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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 19, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|August 19, 2013}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 19, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|August 19, 2013}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|race-the-sun|79}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|182/race-the-sun|79}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|race-the-sun|86}} | ||
|steam appid = 253030 | |steam appid = 253030 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660134 | |gogcom id = 1207660134 | ||
|gogcom id side = 1439452105 | |gogcom id side = 1439452105 | ||
| + | |official site= https://flippfly.com/racethesun/ | ||
| + | |hltb = 15942 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|mobygames = race-the-sun | |mobygames = race-the-sun | ||
|wikipedia = Race the Sun (video game) | |wikipedia = Race the Sun (video game) | ||
| − | |winehq = | + | |winehq = 20052 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
| + | |taxonomy = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Endless runner }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
| − | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://flippfly.com/forum/race-the-sun/ Official forum] |
{{GOG.com links|1207660134|race_the_sun}} | {{GOG.com links|1207660134|race_the_sun}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
| − | {{Availability/row| developer | | + | {{Availability/row| developer | https://flippfly.com/racethesun/ | DRM-free | Purchase via Humble Widget. | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
| − | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | race_the_sun | DRM-free | Use included key at [ | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | race_the_sun | DRM-free | Use included key at [https://flippfly.com/redeem/ Redeem Flippfly Key] to get a Steam key.| download | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
{{Availability/row| Humble | race-the-sun | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Humble | race-the-sun | DRM-free | | Steam | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Steam | 253030 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 253030 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ii}} DRM-free versions require a [ | + | {{ii}} DRM-free versions require a [https://flippfly.com/my-account/ Flippfly Account] to access online features. |
| − | {{ii}} There is a demo version available [ | + | {{ii}} There is a demo version available [https://www.kongregate.com/games/Flippfly/race-the-sun here] which can be played in the browser. |
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
| − | {{ii}} The Steam version now includes the Labyrinthia mode that was previously exclusive to the PlayStation Network version.<ref> | + | {{ii}} The Steam version now includes the Labyrinthia mode that was previously exclusive to the PlayStation Network version.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/games/racethesun/announcements/detail/141072544928050986|title=Labyrinthia now on Steam! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Race The Sun|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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===[[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 | ||
| − | |discord | + | |discord = |
| − | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
| − | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
| − | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = false |
| − | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
| − | |origin | + | |origin = |
| − | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
| − | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
| − | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
| − | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
| − | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
| − | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Race the Sun video settings.png|Video settings.}} | {{Image|Race the Sun video settings.png|Video settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/race-sun/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/race-sun/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = gold | |widescreen wsgf award = gold | ||
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|multimonitor notes = HUD positioned at the edges of displayed resolution. | |multimonitor notes = HUD positioned at the edges of displayed resolution. | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
| − | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref> | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/groups/ultrawidemasterrace/curation/app/253030/|title=Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = Set in Options, Visuals or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | |windowed notes = Set in Options, Visuals or toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}}. | ||
| − | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
| − | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = Surfaces are untextured. | |anisotropic notes = Surfaces are untextured. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
|antialiasing notes = Determined by Quality. No separate option. | |antialiasing notes = Determined by Quality. No separate option. | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Enabled by default. | |vsync notes = Enabled by default. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Race the Sun input settings.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|Race the Sun input settings.png|Input settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
| − | |controller support notes = [http://playbrassmonkey.com Brass Monkey] is no longer supported.<ref> | + | |controller support notes = [http://playbrassmonkey.com Brass Monkey] is no longer supported.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/0/535152276591644323/|title=Where is Brass Monkey? :: Race The Sun General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
mobile controller app. | mobile controller app. | ||
|full controller = true | |full controller = true | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Race the Sun audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|Race the Sun audio settings.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and effects. | |separate volume notes = Music and effects. | ||
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|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 = unknown | ||
| + | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game progress not saving (Windows)=== | ===Game progress not saving (Windows)=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Reset the game in the options|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reset the game in the options|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/0/630799815382826723/|title=Steam Community Discussions - WORKAROUND: Game progress not saving (Windows)|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
If resetting the game doesn't work, you may want to download [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package]. | If resetting the game doesn't work, you may want to download [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555 Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Game doesn't start (Steam)=== | ===Game doesn't start (Steam)=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Restart Steam|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Restart Steam|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/0/648813728643992761/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Game doesn't start|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
* Restart Steam and if that doesn't work, check [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|solutions here]]. | * Restart Steam and if that doesn't work, check [[Steam#Game Won't Launch|solutions here]]. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Retry button doesn't show up after an aircraft crash=== | ===Retry button doesn't show up after an aircraft crash=== | ||
| − | {{Fixbox|description=Reset the game in the options|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Reset the game in the options|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/253030/discussions/0/648813728673802433/|title=Steam Community Discussions - Problem with game|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
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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 = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
| − | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = {{CN|date=August 2015}} | |macos app notes = {{CN|date=August 2015}} | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= true | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = {{CN|date=August 2015}} | |linux executable notes = {{CN|date=August 2015}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
| + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:43, 10 May 2023
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Flippfly | |
| Engines | |
| Unity 5[Note 1] | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 19, 2013 |
| macOS (OS X) | August 19, 2013 |
| Linux | August 19, 2013 |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 79 |
| OpenCritic | 79 |
| IGDB | 86 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Genres | Endless runner |
 |
|
Key points
- Steam Workshop support.
