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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 16, 2006}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 16, 2006}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|darkstar-one|71}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|darkstar-one|}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{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/vehicles          | Space flight}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-Fi, Space}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 
|steam appid  = 12330
 
|steam appid  = 12330
|gogcom page  = darkstar_one
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658704
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|hltb        = 2255
 +
|mobygames    = darkstar-one
 
|wikipedia    = Darkstar One
 
|wikipedia    = Darkstar One
 
|winehq      = 3630
 
|winehq      = 3630
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
{{GOG.com links|darkstar_one|darkstar_one}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207658704|darkstar_one}}
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/12330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/12330/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
{{Availability/row| Retail | | unknown | {{DRM|TAGES}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081024024114/http://213.198.65.214/forum_DS/showthread.php?t=3430 Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|TAGES|5}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081024024114/http://213.198.65.214/forum_DS/showthread.php?t=3430 Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum]</ref> in English release.<br>{{DRM|ProtectDisc|6}} in German release.<br>{{DRM|StarForce|4}} in Russian release. | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| GOG | darkstar_one | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | darkstar-one | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2310-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darkstar_one | DRM-free | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GMG | darkstar-one | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12330 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 12330 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
===Demo===
 +
A free demo can be downloaded [https://www.4players.de/4players.php/download_info/Downloads/Download/45264/DarkStar_One/spielbare_Demo.html here] or [https://www.gameswelt.de/darkstar-one/demo/darkstar-one,120804 here].
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use replacement ascaron.bik|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Use replacement ascaron.bik}}
 
 
Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/91-darkstar-one-intro-skip/ Darkstar One intro skip].
 
Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/91-darkstar-one-intro-skip/ Darkstar One intro skip].
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Advanced controls===
 +
The game does a rather poor job explaining its controls. You can actually strafe sideways and fly backwards - use these to your advantage, they make combat much more fun. Some keybindings do not appear in the options menu - look those up in the manual (in the game directory, e.g. ''Steam\steamapps\common\Darkstar One'' for the Steam version). For example, you can play in 3rd person perspective by pressing {{key|F4}} and change the FOV of your cockpit by pressing {{key|F3}}.
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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           = false
+
|discord                  =
|gog galaxy notes     =  
+
|discord notes            =
|origin               =  
+
|epic games launcher      =
|origin notes         =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
|uplay                =  
+
|origin                   =  
|uplay notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
|xbox cloud           =  
+
|steam cloud               = false
|xbox cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Darkstar One video settings.png|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darkstar One video settings.png|Video settings.}}
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    = incomplete
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
 
|widescreen resolution      = true
|widescreen resolution notes= If the game crashes delete <code>{{p|game}}\iphlpapi.dll</code>.<ref name="WSGF">[http://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en DarkStar One | WSGF]</ref>
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|widescreen resolution notes= If the game crashes delete <code>{{p|game}}\iphlpapi.dll</code>.<ref name="WSGF">[https://www.wsgf.org/dr/darkstar-one/en DarkStar One | WSGF]</ref>
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor              = true
 
|multimonitor notes        = 3D elements are rendered at a lower resolution.
 
|multimonitor notes        = 3D elements are rendered at a lower resolution.
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = If game has [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics]] set in-game FSAA to Off.<ref name="WSGF"/>
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = If game has [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics]] set in-game FSAA to Off.<ref name="WSGF"/>
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = 4k makes menus and texts very small, they don't scale accordingly.
|fov                        = false
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|fov                        = true
|fov notes                  =  
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|fov notes                  = You can change the FOV of your cockpit by pressing {{key|F3}}, and you can change perspective with {{key|F4}}.
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            = Choose in Options.
 
|windowed notes            = Choose in Options.
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed        = hackable
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Works with [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=6 August 2013|comment=}}</ref>
 
|borderless windowed notes  = Works with [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Windowed|Borderless Windowed]].<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Garrett|date=6 August 2013|comment=}}</ref>
|anisotropic                = hackable
+
|anisotropic                = false
|anisotropic notes          = Force in the [[Glossary:Graphics card|graphics card]] control panel.
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing notes        = FSAA. Choose in Options. May cause [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics at higher resolutions]].<ref name="WSGF"/>
 
|antialiasing notes        = FSAA. Choose in Options. May cause [[#Black graphics at higher resolutions|black graphics at higher resolutions]].<ref name="WSGF"/>
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|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
|120 fps                    = unknown
+
|120 fps                    = false
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = Locked to 60 fps.
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so can't be inverted.
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes = Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so can't be inverted.
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  = Enable in Options, Gameplay.
 
|controller support notes  = Enable in Options, Gameplay.
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|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle inversion.
 
|invert controller y-axis notes= Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle inversion.
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|button prompts            = unknown
 
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    = Supports vibration.
 
|haptic feedback notes    = Supports vibration.
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
 
{{Image|Darkstar One audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Darkstar One audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Ambient, Effects and Speech.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Ambient, Effects and Speech.
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|surround sound notes    = Set Speakers in-game accordingly.
 
|surround sound notes    = Set Speakers in-game accordingly.
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
|subtitles notes          = Subtitles available for all dialogue (set under Options, Gameplay).
+
|subtitles notes          =  
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
|mute on focus lost      = false
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
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{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Only included in retail. German patch for Steam and GOG version can be downloaded [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/410-darkstar-one-german-patch/#versions here].
 +
German manual is available [https://download.kalypsomedia.com/manuals/HB_Inhalt_DSO_D_Final.pdf here].
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
  |interface = yes
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  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = unknown
 
  |audio    = unknown
  |subtitles = yes
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  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see important hints on copy protection issues with retail game here: [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/darkstar-one/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{ii}} Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>.
 
{{ii}} Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>}}
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
# Delete <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>
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# Delete or rename <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>
 
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' version of this file instead.
 
