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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Metal Fatigue cover.jpg | |cover = Metal Fatigue cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Zono}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Zono}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Psygnosis|Europe}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Take-Two Interactive|United Kingdom}} |
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TalonSoft}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|TalonSoft|United States}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Nightdive Studios|2018 GOG/Steam re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 18, 2000}} |
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Robot }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = 888040 | |steam appid = 888040 | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = 1769957642 | |gogcom id = 1769957642 | ||
| + | |hltb = 5899 | ||
| + | |lutris = metal-fatigue | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |mobygames = 2867 | ||
|wikipedia = Metal Fatigue (video game) | |wikipedia = Metal Fatigue (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | | | Windows }} | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_fatigue | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | metal_fatigue | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| Steam | 888040 | Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 888040 | Steam | Pre-packaged with [https://www.zeus-software.com/downloads/nglide nGlide]. | | Windows }} |
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/MetalFatigueDemo Archive.org]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Skip intro videos and splash screen=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename movie files|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki skip intro">{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-09-02}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | # Go to {{file|{{P|game}}\TBD|folder}}. | ||
| + | # Delete or rename {{file|LogoCinematic.avi}} and {{file|OpeningCinematic.avi}}. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Disable the 3Dfx logo splash screen (nGlide)|ref=<ref name="baronsmoki skip intro"/>|fix= | ||
| + | # Open {{file|{{P|game}}\nglide_config.exe}}. | ||
| + | # Set the '''3Dfx logo splash screen''' setting to '''Off'''. | ||
| + | # Click '''Apply''' to save changes, then '''Exit'''. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Save\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | | | + | |origin = |
| − | | | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|Metal Fatigue - nGlide configurator settings.png|nGlide configurator settings. Access by opening {{file|{{p|game}}\nglide_config.exe}}}} |
| + | {{Image|Metal Fatigue - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
| + | {{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 = hackable |
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= [https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_fatigue/resolutionwindow_mode See discussion here]. |
| − | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = hackable |
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = [https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_fatigue/resolutionwindow_mode See discussion here]. |
| − | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
| − | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = [https://www.gog.com/forum/metal_fatigue/resolutionwindow_mode See discussion here]. |
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Field of view determined by resolution. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Press {{key|alt|enter}} to toggle. |
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
| − | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Toggle with {{file|{{p|game}}\nglide_config.exe}}. |
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = false |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
| − | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = false |
| − | |mouse sensitivity notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = Scroll speed is adjustable. |
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
| − | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|touchscreen = unknown | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
| − | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Sound, Voice, Music |
|surround sound = unknown | |surround sound = unknown | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
| − | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = No subtitles during gameplay. Mission briefings are presented via audio and text. |
| − | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
| − | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |fan | + | }} |
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = German | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = true | ||
| + | |subtitles = false | ||
| + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/965-metal-fatigue-german-patch/ download for digital releases]. | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
| − | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
| − | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
| − | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 8 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[MPlayer.com]] service has been shut down. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|udp = | |udp = | ||
|upnp = | |upnp = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Issues fixed== | ||
| + | ===Black borders around textures (OpenGL)=== | ||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Use GLOverride|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=ZellSF|date=2020-04-03}}</ref>|fix= | ||
| + | #Download [http://www.humus.name/index.php?page=Cool GLOverride] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}|folder}}. | ||
| + | #Edit {{file|opengl32.ini}} and find <code>FixClamp = 0</code> and change it to <code>FixClamp = 1</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|opengl versions = | |opengl versions = | ||
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
| − | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = | |software mode = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
| − | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
| − | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
| + | |windows arm app = 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 = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Middleware=== | ||
| + | {{Middleware | ||
| + | |physics = | ||
| + | |physics notes = | ||
| + | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
| + | |audio notes = | ||
| + | |interface = | ||
| + | |interface notes = | ||
| + | |input = | ||
| + | |input notes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes = | ||
| + | |cutscenes notes = | ||
| + | |multiplayer = MPlayer.com | ||
| + | |multiplayer notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95, 98 |
| − | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium 200 MHz |
| − | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 32 MB |
| − | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 60 MB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 6.1 |
| + | |minVRAM = 8 MB | ||
| + | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II |
| − | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
| − | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 385 MB |
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = 3dfx Voodoo 2 |
| − | |recDX = | + | |recGPU2 = RIVA TNT |
| + | |recDX = 7.0 | ||
| + | |recVRAM = 12 MB | ||
| + | |recother = 8x CD-ROM drive | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:46, 25 December 2023
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| Developers | |
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| Zono | |
| Publishers | |
| Europe | Psygnosis |
| United Kingdom | Take-Two Interactive |
| United States | TalonSoft |
| 2018 GOG/Steam re-release | Nightdive Studios |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 18, 2000 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
| Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Vehicles | Robot |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
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Metal Fatigue is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game.
General information
Availability
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos and splash screen
| Delete or rename movie files[1] |
|---|
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| Disable the 3Dfx logo splash screen (nGlide)[1] |
|---|
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/888040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Save\[Note 2] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/888040/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
nGlide configurator settings. Access by opening
<path-to-game>\nglide_config.exe
In-game general settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | See discussion here. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | See discussion here. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | See discussion here. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | Field of view determined by resolution. | ||
| Windowed | Press Alt+↵ Enter to toggle. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Toggle with <path-to-game>\nglide_config.exe. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Scroll speed is adjustable. | |
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
| Controller types |
|---|
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound, Voice, Music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No subtitles during gameplay. Mission briefings are presented via audio and text. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| German | Retail only; download for digital releases. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | 8 | |||
| Online play | 8 | The official MPlayer.com service has been shut down. | ||
Issues fixed
Black borders around textures (OpenGL)
| Use GLOverride[2] |
|---|
|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Glide |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Miles Sound System | |
| Multiplayer | MPlayer.com |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MHz | Intel Pentium II |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 60 MB | 385 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | 8 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | 3dfx Voodoo 2 RIVA TNT 12 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0 compatible |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | 8x CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/888040/. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (888040) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ 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%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-09-02
- ↑ Verified by User:ZellSF on 2020-04-03