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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Vicious Cycle Software}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Vicious Cycle Software}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|D3Publisher}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|D3 Publisher}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vicious Engine 2}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Vicious Engine 2}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 15, 2011}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 15, 2011}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | }}
 +
{{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            | Earth Defense Force }}
 
|steam appid  = 23530
 
|steam appid  = 23530
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon
 
|wikipedia    = Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
 
|wikipedia    = Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
−
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS by default. See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
+
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/692-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-high-framerate-executable-60-fps/ 60 FPS fix].
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/23530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/23530/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 23530 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 23530 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require [[Steam]].
+
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 +
 
 +
{{DLC|
 +
{{DLC/row| Aerialist Munitions Package | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Battle Armor Weapon Chest | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Tactician Advanced Tech Package | | Windows }}
 +
{{DLC/row| Trooper Special Issue Enforcer Package | | Windows }}
 +
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Skip Intro|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}}
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\LoadingScreens\</code>
−
# Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\LoadingScreens</code> and rename or delete the following file.
+
# Delete or rename {{file|0000000100000001.ls}}.
−
 
+
# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\LoadingScreens\eng\</code>
−
<pre>
+
# Delete or rename {{file|0000000100000001.loc}}.
−
0000000100000001.ls
 
−
</pre>
 
−
 
 
−
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. Navigate to <code>{{p|game}}\LoadingScreens\eng</code> and rename or delete the following file.
 
−
 
 
−
<pre>
 
−
0000000100000001.loc
 
−
</pre>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\23530}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\23530\}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[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
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon video settings.jpg|Video settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon audio settings.jpg|Audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon control settings.jpg|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon control settings.jpg|Input settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon button remapping.jpg|Keyboard and mouse settings.}}
 
{{Image|Earth defense force insect armageddon button remapping.jpg|Keyboard and mouse settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = unknown
+
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = Can cause graphics problems, see [[#Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows on resolutions higher than 1920x1080|here]].
−
|fov                        = false
+
|fov                        = hackable
−
|fov notes                  =  
+
|fov notes                  = Use [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer] (Out of date - Does not work with the Steam version).
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
−
|borderless windowed        = unknown
+
|borderless windowed        = false
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|borderless windowed notes  =  
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic                = unknown
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = true
+
|antialiasing              = hackable
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = On/Off toggle. Type unknown. See [[List of anti-aliasing compatibility flags for Nvidia]]
−
|vsync                      = unknown
+
 
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =  
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
 
|60 fps                    = hackable
−
|60 fps notes              = See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].  
+
|60 fps notes              = Use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/692-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-high-framerate-executable-60-fps/ 60 FPS fix].
 
|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          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
+
==Input==
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Input
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 
−
* Download the following [http://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/692-earth-defense-force-insect-armageddon-high-framerate-executable-60-fps/ archive] and extract the file into the main installation folder.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Input settings==
 
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option      = false
 
|acceleration option notes =  
 
|acceleration option notes =  
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = true
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support        = true
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
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|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
−
|controller remap notes    = Can be changed through four presets only. <!-- Want to reword this. -->
+
|controller remap notes    = Four presets available.
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
+
|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|touchscreen               = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 +
|dualshock prompts         = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes   =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
−
|haptic feedback          = unknown
+
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|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 settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{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  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
{{L10n|content=
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = English
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = false
 +
|notes    =
 +
}}
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
 +
===Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows on resolutions higher than 2560x1440===
 +
{{Image|Editing Earth Defense Force Insect Armageddon sky and shadows problem.jpg|Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows problem.}}
 +
{{--}} Game will show pitch black sky and shadows if played at resolutions higher than 2560x1440. No workarounds other than lowering the resolution to 1440p or less.<ref name="Jigen123">{{Refcheck|user=Jigen123|date=2 January 2018|comment=}}</ref><ref name="In-game screenshots">[https://imgur.com/a/SGG0i Imgur - In-game screenshots]</ref>
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
 
