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− | + | |release history = The game was made free to download in 2005 and open-source in 2011. The original game came bundled with modding tools (see [[#Forge|Forge]] and [[#Anvil|Anvil]]). | |
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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{{mm}} [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Pfhorpedia] - A wiki for everything Marathon related | {{mm}} [https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Pfhorpedia] - A wiki for everything Marathon related | ||
{{mm}} [http://traxus.bungie.org/index.php/Main_Page Traxus Project] - Another Marathon wiki | {{mm}} [http://traxus.bungie.org/index.php/Main_Page Traxus Project] - Another Marathon wiki | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | The original standalone release requires a serial key. See [ | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | key | The original standalone release requires a serial key. See [http://marathon.bungie.org/maraserialgen/ the official Bungie website]. | | Mac OS }} |
{{Availability/row| official | https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org | DRM-free | See [[#Marathon Infinity (Original)|Marathon Infinity (Original)]] for details. | | Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| official | https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org | DRM-free | See [[#Marathon Infinity (Original)|Marathon Infinity (Original)]] for details. | | Mac OS }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Official | https://alephone.lhowon.org/ | DRM-free | [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] version. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Official | https://alephone.lhowon.org/ | DRM-free | [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] version. | | Windows, Mac OS, Linux }} | ||
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For Windows and OS X, everything is provided as a single app/folder. For Linux, the engine need to be downloaded separately from the game files, compiled, and merged in. | For Windows and OS X, everything is provided as a single app/folder. For Linux, the engine need to be downloaded separately from the game files, compiled, and merged in. | ||
+ | The UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade version of [[Marathon 2: Durandal]] is included in the [[#Aleph One|Aleph One]] release | ||
Both the engine and the game files can be downloaded at https://alephone.lhowon.org/. | Both the engine and the game files can be downloaded at https://alephone.lhowon.org/. | ||
As a bonus, the game files provided by Aleph One include the UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade release of [[Marathon 2: Durandal]]. | As a bonus, the game files provided by Aleph One include the UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade release of [[Marathon 2: Durandal]]. | ||
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+ | ===Forge=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} It can be downloaded at [https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/ the official Trilogy website]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A map creation tool bundled in with Marathon Infinity. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is provided as-is and will only run on a classic Macintosh. | ||
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+ | ===Anvil=== | ||
+ | {{mm}} It can be downloaded at [https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/ the official Trilogy website]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} A file editor bundled in with Marathon Infinity, which allows the modification of physics, shapes, and sound files used by the Marathon Trilogy. | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is provided as-is and will only run on a classic Macintosh. | ||
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+ | ===Aleph One mods=== | ||
+ | * [https://simplici7y.com/tags/goran?search=set Goran's texture sets]: Enhanced texture replacements that stay true to the original. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/gorans-highres-landscape-plugin Gorans Highres Landscapes 4096x2160] - Enhanced HD landscapes. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-monsters Community/Freeverse Plugin - Monsters] - Enhanced version of the monsters present on the XBLA release of [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Marathon_2:_Durandal Marathon 2], now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-scenery Community/Freeverse Plugin - Scenery] - Enhanced version of the scenery present on the XBLA release of [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Marathon_2:_Durandal Marathon 2], now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/community-freeverse-plugin-weapons Community/Freeverse Plugin - Weapons] - Enhanced version of the weapons present on the XBLA release of [https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Marathon_2:_Durandal Marathon 2], now with bloom effects and other adjustments. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/gorans-animated-liquids Gorans Animated Liquids] - Animates water with a 24 frame animation. | ||
+ | * [https://simplici7y.com/items/remastered-sounds-for-marathon-infinity Remastered sounds] - Replaces game sounds with enhanced, higher quality versions. | ||
+ | * [http://simplici7y.com/items/3d-items-plugin 3D Items Plugin] - Replaces pickup items, including weapons and ammo, with 3D equivalents. A script that additionally makes the objects slowly rotate is available [http://simplici7y.com/items/rotating-items-4 here] (only works in single player). | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 19:37, 16 March 2024
Developers | |
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Bungie Software | |
Publishers | |
Mac OS | Bungie Software |
Engines | |
Marathon Engine 2.0 | |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | October 15, 1996 |
Windows | December 2, 2011[1] |
Linux | December 2, 2011[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Freeware |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Marathon |
Marathon | |
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Marathon | 1994 |
Marathon 2: Durandal | 1995 |
Marathon Infinity | 1996 |
Marathon Infinity is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS game in the Marathon series.
