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{{++}} The freeware version's Windows self-extractor can be used on Mac OS X and Linux by extracting it with [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html p7zip] or the like. | {{++}} The freeware version's Windows self-extractor can be used on Mac OS X and Linux by extracting it with [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html p7zip] or the like. | ||
− | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
===v1.1 Patch=== | ===v1.1 Patch=== | ||
The [http://www.3drealms.com/stargunner/ v1.1 Patch] fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/general/free_release_stargunner/post133 Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | The [http://www.3drealms.com/stargunner/ v1.1 Patch] fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.<ref>[http://www.gog.com/forum/general/free_release_stargunner/post133 Free Release: Stargunner, page 7 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 10:28, 24 December 2013
Developers | |
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Apogee Software | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 19, 1996 |
Windows | September 13, 2013 |
macOS (OS X) | September 13, 2013 |
Key points
- Re-released as freeware on June 22, 2005 (see Run in DOSBox for DOSBox setup details).[1]
General information
Availability
- The freeware version's Windows self-extractor can be used on Mac OS X and Linux by extracting it with p7zip or the like.
Essential improvements
v1.1 Patch
The v1.1 Patch fixes some issues but introduces a game-breaking issue with the Aquatic Combat Stage 6 boss.[2]
Skip opening cutscene
Go to Configuration, Game Options and set Cinematics to In-Game Only. The Apogee logo will still be shown.
Run in DOSBox
To run correctly in DOSBox, change cycles=auto
to cycles=30000
. Leave all other DOSBox settings at their defaults.
Game data
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Issues fixed
- This is usually caused by saving your settings after choosing the Sega control option.
Instructions |
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Cursor moves on its own
This is caused by choosing the joystick control option and then restarting the game without it. Either reattach a controller or delete STARGUN.CFG
.
Cutscenes run too slow
Ensure you are using cycles=30000
(see Run in DOSBox) and Refresh Rate is set to Fast in-game.
Game speed problems (runs too fast, randomly slows down or speeds up)
Ensure you are using cycles=30000
(see Run in DOSBox).
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 44 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Local Bus Video display card | PCI with fast DOS access |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | Windows |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | compatible with DirectX 7 | compatible with DirectX 9 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later | |
Processor (CPU) | ||
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 80 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of video memory |