{{Network/Multiplayer
−
|local play          =  
+
|local play          = hackable
−
|local play players  =  
+
|local play players  = 6
−
|local play modes    =  
+
|local play modes    = Co-op
−
|local play notes    =  
+
|local play notes    = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op].
−
|lan play            = false
+
|lan play            = hackable
−
|lan play players    =  
+
|lan play players    = 6
−
|lan play modes      =  
+
|lan play modes      = Co-op
−
|lan play notes      =  
+
|lan play notes      = Use [https://mr_goldberg.gitlab.io/goldberg_emulator/ Goldberg Steam Emulator].
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play          = true
 
|online play players  = 6
 
|online play players  = 6
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|udp  =  
 
|udp  =  
 
|upnp =  
 
|upnp =  
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Other information==
 +
===API===
 +
{{API
 +
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 +
|direct3d notes        =
 +
|directdraw versions    =
 +
|directdraw notes      =
 +
|opengl versions        =
 +
|opengl notes          =
 +
|glide versions        =
 +
|glide notes            =
 +
|software mode          =
 +
|software mode notes    =
 +
|mantle support        =
 +
|mantle support notes  =
 +
|metal support          =
 +
|metal support notes    =
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 +
|dos modes              =
 +
|dos modes notes        =
 +
|shader model versions  = 3.0
 +
|shader model notes    =
 +
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 +
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
−
|minOS    = XP SP3, Vista SP1, 7 
+
|minOS    = XP SP3
−
|minCPU  = 2 GHz Dual core CPU (any Core 2 Duo or AMD X2 or better)
+
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
−
|minRAM  = 1 GB (XP), 2 GB (Vista, 7)
+
|minCPU2  = AMD X2 2 GHz
 +
|minRAM  = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 6 GB
 
|minHD    = 6 GB
−
|minGPU  = Performance equivalent to an AMD Radeon 4350 or NVIDIA GeForce 7900
+
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 7900
 +
|minGPU2  = AMD Radeon 4350
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 +
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minSM    = 3
 
|minSM    = 3
  
−
|recOS    = 7
+
|recOS    = Vista SP1, 7
−
|recCPU  = Any Quad-core Intel or AMD Processor
+
|recCPU  = Quad-core Intel or AMD
−
|recHD    = 6 GB
+
|recRAM  = 2 GB
−
|recGPU  = Performance equivalent to an NVIDIA 9800 or better
+
|recHD    =  
 +
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 9800
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
 
|recVRAM  = 1 GB
−
|recSM    = 3
+
|recSM    =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Latest revision as of 23:14, 21 April 2023

Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon cover
Developers
Vicious Cycle Software
Publishers
D3 Publisher
Engines
Vicious Engine 2
Release dates
Windows December 15, 2011
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Multiplayer
Series Earth Defense Force
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Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon on MobyGames
Earth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon on Wikipedia
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Key points

Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Use 60 FPS fix.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
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Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
All versions require Steam DRM.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Aerialist Munitions Package
Windows
Battle Armor Weapon Chest
Windows
Tactician Advanced Tech Package
Windows
Trooper Special Issue Enforcer Package
Windows

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip Intro[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\LoadingScreens\
  2. Delete or rename 0000000100000001.ls.
  3. Go to <path-to-game>\LoadingScreens\eng\
  4. Delete or rename 0000000100000001.loc.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23530/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\23530\
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/23530/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

Video settings.
Video settings.
Audio settings.
Audio settings.
Input settings.
Input settings.
Keyboard and mouse settings.
Keyboard and mouse settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Can cause graphics problems, see here.
Field of view (FOV)
Use Widescreen Fixer (Out of date - Does not work with the Steam version).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
On/Off toggle. Type unknown. See List of anti-aliasing compatibility flags for Nvidia
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
Use 60 FPS fix.
120+ 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
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Four presets available.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

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

Issues unresolved

Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows on resolutions higher than 2560x1440

Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows problem.
Missing sky textures and pitch black shadows problem.
Game will show pitch black sky and shadows if played at resolutions higher than 2560x1440. No workarounds other than lowering the resolution to 1440p or less.[1][2]

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
6 Co-op
Use Nucleus Co-op.
LAN play
6 Co-op
Use Goldberg Steam Emulator.
Online play
6 Co-op

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3.0
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP SP3 Vista SP1, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz
AMD X2 2 GHz		 Quad-core Intel or AMD
System memory (RAM) 1 GB 2 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 6 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 7900
AMD Radeon 4350
512 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Shader model 3 support		 Nvidia GeForce 9800
1 GB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Jigen123 on 2 January 2018
  2. ↑ Imgur - In-game screenshots