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− | {{ | + | {{Disambig|the original 1997 PC port|the S-Tribute port of the Sega Saturn version|[[Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute]]|the arcade version included in the Ray'z Arcade Chronology|[[Ray'z Arcade Chronology]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Layer Section - Cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Taito}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Taito}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Big Bang Software|Windows}} | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Big Bang Software|Windows}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|America}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GT Interactive|North America, 1997-99 copies}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GameBank|Japan}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Interplay Entertainment|North America, post-1999 copies}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|GameBank|Japan, 1997-99 copies}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|CYBERFRONT Corporation|Japan, post-1999 copies}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rainbow Arts|Europe}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Conspiracy Entertainment|Europe}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}} | ||
+ | |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 | Scrolling, Top-down view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Arcade, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Flight, Space flight }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Pixel art }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | RAY }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |gogcom id side = | + | |gogcom id side = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |official site= |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |hltb = 3795 |
+ | |igdb = rayforce | ||
+ | |mobygames = galactic-attack__ | ||
+ | |strategywiki = RayForce | ||
+ | |wikipedia = RayForce | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ | + | |
+ | '''Key points''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} PC port of '''RayForce''', otherwise known as '''Layer Section''', '''Galactic Attack''', or '''Gunlock''' in certain regions and platforms. | ||
+ | {{--}} Graphics are downgraded compared to the arcade and Sega Saturn versions. | ||
+ | {{--}} No options to play the game in a TATE orientation, resulting game screen being crunched to a smaller vertical space than either arcade or Sega Saturn versions. | ||
+ | {{--}} Installer will not open on 64-bit Windows. See [[#Installing on modern versions of Windows|Installing on modern versions of Windows]] for a fix. | ||
+ | {{--}} Game does not like modern operating systems. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]] for a fix. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | Can run without the disc, but the music will be missing due to the music being Redbook audio.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-15|comment=Tested by not having the disc in the drive before starting the game.}}</ref> | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
+ | {{Image|Layer Section - general.PNG|External general settings.}} | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= 640x480 only; for higher 4:3 resolutions see [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]]. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Image|Layer Section - controls.PNG|External input settings.}} |
− | |key remap = | + | {{Input |
+ | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = Mouse is not supported. |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
− | |controller support = | + | |controller support = true |
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = false |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Still need to use keyboard to start and pause the game, and need to use {{key|Alt+F4}} to exit the game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-15|comment=}}</ref> |
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = false |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = n/a |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = n/a |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | |xinput controllers notes = | + | |xinput controllers notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-15|comment=Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.}}</ref> |
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = false |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = unknown | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes = unknown | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= false |
|tracked motion controllers notes = | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
|tracked motion prompts = unknown | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = true |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = false |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = false |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = true |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = CD Music and Sound FX. |
|surround sound = n/a | |surround sound = n/a | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound 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 = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Installing on modern versions of Windows=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Due to the InstallShield program being 16-bit, it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use an alternative installer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-13|comment=}}</ref>||fix= | ||
+ | # Copy the CD contents to a folder, skipping <code>LAYENABEL.DAT</code> and <code>CD.IDX</code> due to them being copy protection files. | ||
+ | # Extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] into this folder. | ||
+ | # Right click {{file|setup32.exe}} and choose Properties. | ||
+ | # Go to the Compatibility tab. | ||
+ | # Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" box and choose Windows 95. | ||
+ | # Run {{file|setup32.exe}} and follow the steps to install the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Copy the game files manually to your computer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-08-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | Browse through the contents of the CD, and copy the {{file|DATA}} folder to a convenient location on your computer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Increase Rendering Resolution=== | ||
+ | {{++}} This also fixes the game on modern Windows. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download ''[http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo]''. | ||
+ | # Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>LS.EXE</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open the <code>MS</code> folder in the dgVoodoo zip and extract <code>DDraw.dll</code>, <code>D3DImm.dll</code>, and <code>D3D8.dll</code> to {{p|game}}, again where <code>LS.EXE</code> resides. | ||
+ | # Open <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code>. | ||
+ | # Make sure the '''Config folder / Running instance''' is set to {{p|game}}, it may already be there by default. | ||
+ | # In the '''General''' tab, set '''Adapter(s) to use / enable''' to your current graphics card, '''Appearance''' to '''Full Screen''', and '''Scaling mode''' to either '''Stretched, keep Aspect Ratio''' or '''Stretched, 4:3 Aspect Ratio'''. | ||
+ | # In the '''DirectX''' tab, make sure '''Disable and passthru to real DirectX''' is unchecked, and set '''Resolution''' to '''Max'''. You can uncheck '''dgVoodoo Watermark''' if you wish. | ||
+ | # Click '''Apply''' and exit the program. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 60mhz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 12MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 250MB |
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = DirectX-compatible GPU |
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 16MB |
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = |
Latest revision as of 03:20, 5 August 2023
This page is for the original 1997 PC port. For the S-Tribute port of the Sega Saturn version, see Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute. For the arcade version included in the Ray'z Arcade Chronology, see Ray'z Arcade Chronology.
Developers | |
---|---|
Taito | |
Windows | Big Bang Software |
Publishers | |
North America, 1997-99 copies | GT Interactive |
North America, post-1999 copies | Interplay Entertainment |
Japan, 1997-99 copies | GameBank |
Japan, post-1999 copies | CYBERFRONT Corporation |
Europe | Rainbow Arts |
Europe | Conspiracy Entertainment |
Release dates | |
Windows | 1997 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Scrolling, Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
Vehicles | Flight, Space flight |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | RAY |
RAY | |
---|---|
Layer Section | 1997 |
RayStorm | 2001 |
RayCrisis | 2001 |
Layer Section & Galactic Attack S-Tribute | 2022 |
Ray'z Arcade Chronology | 2023 |
Key points
- PC port of RayForce, otherwise known as Layer Section, Galactic Attack, or Gunlock in certain regions and platforms.
- Graphics are downgraded compared to the arcade and Sega Saturn versions.
- No options to play the game in a TATE orientation, resulting game screen being crunched to a smaller vertical space than either arcade or Sega Saturn versions.
- Installer will not open on 64-bit Windows. See Installing on modern versions of Windows for a fix.
- Game does not like modern operating systems. See Increase Rendering Resolution for a fix.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | Can run without the disc, but the music will be missing due to the music being Redbook audio.[1] |
- This game is not available digitally.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | 640x480 only; for higher 4:3 resolutions see Increase Rendering Resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Mouse is not supported. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Still need to use keyboard to start and pause the game, and need to use Alt+F4 to exit the game.[2] | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
---|
XInput-compatible controllers | [3] | |
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | CD Music and Sound FX. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | On Windows, CD music might not play correctly; see the troubleshooting guide for solutions. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 2 | Co-op |
||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | ||||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Issues fixed
Installing on modern versions of Windows
- Due to the InstallShield program being 16-bit, it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows.
Use an alternative installer[4] |
---|
|
Copy the game files manually to your computer[5] |
---|
Browse through the contents of the CD, and copy the |
Increase Rendering Resolution
- This also fixes the game on modern Windows.
Use dgVoodoo[6] |
---|
|
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 60mhz | |
System memory (RAM) | 12MB | 16MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 250MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX-compatible GPU |
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
- Tested by not having the disc in the drive before starting the game.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
- Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-15
- ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13