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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Creature Labs}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Creature Labs}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape|USA}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|Germany}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows 3.x|November 11, 1996}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 11, 1996}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-Time Game Purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Side View }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and Select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Simulation }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Creatures }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 1818340 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207662233 | ||
+ | |gogcom id side = 1207658813 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = creatures | ||
|wikipedia = Creatures (artificial life series)#Creatures | |wikipedia = Creatures (artificial life series)#Creatures | ||
|winehq = 7750 | |winehq = 7750 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20110709100525/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/creatures.php?id=C0_8_6 Gameware's Website] - Useful information and downloads | |
− | {{mm}} [http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/creatures.php?id=C0_8_6 Gameware's Website] - Useful information and downloads | ||
{{mm}} [http://double.co.nz/creatures/ Creatures Developer Resource] | {{mm}} [http://double.co.nz/creatures/ Creatures Developer Resource] | ||
− | {{mm}} [http://creatures.treesprite.com/ TreeSprite's Creatures Grove] - A long-standing fan site | + | {{mm}} [https://web.archive.org/web/20190807141537/http://creatures.treesprite.com/ TreeSprite's Creatures Grove] - A long-standing fan site |
{{mm}} [http://creaturescaves.com/downloads.php Creature Caves] An active community complete with forums! | {{mm}} [http://creaturescaves.com/downloads.php Creature Caves] An active community complete with forums! | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207662233|creatures_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/1818340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows 3.x, Windows, Mac OS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | creatures_the_albian_years | DRM-free | Includes Creatures and [[Creatures 2]] plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00CPS63D8 | unknown | Includes Creatures and [[Creatures 2]] plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | creatures_the_albian_years | DRM-free | Includes Creatures and [[Creatures 2]] plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1818340 | Steam | Includes Creatures and [[Creatures 2]] plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Zoom | creatures-the-albian-years | DRM-free | Includes Creatures and [[Creatures 2]] plus all expansions for both. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} [[Wikipedia:Creatures (artificial life series)#Later bundled releases|Wikipedia]] details the various editions/bundles and their differences. | {{ii}} [[Wikipedia:Creatures (artificial life series)#Later bundled releases|Wikipedia]] details the various editions/bundles and their differences. | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
{{DLC/row| Life Kit #1 | | Windows, Mac OS }} | {{DLC/row| Life Kit #1 | | Windows, Mac OS }} | ||
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*[http://www.webpetz.com/creatures/remasters.php Creatures Remastered Patch] Adds support for official and third party addon0installers/development tools to The Albian Years, Creatures Exodus and Creatures Village titles. | *[http://www.webpetz.com/creatures/remasters.php Creatures Remastered Patch] Adds support for official and third party addon0installers/development tools to The Albian Years, Creatures Exodus and Creatures Village titles. | ||
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=414_0_8_0_M16 1.02 Update] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929205027/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=414_0_8_0_M16 1.02 Update] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id= | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20120929205114/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=415_0_8_0_M16 1.04 Update] Some people have problems with this update, so feel free to stay on 1.02. |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=423_0_8_0_M16 Submarine Update] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517104121/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=423_0_8_0_M16 Submarine Update] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=417_0_8_0_M16 Hatchery Update] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517104057/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=417_0_8_0_M16 Hatchery Update] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=416_0_8_0_M16 Windows NT Patch] Add Windows NT support to the original Creatures release | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517103946/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=416_0_8_0_M16 Windows NT Patch] Add Windows NT support to the original Creatures release |
===Bonus Content=== | ===Bonus Content=== | ||
{{ii}} The GOG.com version comes with all official DLC. | {{ii}} The GOG.com version comes with all official DLC. | ||
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=450_0_8_0_M16 Life Kit 1] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517104105/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=450_0_8_0_M16 Life Kit 1] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=424_0_8_0_M16 Christmas Pack 1] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517102513/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=424_0_8_0_M16 Christmas Pack 1] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=426_0_8_0_M16 Christmas Pack 2] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517102730/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=426_0_8_0_M16 Christmas Pack 2] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=422_0_8_0_M16 Observation Kit] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517102426/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=422_0_8_0_M16 Observation Kit] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=420_0_8_0_M16 Object Pack 1] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517102615/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=420_0_8_0_M16 Object Pack 1] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=421_0_8_0_M16 Object Pack 2] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517104041/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=421_0_8_0_M16 Object Pack 2] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=418_0_8_0_M16 Object Injector] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20110517104020/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=418_0_8_0_M16 Object Injector] |
