Difference between revisions of "Alien Trilogy"
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Acclaim Entertainment}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 30, 1996}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|November 30, 1996}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Shooter}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Horror, Sci-fi}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alien }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Alien }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
| + | |hltb = 371 | ||
|strategywiki = Alien Trilogy | |strategywiki = Alien Trilogy | ||
|mobygames = alien-trilogy | |mobygames = alien-trilogy | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |ray tracing = | + | |ray tracing = false |
|ray tracing notes = | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
| − | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= true |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
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|simultaneous input = unknown | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input api = | + | |steam input api = |
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| − | |steam hook input = | + | |steam hook input = |
|steam hook input notes = | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| − | |steam input presets = | + | |steam input presets = |
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| − | |steam controller prompts = | + | |steam controller prompts = |
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| − | |steam cursor detection = | + | |steam cursor detection = |
|steam cursor detection notes = | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
| − | |separate volume notes = CD | + | |separate volume notes = CD audio, Sound effects |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | ==VR support== | ||
| + | {{VR support | ||
| + | |native 3d = true | ||
| + | |native 3d notes = VFX1 Headgear | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
| + | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
| + | |vorpx = | ||
| + | |vorpx modes = | ||
| + | |vorpx notes = | ||
| + | |vr only = | ||
| + | |htc vive = | ||
| + | |htc vive notes = | ||
| + | |oculus rift = | ||
| + | |oculus rift notes = | ||
| + | |osvr = | ||
| + | |osvr notes = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality = | ||
| + | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
| + | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
| + | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
| + | |novint falcon = | ||
| + | |novint falcon notes = | ||
| + | |trackir = | ||
| + | |trackir notes = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
| + | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
| + | |play area seated = | ||
| + | |play area seated notes = | ||
| + | |play area standing = | ||
| + | |play area standing notes = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale = | ||
| + | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Running the game with DOSBox=== | ===Running the game with DOSBox=== | ||
| − | Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using DOSBox's default settings. | + | {{--}} Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using DOSBox's default settings. |
{{Fixbox|description=Change core setting to normal for correct game timing|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change core setting to normal for correct game timing|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}|fix= | ||
| − | # In DOSBox's .conf file, change core=auto to core=normal. | + | # In DOSBox's .conf file, change <code>core=auto</code> to <code>core=normal</code>. |
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan versions = | |vulkan versions = | ||
|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
| − | |dos modes = | + | |dos modes = SuperVGA |
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
| − | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
Revision as of 13:38, 5 March 2022
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Probe Entertainment | |
| Publishers | |
| Acclaim Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | November 30, 1996 |
| Windows (DOSBox) | September 2020 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Horror, Sci-fi |
| Series | Alien |
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| Alien | |
|---|---|
| Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure | 1995 |
| Alien Trilogy | 1996 |
| Aliens Online | 1998 |
| Aliens versus Predator (series) | |
| Aliens: Colonial Marines | 2013 |
| Alien: Isolation | 2014 |
| Aliens: Fireteam Elite | 2021 |
| Aliens: Dark Descent | 2023 |
Key points
- Difficulty is set in options and not when starting a new game.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| ZOOM Platform (unavailable) | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox. | |
- Currently unavailable digitally due to rights being expired.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\TRILOGY.CFG |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\TRIL.SG* |
- 10 save slots available. Game can only be saved between levels.
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Fixed 640x480 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 and 120+ FPS | Game never goes above 45 FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Input
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game mouse settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Map/Inventory button cannot be rebound away from Esc. Quick weapon selection cannot be rebound away from the number keys. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | Mouse Y-axis permanently bound to moving forward/backward. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | While it is possible to scroll through menu items and access submenus, it seems impossible to go back | |
| Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button/gesture prompts |
| Generic/other controllers |
|---|
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | CD audio, Sound effects | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
| Red Book CD audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 4 | |||
| Online play | For DOSBox use DOSBox IPX/modem emulation. | |||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native 3D | VFX1 Headgear | ||
Issues fixed
Running the game with DOSBox
- Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using DOSBox's default settings.
| Change core setting to normal for correct game timing[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | SVGA |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS | |
| Processor (CPU) | 66 MHz | |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB Free | |
| Video card (GPU) | VGA 1 MB of VRAM |
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