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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 21, 2006}}
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|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|alpha-prime|59}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-Time Game Purchase}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-Time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-Person }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct Control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Action, Shooter, FPS}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi}}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 2590
 
|steam appid  = 2590
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = alpha-prime
 +
|igdb        = alpha-prime
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|hltb        = 400
 
|wikipedia    = Alpha Prime
 
|wikipedia    = Alpha Prime
 
|winehq      = 5017
 
|winehq      = 5017
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.81}}. Czech and Polish copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}}. | Steam | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v4.81}}.<br> Czech, Polish and Russian copies use {{DRM|StarForce|4}} (patch version 1.3 remove protection). | | Windows}}
−
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.bistudio.com/products/alpha-prime | unknown | |  | Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | alpha-prime |DRM-free |  <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20120102045907/http://www.gamersgate.com/DD-AP/alpha-prime</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2590 | Steam |  |  | Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 2590 | Steam |  |  | Windows}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Publisher | https://store.bistudio.com/products/alpha-prime | unknown |  |  | Windows| unavailable}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Demos===
 +
[https://www.moddb.com/games/alpha-prime/downloads/alpha-prime-demo-english English demo] is available.
 +
 +
===German release===
 +
German retail release is mildly censored (no ragdoll).<ref>https://www.schnittberichte.com/schnittbericht.php?ID=4258</ref> Steam release in Germany seems to be uncensored.
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
−
{{ii}} [http://www.alpha-prime.com/index.php?section=4 Patch 1.3] is the latest official patch. It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version.
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{{ii}} [http://www.alpha-prime.com/index.php?section=4 Patch 1.3]<ref>https://www.playground.ru/alpha_prime/file/alpha_prime_patch_v1_3-1252229</ref><ref>https://www.moddb.com/games/alpha-prime/downloads/patch-1-3-6</ref> is the latest official patch (DRM-free). It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version.
 +
 
  
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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# Delete or rename the <code>video</code> folder.
 
# Delete or rename the <code>video</code> folder.
 
}}
 
}}
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 +
===Dominus Prime===
 +
Mod that overhauls the gameplay and fixes some bugs. Can be downloaded [https://www.moddb.com/mods/alpha-prime-dominus-prime/downloads/alpha-prime-dominus-prime-v75 here].
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
+
|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
+
|discord notes             =  
−
|epic games store       =  
+
|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
−
|gog galaxy             =  
+
|gog galaxy               =  
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Video.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Video.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Advanced.jpg|Advanced settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Advanced.jpg|Advanced settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alpha-prime
 
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/alpha-prime
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = silver
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|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
 
|fov                        = hackable
 
|fov                        = hackable
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|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[FSAA]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = Up to 8x [[FSAA]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. To disable set <code>VSync 0</code> in <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|settings.cfg]]</code>
 
|vsync notes                = Enabled by default. To disable set <code>VSync 0</code> in <code>[[#Configuration file(s) location|settings.cfg]]</code>
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use console|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/2590/discussions/0/558749190851753040/#c558749824350280874 Has this game a fov option (field of view)? :: Alpha Prime General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use console|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/2590/discussions/0/558749190851753040/#c558749824350280874|title=Has this game a fov option (field of view)? :: Alpha Prime General Discussions|date=17 May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Open the in-game console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F3}}.
 
# Open the in-game console with {{key|Ctrl|Alt|F3}}.
 
# Modify the <code>DefaultFOV</code> variable to the desired size.
 
# Modify the <code>DefaultFOV</code> variable to the desired size.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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==Input==
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime input settings.png|Input settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          = Supports two keys per action.
 
|key remap notes          = Supports two keys per action.
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Audio.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Alpha Prime Audio.jpg|Audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and effects.
 
|surround sound          = true
 
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.1 output. May require [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software.]]
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|subtitles notes          =  
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              = true
 
|eax support              = true
−
|eax support notes       = EAX 4.0.
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|eax support notes         = EAX 4.0.
 +
|royalty free audio        = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=234872278 download].
 
  |notes    = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=234872278 download].
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only. Patch for digital version [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/alpha_prime/ here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Polish
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created profile, requires [https://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/DgVoodoo_2 DGVoodoo2 v 2.6], see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/alpha-prime/ profile introdution]. <br><code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/alpha-prime/ vorpx forum].
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|openxr                      =
 +
|openxr notes                =
 +
|steamvr                    =
 +
|steamvr notes              =
 +
|oculusvr                    =
 +
|oculusvr notes              =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|forte vfx1                  =
 +
|forte vfx1 notes            =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|body tracking              =
 +
|body tracking notes        =
 +
|hand tracking              =
 +
|hand tracking notes        =
 +
|face tracking              =
 +
|face tracking notes        =
 +
|eye tracking                =
 +
|eye tracking notes          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon 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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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|macos 32-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 32-bit app =  
−
|macos 64-bit app       =  
+
|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX compatible
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 16:14, 18 March 2024

Alpha Prime
Alpha Prime cover
Developers
Black Element Software
Publishers
IDEA Games
Meridian4
Bohemia Interactive
Engines
Enforce
Release dates
Windows December 21, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 59
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Action, Shooter, FPS
Art styles Realistic
Themes Sci-fi
Alpha Prime on HowLongToBeat
Alpha Prime on IGDB
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Alpha Prime on MobyGames
Alpha Prime on Wikipedia
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General information

Steam Community Discussions
Alpha Prime official page

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v4.81 DRM[Note 1].
Czech, Polish and Russian copies use StarForce 4 DRM[Note 2] (patch version 1.3 remove protection).
Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
DRM-free after installation (requires an internet connection during installation)
 [5]
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Publisher website (unavailable)
DRM details are not known
Windows
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Demos

English demo is available.

German release

German retail release is mildly censored (no ragdoll).[6] Steam release in Germany seems to be uncensored.

Essential improvements

Patches

Patch 1.3[7][8] is the latest official patch (DRM-free). It's already included in the Steam & North America DVD version.


Skip intro videos

Delete/rename video folder[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete or rename the video folder.

Dominus Prime

Mod that overhauls the gameplay and fixes some bugs. Can be downloaded here.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\settings.cfg[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2590/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\save\[Note 3]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2590/pfx/[Note 4]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Advanced settings.
Advanced settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
Ultra-widescreen
 
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Default FOV is 60°. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or set Fullscreen 0 in settings.cfg
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Up to 16x.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Up to 8x FSAA.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Enabled by default. To disable set VSync 0 in settings.cfg
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Field of view (FOV)

Use console[9]
  1. Open the in-game console with Ctrl+Alt+F3.
  2. Modify the DefaultFOV variable to the desired size.
  3. Zoom in with the equipped weapon for the change to take effect.
  4. Repeat these steps each time the game is launched.

Input

Input settings.
Input settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Supports two keys per action.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Separate X and Y axis sliders.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Some buttons on controller can be mapped, but is largely unusable.
Controller types

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and effects.
Surround sound
Up to 7.1 output. May require DirectSound3D restoration software.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
EAX 4.0.
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Spanish
Fan translation, download.
Russian
Local retail only. Patch for digital version here.
Polish
Local retail only.

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.6, see profile introdution.
Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 2000, XP, Vista
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 3 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[3][4] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References