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|cover = Perimeter boxart.jpg | |cover = Perimeter boxart.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer| | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|KD VISION}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Codemasters|Retail (outside Russia)}} |
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2004-2018}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold Out Software|Retail re-release}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|May 21, 2004}} |
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|perimeter|77}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic| | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB| | }} | ||
| + | |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 | Continuous turn-based }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera, Free-roaming camera}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Perimeter }} | ||
|steam appid = 289440 | |steam appid = 289440 | ||
| − | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
| − | |wikipedia = Perimeter ( | + | |gogcom id = 1207658667 |
| + | |gogcom id side = | ||
| + | |official site= https://www.1cpublishing.eu/game/632-perimeter | ||
| + | |hltb = 6969 | ||
| + | |igdb = perimeter | ||
| + | |mobygames = 13540 | ||
| + | |strategywiki = | ||
| + | |wikipedia = Perimeter (video game) | ||
|winehq = 4093 | |winehq = 4093 | ||
| + | |license = commercial | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = The game's source code was [https://github.com/KranX/Perimeter released] on June 4, 2021. | ||
| + | |||
}} | }} | ||
| − | |||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658667|perimeter_series|for game series}} |
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/289440/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | SecuROM 5.03.04.0011 | | Windows}} |
| − | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | perimeter | DRM-free | | | Windows}} |
| − | |||
{{Availability/row| GMG| perimeter | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| GMG| perimeter | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Humble | perimeter-perimeter-emperors-testament-pack | Steam | Also includes [[Perimeter: Emperor's Testament]]. | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Humble | perimeter-perimeter-emperors-testament-pack | Steam | Also includes [[Perimeter: Emperor's Testament]]. | | Windows}} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 289440 | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 289440 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | perimeter | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
| + | {{Availability/row| Amazon.com | B00RZG5QM4 | account | || Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\perimeter.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\Resource\Saves}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
| − | |origin | + | |discord = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| + | |origin = | ||
| + | |origin notes = | ||
| + | |steam cloud = false | ||
| + | |steam cloud notes = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect = | ||
| + | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud = | ||
| + | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Perimeter External Graphics.PNG|External graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter External Graphics.PNG|External graphics settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Perimeter External Adv Graphics.PNG|External advanced graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter External Adv Graphics.PNG|External advanced graphics settings.}} | ||
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{{Image|Perimeter Internal Game.jpg|In-game game settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter Internal Game.jpg|In-game game settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Perimeter External Misc.PNG|External miscellaneous settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter External Misc.PNG|External miscellaneous settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
| − | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/perimeter |
|widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | |widescreen wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = unsupported | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
| − | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= There is currently no known way to run the game when not using the default resolutions. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|4k ultra hd = false | |4k ultra hd = false | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
| − | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
| − | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Camera can be zoomed in and out freely. |
| − | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
| − | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Set "Fullscreen=" in "Perimeter.cfg" to "0" |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
| − | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
| − | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
| − | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = false |
| − | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = |
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = true |
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = true |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
| + | |hdr = false | ||
| + | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
| − | |key remap = | + | |key remap = hackable |
| − | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Edit "controls.cfg" in the "Resource" folder. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = true | |mouse menu = true | ||
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|touchscreen = false | |touchscreen = false | ||
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
| − | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
| + | |steam input api = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input api notes = | ||
| + | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
| + | |steam hook input notes = | ||
| + | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
| + | |steam input presets notes = | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
| + | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
| + | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Perimeter External Sound.PNG|External audio settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter External Sound.PNG|External audio settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Perimeter Internal Sound.jpg|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Perimeter Internal Sound.jpg|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Sound effects, music | |separate volume notes = Sound effects, music | ||
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|closed captions = false | |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 = false | |eax support = false | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
| + | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
| − | |||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = French |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Italian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Russian |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
| − | |language = | + | |language = Spanish |
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
| − | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
| − | |notes = | + | |notes = Retail and GOG.com only. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
| − | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
| − | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = | |online play players = | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
| − | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
| − | |direct3d versions = 8 | + | |direct3d versions = 8, 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan versions = | ||
| + | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|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 = unknown | ||
| + | |windows exe notes = | ||
| + | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos app notes = | ||
| + | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
| + | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
| + | |||
===Middleware=== | ===Middleware=== | ||
{{Middleware | {{Middleware | ||
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|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = GameSpy | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
| − | |multiplayer notes= | + | |multiplayer notes= |
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
| − | |minOS = XP | + | |minOS = 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP |
| − | |minCPU = Pentium | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz |
| − | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = 4 GB | + | |minHD = 4.3 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia nForce 1/2, GeForce 2/3/4/FX |
| − | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 8xxx | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7xxx, 8xxx, 9xxx |
| − | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0b |
|minVRAM = 128 MB | |minVRAM = 128 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
| − | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz |
| + | |recCPU2 = AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 2.0 GHz | ||
|recRAM = 512 MB | |recRAM = 512 MB | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 4 |
| + | |recGPU2 = ATI Radeon 9500 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:58, 12 January 2024
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| KD VISION | |
| Publishers | |
| Retail (outside Russia) | Codemasters |
| 2004-2018 | 1C Company |
| 2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
| 2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Retail re-release | Sold Out Software |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | May 21, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 77 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
| Perspectives | Cinematic camera, Free-roaming camera |
| Controls | Multiple select |
| Genres | RTS |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Perimeter |
 |
|
| Perimeter | |
|---|---|
| Perimeter | 2004 |
| Perimeter: Emperor's Testament | 2005 |
| Perimeter 2: New Earth | 2008 |
Warnings
Perimeter is a singleplayer and multiplayer cinematic camera and free-roaming camera RTS game in the Perimeter series.
The game's source code was released on June 4, 2021.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
SecuROM 5.03.04.0011 | |
|
| GOG.com | |
|
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| Green Man Gaming | |
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| Humble Store | |
Also includes Perimeter: Emperor's Testament. | |
|
| Steam | |
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| ZOOM Platform | |
|
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| Amazon.com (unavailable) | |
|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\perimeter.ini[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289440/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Resource\Saves[Note 1] |
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/289440/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
External graphics settings.
External advanced graphics settings.
In-game advanced graphics settings.
In-game graphics settings.
External game settings.
In-game game settings.
External miscellaneous settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | There is currently no known way to run the game when not using the default resolutions. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Camera can be zoomed in and out freely. | ||
| Windowed | Set "Fullscreen=" in "Perimeter.cfg" to "0" | ||
| 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) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Edit "controls.cfg" in the "Resource" folder. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support |
Audio
External audio settings.
In-game audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Sound effects, music | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Always on; cutscenes and mission briefings only. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ||||
| French | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
| German | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
| Italian | Retail and GOG.com only. | |||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish | Retail and GOG.com only. |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN play | |||
| Online play | GameSpy services have been shut down;[1] see GameSpy for workarounds. | ||
Connection types
| Type | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking | ||
| Peer-to-peer | ||
| Dedicated | ||
| Self-hosting | ||
| Direct IP |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 8, 9 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Middleware
| Middleware | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
| Multiplayer | GameSpy |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP | XP |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 1.0 GHz AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz |
Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz AMD Athlon XP 2000+ 2.0 GHz |
| System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4.3 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia nForce 1/2, GeForce 2/3/4/FX ATI Radeon 7xxx, 8xxx, 9xxx 128 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 4 ATI Radeon 9500 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (289440) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.