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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 29, 2012|ref=<ref>Official presskit, ''"We are proud and happy to announce that "Beware Planet Earth!" will be available for purchase on www.bewareplanetearth.com from Friday, June 29."'', file creation date is '''June 28, 2012''' and '''June 29, 2012''' is Friday.</ref>}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 29, 2012|ref=<ref>Official presskit, ''"We are proud and happy to announce that "Beware Planet Earth!" will be available for purchase on www.bewareplanetearth.com from Friday, June 29."'', file creation date is '''June 28, 2012''' and '''June 29, 2012''' is Friday.</ref>}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 29, 2013}} | ||
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|steam appid = 267340 | |steam appid = 267340 | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
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|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/267340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00AJT20U0 | Unknown | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B00AJT20U0 | Unknown | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 267340 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 267340 | DRM-free | Can be played without Steam running.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Vetle|date=2016-03-20}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Official | | Unknown | Demo was available, until their website was hijacked by a Dutch casino SEO. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===[[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 | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = Steam Cloud is enabled, but it never syncs anything.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/267340/discussions/0/540738052315414860/|title=Steam Cloud :: Beware Planet Earth General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref name="marioysikax">{{Refcheck|user=Marioysikax|date=21 August 2015|comment=}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Beware Planet Earth - General.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Beware Planet Earth - General.png|General settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Use [[#Launch parameters|launch parameter]]. | |vsync notes = Use [[#Launch parameters|launch parameter]]. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = Completely mouse driven game. | |key remap notes = Completely mouse driven game. | ||
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|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
− | |touchscreen notes = Should be playable in windowed mode.<ref> | + | |touchscreen notes = Should be playable in windowed mode.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/267340/discussions/0/530649887202497139/|title=Is this game touchscreen compatible? :: Beware Planet Earth General Discussion|date=May 2023}}</ref> Use [[#Launch parameters|launch parameter]] to force larger resolution. |
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. | ||
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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 = | + | |language = Dutch |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Brazilian Portuguese |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Launch parameters=== | ===Launch parameters=== | ||
− | {{ii}} These can be used as [[Glossary:Command line arguments|regular launch parameters]] or by creating file <code>{{p|game}}\arguments<!--yes, file, do not add extra \, thx--></code> and putting in arguments separated by space or new line.<ref> | + | {{ii}} These can be used as [[Glossary:Command line arguments|regular launch parameters]] or by creating file <code>{{p|game}}\arguments<!--yes, file, do not add extra \, thx--></code> and putting in arguments separated by space or new line.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://lightmare-studio.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=114&p=291#p291|title=Lightmare Studio • View topic - Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
{{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | {{Standard table|Parameter|Description|content= | ||
{{Standard table/row|-windowed|launch the game in windowed mode}} | {{Standard table/row|-windowed|launch the game in windowed mode}} | ||
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|recHD = 500 MB | |recHD = 500 MB | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 02:01, 9 June 2023
Developers | |
---|---|
Lightmare Studio | |
Publishers | |
Bandai Namco Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 29, 2012[1] |
macOS (OS X) | August 29, 2013 |
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | ||||
Steam | Can be played without Steam running.[2] | |||
[ Official website] (unavailable) | Demo was available, until their website was hijacked by a Dutch casino SEO. |
Version differences
- Steam version includes several extra levels and enemies from Valve games.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patches and changelogs are available at official site (not needed for Steam version).
Game data
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Lightmare Studio\BewarePlanetEarth\Saves\ |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/267340/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save game data possibly includes configurations as well.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud | Steam Cloud is enabled, but it never syncs anything.[3][4] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 4:3. Fullscreen uses desktop's resolution and uses anamorphic scaling. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | 1024x768 by default. For other resolutions and forcing windowed at launch use launch parameter. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use launch parameter. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Most animations are 30 FPS, gameplay is unlocked.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Completely mouse driven game. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Should be playable in windowed mode.[5] Use launch parameter to force larger resolution. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
- Game by default uses OS to determine language. To change language, use launch parameter.
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Dutch | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Swedish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7, 9 | |
OpenGL | Use launch parameter. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | OpenAL |
Other information
Launch parameters
- These can be used as regular launch parameters or by creating file
<path-to-game>\arguments
and putting in arguments separated by space or new line.[6]
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
-windowed | launch the game in windowed mode |
-width x | force window's width in windowed mode to x pixels. 'x' value must be between 1 and the max width supported by the graphics card. Value is 1024 by default. |
-height y | force window's height in windowed mode to x pixels. 'y' value must be between 1 and the max height supported by the graphics card. Value is 768 by default. |
-unsafe | deactivate integrity tests on files at loading |
-renderer r | force to use 'r' renderer. 'r' can be: OpenGL . Use DirectX 9.0c by default |
-vsync | activate render vertical synchronisation. |
-forcelanguage Language | Force the game to be in 'Language', can be: French, English, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, BrazilianPortuguese. |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | XP, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | 500 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | 256 MB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectSound Compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 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 (267340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Official presskit, "We are proud and happy to announce that "Beware Planet Earth!" will be available for purchase on www.bewareplanetearth.com from Friday, June 29.", file creation date is June 28, 2012 and June 29, 2012 is Friday.
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2016-03-20
- ↑ Steam Cloud :: Beware Planet Earth General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Verified by User:Marioysikax on 21 August 2015
- ↑ Is this game touchscreen compatible? :: Beware Planet Earth General Discussion - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Lightmare Studio • View topic - Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) - last accessed on 9 June 2023