Difference between revisions of "Alien Trilogy"
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{{++}} Runs on low-end hardware. | {{++}} Runs on low-end hardware. | ||
− | {{++}} Fully supported by | + | {{++}} Fully supported by DOSBox. |
{{ii}} Cutscenes and level music are stored on the CD rather than in the game files. | {{ii}} Cutscenes and level music are stored on the CD rather than in the game files. | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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− | Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using | + | Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using DOSBox's default settings. |
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{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix|Change core setting to normal for correct game timing | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Change core setting to normal for correct game timing|ref={{cn|date=May 2017}}}} |
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Revision as of 08:00, 29 May 2017
Developers | |
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Probe Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Acclaim Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 30, 1996 |
Alien | |
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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
- Runs on low-end hardware.
- Fully supported by DOSBox.
- Cutscenes and level music are stored on the CD rather than in the game files.
- Only one difficulty level.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Save game data location
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System | Location |
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- 10 save slots available. Game can only be saved between levels.
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | ||||
LAN play | 4 | |||
Online play | Requires DOSBox's IPX tunneling |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | See "Online play notes" |
Issues fixed
Running the game with DOSBox
Alien Trilogy may run at ludicrous speed if launched using DOSBox's default settings.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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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 |