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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
* Install the [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/392/7/ latest patch] to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues. | * Install the [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/392/7/ latest patch] to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues. | ||
+ | * The game has a hardcoded 60 degrees FOV. Use the [http://www.mediafire.com/file/lts2j21xjm0lr2c/a51fov.exe Area 51 FOV patch] to set a custom FOV. This patch assumes the latest patch (linked above) is installed. | ||
===Project Dreamland=== | ===Project Dreamland=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use the Area 51 FOV patch, see [[#Patches|Patches]]. |
|multimonitor = hackable | |multimonitor = hackable | ||
|multimonitor notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/area-51 WSGF entry]. | |multimonitor notes = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/area-51 WSGF entry]. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = hackable | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = Use the Area 51 FOV patch, see [[#Patches|Patches]] |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Hardcoded 60 degrees FOV. Use the Area 51 FOV patch in [[#Patches|Patches]] to change it. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. |
Revision as of 22:07, 15 April 2017
Developers | |
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Midway Studios Austin | |
Publishers | |
Midway Games | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 6, 2005 |
Warnings
Area 51 | |
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Area 51 | 1995 |
Area 51 (2005) | 2005 |
BlackSite: Area 51 | 2007 |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download sponsored by the US Air Force.[1]
- GameSpy servers have been shut down, but there is a workaround to connect to OpenSpy servers to play multiplayer; details below.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | StarForce v3 DRM (removed in the latest patch). | |||
Official website | Free release. Softwrap DRM (removed in the latest patch). |
- This game is not sold digitally.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patches
- Install the latest patch to remove StarForce copy protection and fix various issues.
- The game has a hardcoded 60 degrees FOV. Use the Area 51 FOV patch to set a custom FOV. This patch assumes the latest patch (linked above) is installed.
Project Dreamland
- Project Dreamland is a source port of Area 51, that comes bundled together with all of its content. It enables multiplayer and fixes many bugs of original.
Game data
Configuration files location
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System | Location |
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UserVConfig.ini
contains player video settings. -
UserInputConfig.ini
contains player input settings. -
LangConfig.ini
contains the game language settings. -
InputConfig.ini
andVConfig.ini
contain default settings; these files do not need to be edited directly.
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Video settings
- HUD elements and in-game text are not scaled up and are very small on 4K resolutions.
Windowed
Instructions |
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Anti-aliasing (AA)
- The game doesn't support AA natively and forcing it through graphics card control panel can cause white outlines around letters and objects in the game.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | GameSpy servers have been shut down. To play online download Project Dreamland. |
Issues unresolved
FOV changes after some cutscenes
- After certain in game cutscenes FOV changes to a very low value. It changes back automatically when a new level is started or if the player loads the game from the next checkpoint.[2]
Issues fixed
Problem installing the CD/DVD version
- The installation process fails with the following message "The wizard was interrupted before Area 51(R) could be completely installed".
Instructions |
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"An internet connection is required to enjoy free, ad-supported game play" error
- The advertising servers for the US Air Force version are no longer running.
Instructions |
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Choppy cutscene playback
- FMV cutscenes play incorrectly in fullscreen mode on modern systems.
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy | Servers have been shut down. To play online download Project Dreamland. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 1.4 GHz AMD 1.2 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon 9500 Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 |