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|cover = Nerf ArenaBlast cover.jpg | |cover = Nerf ArenaBlast cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Visionary Media | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Visionary Media}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher| | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Hasbro Interactive}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 1}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Unreal Engine 1}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 1999}} |
| + | |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 | First-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, FPS, Shooter }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Nerf }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |igdb = nerf-arena-blast | ||
| + | |mobygames = 3358 | ||
|wikipedia = Nerf Arena Blast | |wikipedia = Nerf Arena Blast | ||
|winehq = 1365 | |winehq = 1365 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | + | {{Introduction | |
| − | {{ | + | |introduction = |
| − | + | ||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.nerfarena.net/ Nerf ArenaBlast Community Network] |
| − | {{mm}} [https://www.oldunreal.com/ | + | {{mm}} [https://www.oldunreal.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=22 Oldunreal Forums NAB Board] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} [ | + | {{ii}} [https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/2922/7/ Patch 1.2] updates the game to the latest version. |
| + | |||
| + | ===NAB Community Pack=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} The [https://www.nerfarena.net/index.php/downloads/download/8-community-packs-and-utilities/4-nab-community-pack-lite NAB Community Pack] redirects to a community-run master server, fixes bugs, adds quality-of-life improvements and includes many new maps and mods. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Run game with Nerf.exe|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run game with {{file|{{p|game}}\System\Nerf.exe}}|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.unrealtexture.com/Unreal/Website/Downloads/UEBG/NERFArenaBlast/2NERFArenaBlast.htm|title=ReadMe.htm|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
| − | |||
| − | }} | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Nerf ArenaBlast settings.png|General settings.}} | {{Image|Nerf ArenaBlast settings.png|General settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/nerf-arenablast/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
| − | |anisotropic notes = Set <code> | + | |anisotropic notes = Set <code>MaxAnisotropy</code> in <code>Options > General, Advanced</code>. |
|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = false | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Set in <code>Options > General, Advanced</code>. | |vsync notes = Set in <code>Options > General, Advanced</code>. | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
| − | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Physics speed up with higher FPS. |
| − | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
| − | |color blind = | + | |color blind = false |
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Nerf ArenaBlast input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Nerf ArenaBlast input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = Set in <code>Controls</code> section in the menu. | |key remap notes = Set in <code>Controls</code> section in the menu. | ||
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|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 = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound, Music. | |separate volume notes = Sound, Music. | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
| − | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary: | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output with [[Glossary:Sound card#DirectSound hardware path|DirectSound3D restoration software]]. |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
| − | |eax support notes = EAX 1.0.<ref> | + | |eax support notes = EAX 1.0.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEXdp-eTpNY|title=Nerf Arena Blast w/ EAX & 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
| + | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 32 | |online play players = 32 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = The official [[GameSpy]] multiplayer service has been shut down; use the [[#NAB Community Pack|NAB Community Pack]] to redirect to a community-run master server. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
| − | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
| − | |glide versions = | + | |glide versions = true |
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
|software mode = true | |software mode = true | ||
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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 = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |macos 32-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = |
| − | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = |
| + | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
|cutscenes = Bink Video | |cutscenes = Bink Video | ||
| − | |cutscenes notes = | + | |cutscenes notes = 3.0.0.0 |
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
|multiplayer notes= | |multiplayer notes= | ||
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|minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | |minother = 4x CD-ROM drive | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
|recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MMX or better | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 233 MMX or better | ||
|recRAM = 64 MB | |recRAM = 64 MB | ||
Latest revision as of 02:45, 20 March 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Visionary Media | |
| Publishers | |
| Hasbro Interactive | |
| Engines | |
| Unreal Engine 1 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 1999 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | First-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Series | Nerf |
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|
| Nerf | |
|---|---|
| Nerf ArenaBlast | 1999 |
| Nerf Legends | 2021 |
Warnings
Nerf ArenaBlast is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person action, FPS and shooter game in the Nerf series.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
- A demo is available.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.2 updates the game to the latest version.
NAB Community Pack
- The NAB Community Pack redirects to a community-run master server, fixes bugs, adds quality-of-life improvements and includes many new maps and mods.
Skip intro videos
Run game with <path-to-game>\System\Nerf.exe[1]
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|---|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Nerf.ini[Note 1] <path-to-game>\User.ini[Note 1] |
-
Nerf.inicontains engine settings. -
User.inicontains most user settings.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\User.ini[Note 1] |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Supports limited amount of 16:9 and 16:10 resolutions. | ||
| Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Interface and HUD scales poorly. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | See the WSGF entry. | ||
| Windowed | Set in Options > General or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. |
||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Set MaxAnisotropy in Options > General, Advanced. |
||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Set in Options > General, Advanced. |
||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Physics speed up with higher FPS. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Set in Controls section in the menu. |
|
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | Separate GUI and camera sensitivity speeds. Mouse sensitivity is affected by the field of view. |
|
| Mouse input in menus | Cannot scroll lists with a scroll wheel. | |
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Touchscreen optimised | Touch causes horizontal spinning. | |
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Enabling controller support may decrease performance. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| 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 | Sound, Music. | |
| Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output with DirectSound3D restoration software. | |
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| EAX support | EAX 1.0.[2] | |
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local play | ||||
| LAN play | 32 | |||
| Online play | 32 | The official GameSpy multiplayer service has been shut down; use the NAB Community Pack to redirect to a community-run master server. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Ports
| Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
|---|---|
| UDP | 4444, 4445 |
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 6 | |
| OpenGL | ||
| Glide | ||
| Software renderer |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Galaxy Audio | |
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | 3.0.0.0 |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 200 MMX | Intel Pentium 233 MMX or better |
| System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 120 MB | 275 MB |
| Video card (GPU) | SVGA 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 6.1 compatible | |
| Other | 4x CD-ROM drive | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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
- ↑ ReadMe.htm - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Nerf Arena Blast w/ EAX & 3D spatial sound 🎧 (OpenAL Soft HRTF audio) - last accessed on 9 June 2023