Difference between revisions of "Aleshar: The World of Ice"
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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Aleshar - The World of Ice title screen.png | |cover = Aleshar - The World of Ice title screen.png | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1997}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Freeware }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |mobygames = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = former commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Enable Gravis Ultrasound support=== | ===Enable Gravis Ultrasound support=== | ||
{{ii}} The game will only output 16-bit audio when using the Gravis Ultrasound. | {{ii}} The game will only output 16-bit audio when using the Gravis Ultrasound. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Configure | + | |
− | |title=Aleshar GUS support in DOSBox?|date=20-06-2018}}</ref>|fix= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Configure DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=54843|title=Aleshar GUS support in DOSBox?|date=20-06-2018}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Create a configuration file for | + | # Create a configuration file for DOSBox. |
# Open the config file you created. | # Open the config file you created. | ||
# Modify the <code>[GUS]</code> section of the config file to read as such: <code>[gus] | # Modify the <code>[GUS]</code> section of the config file to read as such: <code>[gus] | ||
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</code> | </code> | ||
#Save the config file. | #Save the config file. | ||
− | #Run | + | #Run DOSBox with the config file you created. |
− | #Mount {{P|game}} as | + | #Mount {{P|game}} as DOSBox's C drive. |
#Enter the C drive and run <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> | #Enter the C drive and run <code>INSTALL.EXE</code> | ||
#From the menu which appears, select <code>Configure</code> | #From the menu which appears, select <code>Configure</code> | ||
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{{ii}} Saves slots are {{file|ALESHAR0.SAV}} to {{file|ALESHAR4.SAV}}. {{file|ALESHAR.SAV}} is an autosave. | {{ii}} Saves slots are {{file|ALESHAR0.SAV}} to {{file|ALESHAR4.SAV}}. {{file|ALESHAR.SAV}} is an autosave. | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|fov = n/a | |fov = n/a | ||
|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 = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Aleshar - The World of Ice audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Aleshar - The World of Ice audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Set with {{file|INSTALL.EXE}}. | |separate volume notes = Set with {{file|INSTALL.EXE}}. | ||
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|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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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues unresolved== | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
===Corrupted VESA graphics (DOSBox)=== | ===Corrupted VESA graphics (DOSBox)=== | ||
− | {{--}} VESA modes have visual issues during cutscenes (incorrect colors etc.)<ref> | + | {{--}} VESA modes have visual issues during cutscenes (incorrect colors etc.)<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.dosbox.com/comp_list.php?showID=2862|title=DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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|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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 19 May 2023
Developers | |
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Hypothermia | |
Release dates | |
DOS | 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Key points
- Re-released as freeware on 11/7/2000.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website |
Essential improvements
Enable Gravis Ultrasound support
- The game will only output 16-bit audio when using the Gravis Ultrasound.
Configure DOSBox[1] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\SBOARD.CFG |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\*.SAV |
- Saves slots are
ALESHAR0.SAV
toALESHAR4.SAV
.ALESHAR.SAV
is an autosave.
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 | |||
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 | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Set with INSTALL.EXE . |
|
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
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 |
Issues unresolved
Corrupted VESA graphics (DOSBox)
- VESA modes have visual issues during cutscenes (incorrect colors etc.)[2]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA, SVGA (VESA) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 3.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80386 | 80486/66 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB + 380 kb conventional | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA | SVGA adapter capable of 640x400 256c mode 512k of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | 512k Gravis Ultrasound or compatible |
References
- ↑ Aleshar GUS support in DOSBox? - last accessed on 20-06-2018
- ↑ DOSBox, an x86 emulator with DOS - last accessed on May 2023