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' version of this file instead.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{ii}} This is caused by DarkStar One shipping with an outdated version of this file.
 
{{ii}} This is caused by DarkStar One shipping with an outdated version of this file.
  
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the installation folder.
 
# Go to the installation folder.
# Delete <code>netman.dll</code> and <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>
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# Delete or rename <code>netman.dll</code> and <code>iphlpapi.dll</code>
 
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' versions of these files instead.
 
# Darkstar One will now use Windows' versions of these files instead.
 
}}
 
}}
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===Black graphics at higher resolutions===
 
===Black graphics at higher resolutions===
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable FSAA|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>|fix=
{{Fixbox/fix|Disable FSAA|ref=<ref name="WSGF"/>}}
 
 
Set in-game FSAA to Off.
 
Set in-game FSAA to Off.
 
}}
 
}}
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
|64-bit executable     = unknown
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
|minOS    = 2000 SP4, XP SP2
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|minOS    = 2000 SP4
 
|minCPU  = 1.6 GHz
 
|minCPU  = 1.6 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
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|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon 8500
+
|minGPU2  = ATI Radeon 8500
 
|minSM    = 1.1
 
|minSM    = 1.1
  
 
|recOS    = XP SP2
 
|recOS    = XP SP2
 
|recCPU  = 2.6 GHz
 
|recCPU  = 2.6 GHz
|recRAM  = 1024 MB
+
|recRAM  = 1 GB
|recHD    = 6.5 GB
+
|recHD    =  
|recDX    = 9
+
|recDX    =  
 
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recVRAM  = 256 MB
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce FX 6600
+
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 6600
|recGPU2  = AMD Radeon X800
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|recGPU2  = ATI Radeon X800
 
|recSM    = 3.0
 
|recSM    = 3.0
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 06:41, 5 January 2022

Darkstar One
Darkstar One cover
Developers
Ascaron Entertainment
Publishers
cdv Software Entertainment
Kalypso Media
Strategy First
Release dates
Windows June 16, 2006
Reception
Metacritic 71
Taxonomy
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person, Third-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Vehicle combat
Vehicles Space flight
Themes Sci-fi, Space
Darkstar One on HowLongToBeat
Darkstar One on IGDB
Darkstar One on MobyGames
Darkstar One on Wikipedia

Key points

Some resolutions may cause crashes due to bundling an outdated DLL; see some resolutions crash the game for the fix.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
TAGES 5 DRM.[1] in English release.
ProtectDISC Software 6 DRM in German release.
StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1] in Russian release.
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
Gamesplanet logo.svg
Icon overlay.png
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
Green Man Gaming
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
StarForce DRM for this game does not work on modern versions of Windows (see above for affected versions).

Demo

A free demo can be downloaded here or here.

Essential improvements

Patches

The latest patch for the retail version is the Retail 1.3 Patch. Digital distribution versions already include this patch.

Skip intro videos

Use replacement ascaron.bik

Apply the Darkstar One intro skip.

Advanced controls

The game does a rather poor job explaining its controls. You can actually strafe sideways and fly backwards - use these to your advantage, they make combat much more fun. Some keybindings do not appear in the options menu - look those up in the manual (in the game directory, e.g. Steam\steamapps\common\Darkstar One for the Steam version). For example, you can play in 3rd person perspective by pressing F4 and change the FOV of your cockpit by pressing F3.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\
Steam Play (Linux) <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
If the game crashes delete <path-to-game>\iphlpapi.dll.[4]
Multi-monitor
3D elements are rendered at a lower resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
If game has black graphics set in-game FSAA to Off.[4]
4K Ultra HD
4k makes menus and texts very small, they don't scale accordingly.
Field of view (FOV)
You can change the FOV of your cockpit by pressing F3, and you can change perspective with F4.
Windowed
Choose in Options.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Works with Borderless Windowed.[5]
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
FSAA. Choose in Options. May cause black graphics at higher resolutions.[4]
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Locked to 60 fps.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Mouse-based space flight uses a cursor so can't be inverted.
Controller
Controller support
Enable in Options, Gameplay.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Click the red rectangle beside the axis to toggle inversion.
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Supports vibration.
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio settings.
Audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Ambient, Effects and Speech.
Surround sound
Set Speakers in-game accordingly.
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
German
Only included in retail. German patch for Steam and GOG version can be downloaded here. German manual is available here.
English
French

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see important hints on copy protection issues with retail game here: vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues fixed

Some resolutions crash the game

Darkstar One may crash when using certain resolutions due to bundling an outdated version of iphlpapi.dll.
Delete Darkstar One's iphlpapi.dll[4]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete or rename iphlpapi.dll
  3. Darkstar One will now use Windows' version of this file instead.

netman.dll not found error

This is caused by DarkStar One shipping with an outdated version of this file.
Delete Darkstar One's netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll[citation needed]
  1. Go to the installation folder.
  2. Delete or rename netman.dll and iphlpapi.dll
  3. Darkstar One will now use Windows' versions of these files instead.

Ship throttle is backwards

If your controller's throttle is detected the wrong way around (e.g. putting it at the full speed position makes the ship stop instead) invert the "Throttle" axis by clicking the red rectangle beside it.

Black graphics at higher resolutions

Disable FSAA[4]

Set in-game FSAA to Off.

Other information

API

Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 2000 SP4
Processor (CPU) 1.6 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6.5 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 3
ATI Radeon 8500
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9 compatible
Shader model 1.1 support


Notes

  1. This version of StarForce DRM does not work on Windows 8.1, Windows 10, or Windows 11.[2][3] For supported versions of Windows the StarForce driver may need to be updated manually using SFUPDATE.
  2. 2.0 2.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in ~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/12330/ in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (12330) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.

References