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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Star General cover. | + | |cover = Star General cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Catware}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Catware}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations Inc.|North America}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Strategic Simulations Inc.|Retail (North America)}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape|Europe}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Mindscape|Retail (Europe)}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|SNEG|Digital}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|December 1996}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|December 6, 1996}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 1996}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|December 6, 1996}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 6, 2023|wrapper=DOSBox}} | ||
|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-general|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-general|}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-general|}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-general|}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Panzer General }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Panzer General }} | ||
− | |steam appid = | + | |steam appid = 2414340 |
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
− | |gogcom id = | + | |gogcom id = 1634382231 |
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
|official site= | |official site= | ||
|hltb = 63845 | |hltb = 63845 | ||
|lutris = | |lutris = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 739 |
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Star General | |wikipedia = Star General | ||
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}} | }} | ||
+ | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.panzerliga.de/en/index.php Die PanzerLiga], a multiplayer community for Five-Star General, Panzer Corps and Strategic Command series | {{mm}} [http://www.panzerliga.de/en/index.php Die PanzerLiga], a multiplayer community for Five-Star General, Panzer Corps and Strategic Command series | ||
+ | {{GOG.com links|1634382231|star_general}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2414340/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| retail | | disc | | | DOS, Windows }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | star_general | DRM-free | Both Windows-native (pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]) and DOS (pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]) versions. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2414340 | DRM-free | Both Windows-native (pre-packaged with [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]) and DOS (pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]) versions. | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://archive.org/details/SGDEMO Archive.org]. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{P|game}}\LOG\PREFDOS.DAT}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\LOG\pref.dat}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{P|game}}\SAVE\}} |
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\SAVE\}} |
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = true | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Using [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]. |
|multimonitor = unknown | |multimonitor = unknown | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov = unknown | |fov = unknown | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = hackable |
− | |windowed notes = | + | |windowed notes = Using [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]. |
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = hackable |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Using [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]. |
|anisotropic = n/a | |anisotropic = n/a | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |upscaling tech = |
− | |60 fps = | + | |upscaling notes = |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |vsync = always on |
− | |120 fps = | + | |vsync notes = Always on (Windows Version) |
+ | |60 fps = false | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = Game is coded to run at low FPS, but mouse control is capped at monitor refresh rate.(Windows Version) | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
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==Audio== | ==Audio== | ||
{{Audio | {{Audio | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Music and effects; accessed from in-game only. |
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|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 = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
− | |red book cd audio = | + | |royalty free audio = true |
− | |red book cd audio notes = | + | |royalty free audio notes = |
+ | |red book cd audio = true | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = Present in digital releases as {{file|.OGG}} files. | ||
|general midi audio = | |general midi audio = | ||
|general midi audio notes = | |general midi audio notes = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = n/a |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |ref = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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==Network== | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires [[DirectPlay]]. In digital releases, move, delete or rename {{file|dplayx.dll}} to re-enable LAN/TCP connections. | ||
{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = true | |local play = true | ||
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|lan play modes = Versus | |lan play modes = Versus | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 7 | |online play players = 7 | ||
|online play modes = Versus | |online play modes = Versus | ||
− | |online play notes = Windows version only | + | |online play notes = Windows version only; the official multiplayer service was shut down |
|asynchronous = unknown | |asynchronous = unknown | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 3 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = Digital releases use [[Glossary:Display wrapper|cnc-ddraw]]. |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
|windows arm app = false | |windows arm app = false | ||
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|physics = | |physics = | ||
|physics notes = | |physics notes = | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = Miles Sound System |
|audio notes = | |audio notes = | ||
|interface = | |interface = | ||
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|input = | |input = | ||
|input notes = | |input notes = | ||
− | |cutscenes = Smacker Video | + | |cutscenes = Smacker Video Technology |
|cutscenes notes = | |cutscenes notes = | ||
|multiplayer = | |multiplayer = |
Latest revision as of 23:16, 8 April 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Catware | |
Publishers | |
Retail (North America) | Strategic Simulations Inc. |
Retail (Europe) | Mindscape |
Digital | SNEG |
Release dates | |
DOS | December 6, 1996 |
Windows | December 6, 1996 |
Windows (DOSBox) | June 6, 2023 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Turn-based |
Perspectives | Top-down view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Wargame, TBS, Strategy |
Themes | Sci-fi |
Series | Panzer General |
Panzer General | |
---|---|
Panzer General | 1994 |
Allied General | 1995 |
Star General | 1996 |
Fantasy General (series) | |
Pacific General | 1997 |
Panzer General II | 1997 |
People's General | 1998 |
Panzer General 3D Assault | 1999 |
Panzer General III: Scorched Earth | 2000 |
Star General is a singleplayer and multiplayer top-down view wargame, TBS and strategy game in the Panzer General series.
General information
- Die PanzerLiga, a multiplayer community for Five-Star General, Panzer Corps and Strategic Command series
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Both Windows-native (pre-packaged with cnc-ddraw) and DOS (pre-packaged with DOSBox) versions. | |||
Steam | Both Windows-native (pre-packaged with cnc-ddraw) and DOS (pre-packaged with DOSBox) versions. |
- A free demo version is available from Archive.org.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\LOG\PREFDOS.DAT |
Windows | <path-to-game>\LOG\pref.dat[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2414340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVE\ |
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVE\[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2414340/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Using cnc-ddraw. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Using cnc-ddraw. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Using cnc-ddraw. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Always on (Windows Version) | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Game is coded to run at low FPS, but mouse control is capped at monitor refresh rate.(Windows Version) | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). |
Controller types |
---|
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and effects; accessed from in-game only. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | Present in digital releases as .OGG files. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German |
Network
- Requires DirectPlay. In digital releases, move, delete or rename
dplayx.dll
to re-enable LAN/TCP connections.
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 7 | Versus, Hot seat |
||
LAN play | 7 | Versus |
||
Online play | 7 | Versus Windows version only; the official multiplayer service was shut down |
||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 3 | Digital releases use cnc-ddraw. |
DOS video modes | SVGA |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Smacker Video Technology |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 6.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel i486/66 DX | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 1 MB of VRAM |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 95 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 90 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA 1 MB of VRAM |
|
Other | 2x CD-ROM drive |
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%\VirtualStore
on 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.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2414340/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2414340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.