Difference between revisions of "Darkstar One"
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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 id = 1207658704 | |gogcom id = 1207658704 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |hltb = 2255 | ||
+ | |mobygames = darkstar-one | ||
|wikipedia = Darkstar One | |wikipedia = Darkstar One | ||
|winehq = 3630 | |winehq = 3630 | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{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| GamersGate | darkstar-one | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2310-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | darkstar_one | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darkstar_one | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | darkstar-one | Steam | | | 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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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== | ||
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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 | ||
− | |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|Darkstar One video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Darkstar One video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://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 | ||
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|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 = | + | |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 = | + | |fov = true |
− | |fov notes = | + | |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. | ||
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|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Locked to 60 fps. |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Darkstar One audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Darkstar One audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{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 notes = |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |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 = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 2000 SP4 | + | |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 = | + | |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 = | + | |recRAM = 1 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recDX = |
|recVRAM = 256 MB | |recVRAM = 256 MB | ||
− | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 6600 |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon X800 |
|recSM = 3.0 | |recSM = 3.0 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 06:41, 5 January 2022
Developers | |
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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 |
Key points
- Some resolutions may cause crashes due to bundling an outdated DLL; see some resolutions crash the game for the fix.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | TAGES 5 DRM.[1] in English release. ProtectDISC Software 6 DRM in German release. StarForce 4 DRM[Note 1] in Russian release. |
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GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam |
- 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 |
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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) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/12330/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Ascaron Entertainment\Darkstar One\Save\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-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
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | If the game crashes delete <path-to-game>\iphlpapi.dll .[4] |
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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 | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | Supports vibration. | |
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
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] |
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|
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] |
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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] |
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Set in-game FSAA to Off. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 2000 SP4 | XP SP2 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | 1 GB |
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 |
Nvidia GeForce 6600 ATI Radeon X800 256 MB of VRAM Shader model 3.0 support |
Notes
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 2.0 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 (12330) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Tages Copyprotection Error - Darkstar One Forum
- ↑ Windows 8.1 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ Windows 10 support - StarForce Support
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 DarkStar One | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Garrett on 6 August 2013