Difference between revisions of "Starshot: Space Circus Fever"
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| + | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever - debug mode.png|Debug mode enabled.}} | ||
| + | {{Image|Starshot Space Circus Fever - Warp++ menu.png|Warp++ menu.}} | ||
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{{Standard table/row|soft|Enable software rendering mode (the CPU will handle all the calculations).}} | {{Standard table/row|soft|Enable software rendering mode (the CPU will handle all the calculations).}} | ||
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| + | ===Debug mode (Warp++)=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} It is possible to activate the debug mode, which also activates an additional menu called ''Warp++''. | ||
| + | {{ii}} ''Warp++'' menu has options to cheat, load levels and view some cutscenes not used in the PC version. | ||
| + | {{ii}} A controller is required, because direct camera control buttons are only available on a controller (usually D-pad/POV switch). <ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEx0lMwRoU4</ref> | ||
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| + | {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref=<ref>[https://tcrf.net/Starshot:_Space_Circus_Fever The Cutting Room Floor - Starshot:Space Circus Fever]</ref>}} | ||
| + | # Press {{Key|Escape}} to open the ''Pause menu''. | ||
| + | # Highlight ''Continue'' and press <code>Camera Up</code>, <code>Camera Down</code>. | ||
| + | # Highlight ''Start another Game'' and press <code>Camera Up</code>, <code>Camera Down</code>. | ||
| + | # Highlight ''Options'' and press <code>Camera Right</code>, <code>Camera Move (default Space)</code>. | ||
| + | {{ii}} The ''Pause menu'' should now have an additional option, ''Warp++'', and show the build version and date. | ||
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Revision as of 19:59, 15 September 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Infogrames | |
| Publishers | |
| Infogrames | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 4, 1998 |
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Key points
- Compared to the Nintendo 64 version the PC version has full voice acting and pre-rendered cutscenes, but has no widescreen support. The music is completely different between the two versions.
- The PC soundtrack has been made available for download by the original author.[1]
- Can be played on modern systems using nGlide.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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- This game is not available digitally.
Demo
- A demo can be downloaded here. It includes the first level Tensuns.
Essential improvements
nGlide
- nGlide is a 3Dfx Voodoo Glide wrapper which translates all Glide calls to Direct3D and enables older games to be played on modern systems. It can also be used to force custom resolutions.
| Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
| System | Location |
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- This game is designed to be played directly from the CD and doesn't require installation. Settings and saved games in the registry are encrypted.
Video settings
Options menu.
Video settings.
Input settings
Control settings.
Audio settings
Sound settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Dutch | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Other information
Debug mode enabled.
Warp++ menu.
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 5 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Command line parameters
- See command line arguments on how to use the following options.
- More information about each parameter can be found in the
ReadMe.wrifile included on the game CD.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| mode<width>x<height>{w,f} | Set screen width and height, fullscreen or window mode (example: mode640x480w). |
| wintimer | Use Windows timer. |
| libtimer | Use internal timer. |
| glide | Enable Glide rendering mode (default). |
| soft | Enable software rendering mode (the CPU will handle all the calculations). |
Debug mode (Warp++)
- It is possible to activate the debug mode, which also activates an additional menu called Warp++.
- Warp++ menu has options to cheat, load levels and view some cutscenes not used in the PC version.
- A controller is required, because direct camera control buttons are only available on a controller (usually D-pad/POV switch). [2]
| Instructions |
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System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | No installation required | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | 3Dfx Glide compatible |
- Information taken from the game manual. Minimum shows the requirements when playing in software mode without a dedicated GPU, so the CPU requirements are higher.