The game was made free to download in 2005 and open-source in 2011. The original game came bundled with modding tools (see Forge and Anvil).
Aleph One is an open-source reimplementation of the game which supports modern systems.
General information
- Pfhorpedia - A wiki for everything Marathon related
- Traxus Project - Another Marathon wiki
- Marathon.Bungie.org - One of the biggest Marathon fan sites around
- Simplici7y - A fan site for downloading mods and maps for the Marathon Trilogy
- Marathon Infinity source code download page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | The original standalone release requires a serial key. See the official Bungie website. | |||
Official website | See Marathon Infinity (Original) for details. | |||
Official website | Aleph One version. |
Version differences
Marathon Infinity (Original)
The original Mac OS version of the game and its manual are available to download for free at https://trilogyrelease.bungie.org/. Individual files can also be downloaded as opposed to the full game. The game has also been modified to no longer require serial keys to install.
Note that they are provided as is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
It is recommended to use the Aleph One version as it adds support for modern systems and bug fixes.
Aleph One
Aleph One is an open source continuation of the Marathon 2 engine. It makes the game more modern and accessible with many different improvements such as cross-platform support, widescreen resolutions, and improved multiplayer networking.
For Windows and OS X, everything is provided as a single app/folder. For Linux, the engine need to be downloaded separately from the game files, compiled, and merged in. The UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade version of Marathon 2: Durandal is included in the Aleph One release
Both the engine and the game files can be downloaded at https://alephone.lhowon.org/.
As a bonus, the game files provided by Aleph One include the UI used in the Xbox Live Arcade release of Marathon 2: Durandal.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Aleph One\Marathon Infinity Preferences |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Quick Saves %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Recordings %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Aleph One\Saved Games |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
Linux |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Use Aleph One. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Windowed | Aleph One allows windows to be larger than 640x480. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Run Aleph One in Windowed mode set to your display's native resolution. The game is displayed in smaller window for menus, however, during gameplay the screen will render at your chosen resolution.[2] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Use Aleph One. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Aleph One. | ||
60 FPS | Use Aleph One. | ||
120+ FPS | Use Aleph One. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Aleph One allows previously hard-wired buttons to be remapped (function keys still cannot be rebound). | |
Mouse acceleration | Use Aleph One. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Use Aleph One. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | Aleph One adds modern controller support. | |
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | Aleph One has Xbox controller support. | |
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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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 | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
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Online play | 8 | Co-op, Versus |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Use Aleph One. |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- This game supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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OpenGL | 2.0, 1.0 | Aleph One. OpenGL "Classic" is 1.0, "Shader" is 2.0 |
Software renderer |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
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Windows | For 64-bit use Aleph One. | |||||
Linux | Requires Aleph One.[3] | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Forge
- It can be downloaded at the official Trilogy website.
- A map creation tool bundled in with Marathon Infinity.
- It is provided as-is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
Anvil
- It can be downloaded at the official Trilogy website.
- A file editor bundled in with Marathon Infinity, which allows the modification of physics, shapes, and sound files used by the Marathon Trilogy.
- It is provided as-is and will only run on a classic Macintosh.
Aleph One mods
- Goran's texture sets: Enhanced texture replacements that stay true to the original.
- Gorans Highres Landscapes 4096x2160 - Enhanced HD landscapes.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Monsters - Enhanced version of the monsters present on the XBLA release of Marathon 2, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Scenery - Enhanced version of the scenery present on the XBLA release of Marathon 2, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Community/Freeverse Plugin - Weapons - Enhanced version of the weapons present on the XBLA release of Marathon 2, now with bloom effects and other adjustments.
- Gorans Animated Liquids - Animates water with a 24 frame animation.
- Remastered sounds - Replaces game sounds with enhanced, higher quality versions.
- 3D Items Plugin - Replaces pickup items, including weapons and ammo, with 3D equivalents. A script that additionally makes the objects slowly rotate is available here (only works in single player).
System requirements
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68040 or better processor | |
System memory (RAM) | 6 MB | 12 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colour capable |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Remastered Marathon Games Released for Free on PC, Mac, Linux - Eurogamer - last accessed on 2019-10-25
- ↑ Verified by User:AmethystViper on 2020-09-03
- Tested on Aleph One v1.3 (2020-08-03, Windows 64-bit version)
- ↑ FreshPorts -- games/alephone - last accessed on 2020-12-17