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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Marathon 2 Durandal Coverart.png | |cover = Marathon 2 Durandal Coverart.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 24, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|November 24, 1995}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 20, 1996|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980207215839/http://ogr.com/news/news0996.html|title=Online Gaming Review|date=2024-03-31}} (archived)</ref>}} |
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 2, 2011|ref=<ref name="release date">{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-02-remastered-marathon-games-released-free-on-pc-mac-linux|title=Remastered Marathon Games Released for Free on PC, Mac, Linux - Eurogamer|date=2019-10-25}}</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|December 2, 2011|ref=<ref name="release date">{{Refurl|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-12-02-remastered-marathon-games-released-free-on-pc-mac-linux|title=Remastered Marathon Games Released for Free on PC, Mac, Linux - Eurogamer|date=2019-10-25}}</ref>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware}} |
{{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 }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
{{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 | Marathon }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Marathon }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 906 |
|wikipedia = Marathon 2: Durandal | |wikipedia = Marathon 2: Durandal | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
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− | + | |release history = The game was made open-source in 2000, and free to download in 2005. | |
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− | + | |current state = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] is an open-source reimplementation of the game which supports modern systems. | |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Pfhorpedia] - A wiki for everything Marathon related |
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{{mm}} [http://traxus.bungie.org/index.php/Main_Page Traxus Project] - Another Marathon wiki | {{mm}} [http://traxus.bungie.org/index.php/Main_Page Traxus Project] - Another Marathon wiki | ||
{{mm}} [http://marathon.bungie.org/ Marathon.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Marathon fan sites around | {{mm}} [http://marathon.bungie.org/ Marathon.Bungie.org] - One of the biggest Marathon fan sites around | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | See [http://marathon.bungie.org/maraserialgen/ the official Bungie website]. Keys are interchangeable between the Windows 95 and Macintosh versions. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| official | | + | {{Availability/row| official | https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org | DRM-free | See [[#Marathon 2 (Original)|Marathon 2 (Original)]] for details. | | Windows, Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| Official | https://alephone.lhowon.org/ | DRM-free | [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] version. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Official | https://alephone.lhowon.org/ | DRM-free | [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] version. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2398490 | Steam | [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] version. Coming soon. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
====Marathon 2 (Original)==== | ====Marathon 2 (Original)==== | ||
− | The original Mac | + | {{mm}} The original Mac and Windows 95 versions of the game and its manual are available to download for free at [https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/ here]. Individual files can also be downloaded as opposed to the full game. The game has also been modified to no longer require serial keys to install. |
− | + | {{ii}} Note that it is provided as-is and the Mac version will only run on a classic Macintosh. | |
− | Note that | + | {{ii}} The Windows version also has some changes in the level design and a secret not present in the Mac OS version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://marathon.bungie.org/story/win95m2/win95m2page2.html|title=marathon.bungie.org|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>http://forums.bungie.org/story/?read=64448</ref> They also have a download for just the Windows map file (beneath the .iso download) for use with Aleph One or the Mac version. |
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====Aleph One==== | ====Aleph One==== | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://alephone.lhowon.org/ Official website] | |
− | + | {{ii}} An open-source continuation of the Marathon 2 engine. | |
− | + | {{++}} Includes cross-platform support, widescreen resolutions, and improved multiplayer networking. | |
− | + | {{ii}} The UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game is included in the Aleph One release | |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|localappdata}}\Aleph One\Marathon 2 Preferences}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Aleph One\Quick Saves|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Aleph One\Recordings|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Aleph One\Saved Games}} |
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] allows windows to be larger than 640x480. | |windowed notes = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] allows windows to be larger than 640x480. | ||
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|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
|antialiasing notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | |antialiasing notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | |vsync notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | ||
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File:Marathon2 OpenGL Advanced.png|In-game advanced OpenGL settings. | File:Marathon2 OpenGL Advanced.png|In-game advanced OpenGL settings. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|acceleration option = hackable | |acceleration option = hackable | ||
|acceleration option notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | |acceleration option notes = Use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = hackable |
|controller support notes = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] adds modern controller support. | |controller support notes = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] adds modern controller support. | ||
|full controller = false | |full controller = false | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = hackable |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] has Xbox controller support. |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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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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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = For 64-bit use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit use [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]]. | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = unknown | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
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|macos arm app = | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux powerpc app = | + | |linux powerpc app = unknown |
|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 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Aleph One Mods=== | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-monsters Community/Freeverse Plugin - Monsters] - Enhanced version of the monsters present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-scenery Community/Freeverse Plugin - Scenery] - Enhanced version of the scenery present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-weapons-m2 Community/Freeverse Plugin - Weapons] - Enhanced version of the weapons present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [https://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-walls-m2 Community/Freeverse Plugin - Walls M2] - Enhanced version of the environment textures present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/gorans-animated-liquids Gorans Animated Liquids] - Animates water with a 24 frame animation. | ||
+ | * [https://simplici7y.com/items/remastered-sounds-for-marathon-infinity Remastered sounds] - Replaces game sounds with enhanced, higher quality versions. Made for Marathon Infinity, but compatible with both games. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/3d-items-plugin 3D Items Plugin] - Replaces pickup items, including weapons and ammo, with 3D equivalents. A script that additionally makes the objects slowly rotate is available [http://simplici7y.com/items/rotating-items-4 here] (only works in single player). | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Mac OS | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |minOS = 7 |
|minRAM = 4 MB | |minRAM = 4 MB | ||
|minCPU = Motorola 68040 or better processor | |minCPU = Motorola 68040 or better processor |
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Developers | |
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Bungie Software | |
Publishers | |
Mac OS, Windows | Bungie Software |
Engines | |
Marathon Engine 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | November 24, 1995 |
Windows | September 20, 1996[1] |
Linux | December 2, 2011[2] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Marathon |
Marathon | |
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Marathon | 1994 |
Marathon 2: Durandal | 1995 |
Marathon Infinity | 1996 |
Marathon 2: Durandal is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Marathon series.
