Difference between revisions of "Space Invaders (1999)"
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{{ii}} Based on the PlayStation version. | {{ii}} Based on the PlayStation version. | ||
− | {{--}} Resolution is locked at 640x480; limited video options. | + | {{--}} Resolution is locked at 640x480; limited video options. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 31 FPS. | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 31 FPS. | ||
{{--}} Instability and poor performance on modern Windows; see [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. | {{--}} Instability and poor performance on modern Windows; see [[#Issues fixed|Issues fixed]]. |
Revision as of 21:48, 9 September 2018
Developers | |
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Z-Axis Games | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 5, 1999 |
Key points
- Based on the PlayStation version.
- Resolution is locked at 640x480; limited video options. See Increase Rendering Resolution.
- Frame rate is capped at 31 FPS.
- Instability and poor performance on modern Windows; see Issues fixed.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows |
Video settings
Windowed
Play in Windowed mode |
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Increase Rendering Resolution
Play at 1080p or highter |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | US/UK release. | |||
German | German release. |
Issues fixed
- When you attempt to start the game on newer versions of Windows, the game will hang and crash your whole computer upon reaching the title screen, forcing a system reset.
Instructions |
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Poor game performance
- When using software rendering mode, the game will suffer from significant slowdown if a lot of action occurs on screen, such as multiple aliens exploding.
Instructions |
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Notes
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 6 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
- Installer claims that "Space Invaders is only compatible with Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems."
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 150 MHz | Intel Pentium 166 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 70 MB | 170 MB |
Video card (GPU) | PCI or AGP video card 16-bit High Color 2 MB of VRAM | Direct-3D-compatible 3D Accelerator |
Sound (audio device) | 100% Windows 95/98 compatible sound card | |
Other | 4x Speed CD-ROM 100% Windows 95/98 compatible mouse |
Microsoft Direct Input supported Joystick or gamepad (optional) |