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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Wings of Glory - Cover.jpg | |cover = Wings of Glory - Cover.jpg | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|January 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|January 1995}} | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{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 | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle simulator, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War I }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 2152 | ||
|wikipedia = Wings of Glory | |wikipedia = Wings of Glory | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | DOS }} |
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | The official [ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/origin/patches/glory/glory.exe Customer Wishlist patch] (mirror [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/911-wings-of-glory-customer-wishlist-patchzip/ here]) adds numerous user-requested features. See the [ftp://ftp.ea.com/pub/origin/patches/glory/glory.txt Readme]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\WG.CFG}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVED}} |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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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 = |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
|mouse sensitivity = false | |mouse sensitivity = false | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
| − | |controller support = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
| − | |controller support notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = |
| + | |controller support = true | ||
| + | |controller support notes = Designed for joysticks | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
| − | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
|controller sensitivity = unknown | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
| − | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = true |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
| − | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
| − | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
| − | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
| + | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
| + | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
| + | |light bar support = unknown | ||
| + | |light bar support notes = | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
| + | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
| + | |other controllers = unknown | ||
| + | |other controllers notes = | ||
| + | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |other button prompts 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 = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music, sound effects and speech can be individually muted. | |separate volume notes = Music, sound effects and speech can be individually muted. | ||
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|closed captions = unknown | |closed captions = unknown | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Includes full English speech. Subtitles are available only when the game is installed in French or German. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = French | |language = French | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = German | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = unknown |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Crashing to DOS=== | ===Crashing to DOS=== | ||
| − | + | The game crashes either soon after launch or when starting a mission, especially with an "Error #fffd" or "VCPI compliance" error. | |
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable expanded memory (EMS)|ref=<ref name="Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues">[http://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=34988 - Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues]</ref>|fix= |
| − | |||
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[dos]''' section and change <code>ems=true</code> to <code>ems=false</code>. | Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[dos]''' section and change <code>ems=true</code> to <code>ems=false</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Set CPU core setting to normal|ref=<ref name="Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues"/>|fix= |
| − | |||
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[cpu]''' section and change <code>core=auto</code> to <code>core=normal</code>. | Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the '''[cpu]''' section and change <code>core=auto</code> to <code>core=normal</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
| − | |software mode = | + | |software mode = |
| − | |software mode notes = | + | |software mode notes = |
|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
| − | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = VGA | |dos modes = VGA | ||
|dos modes notes = 320x200 256-color | |dos modes notes = 320x200 256-color | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Tips=== | ===Tips=== | ||
| − | + | * To run the game without the CD, copy the <code>.TRE</code> files from the CD to the installation folder and edit the paths to them in <code>WG.CFG</code>. | |
| − | + | * Press {{key|Alt|X}} to exit the game. | |
| − | + | * Press {{key|Alt|O}} when in a mission to access the options menu (for all game settings and to restart/abort the mission). | |
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|recOS = 6.2 | |recOS = 6.2 | ||
| − | |recCPU = Intel | + | |recCPU = Intel 486/66 |
|recRAM = 16 MB | |recRAM = 16 MB | ||
|recHD = 100 MB | |recHD = 100 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 10:15, 13 August 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Origin Systems | |
| Publishers | |
| Electronic Arts | |
| Engines | |
| RealSpace | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | January 1995 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle simulator, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Flight |
| Themes | World War I |
 |
|
Wings of Glory is a singleplayer first-person and third-person vehicle simulator and vehicle combat game.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
The official Customer Wishlist patch (mirror here) adds numerous user-requested features. See the Readme.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\WG.CFG |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVED |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| 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 | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Designed for joysticks | |
| 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 |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music, sound effects and speech can be individually muted. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Includes full English speech. Subtitles are available only when the game is installed in French or German. | |||
| French | ||||
| German |
Issues fixed
Crashing to DOS
The game crashes either soon after launch or when starting a mission, especially with an "Error #fffd" or "VCPI compliance" error.
| Disable expanded memory (EMS)[1] |
|---|
|
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the [dos] section and change |
| Set CPU core setting to normal[1] |
|---|
|
Open the DOSBox .conf file, find the [cpu] section and change |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | VGA | 320x200 256-color |
Tips
- To run the game without the CD, copy the
.TREfiles from the CD to the installation folder and edit the paths to them inWG.CFG. - Press Alt+X to exit the game.
- Press Alt+O when in a mission to access the options menu (for all game settings and to restart/abort the mission).
System requirements
| DOS[2] | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel 486/33 | Intel 486/66 |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 15 MB | 100 MB |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 - Wings of Glory by Electronic Arts (1995) Freeze and Weird Issues
- ↑ Wings of Glory (1995) DOS release dates - MobyGames - last accessed on 2017-06-27