Difference between revisions of "Star Trek: Bridge Commander"
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-trek-bridge-commander|82}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|star-trek-bridge-commander|82}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|star-trek-bridge-commander|82}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-Based}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control, Menu-Based, Voice control }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, Vehicle combat}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, Vehicle combat}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | Space flight}} | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Trek}} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Trek}} | ||
− | |official site= | + | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20020605025154/http://www.bridgecommander.com/ |
|gogcom id = 1478736295 | |gogcom id = 1478736295 | ||
|hltb = 32628 | |hltb = 32628 | ||
|igdb = star-trek-bridge-commander | |igdb = star-trek-bridge-commander | ||
− | | | + | |lutris = star-trek-bridge-commander |
+ | |mobygames = 5920 | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Star Trek: Bridge Commander | ||
|wikipedia = Star_Trek:_Bridge_Commander | |wikipedia = Star_Trek:_Bridge_Commander | ||
− | |winehq = 2877 | + | |winehq = 2877 |
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Official patches=== | ===Official patches=== | ||
* [https://www.gamefront.com/games/bridge-commander/file/bridge-commander-patch Patch 1.1] is the latest official version, including minor fixes, a multiplayer lobby ban function, and a fix for the E6M5 mission where a crucial mission trigger failed to activate. | * [https://www.gamefront.com/games/bridge-commander/file/bridge-commander-patch Patch 1.1] is the latest official version, including minor fixes, a multiplayer lobby ban function, and a fix for the E6M5 mission where a crucial mission trigger failed to activate. | ||
+ | ===Visible mouse cursor=== | ||
+ | DirectInput is deprecated in recent Windows versions. If the game's cursor is not visible in the UI, use {{File|dinput.dll}} from [https://github.com/elishacloud/dinputto8 here]. | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Skip intro|ref=|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\data\Movies|folder}} |
− | # Delete or rename the following files: | + | # Delete or rename the following files: {{file|Activision.bik}}, {{file|BCLogo.bik}}, {{file|Opening.bik}}, {{file|Paramount.bik}}, {{file|TG.bik}}. |
}} | }} | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = false |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Forcing widescreen output through config file results in {{term|stretched}} output and UI scaling issues. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Supports the following resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200. Forcing widescreen output through config file results in {{term|stretched}} output and UI scaling issues. |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
==Input== | ==Input== | ||
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|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = false | |red book cd audio = false | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = Retail only. | + | |notes = Retail only; [https://www.compiware-forum.de/downloads/file/768-star-trek-bridge-commander-german-patch/ download for GOG.com version]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
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|lan play = true | |lan play = true | ||
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
− | |lan play modes = | + | |lan play modes = Versus |
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = false |
|online play players = 8 | |online play players = 8 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = Versus |
|online play notes = | |online play notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 7 |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
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|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|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 = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|anticheat notes = | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/games/star-trek-bridge-commander/downloads/bridge-commander-remastered Bridge Commander: Remastered]=== | ||
+ | Aims to create a screen-accurate and canon compliant enhancement of Bridge Commander that greatly expands the combat options in Quick Battles while also allowing for a completely playable and enhanced Single-Player story. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 95 OSR2, 98, ME, 2000 |
− | |minCPU = | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium II 300 MHz |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 64 MB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 750 MB |
|minaudio = DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card | |minaudio = DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = |
+ | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
|minDX = 8.0a | |minDX = 8.0a | ||
|minOther = 4x speed CD-ROM drive (600KB/sec +) | |minOther = 4x speed CD-ROM drive (600KB/sec +) | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = XP |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium II 450 MHz processor |
|recCPU2 = Athlon processor | |recCPU2 = Athlon processor | ||
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recaudio = DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card | |recaudio = DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
− | |recDX = | + | |recVRAM = |
+ | |recDX = | ||
|recOther = 4x speed CD-ROM drive (600KB/sec +) | |recOther = 4x speed CD-ROM drive (600KB/sec +) | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com Enhancement Project}} |
Revision as of 13:57, 11 March 2024
Developers | |
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Totally Games | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
NetImmerse | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 27, 2002 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 82 |
IGDB | 82 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control, Menu-based, Voice control |
Genres | Action, Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, Vehicle combat |
Vehicles | Space flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
Series | Star Trek |
Warnings
Star Trek: Bridge Commander is a sci-fi action-adventure game with simulation, strategy, and vehicle combat elements. It was developed by Totally Games on the NetImmerse engine, and published by Activision. The game is set aboard a starship which the player can control directly or by issuing commands to their crew, and can be played from two perspectives; a third-person external view of the ship, or a first-person view of the player on the ship's bridge.
Bridge Commander has a single-player story campaign mode, a "QuickBattle" mode (allowing for custom battle scenarios), and a multiplayer mode with both online and LAN connectivity.
Star Trek: Bridge Commander was physically released in North America on February 27, 2002 and Europe on March 8, 2002. It received generally positive reviews from critics, holding an average score of 82 on Metacritic. The game received a Version 1.1 Patch which fixed various issues in the game and added the ability for multiplayer server hosts to ban players (optionally by IP). Totally Games also released an SDK, giving players access to various tools, scripts, documents, and tutorials to make it easier to modify and add to the game. Consequent to this, the game went on to develop a rich modding scene.
The game has been made available for purchase through GOG.com on September 8, 2021.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com |
- A demo version is available.
Essential improvements
Official patches
- Patch 1.1 is the latest official version, including minor fixes, a multiplayer lobby ban function, and a fix for the E6M5 mission where a crucial mission trigger failed to activate.
Visible mouse cursor
DirectInput is deprecated in recent Windows versions. If the game's cursor is not visible in the UI, use dinput.dll
from here.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\options.cfg[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\saves[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Supports the following resolutions: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200. Forcing widescreen output through config file results in stretched output and UI scaling issues. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Can be added through mods | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
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 | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | SFX Volume, Voice Volume, and Music Volume. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Enabled by default. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
German | Retail only; download for GOG.com version. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | 8 | Versus |
||
Online play | 8 | Versus 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 |
Ports
- No port information; you can edit this page to add it.
- This game does not support Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) for automatic port configuration.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Modifications
Bridge Commander: Remastered
Aims to create a screen-accurate and canon compliant enhancement of Bridge Commander that greatly expands the combat options in Quick Battles while also allowing for a completely playable and enhanced Single-Player story.
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 OSR2, 98, ME, 2000 | XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium II 300 MHz | Intel Pentium II 450 MHz processor Athlon processor |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 750 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.0a compatible | |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card | DirectX 8.0a or higher compatible sound card |
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).