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{{Infobox game/row/developer|NovaLogic}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|NovaLogic}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|NovaLogic|1999-2016}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|THQ Nordic|2016-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 29, 1999}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle simulator, Vehicle combat }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Tank }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Armored Fist }} | ||
|steam appid = 32710 | |steam appid = 32710 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
| + | |hltb = 11994 | ||
| + | |mobygames = 4571 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
| + | |license = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/32710/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 32710 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 32710 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Patches=== | ||
| + | ====Retail game==== | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''1.00.17''' (1999-12) [http://www.novalogic.com/updatedetail.asp?GameKey=AF3 URL]. Filename: af3_update_082200_xx.exe | ||
| + | {{ii}} '''1.00.20''' (2000–02) [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/411/7/38534/download URL]. Filename: af3upd8k.exe | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\af3prefs.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\slot00.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |origin = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |origin notes = |
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
| + | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = unknown | |60 fps = unknown | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
|steam input presets = unknown | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
|steam input presets notes = | |steam input presets notes = | ||
|steam controller prompts = unknown | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
|steam controller prompts notes = | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
| − | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
|audio = n/a | |audio = n/a | ||
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The [http://novalogic.com/download/nlexepatcher.html NL Exe Patcher] is required for continued online functionality. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Fixing compatibility on modern Windows systems=== | ||
| + | To remove window border in full screen mode and prevent intro crash, use dgVoodoo 2 in DirectX mode. | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing compatibility issues|fix= | ||
| + | * Download [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2 dgVoodoo 2] and install it in the game's folder (default settings should work fine). | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98, NT 4.0 |
| − | |minCPU = Intel Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium MMX 266 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 388 MB | |minHD = 388 MB | ||
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 3.0 |
| − | |recOS = XP | + | |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recOS = 2000, XP |
| + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
| − | |recDX = | + | |recDX = 6.0 |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| NovaLogic | |
| Publishers | |
| 1999-2016 | NovaLogic |
| 2016-present | THQ Nordic |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 29, 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Vehicle simulator, Vehicle combat |
| Vehicles | Tank |
| Series | Armored Fist |
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| Armored Fist | |
|---|---|
| Armored Fist | 1994 |
| Armored Fist 2 | 1997 |
| Armored Fist 3 | 1999 |
Armored Fist 3 is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person and third-person vehicle simulator and vehicle combat game in the Armored Fist series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
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| Steam | |
|
Essential improvements
Patches
Retail game
- 1.00.17 (1999-12) URL. Filename: af3_update_082200_xx.exe
- 1.00.20 (2000–02) URL. Filename: af3upd8k.exe
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\af3prefs.cfg[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32710/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\slot00.dat[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32710/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | The NL Exe Patcher is required for continued online functionality. | ||
Issues fixed
Fixing compatibility on modern Windows systems
To remove window border in full screen mode and prevent intro crash, use dgVoodoo 2 in DirectX mode.
| Fixing compatibility issues |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, NT 4.0 | 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium MMX 266 MHz | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 388 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 3.0 compatible | DirectX 6.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32710) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.