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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Massive Development}} | ||
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− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Blue Byte}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ubisoft Düsseldorf{{!}}Blue Byte}} |
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/release_albion_anno_1602_ad_archimedean_dynasty Release: Anno 1602 A.D. + Albion + Archimedean Dynasty - GOG.com]</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 30, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/release_albion_anno_1602_ad_archimedean_dynasty Release: Anno 1602 A.D. + Albion + Archimedean Dynasty - GOG.com]</ref>}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The latest official patch 1.120 is available at [https://soggi.org/misc/game-patches.htm soggi.org] as well as the official [https://soggi.org/misc/3dfx-voodoo-game-patches.htm 3dfx patch]. |
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{{ii}} The GOG.com version is already patched.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/archimedean_dynasty/3dfx_version 3DFX Version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | {{ii}} The GOG.com version is already patched.<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/archimedean_dynasty/3dfx_version 3DFX Version?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} Since 2013 there is an unofficial Patch called "Augmented Mod" [https://www.gog.com/forum/aquanox_series/archimedean_dynasty_running_in_3dfx_mode_augmented_mod available] for the English & German version. Fixes dozens of bugs but also tweaks the game and difficulty significantly. | {{ii}} Since 2013 there is an unofficial Patch called "Augmented Mod" [https://www.gog.com/forum/aquanox_series/archimedean_dynasty_running_in_3dfx_mode_augmented_mod available] for the English & German version. Fixes dozens of bugs but also tweaks the game and difficulty significantly. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Installing patch 1. | + | {{Fixbox|description=Installing patch 1.120|ref=<ref name="Sui">{{refcheck|user=Suicide_machine|date=2016-08-19}}</ref>|fix= |
− | # Download a patch | + | # Download a patch (see [[#Patches|Patches]]). |
− | # | + | # Unzip it to the folder, where you've installed Archimedean Dynasty. |
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
− | {{ii}} To make operation easier - use | + | {{ii}} To make operation easier - in DOSBox use a front-end, like [http://members.quicknet.nl/blankendaalr/dbgl/ DBGL]. |
}} | }} | ||
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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 | ||
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− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
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Revision as of 05:00, 31 August 2021
Developers | |
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Massive Development | |
Publishers | |
Blue Byte|Ubisoft Düsseldorf|Blue Byte | |
Release dates | |
DOS | November 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | July 30, 2015[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, Shooter, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Naval/watercraft |
Themes | Post-apocalyptic, Sci-fi |
Series | AquaNox |
AquaNox | |
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Archimedean Dynasty | 1996 |
AquaNox | 2001 |
AquaNox 2: Revelation | 2003 |
Aquanox: Deep Descent | 2020 |
Archimedean Dynasty (also known as Schleichfahrt) is a vehicle combat game developed by now defunct Massive Development and published by then independent German developer and publisher Blue Byte. The game features light role-playing elements, such as basic dialog choices and vehicle customisation and is set in post-nuclear world where humans had escaped to deep underwater to avoid deadly post-nuclear radiation.
The game was released in 1996 in Germany, and in the US the following year. Being a late DOS game, the game supports 3DFX acceleration and graphics cards via a separate patch.
After being unavailable for purchase for many years since the initial release, the game was eventually re-released on GOG on July 30, 2015.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Run in DOSBox. | |||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox SVN Daum.[2] | |||
Ubisoft Store |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The latest official patch 1.120 is available at soggi.org as well as the official 3dfx patch.
- The GOG.com version is already patched.[3]
- Since 2013 there is an unofficial Patch called "Augmented Mod" available for the English & German version. Fixes dozens of bugs but also tweaks the game and difficulty significantly.
Installing patch 1.120[4] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | <path-to-game>\DAT\SAVE |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | This game runs only in 640x480. | ||
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 |
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Remapping | Press H for a list of keys. |
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Mouse acceleration | Mouse is only used for navigating menus. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | See Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | In-game settings are for configuring joystick dead-zones. | |
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers | ||
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Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Due to game's design, where joystick is limited to 4 buttons, keyboard inputs are also required. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Only master volume setting and a toggle for music are available. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
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Red Book CD audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Russian | Unofficial localization by «DiSoft» |
Issues fixed
Slow mouse cursor
Use Mouse2KV[4] |
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Notes
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Ship turns in one direction when joystick is enabled
Change joystick timing setting[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Glide | 2 | |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | 80486DX2 100 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 40 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA, High Color |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.