Difference between revisions of "Balls of Steel"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Wildfire Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Wildfire Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|3D Realms}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|3D Realms}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 12, 1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 12, 1997}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 5, 2015|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 5, 2015|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/16559/|title=News - Now Available on Steam - 3D Realms Anthology, 25% off!|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |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 | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Pinball }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Balls of Steel }} | ||
|steam appid = 358430 | |steam appid = 358430 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207659165 |
+ | |hltb = 824 | ||
+ | |igdb = balls-of-steel | ||
+ | |mobygames = 875 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Balls of Steel (video game) | |wikipedia = Balls of Steel (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2336 | |winehq = 2336 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = This version includes five tables: Barbarian, Darkside, Duke Nukem, Firestorm and Mutation. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207659165|balls_of_steel}} | {{GOG.com links|1207659165|balls_of_steel}} | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/358430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
+ | {{mm}} [http://www.pinball-maniac.de/cdreviews/wbos.html Pinball Maniac entry] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | balls_of_steel | DRM-free | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 358430 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.<ref> | + | {{--}} No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/weekly_staff_picks_farewell_for_now_duke|title=Farewell For Now, Duke + Last chance to get Dragonsphere free - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} The following improvements are meant only for the retail version, not the digital ones. |
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | [ | + | [https://legacy.3drealms.com/balls/index.html Patches] are available to fix various issues. An unofficial [http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showpost.php?p=362155&postcount=34 v1.3c] is also available. |
===[http://ronwarez.com/bosloader/ BOS Loader]=== | ===[http://ronwarez.com/bosloader/ BOS Loader]=== | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Wildfire Studios\Balls of Steel}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\Wildfire Studios\Balls of Steel\High scores}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|ballsofsteel-settings.png|General settings}} | {{Image|ballsofsteel-settings.png|General settings}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/balls-steel/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |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== |
− | {{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 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = n/a | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===StickyKeys keeps re-enabling=== | ===StickyKeys keeps re-enabling=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Rebind the keys or replace the launcher the inside installation folder|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Rebind the keys or replace the launcher the inside installation folder|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/support/balls_of_steel/default_controls_and_windows_sticky_keys|title=GOG.com support - Default controls and Windows 'Sticky Keys'|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
Download the replacement launcher from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/238-balls-of-steel-sticky-keys-fix/ PCGamingWiki repository] and replace the old one inside the installation folder. Otherwise flippers can be rebound to other keys. | Download the replacement launcher from [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/238-balls-of-steel-sticky-keys-fix/ PCGamingWiki repository] and replace the old one inside the installation folder. Otherwise flippers can be rebound to other keys. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Slowdown in Scrolling table view=== | ===Slowdown in Scrolling table view=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in Windows XP compatibility mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/balls_of_steel/game_slows_down_in_scrolling_view_sometimes/post12|title=GOG.com forums - Game slows down in scrolling view sometimes|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Right-click the shortcut for the game, choose Properties and then Compatibility tab. | # Right-click the shortcut for the game, choose Properties and then Compatibility tab. | ||
# Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | # Change Compatibility Mode to Windows XP SP3. | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Load bos.exe inside the installation folder|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Load bos.exe inside the installation folder|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
{{ii}} If you still experience the problem, load bos.exe inside the installation folder instead. | {{ii}} If you still experience the problem, load bos.exe inside the installation folder instead. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game won't run on Steam Deck=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo2|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/358430/discussions/0/3766733548880326899/#c3784751116696053707|title=SteamCommunity.com - Steam deck? :: Balls of Steel General Discussion|date=2023-04-05}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the latest version of [[DgVoodoo_2#Availability|dgVoodoo 2]] and extract the archive. | ||
+ | # Open the {{Folder|MS\x86}} folder and copy {{File|D3D8.dll}}, {{File|D3DImm.dll}}, {{File|DDraw.dll}}, and {{File|D3D9.dll}} files. | ||
+ | # Paste the files into the game installation folder where the executable is. | ||
+ | # Add the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] <code>WINEDLLOVERRIDES='ddraw.dll=n' %command%</code> | ||
+ | # '''Optional''': Run the included {{File|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} program in the game installation folder and configure the settings. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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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 = unknown |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 31 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Wildfire Studios | |
Publishers | |
GT Interactive | |
3D Realms | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 12, 1997 |
macOS (OS X) | May 5, 2015[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Genres | Pinball |
Series | Balls of Steel |
Balls of Steel | |
---|---|
Balls of Steel | 1997 |
Balls of Steel (2024) | 2024 |
Balls of Steel is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view pinball game in the Balls of Steel series.
This version includes five tables: Barbarian, Darkside, Duke Nukem, Firestorm and Mutation.
General information
Availability
- No longer sold digitally due to licensing issues.[2]
Essential improvements
- The following improvements are meant only for the retail version, not the digital ones.
Patches
Patches are available to fix various issues. An unofficial v1.3c is also available.
BOS Loader
- Adds windowed mode, bilinear filtering and Direct3D renderer.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wildfire Studios\Balls of Steel[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wildfire Studios\Balls of Steel\High scores[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Toggle with Alt+↵ Enter or F. Easily resizable by dragging borders. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
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 |
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 | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Hot seat |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play |
Issues fixed
StickyKeys keeps re-enabling
Rebind the keys or replace the launcher the inside installation folder[3] |
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Download the replacement launcher from PCGamingWiki repository and replace the old one inside the installation folder. Otherwise flippers can be rebound to other keys. |
Slowdown in Scrolling table view
Run in Windows XP compatibility mode[4] |
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Load bos.exe inside the installation folder[citation needed] |
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Game won't run on Steam Deck
Use dgVoodoo2[5] |
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Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Applications writing to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
will be redirected to other locations based on various criterias, see the glossary page for 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 (358430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ News - Now Available on Steam - 3D Realms Anthology, 25% off! - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Farewell For Now, Duke + Last chance to get Dragonsphere free - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com support - Default controls and Windows 'Sticky Keys' - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com forums - Game slows down in scrolling view sometimes - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SteamCommunity.com - Steam deck? :: Balls of Steel General Discussion - last accessed on 2023-04-05