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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Space Rangers HD- A War Apart - Cover.jpg | |cover = Space Rangers HD- A War Apart - Cover.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Elemental Games}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Elemental Games}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SNK Games}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|SNK-Games}} |
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Katauri Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Katauri Interactive}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|2013-2018}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Entertainment|2018-2022}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Fulqrum Publishing|2022-present}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2013}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 17, 2013}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart|68}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Turn-based, Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Top-down view, Side view}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select, Menu-based}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, ARPG, Business, Immersive sim, Open world, Sandbox}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight, Robot}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Stylized, Pre-rendered graphics}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Piracy, Space}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Space Rangers}} | ||
|steam appid = 214730 | |steam appid = 214730 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207667113 | |gogcom id = 1207667113 | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.fulqrumpublishing.com/game/620-space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | ||
+ | |hltb = 17459 | ||
+ | |igdb = space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | ||
+ | |lutris = space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | ||
+ | |mobygames = space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = | |wikipedia = | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | ''' | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' is an updated version of '''[[Space Rangers 2: Dominators|Space Rangers 2: Reboot]]''' with lots of new contents, enhanced graphics and new much better translation. |
− | + | ||
− | + | |release history = | |
+ | |||
+ | |current state = The game replaced the original game on GOG and Steam. | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Publisher | https://fulqrumpublishingstore.com/strategy/space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart-455702 | DRM-free | Based off GOG release. Will require EGS emulator to run without EGS app | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_rangers_hd_a_war_apart | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | space_rangers_hd_a_war_apart | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214730 | Steam | | | Windows }} | + | {{Availability/row| GMG | space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | Steam | | | Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| Humble | space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 214730 | DRM-free | No SteamStub present in the .exe of the game since 2018 at least. Still may require Steam emulator to run without a client | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | space-rangers-hd-a-war-apart | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1456-space-rangers-2-smooth-font/ Smooth font replacement]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Taken from [[Space Rangers 2: Dominators]] page, still applicable in the remake. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SpaceRangersHD\CFG.TXT}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\SpaceRangersHD\Save}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[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 | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games launcher = false |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-rangers-hd-war-apart/en | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/space-rangers-hd-war-apart/en | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
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|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = limited |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = The windowed mode of the game with the resolution equal to the desktop's one will effectively act like a borderless windowed mode, while in lower resolution - like a (bordered) windowed mode<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-04-10}}</ref> |
|anisotropic = true | |anisotropic = true | ||
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Up to 16x AF in planetary battles only |
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)#Multi-Sample Anti-Aliasing (MSAA)|MSAA]] in planetary battles only |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = limited |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = In-game FPS counter suggests no limit.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Thelocator|date=2022-08-27|comment=game can go as high as 500+ fps}}</ref> In practice the performance is limited to 135 FPS in menus, 125 FPS in main game mode and 105 FPS in planetary battles.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-04-10|comment=On my 165 Hz screen the framerate visually appears at the listed rates. The framerate doesn't appear to be limited by the CPU performance in any way.}}</ref> |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = n/a | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = unknown |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |subtitles notes = No voice | + | |subtitles notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-04-24|comment=No subtitles for the voice operator}}</ref> |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = No captions |
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Skalt711|date=2023-04-24}}</ref> |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = The game does not contain any licensed audio | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Fan translation. Ships with the game by default as a built-in mod. Can be enabled via "Mods" button of the main menu. |
− | |fan = | + | |fan = true |
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translation, [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214730/discussions/1/4042609512664284565/ available on Steam Forums]. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Voice acting is limited to the operator in planetary battles. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues fixed== | ||
+ | ===Some features are disabled when running game in wine=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit CFG.TXT file<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/214730/discussions/1/1748980761812269093/#c1748980761816546452</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
+ | # Open {{file|CFG.txt}}. | ||
+ | # Add line <code>AllowHardwareRenderUnderWine=Yes</code>. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{API | {{API | ||
|direct3d versions = 9.0c | |direct3d versions = 9.0c | ||
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = The game may misbehave on Win10 and Win11 since AMD and NVIDIA dropped Delphi D3D support in their current drivers. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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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 exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = During its development, the game was tested only up to Windows 8.1. |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = false |
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= false |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= false |
− | |linux executable notes = | + | |linux arm app = false |
+ | |linux executable notes = No native support for Linux, but game works well enough under Wine\Proton, automatically recognizes such environment and adjust some settings accordingly. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | ====[https://www.nexusmods.com/spacerangersawarapart/mods/9 Space Rangers Universe]==== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A massive collection of mods. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 1800 Pro | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon 1800 Pro | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0c | ||
|recOS = 7, 8 | |recOS = 7, 8 | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
+ | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Latest revision as of 17:17, 12 March 2024
Developers | |
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Elemental Games | |
SNK-Games | |
Katauri Interactive | |
Publishers | |
2013-2018 | 1C Company |
2018-2022 | 1C Entertainment |
2022-present | Fulqrum Publishing |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 17, 2013 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 68 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based, Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Free-roaming camera, Top-down view, Side view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select, Menu-based |
Genres | Action, ARPG, Business, Immersive sim, Open world, Sandbox |
Vehicles | Space flight, Robot |
Art styles | Stylized, Pre-rendered graphics |
Themes | Comedy, Sci-fi, Piracy, Space |
Series | Space Rangers |
Space Rangers | |
---|---|
Space Rangers | 2002 |
Space Rangers 2: Dominators | 2004 |
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart | 2013 |
Space Rangers: Quest | 2016 |
Space Rangers HD: A War Apart is an updated version of Space Rangers 2: Reboot with lots of new contents, enhanced graphics and new much better translation.
