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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
− | {{Fixbox/fix| | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Custom Field of View|ref=<ref name="refcheck Citation Needed"/>}} |
− | # | + | # Use the [http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/392/7/ Patch]. |
− | # Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/900-area-51-fov-patch/ | + | # Use the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/900-area-51-fov-patch/ Field of View Patch]. |
'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' |
Revision as of 07:27, 22 June 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
- No Online MultiPlayer. Use Project Dreamland.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Use the Patch to Remove the DRM. |
- Retail Setup is Broken. See Installing the Retail Version. Use the Patch to Remove the DRM.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patch 1.2
- Removes the Copy Protection and Fixes Bugs.
Game data
Configuration files location
Template:Game data/row
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
Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Notes | |
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LAN play | |||
Online play | Use Project Dreamland. |
Issues unresolved
FOV changes after some cutscenes
- After certain in-game cut-scenes 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.[1]
Issues fixed
Installing the Retail Version
- Error 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 free 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 |
References
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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