defaults. |
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename video files[citation needed] |
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Notes
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\VOX.INI |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358370/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE*.DAT |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358370/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 320x200 (VGA) or 640x480 (SVGA) only. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 70 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | Limited native remapping. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound and Music. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | Fan translation by forum users «Old-Games.RU». Floopy + CD-version |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Joystick controls are unresponsive
Change joystick timing[6] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | 486 | 486 DX2/66 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 128 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | ||
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 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 (358370) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Terminal Velocity - 3D Realms - Firepower Matters - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Release: Terminal Velocity ● GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ January Mac Game Update: 10 New Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ an-ovel.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Settings recommended by Gemini in Ancient DOS Games --- Episode 5: Terminal Velocity