The game replaced the original game on GOG and Steam.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Publisher website | ||||
Epic Games Store | Based off GOG release. Will require EGS emulator to run without EGS app | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | No SteamStub present in the .exe of the game since 2018 at least. Still may require Steam emulator to run without a client | |||
ZOOM Platform |
Essential improvements
Smooth font replacement
- Taken from Space Rangers 2: Dominators page, still applicable in the remake.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpaceRangersHD\CFG.TXT |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\SpaceRangersHD\Save |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/214730/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Epic Games Launcher | ||
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Resolutions higher than 2560x1600 will crash the game.[1] | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | The windowed mode of the game with the resolution equal to the desktop's one will effectively act like a borderless windowed mode, while in lower resolution - like a (bordered) windowed mode[2] | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x AF in planetary battles only | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA in planetary battles only | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | In-game FPS counter suggests no limit.[3] In practice the performance is limited to 135 FPS in menus, 125 FPS in main game mode and 105 FPS in planetary battles.[4] | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | [5] | |
Closed captions | No captions | |
Mute on focus lost | [6] | |
Royalty free audio | The game does not contain any licensed audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Russian | ||||
German | Fan translation. Ships with the game by default as a built-in mod. Can be enabled via "Mods" button of the main menu. | |||
Spanish | Fan translation, available on Steam Forums. |
- Voice acting is limited to the operator in planetary battles.
Issues fixed
Some features are disabled when running game in wine
Edit CFG.TXT file[7] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | The game may misbehave on Win10 and Win11 since AMD and NVIDIA dropped Delphi D3D support in their current drivers. |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | During its development, the game was tested only up to Windows 8.1. | ||
Linux | No native support for Linux, but game works well enough under Wine\Proton, automatically recognizes such environment and adjust some settings accordingly. |
Modifications
Space Rangers Universe
- A massive collection of mods.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP SP3 | 7, 8 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 4 2.5 GHz AMD Athlon XP 3200+ 2200 MHz |
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ 2.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT AMD Radeon 1800 Pro 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT AMD Radeon X3550 Pro |
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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/214730/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (214730) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Space Rangers HD: A War Apart | WSGF
- ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-04-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Thelocator on 2022-08-27
- game can go as high as 500+ fps
- ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-04-10
- On my 165 Hz screen the framerate visually appears at the listed rates. The framerate doesn't appear to be limited by the CPU performance in any way.
- ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-04-24
- No subtitles for the voice operator
- ↑ Verified by User:Skalt711 on 2023-04-24
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/214730/discussions/1/1748980761812269093/#c1748980761816546452
Categories:
- Windows
- One-time game purchase
- Singleplayer
- Turn-based
- Real-time
- Bird's-eye view
- Free-roaming camera
- Top-down view
- Side view
- Multiple select
- Point and select
- Menu-based
- Action
- RPG
- ARPG
- Business
- Immersive sim
- Open world
- Sandbox
- Space flight
- Robot
- Stylized
- Pre-rendered graphics
- Comedy
- Sci-fi
- Piracy
- Space
- Games
- Invalid template usage (API)
- GOG.com Enhancement Project