The game was made open-source in 2000, and free to download in 2005.
Aleph One is an open-source reimplementation of the game which supports modern systems.
General information
- Pfhorpedia - A wiki for everything Marathon related
- Traxus Project - Another Marathon wiki
- Marathon.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Marathon fan sites around
- Simplici7y - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for the Marathon Trilogy
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | See the official Bungie website. Keys are interchangeable between the Windows 95 and Macintosh versions. | |||
Official website | See Marathon 2 (Original) for details. | |||
Official website | Aleph One version. | |||
Steam (unavailable) | Aleph One version. Coming soon. |
Version differences
Marathon 2 (Original)
- The original Mac and Windows 95 versions of the game and its manual are available to download for free at here. Individual files can also be downloaded as opposed to the full game. The game has also been modified to no longer require serial keys to install.
- Note that it is provided as-is and the Mac version will only run on a classic Macintosh.
- The Windows version also has some changes in the level design and a secret not present in the Mac OS version.[3][4] They also have a download for just the Windows map file (beneath the .iso download) for use with Aleph One or the Mac version.
Aleph One
- Official website
- An open-source continuation of the Marathon 2 engine.
- Includes cross-platform support, widescreen resolutions, and improved multiplayer networking.
- The UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game is included in the Aleph One release
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Aleph One\Marathon 2 Preferences |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2398490/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Quick Saves %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Recordings %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Saved Games |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2398490/pfx/[Note 1] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Aleph One. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Windowed | Aleph One allows windows to be larger than 640x480. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run Aleph One in Windowed mode set to your display's native resolution. The game is displayed in smaller window for menus, however, during gameplay the screen will render at your chosen resolution.[5] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Aleph One. | ||
60 FPS | Use Aleph One. | ||
120+ FPS | Use Aleph One. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Aleph One allows previously hard-wired buttons to be remapped (function keys still cannot be rebound). | |
Mouse acceleration | Use Aleph One. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Use Aleph One. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Aleph One adds modern controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Aleph One has Xbox controller support. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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 |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Versus, Co-op |
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Online play | 8 | Versus, Co-op |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Aleph One. |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.0, 1.0 | Use Aleph One. OpenGL "Classic" is 1.0, "Shader" is 2.0 |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | For 64-bit use Aleph One. | ||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Aleph One Mods
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Monsters - Enhanced version of the monsters present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Scenery - Enhanced version of the scenery present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Weapons - Enhanced version of the weapons present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Walls M2 - Enhanced version of the environment textures present on the XBLA release, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Gorans Animated Liquids - Animates water with a 24 frame animation.
- Remastered sounds - Replaces game sounds with enhanced, higher quality versions. Made for Marathon Infinity, but compatible with both games.
- 3D Items Plugin - Replaces pickup items, including weapons and ammo, with 3D equivalents. A script that additionally makes the objects slowly rotate is available here (only works in single player).
System requirements
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 or better processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colour capable |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | 486/66 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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 (2398490) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Online Gaming Review - last accessed on 2024-03-31 (archived)
- ↑ Remastered Marathon Games Released for Free on PC, Mac, Linux - Eurogamer - last accessed on 2019-10-25
- ↑ marathon.bungie.org - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ http://forums.bungie.org/story/?read=64448
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-09-03
- Tested on Aleph One v1.3 (2020-08-03, Windows 64-bit version)