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|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Origin Systems}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Origin Systems}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Lion Entertainment | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Lion Entertainment Inc.|Mac OS}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 3, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 3, 2012|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
|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 }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space 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, Space }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wing Commander }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Wing Commander }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = 1207659021 | |gogcom id = 1207659021 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11194 | ||
+ | |lutris = wing-commander-iv-the-price-of-freedom | ||
|strategywiki = Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom | |strategywiki = Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 343 |
|wikipedia = Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom | |wikipedia = Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom | ||
|winehq = 1100 | |winehq = 1100 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The GOG.com version includes both the DVD version and the original DOS version (available under bonus content).<ref> | + | {{ii}} The GOG.com version includes both the DVD version and the original DOS version (available under bonus content).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wing_commander_series/changelog|title=Changelog, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} {{file|WSG_NDX.WSG}} is a save index and must be present to load saves. |
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Disabled by default. DVD version has no subtitles for movies.<ref> | + | |subtitles notes = Disabled by default. DVD version has no subtitles for movies.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/wing_commander_series/wc4_no_subtitles/post5|title=WC4 - No subtitles?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Only some retail versions. German DOS | + | |notes = Only some retail versions. German DOS version included in GOG.com release (under Extras). To enable in GOG Windows version, see below. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable German in GOG Windows version|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable German in GOG Windows version|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/forum/15-technik-board/29245-wing-commander-4-dvd-gog-version-eindeutschen.html|title=German 1|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/commcenter/28-ankuendigungen-und-news/29216-wing-commander-iv-dvd-aktualisierte-deutsche-anleitung.html|title=German 2|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wingcenter.net/index.php/commcenter/15-technik-board/29203-wing-commander-4-von-origin-auf-deutsch-umwandeln.html|title=German 3|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
{{ii}} If you want to be able to change back to the English version, then back up all the files before replacing them. | {{ii}} If you want to be able to change back to the English version, then back up all the files before replacing them. | ||
− | # Download | + | # Download these four files for the German in-game videos: [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252Fwc_4_dvd_1.zip] [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252Fwc_4_dvd_2.zip] [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252Fwc_4_dvd_3.zip] [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252Fwc_4_dvd_4.zip]. |
− | # Unpack the files and place all their content in {{p|game}}\vob. | + | # Unpack the files and place all their content in {{folder|{{p|game}}\vob}}. Overwrite the existing videos. |
− | # Install the German DOS | + | # Install the German DOS version of Wing Commander 4 from GOG to legally get the following files. The German DOS version can be installed via GOG.com or GOG Galaxy under "Extras". |
− | # Go the the game folder of the DOS version, copy the all six | + | # Go the the game folder of the DOS version, copy the all six {{file|Special#.tre}} (with # from 1 to 6) files and paste them to the game folder of the Windows version, overwrite existing files. The DOS version can now be uninstalled. |
− | # Download [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252FWC4_DVD_SideA_Patch.zip this | + | # Download [https://www.wingcenter.net/index.php/downloadcenter/download-file.html?path=wc4%252FWC4_DVD_SideA_Patch.zip this zip file] and unpack it. Inside it, under the folder {{folder|Patch}} and extract the zip file {{file|german_patch.zip}} to {{folder|{{p|game}}}} and overwrite existing files. |
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.si-gamer.net/gulikoza/ DXMCI]|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Install [http://www.si-gamer.net/gulikoza/ DXMCI]|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Extract the zip and put | + | # Extract the zip and put {{file|dxmci.dll}} in the folder, as well as replacing {{file|mpeg2.dll}} with the patched version. |
− | # Set the game's compatibility mode to Windows 98. | + | # Set the game's [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] to Windows 98/Me. |
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename AC3Filter folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename AC3Filter folder|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
− | # Delete or rename the | + | # Delete or rename the {{folder|AC3Filter}} folder. The default system decoder will now be used. |
− | # If movies are still too quiet install [ | + | # Delete or rename the {{file|ac3.cmd}}, {{file|ac3filter.ax}}, {{file|ac3u.cmd}} files in the game root folder as well. |
+ | # If movies are still too quiet, install [https://www.ac3filter.net/ac3filter/ AC3Filter] system-wide and increase the Gain slider. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
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|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:46, 13 August 2023
Developers | |
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Origin Systems | |
Mac OS (Classic) | Lion Entertainment Inc. |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
DOS | February 12, 1996 |
Windows | February 12, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | February 12, 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | April 3, 2012 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | First-person |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Wing Commander |
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom is a singleplayer first-person action, shooter and vehicle combat game in the Wing Commander series.
General information
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | CDs or DVD. | |||
GOG.com | DVD version with compatibility fixes plus DOS version. | |||
Origin |
Version differences
- The GOG.com version includes both the DVD version and the original DOS version (available under bonus content).[1]
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\WC4.CFG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\WC4.CFG[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\*.WSG |
Windows | <path-to-game>\*.WSG[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
-
WSG_NDX.WSG
is a save index and must be present to load saves.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Origin |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Videos are in widescreen, but the rest of the game isn't. | ||
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 and 120+ FPS | Capped to 24 fps during flights. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | See Mouse Y-axis inversion. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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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 |
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Invert mouse Y-axis |
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|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | On/off only; set in in-flight settings (Alt+O). | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Disabled by default. DVD version has no subtitles for movies.[2] | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | Only on retail CD version | |||
German | Only some retail versions. German DOS version included in GOG.com release (under Extras). To enable in GOG Windows version, see below. | |||
Brazilian Portuguese | Retail: Wing Commander IV: O Preço da Liberdade.[3] | |||
Spanish |
Enable German in GOG Windows version[4][5][6] |
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|
Issues fixed
Unable to encode MPEG-2 video on DVD version
- This problem is due to the game being coded specifically for MPEG-2 decoder cards of the era, which are no longer necessary for most post-1999 hardware.
- Not needed on GOG.com release.
Install DXMCI |
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|
Movies too quiet (GOG.com)
- The GOG.com version's movies are much quieter than gameplay due to the AC3Filter configuration used.
Delete/rename AC3Filter folder[citation needed] |
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|
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA, SVGA (VESA) |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | IBM 486DX4 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VESA-compliant SVGA (640x480) |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | IBM 486DX4 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VESA-compliant SVGA (640x480) |
- For DVD releases of the game, a Pentium MMX 166 MHz processor is recommended.
The higher quality DVD-Video release of the game only works with specific Creative MPEG-2 cards outside of the GOG.com release.
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | System 7.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | PowerPC 601 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 46 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256-color compatible |
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
- ↑ Changelog, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ WC4 - No subtitles?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ TecToy Wiki (SEGA-Brasil)
- ↑ German 1 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ German 2 - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ German 3 - last accessed on May 2023