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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        = Layer Section - Cover.jpg
 
|cover        = Layer Section - Cover.jpg
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1997}}
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|reception    =
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic||}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}}
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB||}}
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|taxonomy    =
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Scrolling, Top-down view }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Arcade, Shooter }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | Flight, Space flight }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pixel art }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi, Space }}
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | RAY }}
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|steam appid side  =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
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|gogcom id side =  
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|gogcom id side =
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|strategywiki =  
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|official site=
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|hltb        = 3795
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|igdb        = rayforce
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|mobygames    = galactic-attack__
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|strategywiki = RayForce
 
|wikipedia    = RayForce
 
|wikipedia    = RayForce
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
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{{Series|RAY}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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{{ii}} PC port of '''RayForce'''.
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{{ii}} PC port of '''RayForce''', otherwise known as '''Layer Section''', '''Galactic Attack''', or '''Gunlock''' in certain regions and platforms.
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{{--}} Port of the Saturn version, which has slightly downgraded graphics from the arcade version.
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{{--}} Graphics are downgraded compared to the arcade and Sega Saturn versions.
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{{--}} No options to play the game in a TATE orientation.
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{{--}} 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.  
 
{{--}} 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.
 
{{--}} Game does not like modern operating systems. See [[#Increase Rendering Resolution|Increase Rendering Resolution]] for a fix.
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| retail | | disc | Can run without the disc, but the music will be missing due to the music being Redbook audio.  |  | Windows }}
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{{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==
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{{Image|Layer Section - general.PNG|External general settings.}}
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|upscaling                  = false
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|upscaling tech            =
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|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync                      = unknown
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
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|hdr                        = unknown
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|hdr                        = false
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==Input==
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{{Input settings
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{{Image|Layer Section - controls.PNG|External input settings.}}
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|controller support notes  =  
 
|controller support notes  =  
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
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|full controller notes    = Have to use {{key|Alt+F4}} to exit the game.
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|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          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap notes    =  
 
|controller remap notes    =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|xinput controllers        = false
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|xinput controllers        = true
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|xinput controllers notes  = Options menu detects Xinput controller, but the game crashes when it is selected.
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|xinput controllers notes  = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-15|comment=Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.}}</ref>
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = false
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
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|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  =  
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|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|tracked motion controllers= false
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion controllers notes =  
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
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}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
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|separate volume notes    =  
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|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              =  
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|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =
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|red book cd audio        = true
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|red book cd audio notes  =  
 
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}}
  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
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|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
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|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
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|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
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===Installing on modern versions of Windows===
 
===Installing on modern versions of Windows===
 
{{ii}} Due to the InstallShield program being 16-bit, it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows.
 
{{ii}} Due to the InstallShield program being 16-bit, it doesn't run on 64-bit Windows.
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{{Fixbox|description=Make necessary changes||fix=
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{{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.
 
# 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.
 
# Extract the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/111-installshield-3-32-bit-generic-installer/ InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer] into this folder.
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===Music not looping properly===
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{{Fixbox|description=Copy the game files manually to your computer|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AmethystViper|date=2019-08-15|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
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{{++}} As a side effect to this fix, music will now play on cue 100% of the time due to it not having to access the CD.
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Browse through the contents of the CD, and copy the {{file|DATA}} folder to a convenient location on your computer.
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{{Fixbox|description=How to use _inmm.dll||fix=
 
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# Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/107-patched-inmmdll/ the _inmm.dll installer] and extract it, then run the installer.
 
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# Open your game CD in any application that rips audio CDs, and rip the audio into an easy to find place, preferably into a folder in the game's installation directory.
 
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# Open <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code>, and on the "Method" tab, change the "default" option to DirectShow.
 
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# Select the "_inmm.dll" tab, then click "add".
 
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# Go to the folder you ripped the game's music into. Then select all of the "track" files.
 
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# Select "Save", go to the folder you installed Layer Section in, then save the .ini file.
 
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# Close <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code>, then drag <code>LS.EXE</code> onto the <code>_inmmcnf.exe</code> file itself. This will pop up a message asking if you want to patch the executable. Select "Ok".
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Increase Rendering Resolution===
 
===Increase Rendering Resolution===
 
{{++}} This also fixes the game on modern Windows.
 
{{++}} This also fixes the game on modern Windows.
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{{Fixbox|description=Play at resolutions other than 640x480|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Use dgVoodoo|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Ptolemy|date=2019-08-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Download ''[http://dege.freeweb.hu/ dgVoodoo]''.
 
# 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.
 
# Extract <code>dgVoodooCpl.exe</code> and <code>dgVoodoo.conf</code> to {{p|game}}, where <code>LS.EXE</code> resides.
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|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = Windows 95
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|minOS    = 95
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 60mhz
 
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium 60mhz
 
|minRAM  = 12MB
 
|minRAM  = 12MB

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.

Layer Section
Layer Section cover
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
Layer Section on HowLongToBeat
Layer Section on IGDB
Layer Section guide on StrategyWiki
Layer Section on MobyGames
Layer Section on Wikipedia
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
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Can run without the disc, but the music will be missing due to the music being Redbook audio.[1]
Windows
This game is not available digitally.

Game data

External general settings.
External general settings.

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

External input settings.
External input settings.

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
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]
  1. Copy the CD contents to a folder, skipping LAYENABEL.DAT and CD.IDX due to them being copy protection files.
  2. Extract the InstallShield 3 32-bit Generic Installer into this folder.
  3. Right click setup32.exe and choose Properties.
  4. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  5. Check the "Run this program in compatibility mode for" box and choose Windows 95.
  6. Run setup32.exe and follow the steps to install the game.
Copy the game files manually to your computer[5]

Browse through the contents of the CD, and copy the DATA folder to a convenient location on your computer.

Increase Rendering Resolution

This also fixes the game on modern Windows.
Use dgVoodoo[6]
  1. Download dgVoodoo.
  2. Extract dgVoodooCpl.exe and dgVoodoo.conf to <path-to-game>, where LS.EXE resides.
  3. Open the MS folder in the dgVoodoo zip and extract DDraw.dll, D3DImm.dll, and D3D8.dll to <path-to-game>, again where LS.EXE resides.
  4. Open dgVoodooCpl.exe.
  5. Make sure the Config folder / Running instance is set to <path-to-game>, it may already be there by default.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Click Apply and exit the program.

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

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
    Tested by not having the disc in the drive before starting the game.
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
  3. ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-15
    Tested using an wired Xbox One controller.
  4. ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13
  5. ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2019-08-15
  6. ↑ Verified by User:Ptolemy on 2019-08-13