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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
− | {{Image|Star Wars Dark Forces INSTALL Video Options.jpg|Video options in INSTALL.EXE. | + | {{Image|Star Wars Dark Forces INSTALL Video Options.jpg|Video options in INSTALL.EXE.}} |
{{Input settings | {{Input settings | ||
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
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===Game appears stretched horizontally=== | ===Game appears stretched horizontally=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix incorrect aspect ratio}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Fix incorrect aspect ratio|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}} |
{{ii}} Dark Forces is designed to run at 320x200, but with a 4:3 aspect ratio. To set this, do the following: | {{ii}} Dark Forces is designed to run at 320x200, but with a 4:3 aspect ratio. To set this, do the following: | ||
* Go to the <code>[render]</code> section of the DOSBox configuration file and change <code>aspect=false</code> to <code>aspect=true</code>. | * Go to the <code>[render]</code> section of the DOSBox configuration file and change <code>aspect=false</code> to <code>aspect=true</code>. | ||
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# Perform a full install within DOSBox. | # Perform a full install within DOSBox. | ||
# Copy the '''CD.ID''' file from your ''Dark Forces'' CD, to the folder you have mounted as DOSBox's C: drive. | # Copy the '''CD.ID''' file from your ''Dark Forces'' CD, to the folder you have mounted as DOSBox's C: drive. | ||
− | # Use a text editor to open the '''DRIVE.CD''' file in your Dark Forces | + | # Use a text editor to open the '''DRIVE.CD''' file in your Dark Forces installation folder. It should contain one letter. Change it to '''C''' and save it. |
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Revision as of 03:07, 14 February 2017
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
LucasArts | |
Disney Interactive Studios | |
Engines | |
Jedi | |
iMUSE | |
Release dates | |
DOS | February 15, 1995 |
Mac OS (Classic) | June 1995 |
Windows | September 16, 2009 |
Linux | January 20, 2015[1] |
Key points
- Can run on virtually any computer.
General information
- Wookieepedia - A huge wiki dedicated to the Star Wars universe
- DF-21 - Modding site
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | See Run retail version without the CD on how to bypass the disc check. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam. Pre-packaged with DOSBox 0.73.[3] Update to 0.74 for better performance and some color issue fixes. |
- Demo is available
Essential improvements
Patches
- The DOS version has no patches (the
Install.exe
listed on the support page is not for this game). - The 1.2 Update patch fixes some issues with the Classic version of Dark Forces.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32400/pfx/[Note 1] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32400/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Video options in INSTALL.EXE.
DOSBox mouse sensitivity
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Issues fixed
Game randomly changes colors
Instructions |
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Game appears stretched horizontally
Instructions |
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Run retail version without the CD
Instructions |
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Update Steam DOSBox version/Run without Steam
Instructions |
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Enable Steam overlay
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | MCGA, VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Linux | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
XL Engine port
XL Engine (formerly DarkXL) is a fan project aimed at porting the game to modern systems with additional features. Support for Dark Forces is currently in alpha stage, so some workarounds are required to proceed at certain points in missions (see Getting started with XL Engine).
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.22 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386DX 33 MHz | Intel 486DX 33 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3.5 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | MCGA, VGA |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32400/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32400) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
Categories:
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
- Linux
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- Invalid template usage (Save game cloud syncing)
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- Invalid section order
- Invalid template usage (API)
- Missing section (Video)
- Missing section (Input)
- Missing section (Audio)