Metaltech: Earthsiege
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Dynamix | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | July 1, 1994 |
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| Metaltech | |
|---|---|
| Metaltech: Earthsiege | 1994 |
| Metaltech: Battledrome | 1994 |
| Earthsiege 2 | 1996 |
| Starsiege | 1999 |
| Tribes (series) | |
Key points
- Re-released as a free download for the series' 20th anniversary.[1]
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
CD version included INN network and various demos. | |
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| Official website | |
Free download. | |
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Pack | Adds digital voices, included in the cd version. | |
| Expansion Pack | Released as freeware with main game, downloadable separately here. | |
Essential improvements
Patches
Patches are available.
Run in DOSBox
Change cycles=auto to cycles=50000 and mpu401=intelligent to mpu401=uart.[2]
Modern Windows installer
The Sierrahelp Metaltech: Earthsiege Installer automatically applies the latest patch and configures DOSBox with optimal cycles and MIDI settings as well as to play the game from the hard drive.
- Works with the freeware release.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
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PREFS.CFGcontains in-game settings. -
RESOURCE.CFGcontains audio settings.
Save game data location
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| System | Location |
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Video settings
General settings.
Input settings
Input settings.
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes |
System requirements
| DOS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |||
| Operating system (OS) | MS-DOS 5.0 | |||
| Processor (CPU) | 80386/33DX | 486/33 MHz | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB | ||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 27 MB free (extra 8 MB needed for Speech Pack) | |||
| Video card (GPU) | VGA | |||