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==Versions== | ==Versions== | ||
===Marathon Infinity (Original)=== | ===Marathon Infinity (Original)=== | ||
− | The original Mac version of the game and its | + | The original Mac OS version of the game and its manual are available to download for free at http://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/. 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 they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh. | Note that they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh. | ||
− | It is recommended to use the Aleph One version as it adds modern | + | It is recommended to use the Aleph One version as it adds support for modern systems and bug fixes. |
===Aleph One=== | ===Aleph One=== |
Revision as of 07:12, 30 January 2014
Developers | |
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Bungie Software | |
Engines | |
Marathon Engine 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 15, 1996 |
Marathon | |
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Marathon | 1994 |
Marathon 2: Durandal | 1995 |
Marathon Infinity | 1996 |
Key points
- The game was made free to download in 2005. The game was made open source in 2011
- The original game came bundled with modding tools, making it the best game out of the Trilogy to mod for. See Forge and Anvil
- Small but dedicated community
- The HD weapons and UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade version of Marathon 2: Durandal are included in the Aleph One release
- The original game was for classic Macs only, but a source port is available. See Aleph One
- Cannot change settings while in a game
General information
- Bungie.net - The developer's site
- 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
- Marathon Infinity source code download page
Availability
Versions
Marathon Infinity (Original)
The original Mac OS version of the game and its manual are available to download for free at http://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/. 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 they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
It is recommended to use the Aleph One version as it adds support for modern systems and bug fixes.
Aleph One
Aleph One is an open source continuation of the Marathon 2 engine. It makes the game more modern and accessible with many different improvements such as cross-platform support, widescreen resolutions, and improved multiplayer networking.
For OS X and Windows, everything is provided as a single app/folder. For Linux, the engine need to be downloaded separately from the game files, compiled, and merged in.
Both the engine and the game files can be downloaded at http://marathon.sourceforge.net/.
As a bonus, the game files provided by Aleph One include the HD weapons and UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade release of Marathon 2: Durandal.
Essential improvements
Marathon Serial Key Generator
A legal serial key generator for the retail versions of all Marathon games. Refresh the page to get a new batch of keys. Marathon Infinity keys are stated with "MI" before the codes.
It can be found at http://marathon.bungie.org/maraserialgen/.
Forge
A map creation tool bundled in with Marathon Infinity, it allows anyone to make professional levels for the Marathon Trilogy. It can be downloaded for free at http://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/ along with the rest of the Trilogy. The Marathon Infinity manual contains a guide on how to use all of the Forge features and some example maps are also available for download.
Note that they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
Anvil
A file editor bundled in with Marathon Infinity, it allows anyone to modify Physics, Shapes, and Sounds files used by the Marathon Trilogy. It can be downloaded for free at http://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/ along with the rest of the Trilogy. The Marathon Infinity manual contains a guide on how to use all of the Anvil features.
Note that they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
System requirements
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 or higher | |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 or better processor | |
System memory (RAM) | ||
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colour capable |