Difference between revisions of "Area 51 (2005)"
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# In the game video settings select resolution that is higher than the monitor's native resolution. If the game runs in a window change the desktop resolution first, so the game window fits on the screen. | # In the game video settings select resolution that is higher than the monitor's native resolution. If the game runs in a window change the desktop resolution first, so the game window fits on the screen. | ||
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Developers | |
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Midway Studios Austin | |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 6, 2005 |
Warnings
Area 51 | |
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Area 51 | 1995 |
Area 51 (2005) | 2005 |
BlackSite: Area 51 | 2007 |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.[1]
- GameSpy servers have been shut down, but there is a workaround to connect to OpenSpy servers to play multiplayer; details below.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | DRM: StarForce (removed in the latest patch). | |||
Official website | Free release. DRM: SoftWrap (removed in the latest patch). |
- This game is not sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- Install the latest patch to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues.
- Install Project Dreamland to enable multiplayer and fix many bugs.
Game data
Configuration files location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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UserVConfig.ini
contains player video settings. -
UserInputConfig.ini
contains player input settings. -
LangConfig.ini
contains the game language settings. -
InputConfig.ini
andVConfig.ini
contain default settings; these files do not need to be edited directly.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
Windowed
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The game doesn't support AA natively and forcing it through graphics card control panel can cause white outlines around letters and objects in the game.
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy servers have been shut down. To play online download Project Dreamland. |
Issues unresolved
No HUD and text scaling
- In game HUD, crosshair, objective and object interaction indicators are not scaled and appear very small on higher resolutions. Menu and in game text doesn't scale as well.
FOV changes after some cutscenes
- After certain in game cutscenes FOV changes to a very low value. It changes back automatically when a new level is started or if the player loads the game from the next checkpoint.[2]
Issues fixed
Problem installing the CD/DVD version
- The installation process fails with the following message "The wizard was interrupted before Area 51(R) could be completely installed".
Instructions |
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"An internet connection is required to enjoy free, ad-supported game play" error
- The advertising servers for the US Air Force version are no longer running.
Instructions |
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Choppy cutscene playback
- FMV cutscenes play incorrectly in fullscreen mode on modern systems.
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz AMD 1.2 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 |