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+ | {{disambig|the original 2000 version|the 2024 remaster|[[B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux]]}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = B-17 Flying Fortress The Mighty 8th Coverart.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wayward Design}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wayward Design}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse|Retail, digital (2021-present)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro Interactive}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro Interactive|Retail}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Infogrames|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Atari|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Retroism|Digital (2014-2021)}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|Digital (2014-2021)}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 13, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 13, 2000}} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{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 combat }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | World War II }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | B-17 Flying Fortress }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 328900 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658968 | ||
+ | |hltb = 769 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 3901 | ||
|wikipedia = B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th | |wikipedia = B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th | ||
+ | |winehq = 2046 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.bombs-away.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=4 Bombs Away game subforums] | {{mm}} [http://www.bombs-away.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=4 Bombs Away game subforums] | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658968|b_17_flying_fortress_the_mighty_8th}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/328900/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability| |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc}} | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free |Infogrames and Atari reissues are DRM-free.| | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | b_17_flying_fortress_the_mighty_8th | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 328900 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | b17-flying-fortress-the-mighty-8th | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GMG | b-17-flying-fortress-the-mighty-8th | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | b17-flying-fortress-the-mighty-8th | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saved Games}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
− | + | {{Save game cloud syncing | |
− | {{Video | + | |discord = |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |discord notes = |
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = false | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|B-17 Flying Fortress The Mighty 8th External Video.png|External video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = | |multimonitor wsgf award = | ||
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|multimonitor = false | |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 = false | |fov = false | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = true |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = |
− | | | + | |120 fps = unknown |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | + | {{Image|B-17 Flying Fortress The Mighty 8th Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|controller remap = true | |controller remap = true | ||
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | + | {{Image|B-17 Flying Fortress The Mighty 8th Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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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 = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 95 | + | |minOS = 95, 98, ME, XP |
− | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz, Intel Celeron 400 MHz, AMD K6-2 400 MHz |
− | | | + | |minRAM = 128 MB |
|minHD = 700 MB | |minHD = 700 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 8 MB | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = 3dfx Voodoo2 (12 MB VRAM), 3dfx Voodoo3, Matrox G200, Nvidia Riva TNT, ATI Rage 128, S3 Savage4, 3D Labs Permedia 2 | ||
|minDX = 7.0a | |minDX = 7.0a | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | | | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recVRAM = | + | |recVRAM = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recGPU = |
+ | |recDX = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 07:54, 26 February 2024
This page is for the original 2000 version. For the 2024 remaster, see B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th Redux.
Developers | |
---|---|
Wayward Design | |
Publishers | |
Retail, digital (2021-present) | MicroProse |
Retail | Hasbro Interactive |
Retail re-release | Infogrames |
Retail re-release | Atari |
Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
Digital (2014-2021) | Retroism |
Digital (2014-2021) | Nightdive Studios |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 13, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | World War II |
Series | B-17 Flying Fortress |
B-17 Flying Fortress: The Mighty 8th is a singleplayer first-person and third-person vehicle combat game in the B-17 Flying Fortress series.
General information
- Bombs Away game subforums
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SafeDisc DRM[Note 1] | |||
Retail | Infogrames and Atari reissues are DRM-free. | |||
GOG.com | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[3] | |||
GamersGate (unavailable) | ||||
Green Man Gaming (unavailable) | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games[Note 3] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/328900/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
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 | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers |
---|
PlayStation controllers |
---|
Generic/other controllers |
---|
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
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 | ||||
French | ||||
German |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98, ME, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz, Intel Celeron 400 MHz, AMD K6-2 400 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 700 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 3dfx Voodoo2 (12 MB VRAM), 3dfx Voodoo3, Matrox G200, Nvidia Riva TNT, ATI Rage 128, S3 Savage4, 3D Labs Permedia 2 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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]
- ↑ 2.0 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 (328900) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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).
References
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20