Difference between revisions of "Darwinia"
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{{++}} You can buy access to the source code for the game on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173839/http://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ developer's website]. | {{++}} You can buy access to the source code for the game on the [https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173839/http://www.introversion.co.uk/store/ developer's website]. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | x | DRM-free | CD-ROM used only for installation. | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Retail | x | DRM-free | CD-ROM used only for installation. | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| developer | https://www.introversion.co.uk/introversion/#games | DRM-free | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160719203303/http://www.introversion.co.uk/darwinia/downloads/index.html Demo available] | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| developer | https://www.introversion.co.uk/introversion/#games | DRM-free | [https://web.archive.org/web/20160719203303/http://www.introversion.co.uk/darwinia/downloads/index.html Demo available] | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darwinia | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | darwinia | DRM-free | 10000th Anniversary Edition | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| GMG | darwinia | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | darwinia | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1500 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 1500 | Steam | 10000th Anniversary Edition | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''10000th Anniversary Edition''' is an updated digital version from 18 April 2022 which includes new features and increased compatibility. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes = | + | |gog galaxy notes = Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
|ubisoft connect = | |ubisoft connect = | ||
|ubisoft connect notes = | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
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|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Fully works under Linux. In Windows, working using [[GameCompanion]], but mouse constantly tries to move to the middle of the screen, making it unplayable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SN4T14|date=14 May 2013|comment=}}</ref> | |borderless windowed notes = Fully works under Linux. In Windows, working using [[GameCompanion]], but mouse constantly tries to move to the middle of the screen, making it unplayable.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=SN4T14|date=14 May 2013|comment=}}</ref> | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = true |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. Absent from original release. |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = true |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition; {{term|MSAA}}, {{term|SSAA}}, {{term|SMAA}}, {{term|FXAA}}. |
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9, 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Direct3D 11 support added in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = 2 | + | |opengl versions = 2, 3.3 |
− | |opengl notes = OS X and Linux only. | + | |opengl notes = Version 2 for OS X and Linux only; version 3.3 added in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan versions = | + | |vulkan versions = 1.1 |
− | |vulkan notes = | + | |vulkan notes = Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = |
Revision as of 18:45, 18 April 2022
Developers | |
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Introversion Software | |
Linux | Edward Rudd |
macOS (OS X) | Ambrosia Software |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 4, 2005 |
Linux | March 18, 2005 |
macOS (OS X) | March 30, 2005 |
Taxonomy | |
Series | Darwinia |
Darwinia | |
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Darwinia | 2005 |
Multiwinia | 2008 |
Key points
- You can buy access to the source code for the game on the developer's website.
General information
- Darwinia Forums - Technical Support for all platforms.
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | CD-ROM used only for installation. | |||
Developer website | Demo available | |||
GOG.com | 10000th Anniversary Edition | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | 10000th Anniversary Edition |
Version differences
- The 10000th Anniversary Edition is an updated digital version from 18 April 2022 which includes new features and increased compatibility.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | ~/.darwinia/ |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Saved Games\Darwinia |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | ~/.darwinia/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. | |
Steam Cloud | Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | Multi-monitor HUD: Position Affects Gameplay[1] | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fully works under Linux. In Windows, working using GameCompanion, but mouse constantly tries to move to the middle of the screen, making it unplayable.[2] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. Absent from original release. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition; Unrecognized value used for {{Term}}!, Unrecognized value used for {{Term}}!, Unrecognized value used for {{Term}}!, Unrecognized value used for {{Term}}!. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Button prompts | ||
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | All speech is text-based. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Russian | Fan translation users ZoG Forum, download | |||
Spanish |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9, 11 | Direct3D 11 support added in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
OpenGL | 2, 3.3 | Version 2 for OS X and Linux only; version 3.3 added in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
Vulkan | 1.1 | Introduced in the 10000th Anniversary Edition. |
Shader Model support | 3 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | ||||
Linux |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II - 600 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 - 1.6 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce2 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible | Nvidia GeForce4 or greater |
Other | 4x CD-ROM Mouse and Keyboard |
20x CD-ROM |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.5.8, 10.6.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Kernel 2.6 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.66 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
References
- ↑ Darwinia | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:SN4T14 on 14 May 2013