General information
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer website | |
Purchase via Humble Widget. | |
|
| GOG.com | |
Use included key at Redeem Flippfly Key to get a Steam key. | |
|
| Humble Store | |
|
|
|
| Steam | |
|
- DRM-free versions require a Flippfly Account to access online features.
- There is a demo version available here which can be played in the browser.
Version differences
- The Steam version now includes the Labyrinthia mode that was previously exclusive to the PlayStation Network version.[2]
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | |
|
| Original Soundtrack | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Flippfly\RaceTheSun\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Flippfly/RaceTheSun/ |
- This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Flippfly\RaceTheSun\ |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $HOME/.config/unity3d/Flippfly/RaceTheSun/ |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video
Video settings.
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | HUD positioned at the edges of displayed resolution. | ||
| Ultra-widescreen | [3] | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | Set in Options, Visuals or toggle with Alt+↵ Enter. | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | Enable windowed mode and use the -popupwindow parameter (or see the glossary page). |
||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Surfaces are untextured. | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | Determined by Quality. No separate option. | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Enabled by default. | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Fastest and Simple presets are locked at 60 FPS. Higher are uncapped but forced vsync. | ||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
- The game engine may allow for manual configuration of the game via its variables. See the Unity page for more details.
Input
Input settings.
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | Brass Monkey is no longer supported.[4] mobile controller app. | |
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
|---|
| XInput-compatible controllers |
|---|
| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Tracked motion controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts |  |
| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | |
|
| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio settings.
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | Music and effects. | |
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | No speech. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
VR support
| 3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
| TriDef 3D | ||||
| Headsets | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SteamVR | |||
| Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
| Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer, or Windows Mixed Reality for SteamVR. | ||
| OSVR | |||
| Devices | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked motion controllers | |||
| Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
| Keyboard/Mouse | |||
| Play area | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated | |||
| Standing | |||
| Room-scale | |||
Issues fixed
Game progress not saving (Windows)
| Reset the game in the options[5] |
|---|
|
If resetting the game doesn't work, you may want to download Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package. |
Game doesn't start (Steam)
| Restart Steam[6] |
|---|
|
Retry button doesn't show up after an aircraft crash
| Reset the game in the options[7] |
|---|
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct3D | 9 | |
| OpenGL | 2.0 | OS X and Linux only. |
| Shader Model support | 2 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | [citation needed] | ||
| Linux | [citation needed] |
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Shader model 2.0 support | |
| macOS (OS X) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.5, 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Shader model 2.0 support | |
| Linux | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 10.04 | |
| Processor (CPU) | Dual Core | |
| System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 150 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | Shader model 2.0 support | |
Notes
References
- ↑ Verified by User:Vetle on 2017-06-02
- ↑ Labyrinthia now on Steam! - Steam Community :: Group Announcements :: Race The Sun - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community :: Group :: /r/ultrawidemasterrace Group - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Where is Brass Monkey? :: Race The Sun General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - WORKAROUND: Game progress not saving (Windows) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Game doesn't start - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Steam Community Discussions - Problem with game - last accessed on May 2023