Difference between revisions of "Echelon (2001)"
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− | {{ | + | {{disambig|the 2001 game by Madia Entertainment|the 1988 game by Access Software|[[Echelon]]|the 1998 strategy game|[[Echelon (1998)]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
+ | |title = Echelon | ||
|cover = Echelon.jpg | |cover = Echelon.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Madia Entertainment}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Buka Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 21, 2001}} |
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|echelon|70}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|echelon|rating}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Vehicle simulator }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Echelon }} | ||
|steam appid = 311080 | |steam appid = 311080 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |hltb = 15726 | ||
+ | |mobygames = echelon | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Echelon (video game) | |wikipedia = Echelon (video game) | ||
|winehq = 250 | |winehq = 250 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | {{ii}} For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. |
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/311080/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 311080 | Steam | Run <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> as admin for first run.<ref name="administrator">[ | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 311080 | Steam | Run <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> as admin for first run.<ref name="administrator">[https://steamcommunity.com/app/311080/discussions/0/45350245065342871/ Attention! You need to run game as administrator. :: Echelon General Discussions]</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete/rename Logo.wmv|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}\Data\Movies\</code> | |
− | |||
− | # Go to <code>Data\Movies</code> | ||
# Delete or rename <code>Logo.wmv</code>. | # Delete or rename <code>Logo.wmv</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file location=== | ===Configuration file location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\Data\Configs.cfg}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\Saved Games\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Echelon (2001) video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|Echelon (2001) video settings.png|Video settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | {{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher video settings.png|Video settings (launcher).}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/echelon-2001/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
|fov notes = Use <code>cm_fov X</code> in console ({{key|~}}) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. | |fov notes = Use <code>cm_fov X</code> in console ({{key|~}}) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Set in launcher. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = No option. Probably enabled by default. | + | |vsync notes = No option. Probably enabled by default.{{cn|date=June 2019}} |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
− | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [ | + | |60 fps notes = For Windows 8 and later apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. |
|120 fps = unknown | |120 fps = unknown | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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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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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |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 | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Echelon (2001) audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | {{Image|Echelon (2001) audio settings.png|Audio settings (in-game).}} | ||
{{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (launcher).}} | {{Image|Echelon (2001) launcher audio settings.png|Audio settings (launcher).}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
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|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | |mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = Not available in digital release. | |notes = Not available in digital release. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail release | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Launcher only shows Exit option=== | ===Launcher only shows Exit option=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator|ref=<ref name="administrator"/>|fix= |
− | |||
# Go to the installation folder. | # Go to the installation folder. | ||
# Right-click <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> and choose Run as administrator. | # Right-click <code>GameLauncher.bat</code> and choose Run as administrator. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} This only needs to be done for the first run. Run the game normally after this. | {{ii}} This only needs to be done for the first run. Run the game normally after this. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Sui's Game Register|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Suicide machine|date=2019-06-14)}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download [https://github.com/SuiMachine/Echelon--2001----Sui-s-fixes/raw/master/Release/RegisterGame.exe Sui's RegisterGame.exe] | ||
+ | # Place it in game's directory. | ||
+ | # Run the program. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | {{ii}} This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Apply necessary fixes|fix= |
− | + | Apply the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/519-echelon-series-low-frame-rate-fix/ low frame rate fix]. | |
− | Apply the [ | + | }} |
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |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 = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |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 = 98 | + | |minOS = 98 |
− | |minCPU = Pentium II 266 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 266 MHz |
− | |minCPU2 = Celeron 300 MHz | + | |minCPU2 = Intel Celeron 300 MHz |
|minRAM = 64 MB | |minRAM = 64 MB | ||
|minHD = 650 MB | |minHD = 650 MB | ||
|minVRAM = 32 MB | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
|minDX = 7 | |minDX = 7 | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium II 450 MHz | + | |recOS = Me, 2000, XP, 7, 8 |
− | |recCPU2 = Athlon 450 MHz | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz |
+ | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon 450 MHz | ||
|recRAM = 128 MB | |recRAM = 128 MB | ||
|recHD = 750 MB | |recHD = 750 MB |
Revision as of 05:35, 31 October 2021
This page is for the 2001 game by Madia Entertainment. For the 1988 game by Access Software, see Echelon. For the 1998 strategy game, see Echelon (1998).
Developers | |
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Madia Entertainment | |
Publishers | |
Buka Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 21, 2001 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 70 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Vehicle simulator |
Vehicles | Flight |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Echelon |
Echelon | |
---|---|
Echelon (2001) | 2001 |
Echelon: Wind Warriors | 2002 |
Operation: Matriarchy | 2005 |
Key points
- For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix.
General information
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Delete/rename Logo.wmv[citation needed] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Data\Configs.cfg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Saved Games\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/311080/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Output is Vert; set FOV with cm_fov X console command. |
||
Multi-monitor | Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | Resolutions are listed but do not work. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use cm_fov X in console (~) up to 120. Using a zoom function will revert the changes. |
||
Windowed | Set in launcher. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | No option. Probably enabled by default.[citation needed] | ||
60 FPS | For Windows 8 and later apply the low frame rate fix. | ||
120+ FPS |
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 | ||
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 | ||
---|---|---|
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 | No option to disable it. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Bulgarian | ||||
Polish | Not available in digital release. | |||
Russian | ||||
Portuguese | Retail release |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 16 | |||
Online play |
Issues fixed
Launcher only shows Exit option
Run GameLauncher.bat as administrator[1] |
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Notes
|
Use Sui's Game Register[2] |
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|
Low frame rate in fullscreen mode
- This game has frame rate issues in fullscreen mode on Windows 8 and later.
Apply necessary fixes |
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Apply the low frame rate fix. |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | Me, 2000, XP, 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 266 MHz Intel Celeron 300 MHz |
Intel Pentium II 450 MHz AMD Athlon 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 650 MB | 750 MB |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 7 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 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 (311080) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Attention! You need to run game as administrator. :: Echelon General Discussions
- ↑ Verified by User:Suicide machine on 2019-06-14)