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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
| + | |title = Star Trek: The Next Generation -<br/>A Final Unity | ||
|cover = star_trek_tng_a_final_unity.jpg | |cover = star_trek_tng_a_final_unity.jpg | ||
|developers = | |developers = | ||
| − | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spectrum | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Spectrum HoloByte}} |
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|MicroProse}} | ||
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 31, 1995}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|May 31, 1995}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|May 31, 1995}} | ||
| + | |reception = | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|link|rating}} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|link|rating}} | ||
| + | |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 | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Adventure, Puzzle }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Sci-fi, Space }} | ||
| + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Star Trek }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
|gogcom id side = | |gogcom id side = | ||
| − | |strategywiki = | + | |hltb = 9067 |
| + | |strategywiki = Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity | ||
| + | |mobygames = 957 | ||
|wikipedia = Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation_–_A_Final_Unity | |wikipedia = Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation_–_A_Final_Unity | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{ | + | |
| + | {{Introduction | ||
| + | |introduction = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |release history = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |current state = | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| retail | | Disc | | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| retail | | Disc | | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | {{--}} The game is not | + | |
| + | ==Essential improvements== | ||
| + | ===Run in DOSBox<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.dosbox.com/wiki/GAMES:StarTrekAFU|title=GAMES:StarTrekAFU - DOSBox Wiki|date=May 2023}}</ref>=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} Running this game correctly in DOSBox requires some changes to the configuration file. | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Install in DOSBox|fix= | ||
| + | The installer will not run properly with the default DOSBox settings. The issue is that the installer cannot always properly detect the speed of the CD-ROM and will either stop responding or not allow installation to proceed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | The following settings should allow the installer to work: | ||
| + | * The CD-ROM must be mounted with basic MSCDEX support only (no low-level support). | ||
| + | * The <code>[cpu]</code> section of <code>dosbox.conf</code> ''must'' have both of the following: | ||
| + | ** <code>core=normal</code> or <code>core=simple</code> | ||
| + | ** <code>cycles=max</code> | ||
| + | |||
| + | The speed test may need to be run more than once before it works. If the installer will still not work, try one or more of the following: | ||
| + | * Dismount any other drives that have been mounted with MSCDEX support. | ||
| + | * Copy the files from the CD-ROM to a folder on the harddrive, mount the folder with basic MSCDEX support, and run the installer from there. | ||
| + | * Copy the data track from the CD-ROM to a .iso file, use the <code>imgmount</code> command to mount the .iso file (use <code>-t iso</code> when mounting), and run the installer from there. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Again, the speed test may need to be run more than once before it works. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run setup in DOSBox |fix= | ||
| + | The setup utility requires that the CD-ROM be mounted with basic MSCDEX support. Otherwise, no special settings are required. The sound and video autodetection should work without any problems. | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{Fixbox|description=Run in DOSBox |fix= | ||
| + | The game requires the same settings as the installer, except that <code>cycles=auto</code> may be used instead of <code>cycles=max</code> in the <code>dosbox.conf</code> file. Also, it is important not to use <code>core=auto</code> or <code>core=dynamic</code> while playing because it will cause the game to crash when the tactical station is used. With a proper setup, the game will run without any problems. | ||
| + | }} | ||
==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}}\STTNG.INI}} |
| + | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
| − | {{Game data/saves|DOS|}} | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\SAVEGAME\SAVEGAME.*}} |
| + | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
| − | {{Video | + | {{Image|video_settings.png|Video setup menu}} |
| + | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|antialiasing = false | |antialiasing = false | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| + | |upscaling = unknown | ||
| + | |upscaling tech = | ||
| + | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync 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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|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
| − | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = unknown | |invert mouse y-axis = unknown | ||
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}} | }} | ||
| − | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
| − | {{Audio | + | {{Image|sound_settings.png|Audio setup menu}} |
| − | |separate volume = | + | {{Image|ingame_sound.png|In-game volume sliders}} |
| + | {{Audio | ||
| + | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
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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 = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio = | ||
| + | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|fan = | |fan = | ||
|ref = | |ref = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = Spanish | ||
| + | |interface = hackable | ||
| + | |audio = false | ||
| + | |subtitles = hackable | ||
| + | |notes = Fan translation by ''Clan Dlan'' (author: L@Zar0), [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vih5CfWAp9Qm3IdcICqxO_V5eHow4L2W/view?usp=drive_link download]. | ||
| + | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|vulkan notes = | |vulkan notes = | ||
|dos modes = SVGA | |dos modes = SVGA | ||
| − | |dos modes notes = | + | |dos modes notes = 320x200 and 640x400 resolutions and up to 65k color mode supported. |
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = unknown | |windows 32-bit exe = unknown | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = unknown | |windows 64-bit exe = unknown | ||
| + | |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 = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
| + | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
| + | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = VESA compatible | |minGPU = VESA compatible | ||
|minVRAM = 512 KB | |minVRAM = 512 KB | ||
| + | |minaudio = Sound Blaster, ProAudio Spectrum, Ensoniq Soundscape, Gravis Ultrasound | ||
| + | |minother = Double speed CD-ROM drive | ||
|recOS = | |recOS = | ||
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|recGPU = VESA Local Bus graphics card | |recGPU = VESA Local Bus graphics card | ||
|recGPU2 = PCI graphics card | |recGPU2 = PCI graphics card | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{System requirements | ||
| + | |OSfamily = Mac OS | ||
| + | |minOS = | ||
| + | |minCPU = | ||
| + | |minRAM = | ||
| + | |minHD = | ||
| + | |minGPU = | ||
| + | |minVRAM = | ||
| + | |||
| + | |recOS = | ||
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recCPU2 = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
| + | |recGPU2 = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Spectrum HoloByte | |
| Publishers | |
| MicroProse | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | May 31, 1995 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | May 31, 1995 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Perspectives | Third-person |
| Controls | Point and select |
| Genres | Adventure, Puzzle |
| Themes | Sci-fi, Space |
| Series | Star Trek |
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Star Trek: The Next Generation - A Final Unity is a singleplayer third-person adventure and puzzle game in the Star Trek series.
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
|
Essential improvements
Run in DOSBox[1]
- Running this game correctly in DOSBox requires some changes to the configuration file.
| Install in DOSBox |
|---|
|
The installer will not run properly with the default DOSBox settings. The issue is that the installer cannot always properly detect the speed of the CD-ROM and will either stop responding or not allow installation to proceed. The following settings should allow the installer to work:
The speed test may need to be run more than once before it works. If the installer will still not work, try one or more of the following:
Again, the speed test may need to be run more than once before it works. |
| Run setup in DOSBox |
|---|
|
The setup utility requires that the CD-ROM be mounted with basic MSCDEX support. Otherwise, no special settings are required. The sound and video autodetection should work without any problems. |
| Run in DOSBox |
|---|
|
The game requires the same settings as the installer, except that |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\STTNG.INI |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| DOS | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME\SAVEGAME.* |
| Mac OS (Classic) |
Video
Video setup menu
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | |||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
| 60 FPS | |||
| 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| 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 setup menu
In-game volume sliders
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | voice-overs by the original actors | |||
| German | ||||
| Spanish | Fan translation by Clan Dlan (author: L@Zar0), download. |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | SVGA | 320x200 and 640x400 resolutions and up to 65k color mode supported. |
Middleware
- No middleware information; you can edit this page to add it.
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | |
| Processor (CPU) | 486DX 33 MHz | 486DX 66 MHz Pentium |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB free | |
| Video card (GPU) | VESA compatible 512 KB of VRAM | VESA Local Bus graphics card PCI graphics card |
| Sound (audio device) | Sound Blaster, ProAudio Spectrum, Ensoniq Soundscape, Gravis Ultrasound | |
| Other | Double speed CD-ROM drive | |
| Mac OS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | ||
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
References
- ↑ GAMES:StarTrekAFU - DOSBox Wiki - last accessed on May 2023