Difference between revisions of "Space Quest: Chapter I - The Sarien Encounter"
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{{ii}} Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available | {{ii}} Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available | ||
{{ii}} A [http://sarien.net/spacequest web browser version] is also available. | {{ii}} A [http://sarien.net/spacequest web browser version] is also available. | ||
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+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Space Quest Alternative Launcher=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} For the Steam release only | ||
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+ | An alternative launcher for the Steam version of Space Quest Collection. It allows for both versions of Space Quest I to be launched through the same launcher, and some minor UI and quality-of-life improvements. It also fixes launch issues with the VGA remake that were present in the legacy launcher. | ||
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+ | It can be downloaded from the series [http://steamcommunity.com/app/10110/discussions/0/350540780276069970/ Steam Community Discussions]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===VGA remake crashes on launch (Steam)=== | ||
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+ | ====Method 1==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use the [[#Space Quest Alternative Launcher|Space Quest Alternative Launcher]]|}} | ||
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+ | ====Method 2==== | ||
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+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Use [http://scummvm.org/ ScummVM]|}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:29, 4 November 2016
Developers | |
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Sierra On-Line | |
Engines | |
Original | AGI |
VGA Remake | SCI1 |
Release dates | |
DOS | October 1986 |
Mac OS (Classic) | 1987 |
Windows | July 27, 2010[1] |
Key points
- The 1991 VGA remake is titled "Space Quest I: Roger Wilco in The Sarien Encounter"
- The game has in-game DRM for both the original and the VGA remake. The manuals are provided by all digital versions
- Both the original release and the 1991 remake can be run under ScummVM
General information
- Two Guys From Andromeda official site - The original Space Quest series designers' site
- Sierra Help Pages - Space Quest series
- Space Quest Omnipedia - A huge wiki for the Space Quest series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions for game series
- Steam Users' Forums for game series
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | AGI version uses on-disk copy protection.[2] | |||
GOG.com | Bundled with Space Quest II: Chapter II - Vohaul's Revenge & Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[3] | |||
Steam | Bundled with all 5 other Space Quest games. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[4] |
- Steam has the original release and VGA remake available (the remake can be found in the legacy launcher). GOG.com only has the original version available
- A web browser version is also available.
Essential improvements
Space Quest Alternative Launcher
- For the Steam release only
An alternative launcher for the Steam version of Space Quest Collection. It allows for both versions of Space Quest I to be launched through the same launcher, and some minor UI and quality-of-life improvements. It also fixes launch issues with the VGA remake that were present in the legacy launcher.
It can be downloaded from the series Steam Community Discussions.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/10110/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | For VGA remake |
Issues fixed
VGA remake crashes on launch (Steam)
Method 1
Instructions |
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Method 2
Instructions |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy/PCjr, VGA |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 2.11 (original) 5.1 (VGA remake) |
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Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 (original) Intel 286 (VGA remake) |
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System memory (RAM) | 256 KB (original) 640 KB (VGA remake) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.5 MB (original) 6 MB (VGA remake) |
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Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, Hercules, MCGA, Tandy/PCjr, VGA |
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
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.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (10110) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- DOS
- Mac OS
- Windows
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