− | *[http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=419_0_8_0_M16 Norn Download Centre] | + | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130603022906/http://www.gamewaredevelopment.com/downloads_more.php?id=419_0_8_0_M16 Norn Download Centre] |
+ | |||
+ | ===Digital Museum=== | ||
+ | A preserve of all cobs breeds, adoption, mutants, links to many archives, much information | ||
+ | |||
+ | *[http://geatville.uk Muppetboy's Geatville] | ||
− | |||
====COBs==== | ====COBs==== | ||
A COB is a Creatures Object - an object in the game for either Creatures or Creatures 2, in Creatures 3 COBs are known as agents. | A COB is a Creatures Object - an object in the game for either Creatures or Creatures 2, in Creatures 3 COBs are known as agents. | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Creatures\Creatures}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} <code>*.cob</code> and <code>*.rcb</code> mod files are stored in <code>{{p|game}}</code> | {{ii}} <code>*.cob</code> and <code>*.rcb</code> mod files are stored in <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = unknown | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Low Fps=== | ||
+ | #Go to the compatibility options of the executable and select option run with a resolution of 640x480 | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|direct3d versions = | |direct3d versions = | ||
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
− | |directdraw versions = | + | |directdraw versions = true |
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
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|metal support = | |metal support = | ||
|metal support notes = | |metal support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
− | |OSfamily = Windows | + | |OSfamily = Windows 3.x |
|minOS = 3.1, 95 | |minOS = 3.1, 95 | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium 60 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60 MHz |
|minRAM = 8 MB | |minRAM = 8 MB | ||
|minHD = 40 MB | |minHD = 40 MB | ||
|minGPU = 256 colours @ 640x480 | |minGPU = 256 colours @ 640x480 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Original release. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
|recDX = 9.0 | |recDX = 9.0 | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} The Albian Years re-release.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://creatures.wiki/Creatures_-_The_Albian_Years|title=Creatures - The Albian Years - Creatures Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:12, 24 June 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Creature Labs | |
Publishers | |
USA | Mindscape |
Germany | GT Interactive |
Release dates | |
Windows 3.x | November 11, 1996 |
Windows | November 11, 1996 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1996 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Perspectives | Side view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Simulation |
Series | Creatures |
Creatures | |
---|---|
Creatures | 1996 |
Creatures 2 | 1998 |
Creatures Adventures | 1999 |
Creatures 3 | 1999 |
Creatures Playground | 2000 |
Creatures Docking Station | 2001 |
Creatures Village | 2001 |
General information
- Gameware's Website - Useful information and downloads
- Creatures Developer Resource
- TreeSprite's Creatures Grove - A long-standing fan site
- Creature Caves An active community complete with forums!
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |||
GOG.com | Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |||
Steam | Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Includes Creatures and Creatures 2 plus all expansions for both. |
- Wikipedia details the various editions/bundles and their differences.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Life Kit #1 |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The GOG.com version comes pre-patched to version 1.04.
- Creatures Remastered Patch Adds support for official and third party addon0installers/development tools to The Albian Years, Creatures Exodus and Creatures Village titles.
- 1.02 Update
- 1.04 Update Some people have problems with this update, so feel free to stay on 1.02.
- Submarine Update
- Hatchery Update
- Windows NT Patch Add Windows NT support to the original Creatures release
Bonus Content
- The GOG.com version comes with all official DLC.
- Life Kit 1
- Christmas Pack 1
- Christmas Pack 2
- Observation Kit
- Object Pack 1
- Object Pack 2
- Object Injector
- Norn Download Centre
Digital Museum
A preserve of all cobs breeds, adoption, mutants, links to many archives, much information
COBs
A COB is a Creatures Object - an object in the game for either Creatures or Creatures 2, in Creatures 3 COBs are known as agents.
- Creatures Village
- TreeSprite
- Slink's Treasures
- Forestbreeze
- CREATURES UNIVERSE has a ton of COBs!
- The Cheese Wizard
- AmberCreatures
- Creatures Wiki A large index of COBs linking to other sites
- Creature Caves
Adoption
You can adopt Norns that have been exported from other player's games.
Breeds
Utilities
NornVerter
Converts your creatures into a format Creatures 2 can read allowing you to export your creatures from Creatures and then import them into Creatures 2.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1818340/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Creatures\Creatures |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/1818340/pfx/[Note 1] |
-
*.cob
and*.rcb
mod files are stored in<path-to-game>
-
*.spr
mod files are stored in<path-to-game>\Images
-
*.wav
mod files are stored in<path-to-game>\sounds
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. | ||
4K Ultra HD | As the game runs in a window it will expand as much as needed. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | The game only supports windowed mode. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Issues fixed
Low Fps
- Go to the compatibility options of the executable and select option run with a resolution of 640x480
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DirectDraw |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | Windows 3.x version might be playable on a 64-bit OS using winevdm. | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows 3.x | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 3.1, 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colours @ 640x480 |
- Original release.
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 292 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7.0 compatible | DirectX 9.0 compatible |
- The Albian Years re-release.[1]
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 (1818340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Creatures - The Albian Years - Creatures Wiki - last accessed on May 2023